MAC Lustrewhite, Gal Friday, Goldfinch, C-Thru Lipglasses Reviews, Photos, Swatches
Lustrewhite
MAC Lustrewhite Lipglass ($17.00 for 0.10 fl. oz.) is a clear gloss with fine white pearl and larger, white sparkle. (Thankfully, MAC listed this one as “clear-glazed with white sparkle,” so the sheerness was as expected.) It had a slightly thinner consistency compared to most of the Lipglasses, though it was still noticeably tackky on the lips. It had semi-sheer coverage with respect to the amount of shimmer in the product. The gloss wore well for three and a half hours and was lightly hydrating.
The Lipglass formula is supposed to be “pigmented, very shiny and can impart subtle or dramatic color” that can be worn “on its own, over lip pencil or lipstick” and will “condition lips.” MAC could use an update on the description as some shades are more pigmented than others but several are sheerer and likely intended to be that way. The formula has a very glossy, high-shine finish with a light-medium weight and moderate tackiness. I find that newer Lipglasses (over the last couple of years) are smoother and not quite as tacky as the formula was many years ago. They wear from three to six hours on me and are usually lightly hydrating. MAC recently updated the shade range and packaging for the range (though the formula was said to be unchanged), so worth noting is that with that packaging change came a reduction in quantity to 0.10 fl. oz. (was 0.17 fl. oz.), which may matter for some but not everyone.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- MAC Spark Joy (LE, $21.00) is more shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
- Fenty Beauty Diamond Milk (P, $21.00) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- MAC Little Rock (LE, $20.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- Jouer Frost Bite (P, $16.00) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- MAC BijouxBlond (LE, $20.00) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- MAC The Washing Machine (LE, $21.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- MAC A Quiet Roar (LE, $21.00) is more pigmented (90% similar).
- Becca Pearl x Gold (LE, $22.00) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop My Pet (LE, $7.00) is more shimmery (90% similar).
- MAC Cut Loose (LE, $21.00) is less shimmery, cooler (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$21.00/0.1 oz. - $210.00 Per Ounce
The Lipglass formula is supposed to be “pigmented, very shiny and can impart subtle or dramatic color” that can be worn “on its own, over lip pencil or lipstick” and will “condition lips.” MAC could use an update on the description as some shades are more pigmented than others but several are sheerer and likely intended to be that way. The formula has a very glossy, high-shine finish with a light-medium weight and moderate tackiness.
I have found that newer Lipglasses (over the last couple of years) are smoother and not quite as tacky as the formula was many years ago. They wear from three to six hours on me and are usually lightly hydrating. MAC recently updated the shade range and packaging for the range (though the formula was said to be unchanged), so worth noting is that with that packaging change came a reduction in quantity to 0.10 fl. oz. (was 0.17 fl. oz.), which may matter for some but not everyone.
Browse all of our MAC Lipglass swatches.
Ingredients
Hydrogenated polyisobutene, simmondsia chinesis (jojoba) seed oil, octyldodecanol, copernicia cerifera (carnauba) waxcopernicia cerifera ceracire de carnauba, tocopheryl acetate, cocos nuciefera (coconut) oil, orbignya oleifera (babassu) seed oil, prunus armeniaca (apricot) kernel oil, acrylates copolymer, alumina, aluminum calcium sodium silicate, calcium aluminum borosicliate, calcium sodium borosilicate, silica, synthetic fluorphlogopite, tin oxide, polyethylene [+/- Mica, titanium dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491), Iron Oxides (CI 77492), Iron Oxides (CI 77499), Bismoth Oxychloride (CI 77163), Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090), Bronze Powder (CI 77400), Carmine (CI 75470), Copper Powder (CI 77400), Red 6 (CI 15850), (CI 17200), Yellow 5 (CI 19140), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140), Yellow 6 Lake (CI 15985)]
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
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Lustrewhite
PPermanent. $21.00.
Gal Friday
MAC Gal Friday Lipglass ($17.00 for 0.10 fl. oz.) is a pale, grayish white base with iridescent pink shimmer that gave the gloss a subtle shift from fiery coral to cool pink. MAC described this one as “pink iridescent clear,” though it was sheer–there was a definite lightening of my natural lip color from the base of the gloss, plus noticeable shimmer. Some of the milkier base color pulled into my lip lines, though it wasn’t as bad as I would have expected given the lightness of the color. The gloss wore well for three hours and was lightly hydrating.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- MAC Fashion Scoop (LE, $20.00) is less shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- MAC Little Lovely (P, $10.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- MAC Look Who's Here (LE, $20.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- MAC Kindness (LE, $20.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Menagerie (LE, $10.00) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- Pat McGrath Gold Allure (P, $30.00) is more shimmery (90% similar).
- MAC Sugarrimmed (PiP, $20.00) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- MAC Pussywillow (LE, $21.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Maybelline Blushing Petal (505) (P, $8.99) is brighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Anastasia Diamond (LE, $16.00) is more shimmery, cooler (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$21.00/0.1 oz. - $210.00 Per Ounce
The Lipglass formula is supposed to be “pigmented, very shiny and can impart subtle or dramatic color” that can be worn “on its own, over lip pencil or lipstick” and will “condition lips.” MAC could use an update on the description as some shades are more pigmented than others but several are sheerer and likely intended to be that way. The formula has a very glossy, high-shine finish with a light-medium weight and moderate tackiness.
I have found that newer Lipglasses (over the last couple of years) are smoother and not quite as tacky as the formula was many years ago. They wear from three to six hours on me and are usually lightly hydrating. MAC recently updated the shade range and packaging for the range (though the formula was said to be unchanged), so worth noting is that with that packaging change came a reduction in quantity to 0.10 fl. oz. (was 0.17 fl. oz.), which may matter for some but not everyone.
Browse all of our MAC Lipglass swatches.
Ingredients
Hydrogenated polyisobutene, simmondsia chinesis (jojoba) seed oil, octyldodecanol, copernicia cerifera (carnauba) waxcopernicia cerifera ceracire de carnauba, tocopheryl acetate, cocos nuciefera (coconut) oil, orbignya oleifera (babassu) seed oil, prunus armeniaca (apricot) kernel oil, acrylates copolymer, alumina, aluminum calcium sodium silicate, calcium aluminum borosicliate, calcium sodium borosilicate, silica, synthetic fluorphlogopite, tin oxide, polyethylene [+/- Mica, titanium dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491), Iron Oxides (CI 77492), Iron Oxides (CI 77499), Bismoth Oxychloride (CI 77163), Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090), Bronze Powder (CI 77400), Carmine (CI 75470), Copper Powder (CI 77400), Red 6 (CI 15850), (CI 17200), Yellow 5 (CI 19140), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140), Yellow 6 Lake (CI 15985)]
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
Gal Friday
PPermanent. $21.00.
Goldfinch
MAC Goldfinch Lipglass ($17.00 for 0.10 fl. oz.) is a sheer, light yellow base paired with a moderate amount of light-medium, yellow gold shimmer. The gloss lightened my natural lip color, and between the base and the shimmer, it had medium coverage (my lip freckle wasn’t that noticeable!). The texture was smooth–couldn’t feel the shimmer at all–and moderately tacky. This shade wore well for four hours and was lightly hydrating.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- MAC Pleasure Planet (LE, $21.00) is darker, more pigmented, warmer (90% similar).
- Dior Gold Essence (212) (LE, $30.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Pat McGrath Blitz Gold (P, $30.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop On Board (DC, $10.00) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- ColourPop Player 1 (LE, $8.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- Bobbi Brown Canary (P, $24.00) is more pigmented, warmer (90% similar).
- Dose of Colors Brillo (LE, $17.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- Chanel Melted Honey (P, $30.00) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- MAC On Cue (LE, $22.00) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- MAC Brooklyn Born (LE, $21.00) is lighter (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$21.00/0.1 oz. - $210.00 Per Ounce
The Lipglass formula is supposed to be “pigmented, very shiny and can impart subtle or dramatic color” that can be worn “on its own, over lip pencil or lipstick” and will “condition lips.” MAC could use an update on the description as some shades are more pigmented than others but several are sheerer and likely intended to be that way. The formula has a very glossy, high-shine finish with a light-medium weight and moderate tackiness.
I have found that newer Lipglasses (over the last couple of years) are smoother and not quite as tacky as the formula was many years ago. They wear from three to six hours on me and are usually lightly hydrating. MAC recently updated the shade range and packaging for the range (though the formula was said to be unchanged), so worth noting is that with that packaging change came a reduction in quantity to 0.10 fl. oz. (was 0.17 fl. oz.), which may matter for some but not everyone.
Browse all of our MAC Lipglass swatches.
Ingredients
Hydrogenated polyisobutene, simmondsia chinesis (jojoba) seed oil, octyldodecanol, copernicia cerifera (carnauba) waxcopernicia cerifera ceracire de carnauba, tocopheryl acetate, cocos nuciefera (coconut) oil, orbignya oleifera (babassu) seed oil, prunus armeniaca (apricot) kernel oil, acrylates copolymer, alumina, aluminum calcium sodium silicate, calcium aluminum borosicliate, calcium sodium borosilicate, silica, synthetic fluorphlogopite, tin oxide, polyethylene [+/- Mica, titanium dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491), Iron Oxides (CI 77492), Iron Oxides (CI 77499), Bismoth Oxychloride (CI 77163), Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090), Bronze Powder (CI 77400), Carmine (CI 75470), Copper Powder (CI 77400), Red 6 (CI 15850), (CI 17200), Yellow 5 (CI 19140), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140), Yellow 6 Lake (CI 15985)]
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
Goldfinch
PPermanent. $21.00.
C-Thru
MAC C-Thru Lipglass ($17.00 for 0.10 fl. oz.) is a light peach with warm, orange undertones and fine gold pearl. It had semi-opaque color payoff that applied without too much streaking, but a lot of the color pulled into my lip lines and stayed there. The texture was smooth, moderately tacky, and comfortable to wear over the four and a half hours it lasted. It seemed slightly less opaque than the original formula (but mine was from a few years ago).
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Tarte Hella (P, $20.00) is brighter (95% similar).
- MAC Fashion Whim (LE, $20.00) is darker (95% similar).
- KKW Beauty Super Nude (LE, $18.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- LORAC Barista (LE, $17.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- NARS Unlaced (P, $26.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- MAC Obviously Bare (P, $21.00) is more shimmery (90% similar).
- NARS Guyane (P, $26.00) is more shimmery (90% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Sugar Sugar (312) (PiP, $29.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Maybelline Sandy Sensation (115) (LE, ) is warmer (90% similar).
- MAC Summer Succulence (LE, ) is darker, less pigmented (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$21.00/0.1 oz. - $210.00 Per Ounce
The Lipglass formula is supposed to be “pigmented, very shiny and can impart subtle or dramatic color” that can be worn “on its own, over lip pencil or lipstick” and will “condition lips.” MAC could use an update on the description as some shades are more pigmented than others but several are sheerer and likely intended to be that way. The formula has a very glossy, high-shine finish with a light-medium weight and moderate tackiness.
I have found that newer Lipglasses (over the last couple of years) are smoother and not quite as tacky as the formula was many years ago. They wear from three to six hours on me and are usually lightly hydrating. MAC recently updated the shade range and packaging for the range (though the formula was said to be unchanged), so worth noting is that with that packaging change came a reduction in quantity to 0.10 fl. oz. (was 0.17 fl. oz.), which may matter for some but not everyone.
Browse all of our MAC Lipglass swatches.
Ingredients
Hydrogenated polyisobutene, simmondsia chinesis (jojoba) seed oil, octyldodecanol, copernicia cerifera (carnauba) waxcopernicia cerifera ceracire de carnauba, tocopheryl acetate, cocos nuciefera (coconut) oil, orbignya oleifera (babassu) seed oil, prunus armeniaca (apricot) kernel oil, acrylates copolymer, alumina, aluminum calcium sodium silicate, calcium aluminum borosicliate, calcium sodium borosilicate, silica, synthetic fluorphlogopite, tin oxide, polyethylene [+/- Mica, titanium dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491), Iron Oxides (CI 77492), Iron Oxides (CI 77499), Bismoth Oxychloride (CI 77163), Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090), Bronze Powder (CI 77400), Carmine (CI 75470), Copper Powder (CI 77400), Red 6 (CI 15850), (CI 17200), Yellow 5 (CI 19140), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140), Yellow 6 Lake (CI 15985)]
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
I used to have a gloss like c-thru when I was much younger. It looked so terrible on me and streaky but I wore it anyhow cause someone gave it to me and it was “in”. LOL @ my 16 yr old self. When everyone tells you something looks good, trust yourself more!
Awww! I have been there 😉
Hmm…I think the only one that I’m remotely tempted to try is Lustrewhite. It looks like it would give an underlying lipstick a lovely icy cool glow for summertime. Especially over a peach or other lighter warm shade. It’s a “maybe”!
Lustrewhite is pretty – easy wear on its own or layer, IMO!
Glad you liked them!
I would like Lusterwhite and Goldfinch for layering!!!
They would be!
I love the shifty shimmer in Gal Friday, but milky base = nope!
Milky bases make glosses hard to wear on their own!
Lustrewhite and Goldfinch for me, please. I like sheer glosses when they are also very shimmery so these are perfect.
They sound right up your alley! xo
I heard somewhere that Lustrewhite is only available for a limited amount of time.
Genuinely hope that isn’t the case because it is my absolute favourite MAC lipgloss.