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MAC Carousel, Candy Yum Yum, Raring to Go Lipglasses Reviews, Photos, Swatches

MAC Carousel Lipglass
MAC Carousel Lipglass

MAC Carousel Lipglass ($10.00 for 0.08 fl. oz.) is a bright, cotton candy pink with cool, blue undertones and a cream finish. It had semi-opaque pigmentation that covered with very little streaking, but the color sunk into lip lines, which may be a deal-breaker for some. The texture was light-medium in weight, moderately tacky, but it didn’t feel too heavy. This shade lasted for five hours and was slightly hydrating for me. MAC Pure Silliness (LE, $21.00) is lighter (90% similar). Anastasia Dusty Lilac (-, $16.00) is darker (90% similar). MAC Sweet as Pie (LE, $21.00) is more muted (90% similar). MAC Pink Nouveau (P, $21.00) is cooler (90% similar). Jouer Regent (P, $17.00) is darker (90% similar). MAC Patentpink (P, $20.00) is lighter (90% similar). MAC Carousel (LE, $21.00) is lighter (90% similar). Urban Decay Obsessed (DC, $26.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). Illamasqua Indulge (P, $22.00) is warmer (85% similar). NARS Bait (LE, $26.00) is darker (85% similar). Too Faced Peach, Please! (P, $19.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty Rio (354) (P, $29.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar). MAC Heart Heist (LE, $21.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). Lisa Eldridge Delilah (P, $25.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (80% similar). Lisa Eldridge Charm (P, $25.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (80% similar). Fenty Beauty Bubble Binge (LE, $19.00) is darker, warmer (80% similar). MAC Saint Germain (P, $21.00) is lighter, more muted (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

MAC Candy Yum Yum Lipglass ($10.00 for 0.08 fl. oz.) is a bright, medium fuchsia pink with cool, blue undertones and a cream finish. This shade was so bright and glossy that while it settled a bit into lip lines, I could barely tell looking in a regular mirror as the shine camouflaged the settling. The texture was smoother and a little less thick compared to most Lipglasses. It had semi-opaque pigmentation that covered evenly. This shade wore well for five hours and was neither drying nor hydrating. MAC Candy Yum Yum (P, $21.00)(100% similar). MAC Peach Blossom Pink (LE, $21.00) is darker, warmer (95% similar). Urban Decay Savage (P, $20.00) is darker (95% similar). Jouer Beverly (P, $17.00) is more muted (95% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty Cherry Moon (352) (P, $29.00) is lighter (95% similar). NARS Love Me Do (P, $26.00) is warmer (95% similar). Anastasia Dollhouse (-, $16.00) is darker, cooler (95% similar). MAC Silly (LE, $21.00) is lighter (90% similar). YSL Explicit Pink (405) (P, $36.00) is darker, brighter (90% similar). NYX Sugar Cookie (P, $5.00) is brighter, warmer (90% similar). MAC A for Attitude (LE, $20.00) is darker (90% similar). MAC Wild Wheeler (LE, $21.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). NYX Funnel Delight (P, $5.99) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). MAC Unlimited Style (LE, $21.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Revlon HD Tourmaline (510) (DC, $8.99) is more shimmery, lighter, brighter (85% similar). MAC Raspberry Pavlova (LE, $17.50) is more shimmery (85% similar). NYX Addis Ababa (P, $6.49) is lighter, brighter, less glossy (85% similar). Bite Beauty Eleven (Watercolor) (LE, ) is warmer (85% similar). Estee Lauder Rosy Future (LE, $26.00) is warmer (85% similar). Make Up For Ever 207 Candy Pink (P, $19.00) is warmer (80% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

MAC Raring to Go Lipglass ($10.00 for 0.08 fl. oz.) is a bright, medium-dark fuchsia pink with very subtle, cool undertones and fine, iridescent pink shimmer. It had semi-opaque pigmentation that covered evenly and didn’t settle into lines much (very slightly). The texture was also smoother and less tacky than older MAC Lipglasses, but it is still moderately tacky. The color wore well for five hours and was lightly hydrating. Marc Jacobs Beauty Not Sorry (378) (P, $29.00) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar). Maybelline Opalescent Orchid (515) (P, $8.99) is lighter (90% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty Boom Boom (210) (DC, $28.00) is brighter (90% similar). MAC La Salsa (LE, ) is more muted (90% similar). ColourPop Saloon (LE, $10.00) is cooler (90% similar). Maybelline Mystical Magenta (610) (P, $8.99) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar). MAC Queen P (LE, $21.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Anastasia Barbie Pink (-, $16.00) is darker, brighter (90% similar). Sephora Ultra Violet (18) (P, $12.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty Whip It (304) (P, $29.00) is darker (90% similar). MAC Spoil Yourself (P, $21.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). ColourPop Trinkets (LE, $10.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). MAC Pink Trip (LE, $21.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). MAC Red Blazer (LE, $21.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). MAC Treasure Beach (LE, $21.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar). Becca Snapdragon (P, $22.00) is warmer (85% similar). MAC Throw a Spare (LE, $20.00) is more shimmery, cooler (85% similar). Too Faced Totally Smashed (P, $20.00) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar). MAC Viva Glam Taraji P. Henson (LE, $21.00) is more shimmery, cooler (85% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Spiked Cherry (LE, $54.00) is less shimmery, darker, more muted (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

FORMULA OVERVIEW | MAC Little MAC Lipglass ($10.00 for 0.08 fl. oz.) is a miniature-sized version of MAC’s regular Lipglass, so the formula is exactly the same and even includes shades previously released as limited edition. The Lipglass formula is supposed to be pigmented, shiny, and hydrating. I find that pigmentation can range from very sheer to totally opaque from shade to shade–there is a ton of variance–with a light-medium to medium-weight texture that’s thicker, moderately to very tacky, and lasts four to six hours. I don’t mind Lipglass myself, despite the tackiness, but if you loathe sticky glosses, Lipglass is probably not going to be your number one favorite! They are vanilla-scented but have no discernible taste. For comparison, full-sized MAC Lipglasses are $15.00 for 0.17 fl. oz. or $88.24/fl. oz. while the miniature-sized is $125.00/fl. oz. The smaller size makes the most sense for those who like more variety rather than more product or who do not typically finish a gloss.

MAC Carousel Lipglass
MAC Carousel Lipglass

MAC Carousel Lipglass
MAC Carousel Lipglass

MAC Carousel Lipglass
MAC Carousel Lipglass

MAC Carousel Lipglass
MAC Carousel Lipglass

MAC Carousel Lipglass
MAC Carousel Lipglass

MAC Carousel Lipglass
MAC Carousel Lipglass

MAC Candy Yum Yum Lipglass
MAC Candy Yum Yum Lipglass

MAC Candy Yum Yum Lipglass
MAC Candy Yum Yum Lipglass

MAC Candy Yum Yum Lipglass
MAC Candy Yum Yum Lipglass

MAC Candy Yum Yum Lipglass
MAC Candy Yum Yum Lipglass

MAC Candy Yum Yum Lipglass
MAC Candy Yum Yum Lipglass

MAC Candy Yum Yum Lipglass
MAC Candy Yum Yum Lipglass

MAC Raring to Go Lipglass
MAC Raring to Go Lipglass

MAC Raring to Go Lipglass
MAC Raring to Go Lipglass

MAC Raring to Go Lipglass
MAC Raring to Go Lipglass

MAC Raring to Go Lipglass
MAC Raring to Go Lipglass

MAC Raring to Go Lipglass
MAC Raring to Go Lipglass

MAC Raring to Go Lipglass
MAC Raring to Go Lipglass

Makeup Look
On face:
  • Tarte Rainforest of the Sea Foundation
  • Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder
  • Marc Jacobs Flesh & Fantasy Air Blush
On eyes:
  • MAC Eyeshadows: Up at Dawn
  • Suspiciously Sweet
  • Ruddy
  • Oh My Mocha!
  • I'm Into It
  • Fashion's Field Day
  • NARS Black Moon Velvet Liner

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