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MAC Barbecue, Riot House, Intoxica, Sweet Venom Lipsticks Reviews, Photos, Swatches

MAC Barbecue Lipstick
MAC Barbecue Lipstick

MAC Barbecue Lipstick ($17.00 for 0.10 oz.) is described as a “vivid orange-red [with a Matte finish].” It’s a bright, medium orange-red with warm undertones and a satin finish. It had mostly opaque color payoff with a creamy consistency that applied with smooth, even color. This shade lasted for over six hours,, left a stain behind, and was neither drying nor hydrating. Charlotte Tilbury Tell Laura (P, $37.00) is brighter (90% similar). NYX Indie Flick (P, $6.00) is glossier (95% similar). Revlon Feed the Flame (P, $12.39) is lighter (95% similar). Dose of Colors Hot Fire (LE, $18.00) is less glossy (95% similar). Dior Trafalgar (844) (P, $34.00) is warmer (95% similar). KVD Beauty Countess (DC, $21.00) is lighter, warmer (95% similar). ColourPop Trapeze (P, $7.00) is less glossy (95% similar). MAC Spicy Pimenton (LE, $21.00) is darker (95% similar). Bite Beauty #074 (P, $18.00) is darker, warmer (95% similar). Tarte Mai Tai (P, $22.00) is warmer (95% similar). MAC Strange Journey (LE, $19.00) is darker (95% similar). MAC Viva Glam Miley Cyrus 2 (LE, $19.00) is darker, less glossy (95% similar). ColourPop Bootie (P, $6.00) is warmer, less glossy (95% similar). MAC Scarlet Ibis (LE, $19.00) is less glossy (95% similar). Bite Beauty Blood Orange (DC, $24.00) is lighter (90% similar). NARS Annabella (P, $34.00) is darker (95% similar). MAC Dangerous (P, $19.00) is less glossy (95% similar). Charlotte Tilbury 1975 Red (LE, $37.00) is more muted (90% similar). Guerlain #44 (P, $33.00) is darker (90% similar). ColourPop Rêver (LE, $7.00) is brighter, warmer, glossier (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

MAC Riot House Lipstick ($17.00 for 0.10 oz.) is described as a “light vivid orange [with a Matte finish].” It’s a light and bright, peachy-orange with warm undertones and a semi-matte finish. It had good color payoff, but the texture was a little thicker and drier. I found it particularly hard to apply around the edges without it looking more feathered (not normally something I have a problem doing). It applied fairly evenly, though, and lasted for four hours, though some color pulled into lip lines over time, and the formula felt drying. Too Faced Melted Sugar (P, $21.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar). MAC She's a Peach (LE, $19.00) is darker (85% similar). ColourPop Vice (LE, $6.50) is darker, cooler, less glossy (85% similar). MAC Close Contact (LE, $19.00) is darker, more muted (85% similar). Maybelline Barely Bloomed (700) (P, $7.49) is lighter, glossier (85% similar). MAC Nearly Nude (LE, $19.00) is darker (85% similar). ColourPop Precocious (LE, $7.00) is darker (85% similar). Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Hollywood (DC, $18.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar). MAC Salute (LE, $19.00) is cooler (85% similar). MAC Peachstock (P, $19.00) is darker, cooler (80% similar). Tarte Namaste (P, $20.00) is darker (80% similar). Too Faced Melted Nude (P, $21.00) is darker, warmer (80% similar). MAC Sweet & Sour (P, $19.00) is darker (80% similar). Milani Adore (LE, $8.99) is darker, less glossy (80% similar). KVD Beauty Agatha (DC, $21.00) is cooler (80% similar). Anastasia Peachy (LE, $20.00) is darker, less glossy (80% similar). Anastasia Pure Hollywood (P, $20.00) is darker (80% similar). KVD Beauty Noble (DC, $21.00) is darker, cooler (80% similar). Makeup Geek Curtsey (LE, $12.00) is darker, more muted, less glossy (80% similar). KVD Beauty Noble (P, $20.00) is darker, more muted (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

MAC Intoxica Lipstick ($17.00 for 0.10 oz.) is described as a “bright raspberry red [with a Matte finish].” It’s a rich, medium-dark red with a hint of cooler, pinky undertones and almost imperceptible micro-shimmer, but it managed to retain most of its matte finish. It had opaque color coverage with a slightly drier texture, but it didn’t tug too much. This shade was still going strong after six hours of wear, but it was somewhat drying. MAC Dangerously Red (P, $19.00) is lighter (90% similar). ColourPop Mucho (P, $7.00) is more muted (95% similar). Urban Decay Alpha (DC, $18.00) is lighter (95% similar). Make Up For Ever M204 (DC, $22.00) is warmer (95% similar). Pat McGrath Full Panic (LE, $38.00) is warmer, glossier (90% similar). MAC Dramarama (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). NARS Get Up Stand Up (P, $26.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Chanel La Merveilleuse (347) (LE, $45.00) is more muted, warmer (90% similar). MAC Moxie (LE, $19.00) is cooler (90% similar). Make Up For Ever M301 (DC, $22.00) is lighter (90% similar). MAC Heart Goes Boom (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Anastasia #12 (Vol. 1) (PiP, ) is darker, more muted (90% similar). Tarte Lovespell (P, $20.00) is darker, cooler (95% similar). NARS You're No Good (P, $26.00) is warmer (90% similar). Chanel Camelia Fuchsia (347) (LE, $40.00) is more shimmery, darker, glossier (90% similar). Too Faced Candy Cane (LE, $21.00) is lighter (90% similar). Chanel Magnetique (46) (P, $45.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). MAC Relentlessly Red (P, $19.00) is lighter, brighter, warmer (80% similar). Make Up For Ever M203 (DC, $22.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar). MAC Pleasure Bomb (LE, $19.00) is lighter, brighter, cooler (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

MAC Sweet Venom Lipstick ($17.00 for 0.10 oz.) is described as an “intense pink coral [with a Matte finish].” It’s a medium pink with warm, yellow undertones and a satin finish. It was richly pigmented and paired with a smooth, creamy consistency that was easy to apply directly from the tube. The consistency was on the thicker side, which seemed to give it more movement and slip. This shade wore well for four and a half hours with a bit of color getting into lip lines. MAC Hi-Fructease (LE, $19.00) is more muted (95% similar). YSL Opera Rose (29) (P, $34.00) is lighter, glossier (95% similar). Make Up For Ever Exposed Guava (160) (P, $23.00) is cooler (90% similar). Pat McGrath Profumo (DC, $40.00) is darker, more muted, cooler (90% similar). ColourPop 1st Base (LE, $6.50) is less glossy (90% similar). KVD Beauty Saint (LE, $20.00) is cooler, less glossy (90% similar). ColourPop Pink Bouquet (LE, $10.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Chanel Edith (424) (P, $37.00) is more shimmery, darker, glossier (90% similar). ColourPop Name Drop (P, $7.00) is less glossy (90% similar). Rare Beauty Blessed (P, $16.00) is cooler (90% similar). Revlon Speak Up (P, $10.99) is darker (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Johnny (LE, $36.00) is cooler (90% similar). Becca Petal (DC, $24.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar). Revlon Partner in Crime (P, $10.99) is cooler (90% similar). YSL Caress Pink (9) (P, $34.00) is darker, glossier (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Anderson (P, $36.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Tomoko (LE, $36.00) is more shimmery, lighter, glossier (90% similar). Urban Decay Weho (P, $19.00) is cooler (90% similar). Make Up For Ever C210 (DC, $22.00) is darker, warmer (95% similar). Charlotte Tilbury Dolly Bird (P, $34.00) is more muted, less glossy (95% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

The MAC Blue Nectar Collection is a new, limited edition lip-oriented collection featuring twelve lipsticks (including four repromotes) and six Plushglasses (not reviewing these; my lips react to something in the formula). It launches online on June 2nd and will be available in-stores on June 9th.

MAC Barbecue Lipstick
MAC Barbecue Lipstick

MAC Barbecue Lipstick
MAC Barbecue Lipstick

MAC Barbecue Lipstick
MAC Barbecue Lipstick

MAC Barbecue Lipstick
MAC Barbecue Lipstick

MAC Barbecue Lipstick
MAC Barbecue Lipstick

MAC Barbecue Lipstick
MAC Barbecue Lipstick

MAC Riot House Lipstick
MAC Riot House Lipstick

MAC Riot House Lipstick
MAC Riot House Lipstick

MAC Riot House Lipstick
MAC Riot House Lipstick

MAC Riot House Lipstick
MAC Riot House Lipstick

MAC Riot House Lipstick
MAC Riot House Lipstick

MAC Riot House Lipstick
MAC Riot House Lipstick

MAC Intoxica Lipstick
MAC Intoxica Lipstick

MAC Intoxica Lipstick
MAC Intoxica Lipstick

MAC Intoxica Lipstick
MAC Intoxica Lipstick

MAC Intoxica Lipstick
MAC Intoxica Lipstick

MAC Intoxica Lipstick
MAC Intoxica Lipstick

MAC Intoxica Lipstick
MAC Intoxica Lipstick

MAC Sweet Venom Lipstick
MAC Sweet Venom Lipstick

MAC Sweet Venom Lipstick
MAC Sweet Venom Lipstick

MAC Sweet Venom Lipstick
MAC Sweet Venom Lipstick

MAC Sweet Venom Lipstick
MAC Sweet Venom Lipstick

MAC Sweet Venom Lipstick
MAC Sweet Venom Lipstick

MAC Sweet Venom Lipstick
MAC Sweet Venom Lipstick

Makeup Look
On face:
  • Tarte Rainforest of the Sea Foundation
  • Guerlain Les Voilettes Loose Setting Powder
  • Becca Champagne Collection Face Palette
On eyes:
  • Giorgio Armani #8 Eye Tint
  • Giorgio Armani #9 Eye Tint
  • Giorgio Armani #10 Eye Tint
  • Make Up For Ever I36 Aqua XL Eye Pencil

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Stephanie Avatar

How would compare the original release of Riot House to this new version? The original texture was unwearable imho and the color was very uneven, like there wasn’t enough pigment to the wax or something. Couldn’t fix it with a lip liner either :/

chelsea Avatar

Christine, how would you say Intoxica compares to Bite Radish? I’m comparing your swatches online and they seem so similar in colour (obv not in finish). When MAC calls Intoxica a raspberry that really seems like a colour could work for me.

Deborah S. Avatar

Intoxica is stunning on you but everything looks stunning on you, Christine, and I am not just saying that. You have amazing skin tone and crazy gorgeous eyes. I am a berry lover and was tempted for a hot minute to get Intoxica but I have All Fired Up, Catfight (x2 thank heavens!) and a couple of other close dupes so think I will be passing. Thank you for the reviews.

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