MAC So Select Lipstick Review, Photos, Swatches
MAC x So Select Lipstick
MAC x So Select Lipstick ($17.00 for 0.10 oz.) is described as a “dirty rose [with a Matte finish].” It’s a muted, medium pink with subtle, neutral-to-warm undertones and a semi-matte finish. NARS Bettina (P, $27.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar). Tarte TBT (P, $20.00) is brighter, warmer (90% similar). KVD Beauty Lolita II (P, $20.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). Burberry Fawn (05) (P, $34.00) is darker, glossier (90% similar). NARS Indecent Proposal (LE, $28.00) is darker (90% similar). Bobbi Brown Bahama Brown (DC, $37.00) is darker (90% similar). Too Faced Girl Code (P, $22.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar). ColourPop Cami (P, $6.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar). Burberry Peony Rose (302) (P, $35.00) is warmer (85% similar). Tarte Beach Bum (P, $22.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). Bite Beauty Hazelnut (DC, $28.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). Tarte Margs (LE, $21.00) is warmer, glossier (85% similar). KVD Beauty Lolita (P, $20.00) is darker, glossier (90% similar). ColourPop Mosh Pit (LE, $7.00) is darker, warmer (80% similar). Givenchy Rose d'Exception (206) (LE, $36.00) is lighter, cooler, glossier (80% similar). Make Up For Ever M101 (DC, $22.00) is lighter (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
MAC launched a rewards program for shopping direct, and one of the perks is exclusive members-only products, such as this one. It had opaque coverage with a light-medium weight and a more velvety, silicone-like texture that glided across the lips easily. The color lasted for four hours on me and was neither drying nor hydrating.
So Select
PPermanent. $19.00.
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Also very pretty! It looks a bit dry but I’m happy to hear it isn’t.
It is pretty comfortable to wear!
Wow, Christine, this just looks so beautiful on you! I really wanted this one, but MAC’s Select program isn’t available internationally. I tried to have it shipped to my US post office box, but somehow MAC wouldn’t proceed with the sale. Now that I see it on Temptalia I’m relieved to see that this colour would not suit me at all (MAC Twig and similar colours make me look washed-out).
Oh no 🙁 That is such a bummer that it isn’t available internationally! I am glad it worked out (color-wise) that it isn’t tempting after all, but what a bummer!
How does this compare to MAC Finally Free?
You can use our side-by-side comparison tool, located on every single review page in the sidebar (desktops) or after the post (mobile) or by going to swatches > side-by-side on the fly. I am terribly slow at replying to comments, so you can get your answer immediately that way without having to rely on my poor response time!
http://www.temptalia.com/side-by-side?sbs_1_search=MAC+Finally+Free&sbs_1=228382&sbs_2_search=MAC+So+Select&sbs_2=228381
Stephanie, on my fair/light skintone, So Select pulls darker and with more brown undertones than Finally Free. So Select is more of a semi-matte, Finally Free has more shine to it. I also find that So Select is more opaque than Finally Free.
Ok, THIS one is more like it! Compared to Finally Free, this looks so much richer, and different enough for me to justify buying it! For once, something that I don’t have a slew of dupes for, that I can think of anyway. And it just looks RICH! And for a matte, NOT dry or cracked!
Yayyy! 🙂
Bought it last night! It looks just perfect, not as pink or cool-toned as Mehr or my Nyx dupe of Nars Anna, nor as brown as Whirl or Del Rio.
Nancy, I swatched Finally Free right next to So Select for my blog post on Finally Free. Normally, I don’t do comparisons because I just hobby blog (and pro bloggers, like Christine, are really the experts there) but since I had thought they’d be close to each other when I bought FF, I wanted to do a side-by-side bc I thought others would have the same thought.
Absolutely.. looks so much like Bite Hazelnut.. and a couple other Bite products in my stash. I likes, but can dupe all day loooong.
It is dupable! I can see why MAC made it, though.
I know nothing about this rewards program? How bizarre. Canadian company and all…. I only buy MAC on-line and I cannot find anything on their Cdn website.
I just swapped between USA and Canada sites and sure enough.. I see the Join Select program on the USA site, but not the Canadian. Jeez, sucks to be a Canadian supporting a Canadian company 😛
Pretty. I feel like I have this shade represented a lot in my stash though already.
Phew! 🙂
Another one that I’ve been eyeing! Will check stash for dupes, and if none, will probably cave and get
Fingers crossed you have a dupe!
I’m not sure that it’s my kind of colour but it certainly looks beautiful on you!
I suppose I don’t say it enough but thank you for all that you do and all the hard work you put into this site. I don’t have anyone to talk makeup with so this site is a godsend, allowing me to get my daily dose of makeup chat! Plus it saves me money thanks to your awesome reviews. So yeah, thank you so much! ?
Thank you, Gillian! 🙂
I have a real weakness for shades like this, so of course I ordered it as soon as MAC sent me the email. I hope it gets here soon! I’m very pleased it got a good rating from you. It looks gorgeous!
I hope you love it, Rachel! 🙂
Rachel, you JUST got the email? You may wish to contact MAC. I got mine in February. And btw, the shade will be gorgeous on you!
I got the email for the program in February, but I did not get the email that the lipstick was available till a few days ago. Thank you!
This is sooo my type of color! I thought it would be duped by Touch of Spice or NARS Anna, but neither of those are on the dupe list. SO, I can totally get this, right??
This is much warmer than both, so maybe 🙂
Thanks for reviewing this. I’ve been going back and forth on it. I also wanted to compare it to the Caitlyn color, so thanks for that review as well!
My pleasure, Kirsten!
So how can I get it ? Beautiful colour. Need to have it.
You have to join MAC’s rewards program.
This looks nice! My no buy is ending so I think this is going on my list 🙂
Yay!
That’s a matte finish I can get behind. Very nice.
Awesome to hear!
I don’t think they have MAC select in Australia, which is a shame because this, along with VIVA Glam II would be two of the few MAC lipsticks I’d be willing to get!
I hope they expand the program/availability!
This looks a lot like the MAC Sea Sheer! I love this kind of plummy shade! MAC is really upping the game with this collection – I haven’t been following the releases as much but this shade is totally up my alley!
I haven’t seen Sea Sheer in a long time, but I remember it being more coral?
Love this color!
Me too!
This looks like a very wearable lipstick but it seems like it’s pretty dupable. I need to see some more swatches before I decide but right now I think I’m gonna pass
It is wearable for sure!
This is nice. I have Tarte’s Beach Bum which shows up quite brown on me, this looks lighter and pinker. BTW, do you have the cheek detail for your whole look here? If not, no worries ?.
Everything is listed in the sidebar and underneath the post:
MAKE-UP LOOK
ON FACE:
Tarte Rainforest of the Sea Aqua Foundation
Guerlain Les Voilettes Loose Setting Powder
ON EYES:
L’Oreal Little Beige Dress Eyeshadow
L’Oreal Cafe au Lait Eyeshadow
L’Oreal Pain au Chocolat Eyeshadow
L’Oreal Mademoiselle Pink Eyeshadow
Zoeva Taupe Eyeliner
ON LIPS
MAC So Select Lipstick
Just realized you asked about cheeks, which I did not write down. Stupid, stupid me! I am so sorry to have been incapable of remember something as simple as to write down what I’m wearing. I’m so sorry about that, Claire!
I went back a few reviews, and I think it is this, but I’m not 100% sure that I didn’t mix it with something else!
http://www.temptalia.com/covergirl-bronze-200-trublend-bronzer-review-photos-swatches
This looks lovely 🙂 How does this compare to MAC Mehr and MAC Cosmo lipstick? Thanks!
Sorry, I don’t have Cosmo. Mehr is lighter, pinker – a lot less brown!
I don’t have this lipstick to compare it with but going by the pictures I’d definitely say that Cosmo is more brown. I hope that’s of some help. ?
This is a lovely shade but my mind is turning to shades that are brighter and shinier. I’m glad it received a good review, though!
I’ve been wearing this off & on for the past couple weeks and I really like the semi- matte finish. It’s a great color for my “neutral” work days too. I’m hoping the rewards program is really worth it and not just hype.
I’m really glad you reviewed this because (I can’t believe I’m gonna say this) I have a lot of lip products this color and I don’t need another one. I was holding off until reviews started popping up and I’m glad I did.
Not a color I can wear! Very pretty on you, though, Christine 🙂
I became ‘Devoted’ after buying so many things from the Future collection, but am not ‘Obsessed’ yet. MAC’s website says that I have access to exclusive members-only products, but I don’t see this one anywhere, so maybe there are more products for ‘Obsessed’ MAC Select members than for ‘Devoted’ ones. Not a problem, since this isn’t a good color for me, just curious about how the program works. I didn’t realize that it’s new, it just popped up after my last order. I like to try to buy MAC products locally, where I can see the product first and support the MUAs in the store. But now there are special benefits to ordering online?
A pretty everyday color.
Pretty shade. Not a fan of Mac mattes.. The the color looks lovely on you. Very subtle and toned down
I purchased mine yesterday, it’s not one of those super dry matte colors & it’s a nice everyday color.
I just got this in the mail today and I already know I’m gonna wear the heck out of it. It’s very similar to Twig, but it’s just different enough for me to warrant having both in my collection.
Thanks for all your hard work, Christine. I pretty much swear by your reviews.
My pleasure, Diane! 🙂
Me too! She’s like my makeup goddess!
* you are like my makeup goddess, Christine! Can’t thank you enough for all that you do!
I bought this the week it launched & I personally love the color (it could be a tad less matte for me tho ?), it’s my version of a neutral lip/MLBB!
Lol I have been waiting patiently for this review, so thank you, Christine!!! You are so very appreciated!
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– Cory
I like this color for a “go to” neutral. It is different than Twig. Twig has more red in it and So Select has more pink. Mehr is very pink compared to So Select. Cosmo is much lighter and warmer/coral. It is not drying for a matte. I like MAC’s mattes and amplified the most. Bottom line I’m glad to have another MAC matte that is neutral.