MAC Clouds in My Coffee, Well Bred Brown, Brick Dust Liptensity Lipsticks Reviews, Photos, Swatches

Clouds in My Coffee
MAC Clouds in My Coffee Liptensity Lipstick ($21.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a light-medium beige with soft, warm undertones and a satin fiish. It had a denser, creamier consistency with less slip and shine compared to most of the Liptensity range. It had nearly full color payoff in a single layer, and the color did not appear streaky, though there was slight color that settled into my lip lines. The lipstick wore well for five hours and was lightly hydrating.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Choker (LE, $7.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Natasha Denona Beatrice (31NP) (P, $25.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (95% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Alexander (2016) (P, $36.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Urban Decay Safe Word (DC, $18.00) is darker, cooler (95% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty La Nudite (P, $60.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Maybelline Sin-a-mon (935) (P, $7.49) is darker (90% similar).
- Hourglass One Day (P, $34.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- Bobbi Brown Almost Bare (P, $40.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- Too Faced Topless (DC, $22.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Blush Nude (P, $57.00) is cooler, less glossy (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$21.00/0.12 oz. - $175.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have “intense amounts of pigment” with a gel-like texture that melts on lips that leaves behind a satin finish and wears for “eight hours.” It’s supposed to be “comfortable” to wear, but there are no claims about hydration–and overall, they were non-drying.
The majority of the range varied from semi-opaque to fully opaque in one stroke, while the texture had some body and thickness to it but was not heavy. The consistency feels firmer in the tube, but it became softer and more pliable as it warmed up against the lips. This was also true about how the color settled and looked on the lips–it tended to fill up lip lines without emphasizing them as much after thirty seconds of wear. The formula didn”t have a lot of slip, and it was actually lightly tacky, which helped it stay in place better.
The wear ranged from four to eight hours with lighter shades typically wearing shorter than deeper and more intense shades. The finish was anywhere from satin to natural with noticeable sheen, sometimes glossiness, but it often wore to a satin to semi-matte finish after a few hours. The formula has MAC’s typical vanilla scent but had no discernible taste.
Browse all of our MAC Liptensity Lipstick swatches.
Ingredients
Polybutene, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Octyldodecanol, Polyethylene, Hydrogenated Styrene / Methyl Styrene / Indene Copolymer, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Silica, Microcrystalline Wax / Cera Microcristallina / Cire Microcristalline, Diisostearyl Malate, Isononyl Isononanoate, Dicalcium Phosphate Dihydrate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Isopropyl Myristate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Hydrogenated Microcrystalline Wax, Propylene Carbonate, VP / Hexadecene Copolymer, Tin Oxide, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Vanillin. May Contain: Mica, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491), Iron Oxides (CI 77492), Iron Oxides (CI 77499), Bismuth Oxychloride (CI 77163), Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090), Carmine (CI 75470), Red 6 (CI 15850), Red 21 (CI 45380), Red 6 Lake (CI 15850), Red 7 Lake (CI 15850), Red 28 Lake (CI 45410), Red 30 Lake (CI 73360), Red 33 Lake (CI 17200), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140), Yellow 6 Lake (CI 15985).
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
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Clouds in My Coffee
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Well Bred Brown
MAC Well Bred Brown Liptensity Lipstick ($21.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a light-medium brown with warm, caramel undertones and a cream finish. It had excellent pigmentation that covered the lips with even, smooth color coverage in a single stroke. The lipstick felt lightly creamy with some slip but not enough for it to slide around too easily. It wore well for five and a half hours and felt a touch moisturizing.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Bobbi Brown Uber Beige (DC, $37.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Estee Lauder Nude Cult (P, $32.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Jaclyn Cosmetics Cheeky (DC, $18.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Smashbox Chai (P, $21.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Public Display (Lip Color) (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar).
- Hourglass Idealist (P, $32.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Public Display (Lip Color) (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar).
- Hourglass I'll Never Stop (P, $34.00) is lighter, warmer, less glossy (95% similar).
- Makeup Geek Jetsetter (P, $12.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Pat McGrath Lust Angeles (LE, $40.00) (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$21.00/0.12 oz. - $175.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have “intense amounts of pigment” with a gel-like texture that melts on lips that leaves behind a satin finish and wears for “eight hours.” It’s supposed to be “comfortable” to wear, but there are no claims about hydration–and overall, they were non-drying.
The majority of the range varied from semi-opaque to fully opaque in one stroke, while the texture had some body and thickness to it but was not heavy. The consistency feels firmer in the tube, but it became softer and more pliable as it warmed up against the lips. This was also true about how the color settled and looked on the lips–it tended to fill up lip lines without emphasizing them as much after thirty seconds of wear. The formula didn”t have a lot of slip, and it was actually lightly tacky, which helped it stay in place better.
The wear ranged from four to eight hours with lighter shades typically wearing shorter than deeper and more intense shades. The finish was anywhere from satin to natural with noticeable sheen, sometimes glossiness, but it often wore to a satin to semi-matte finish after a few hours. The formula has MAC’s typical vanilla scent but had no discernible taste.
Browse all of our MAC Liptensity Lipstick swatches.
Ingredients
Polybutene, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Octyldodecanol, Polyethylene, Hydrogenated Styrene / Methyl Styrene / Indene Copolymer, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Silica, Microcrystalline Wax / Cera Microcristallina / Cire Microcristalline, Diisostearyl Malate, Isononyl Isononanoate, Dicalcium Phosphate Dihydrate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Isopropyl Myristate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Hydrogenated Microcrystalline Wax, Propylene Carbonate, VP / Hexadecene Copolymer, Tin Oxide, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Vanillin. May Contain: Mica, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491), Iron Oxides (CI 77492), Iron Oxides (CI 77499), Bismuth Oxychloride (CI 77163), Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090), Carmine (CI 75470), Red 6 (CI 15850), Red 21 (CI 45380), Red 6 Lake (CI 15850), Red 7 Lake (CI 15850), Red 28 Lake (CI 45410), Red 30 Lake (CI 73360), Red 33 Lake (CI 17200), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140), Yellow 6 Lake (CI 15985).
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
Well Bred Brown
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Brick Dust
MAC Brick Dust Liptensity Lipstick ($21.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a medium-dark, reddish brown with warm undertones and a natural sheen. It had opaque color coverage that applied beautifully to the lips with smooth, even coverage. The consistency was firmer in the tube but quickly melted as I glided it across the lips. There was a slight tackiness present, which I expect helped it last a bit longer–six hours–while still having a comfortable feel on my lips.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- MAC MamaStarrr (LE, $19.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar).
- Giorgio Armani Sandstone (102) (P, $38.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Revlon Mink (P, $8.49) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- NARS Sheena (LE, $34.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Lay Over (P, $10.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Make Up For Ever Fearless Valentine (110) (P, $23.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- YSL Maris' Nude (123) (LE, $38.00) is less glossy (90% similar).
- Clinique Suede (19) (P, $19.50) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- NARS Carrera (LE, $34.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury Mrs Kisses (LE, $37.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$21.00/0.12 oz. - $175.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have “intense amounts of pigment” with a gel-like texture that melts on lips that leaves behind a satin finish and wears for “eight hours.” It’s supposed to be “comfortable” to wear, but there are no claims about hydration–and overall, they were non-drying.
The majority of the range varied from semi-opaque to fully opaque in one stroke, while the texture had some body and thickness to it but was not heavy. The consistency feels firmer in the tube, but it became softer and more pliable as it warmed up against the lips. This was also true about how the color settled and looked on the lips–it tended to fill up lip lines without emphasizing them as much after thirty seconds of wear. The formula didn”t have a lot of slip, and it was actually lightly tacky, which helped it stay in place better.
The wear ranged from four to eight hours with lighter shades typically wearing shorter than deeper and more intense shades. The finish was anywhere from satin to natural with noticeable sheen, sometimes glossiness, but it often wore to a satin to semi-matte finish after a few hours. The formula has MAC’s typical vanilla scent but had no discernible taste.
Browse all of our MAC Liptensity Lipstick swatches.
Ingredients
Polybutene, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Octyldodecanol, Polyethylene, Hydrogenated Styrene / Methyl Styrene / Indene Copolymer, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Silica, Microcrystalline Wax / Cera Microcristallina / Cire Microcristalline, Diisostearyl Malate, Isononyl Isononanoate, Dicalcium Phosphate Dihydrate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Isopropyl Myristate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Hydrogenated Microcrystalline Wax, Propylene Carbonate, VP / Hexadecene Copolymer, Tin Oxide, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Vanillin. May Contain: Mica, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491), Iron Oxides (CI 77492), Iron Oxides (CI 77499), Bismuth Oxychloride (CI 77163), Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090), Carmine (CI 75470), Red 6 (CI 15850), Red 21 (CI 45380), Red 6 Lake (CI 15850), Red 7 Lake (CI 15850), Red 28 Lake (CI 45410), Red 30 Lake (CI 73360), Red 33 Lake (CI 17200), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140), Yellow 6 Lake (CI 15985).
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
Brick Dust
DCDiscontinued. $21.00.

MAC Clouds in My Coffee Liptensity Lipstick

MAC Clouds in My Coffee Liptensity Lipstick

MAC Clouds in My Coffee Liptensity Lipstick

MAC Clouds in My Coffee Liptensity Lipstick

MAC Clouds in My Coffee Liptensity Lipstick

MAC Clouds in My Coffee Liptensity Lipstick

MAC Well Bred Brown Liptensity Lipstick

MAC Well Bred Brown Liptensity Lipstick

MAC Well Bred Brown Liptensity Lipstick

MAC Well Bred Brown Liptensity Lipstick

MAC Well Bred Brown Liptensity Lipstick

MAC Well Bred Brown Liptensity Lipstick

MAC Brick Dust Liptensity Lipstick

MAC Brick Dust Liptensity Lipstick

MAC Brick Dust Liptensity Lipstick

MAC Brick Dust Liptensity Lipstick

MAC Brick Dust Liptensity Lipstick

MAC Brick Dust Liptensity Lipstick
I bought Well Bred Brown (as well as Toast and Butter) and is the perfect the warm nude brown for my skin tone. After your review now i have to check out Brick Dust!!!
Because of that old Carly Simon hit “You’re So Vain”, I have GOT to find a way to make Clouds In My Coffee work! But it’s so light, I know going in that it needs a lip pencil.
Brick Dust immediately grabbed my attention due to its rich, chocolatey infused warmth. Only catch? I have 1 and 2/3 of tubes of Royally Riotous. Although the 2/3 full one now smells like Play-Doh instead of vanilla.
Rick dust is so beautiful and I am not the type to like neutrals. It looks so creamy and smooth. It’s just so pretty. I may have to try this one out
I am a brown lipstick wearer, but these shades somehow miss the mark for me.
OMG Brick Dust is gorgeous, such a versatile color!
I dont have any liptensity lipsticks yet but these are calling my name