MAC Anything But Demure, Fab Tested, Absolute Score, Smart Aleck Vamplify Lipglosses Reviews, Photos, Swatches
MAC Anything But Demure Vamplify Lipgloss
MAC Anything But Demure Vamplify Lipgloss ($20.00 for 0.14 fl. oz.) is a muted, medium mauve-pink with warm undertones and a smattering of fine, gold pearl. It had good pigmentation that went on evenly, though I noticed some of the gloss welled up in lip lines. It wasn’t too noticeable from a normal viewing distance, though. The gloss was comfortable to wear and wore well for four and a half hours. The formula was hydrating for me. Tarte Double Tap (P, $20.00) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar). MAC It's a Strike (LE, $20.00) is lighter (85% similar). Tarte Snap (P, $20.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). NARS Santo Domingo (LE, $26.00) is cooler (85% similar). Sephora Earth & Fire (35) (P, $12.00) is lighter, less pigmented (85% similar). MAC Totally Buff (LE, $21.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar). Anastasia Vintage (-, $16.00) is lighter (90% similar). MAC Deelight (PiP, $20.00) is lighter, warmer, lower quality (85% similar). MAC Viva Glam Ariana Grande 2 (LE, $21.00) is lighter, cooler (80% similar). ColourPop Flying Horses (DC, $10.00) is lighter, less pigmented (80% similar). NARS Chelsea Girls (P, $26.00) is lighter, warmer (80% similar). NARS Paradise Garage (P, $26.00) is darker, brighter (80% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty Skin Deep (344) (P, $29.00) is lighter (80% similar). Sydney Grace Ann (P, $10.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
MAC Fab Tested Vamplify Lipgloss ($20.00 for 0.16 fl. oz.) is a muted, medium-dark plummy brown with warm undertones and a cream finish. It applied really well with smooth, even coverage that didn’t settle into lip lines. The color payoff was mostly opaque, and I think it would be totally opaque with an additional half layer of gloss. This shade wore well for five hours and was lightly moisturizing over time. MAC Bittersweet Me (P, $21.00) is lighter (95% similar). MAC Chestnut (P, $21.00) is darker, brighter (85% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty Work It (342) (P, $29.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). NARS Mars (P, $26.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Anastasia Sepia (-, $16.00) is warmer (85% similar). MAC Hyper-Fabulous (LE, $20.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). Anastasia Fudge (-, $16.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). Fenty Beauty Cocoa Drizzle (P, $18.00) is lighter, less pigmented (80% similar). MAC Absolute Score (LE, $20.00) is darker, cooler (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
MAC Absolute Score Vamplify Lipgloss ($20.00 for 0.16 fl. oz.) is a muted, medium-dark taupe-brown with neutral undertones and a cream finish. It had mostly opaque pigmentation that went on fairly evenly and smoothly. The texture was lightweight, comfortable, and didn’t sink into lip lines. On me, the gloss lasted for five hours and was lightly hydrating. Makeup Geek Vinyl (P, $15.00) is more shimmery (80% similar). MAC Fab Tested (LE, $20.00) is lighter, warmer (80% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty Work It (342) (P, $29.00) is lighter (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
MAC Smart Aleck Vamplify Lipgloss ($20.00 for 0.16 fl. oz.) is a bold, bright, medium-dark pinky-red with cool, blue undertones and a jelly-like finish. It had good pigmentation–not quite opaque–with a translucent quality to it that reminded me of a stain or jelly. The consistency was lightweight, smooth, and easy to wear over a six hour period, as the formula was moderately moisturizing. MAC Right Up My Alley (LE, $20.00) is more muted, warmer (95% similar). Anastasia Punchy Red (-, $16.00) is lighter, warmer (95% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Cherry Lush (P, $54.00) is darker, more muted (95% similar). Chanel Chilli (P, $30.00) is lighter, warmer (95% similar). MAC Gumdrop (LE, $20.00) is cooler (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Red Corset (P, $54.00) is darker, more muted (90% similar). MAC Hot/Cold (LE, $21.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). ColourPop Roll Out (P, $8.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). MAC Suggestive (LE, $20.00) is more muted (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Erotic (P, $54.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Revlon HD Carnelian (545) (DC, $8.99) is warmer (90% similar). Lisa Eldridge Ribbon (P, $25.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Fenty Beauty Mai Type (P, $27.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). MAC Utterly Tart (LE, $21.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). MAC Tease Don't Touch (LE, $20.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). LORAC Red Rose (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar). MAC Strawberry Malt (LE, $21.00) is lighter, more muted (90% similar). Pat McGrath Blood 2 (P, $30.00) is warmer (90% similar). Giorgio Armani #400 Four Hundred (P, $38.00) is warmer (90% similar). ColourPop Sidecar (P, $10.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
FORMULA OVERVIEW | MAC Vamplify Lipgloss ($20.00 for 0.16 fl. oz.) is supposed to have intense, vivid color paired with a moisturizing, glossy, long-wearing formula. Some shades are very pigmented while others are semi-opaque, and some shades apply evenly while others are more streaky. They have a light-medium thick consistency that’s not heavy or goopy, but it’s not really thin; however, they’re really smooth and creamy, so they feel nice on. There’s no tackiness initially, and it feels a lot like lip balm to me–soft, smooth, and my lips felt supple. I find they develop light to moderate tackiness as they wear on. They wear anywhere from three to five hours and are lightly to moderately hydrating over time. The formula has strong, vanilla scent (stronger than their lipsticks; I can smell it for a bit even when it is applied, not just in the tube) but no discernible taste.
Anything But Demure
LELimited Edition. $20.00.
Fab Tested
LELimited Edition. $20.00.
Absolute Score
LELimited Edition. $20.00.
Smart Aleck
LELimited Edition. $20.00.
MAC Anything But Demure Vamplify Lipgloss
MAC Anything But Demure Vamplify Lipgloss
MAC Anything But Demure Vamplify Lipgloss
MAC Anything But Demure Vamplify Lipgloss
MAC Anything But Demure Vamplify Lipgloss
MAC Anything But Demure Vamplify Lipgloss
MAC Fab Tested Vamplify Lipgloss
MAC Fab Tested Vamplify Lipgloss
MAC Fab Tested Vamplify Lipgloss
MAC Fab Tested Vamplify Lipgloss
MAC Fab Tested Vamplify Lipgloss
MAC Fab Tested Vamplify Lipgloss
MAC Absolute Score Vamplify Lipgloss
MAC Absolute Score Vamplify Lipgloss
MAC Absolute Score Vamplify Lipgloss
MAC Absolute Score Vamplify Lipgloss
MAC Absolute Score Vamplify Lipgloss
MAC Absolute Score Vamplify Lipgloss
MAC Smart Aleck Vamplify Lipgloss
MAC Smart Aleck Vamplify Lipgloss
MAC Smart Aleck Vamplify Lipgloss
MAC Smart Aleck Vamplify Lipgloss
MAC Smart Aleck Vamplify Lipgloss
MAC Smart Aleck Vamplify Lipgloss
Love all the browns here! Think my fave is Fab Tested
Awesome! 🙂
I like Fab Tested and Smart Aleck.
Yay! 😀
Very nice, wearable lip glosses!
They are! So glad browns are back in style.
Well, WOW! All 4 look fantastic!
And I could easily see 3 of them looking great on me, except for Absolute Score, because it’s just too cool toned of a brown. But I don’t think I’d get all 3 that I like, though. So now to decide on just 1, or possibly 2.
I think you could easily just get one – the one that has the right depth that works as a more “everyday” shade, IMO!
Anything but demure is sucht a good every daytime color! I like that they have a more hydrating effect. Too bad they are limited edition.
This formula should totally be made permanent!
These are all lovely. Smart Alec is my fave but I have the Revlon dupe!
Nice!
Not colors I can wear but they certainly do look good – the formula looks terrific on you!
Aw, thanks Deborah!
Anything But Demure — great name and great shade. Loving it on you.
Thanks a lot, Chris!
These are all so gorgeous and the formula is exactly what I want in a gloss. I don’t understand why MAC isn’t making these permanent.
I wish they would!
absolute score looks awesome !
i can see myself pairing it with styled in sepia .
Would be pretty with that for sure!
I want absolute score !!!!
Awesome!
So these are back eh? Wouldn’t have known without you. I think the Demure one came out last time but I missed out so gonna order!
Yay!
Christine, does this formula leave a stain?
No, not usually! It’s just a gloss, not a stain.
Hi Christine,
I noticed that Hyper-Fabulous is listed as a Vamplify Lipgloss in the swatches section . Is this listing (photo) from a previous review? I don’t see that color on MAC’s website to purchase.
Thank you,
Tammy Lynne
This is the collection that is launching this year: http://www.temptalia.com/mac-vamplify-collection-for-july-2016/
Ok, thanks. I ended up getting Fab Tested, Absolute Score and Tuned In. I may go back and get, Anything But Demure, also. I like that they feel very moisturizing.