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MAC Candy Yum Yum Lipstick Review, Photos, Swatches (2012)

MAC Candy Yum Yum Lipstick
MAC Candy Yum Yum Lipstick

MAC Candy Yum Yum Lipstick

MAC Candy Yum Yum Lipstick ($15.00 for 0.10 oz.) is described as “bright pink” with a matte finish. It’s a neon, blue-based pink with a matte finish. MAC Pink Pigeon is pinker, not as bright. MAC Show Orchid has iridescent shimmer and is a bit darker. MAC Quick Sizzle is pinker. OCC Nylon is similar–it’s a bit brighter, though. MAC Dear Diary touch less bright.

It’s definitely a show-stopping shade that is bound to get attention. I have reviewed it here previously, but here are some swatches I did of it today. It has a matte finish, so it applies more opaquely. It is creamy enough not to tug on lips or feel like a really dry matte (think Ruby Woo). This shade always stains my lips, and it usually wears for six to eight hours. While not hydrating, it wasn’t at all drying, and it was a very comfortable matte to wear. It is vanilla-scented but has no discernible taste.

MAC Candy Yum Yum Lipstick Review, Photos, Swatches (2012)

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Longevity
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MAC Candy Yum Yum Lipstick
MAC Candy Yum Yum Lipstick

MAC Candy Yum Yum Lipstick
MAC Candy Yum Yum Lipstick

MAC Candy Yum Yum Lipstick
MAC Candy Yum Yum Lipstick

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Miss J Avatar

Even though I bought Nylon, had to get this one, too. This will be great for when I’m way too lazy to pull out a lip brush for the Lip Tar, but still want blinding, neon pink. 😀

Miss J Avatar

I find Nylon to be a bit lighter/brighter/neoner, and I think it looks slightly more blue/purple than CYY. CYY is still neon/bright, but on me, Nylon almost GLOWS. LOL. They are sill *very* similar, though.

Kathy Avatar

Milani’s “Rose Hip” is an inexpensive dupe, but the finish is creamy rather than matte. It may have been DQ’d. CVS has it for 75% off right now.

Interestingly enough, I can’t make a bright lipstick go “pow!” on my lips — mostly they just read dark. I don’t know if it’s because I’m pale, or have pigmented lips (probably both), but very bright pinks look red on me.

Carina Avatar

I have it and love it. Bothers my mothers and brothers eyes though. My husband loves it, he says bright colors look nice on me. It’s nice to know it is permanent now.

Smidgeroo Avatar

This shade actually looks WAY cute on you. <3 A lot of folks believe the original release of the shade was brighter pink and a stiffer matte compared to the 'By Request' launch. Do you recall noticing a difference (if you got both)?

Mariella Avatar

Not for me. I know a lot of people must be thrilled that this is now permanent (and good on MAC for doing this to a shade that is so sought after….they need to do more of this!) but it’s not a colour I’d wear and not one I find especially appealing. Impassioned is about as bright as I ever get and I even feel a bit weird wearing that!

MissLovely210 Avatar

Maybelline’s Fuchsia Fever is supposedly a great dupe for it. The best part about CYY becoming permanent, besides being able to buy it whenever, is that all those hoarders from E-bay are going to have to give up selling them for $50, $60+!

Stacey Avatar

I wanted to buy this during the summer. But I justed couldnt without trying it out. I dont have that skin tone that works with this color, but still want to test it out. Actually, I just like the name so much. Mac should do this more often bring something back permanent and kill those prices on ebay.

Sarah Avatar

shit i bought mine when it came out but i lost it and i bought it on Ebay for $60 :S and after 3 weeks i find mine again. so i lost $60 plus now its permanent!! good news for those who couldn’t buy it.

Sarah Avatar

S**t i bought mine when it came out 2 years ago but i lost it and i bought it on Ebay for $60 :S and after 3 weeks i find mine again. so i waste $60, and now its permanent!! good news for those who couldn’t buy it.

Jade Avatar

It’s odd that I find this lipstick so unappealing. I often go a bit gaga over bright pinks, like Viva Glam Nicki, St Germain, etc. And given my growing stash of bright pinks, I DON’T need it either!

Michaela Avatar

Christine what do you recommend under lipstick to give a nice finish, no matter how many lips balms I use my lipsticks appear cracked and dry underneath. Thanks love your blog 🙂 x

Stacey Avatar

bought this last night at Nordstroms in N. California. They had it for a week she said. I bought their last one. I tested it…and although red is my color, I wanted this and for the name itself. I was surprise to see that this tone would work with my skin tone.

VickyM Avatar

Looks like a Nicky Minaj lipstick. Very fluorescent…not for me at all, but it suits you Christine. I think it can work if all the rest of the makeup is minimal. 🙂

Still not buying this lol

Ana Avatar

Gorgeous color but not for the faint of heart or some of the timid nude kind of gals, I love it though..definitely not an everyday color but a show stopper indeed 🙂

kariecakes Avatar

Would this be a good dupe for mac’s heatherette collection l/s hollywood nights? Im running out and $70 is a lot to pay on ebay for a replacement. If not any other suggestions?

Dana Avatar

hi Christine! I LOVE your site and check it religiously. your reviews are fabulous!

I’d love some advice: just splurged on Candy Yum-Yum. what lip liner to go with?

Ute Avatar

Was kostet der MAC Candy Yum Yum Lipstick?
Bitte in Deutsch mir senden..sonst kann ich es absolut nicht lesen..

Bitte um Rückantwort…Danke..

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