MAC Candy Yum Yum Lipstick Review, Photos, Swatches (2012)
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)
MAC Candy Yum Yum Lipstick
MAC Candy Yum Yum Lipstick
MAC Candy Yum Yum Lipstick
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. 😀
How do you think this compares to Nylon? I have Nylon and find that it’s a bit light for me.
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.
Thanks for the advice! I think I may have to get Candy Yum Yum as well… merry Christmas to myself, I guess. 😛
I’ve always thought this color was too bright, but it does look nice on you!
It looks nice on you but I couldn’t pull off something so neon.
nope. still not my style.
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.
nah i don’t think it’s discontinued because cvs had some lip butters one sale too but they are not being discontinued either
I got Rose Hip at KMart a month or so ago. To my knowledge it’s still carried there. :>
Pretty, fun, cool and all that stuff, but still too bright for most people.
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.
Reminds me of NARS’ Schiap!!! Love it!!!
ohmylanta, you look absolutely stunning in this picture ! Definitely picking up this shade 🙂
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)?
Mine felt the same – but I did get samples of By Request prior to MAC having done the actual vote, so mine were likely first run (a smaller run) of the shades.
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!
Is this a close colour to Girl About Town?
Girl About Town is a darker pink.
Is this by any chance similar to Night Blooming from the taste temptation line? I tried to buy it this week and it’s sold out:(
Night Blooming is darker, not quite as bright!
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+!
Ah, I love this. Bright pink lipsticks are my favorite. =]
Way too bright for me. I’ll pass.
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.
Christine, may i dare to say that Milani Rose Hip is a possible and affordable dupe for Candy Yum Yum? or not? 🙂
Rose Hip isn’t quite as bright 🙂
WOW it’s so bright 🙂 I don’t know that I could pull it off, but I’m still glad it’s now permanent.
It’s nice they made this permanent, I know it was a color many people really wanted. Not my thing personally, though
Love it! I hope Heroine’s next.
Me too!!!
Me too!!!
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.
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.
Wow, I love this shade! It’s soo killer bright and great for winter, I guess it would fit me)))
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!
I think it’s hideous.
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
Are your lips actually cracked/dry still? If so, then I think the lip balm/treatment you’re using isn’t effective enough! You could also try exfoliating lips (use a toothbrush or wash cloth).
I have a dilemma now! OCC Nylon or Candy Yum Yum?! Now that it’s permanent, it’s made my choice so much more difficult. But Nylon is supposed to be brighter.. Ugh!
OCC Liptars last longer than MAC lipsticks–I’d go for Nylon!
Get OCC Nylon because it’s limited edition, since Candy Yum Yum is permanent! 🙂 Idk when they are supposed to be taking Nylon down though.
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.
WOW that is bright! But I love it and will put it on my MAC wishlist now that it is a permanent color…
CYY looks terrific on you, Christine. I have placed my order today! I can’t wait to own my very own tube of Candy Yum Yum. {*_*}
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
Is NYX shocking pink a dupe for cyy……It sure looks like it
I don’t think I have that, sorry!
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 🙂
Hey! Does anyone know a good lipliner to go with this lipstick??
I use Barry M lip liner in LL12 with it and it works really well:
http://www.barrym.com/products/lips/pencils/lip-liner.html
Does anyone know a good lip liner for this lipstick?
Love it!
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?
I’d go with Full Fuchsia or Girl About Town over Candy Yum Yum – I believe this is much, much brighter/lighter.
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?
Maybe MAC Magenta or Embrace Me
You look so sophisticated but chic in the face pic. I love the color of CYY with your skin!
Nice earrings christine 🙂 where do you get your earrings?
Here you go! http://www.etsy.com/shop/bellaanelajewelry
This is my new favorite shade by MAC. It’s vivid and not very drying on the lips to say it’s a matte finish.
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