MAC Dance With Me Retro Matte Liquid Lipstick ($20.00 for 0.17 fl. oz.) is described as a “deep cranberry red.” It’s a deepened, dark, pinky-red with cool undertones and a matte finish. It was semi-opaque, making it one of the less-pigmented shades in the range (but it’s definitely not sheer). Since the formula is amenable to multiple layers, you can get opaque coverage with a second coat. It took about forty-five seconds to dry down, and it lasted well for eight hours with fairly even fading. It was moderately drying after four and a half hours of wear. Bite Beauty Mochi (P, $24.00) is lighter, warmer, glossier (95% similar). NARS Rebel (LE, $27.00) is darker, cooler (95% similar). Chanel Nightfall (LE, $45.00) is warmer, glossier (90% similar). Tarte Cheerleader (P, $20.00) is lighter, brighter, cooler (90% similar). Burberry Ruby (434) (P, $35.00) is glossier (90% similar). MAC PattyPout (LE, $21.00) is brighter (90% similar). Bite Beauty #080 (P, $18.00) is cooler (90% similar). Sephora Red Desert (97) (P, $14.00) is darker (90% similar). Fenty Beauty Unmatched (LE, $24.00) is cooler (90% similar). MAC Chateau M (LE, $21.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Anastasia Vida (LE, $18.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). ColourPop Blood (LE, $7.00) is lighter, brighter, glossier (85% similar). Jouer Cabernet (P, $18.00) is cooler (95% similar). ColourPop Ribbon (LE, $6.50) is warmer (90% similar). ColourPop Silk (LE, $7.00) is darker, glossier (85% similar). MAC Salon Rouge (LE, $19.00) is warmer, glossier (85% similar). Maybelline Rich Ruby (P, $7.99) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). Sephora Cherry Moon (94) (P, $14.00) is cooler (85% similar). Milani Romance (LE, $8.99) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). ColourPop Dazed (LE, $7.00) is lighter, brighter (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

MAC Feels So Grand Retro Matte Liquid Lipstick ($20.00 for 0.17 fl. oz.) is described as a “deep true red.” It’s a medium-dark red with neutral-to-cool undertones and a flat, matte finish. It had mostly opaque color payoff with a really smooth, even finish. This shade was one of the better-applying shades in the range and felt a lot more effortless to use. It wore well for seven hours and was drying after four hours. Too Faced Lady Balls (P, $21.00) is lighter (95% similar). ColourPop Jingle (LE, $7.00) is lighter, brighter, glossier (95% similar). Sephora Always Red (PiP, $14.00) is lighter (90% similar). Makeup Geek Beauty Queen (P, $12.00) is glossier (95% similar). ColourPop Season 10 (LE, $6.50) is cooler (90% similar). NARS Don't Stop (P, $26.00) is warmer (95% similar). MAC RiRi Woo (LE, $19.00) is cooler (90% similar). ColourPop La La Land (LE, $6.50) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Anastasia Ruby (P, $18.00) is lighter (95% similar). Estee Lauder Decisive Poppy (P, $32.00) is glossier (90% similar). NARS Mysterious Red (P, $27.00) is warmer (95% similar). MAC Charlotte (LE, $19.00) is glossier (95% similar). MAC High Heels (LE, $21.00) is lighter (90% similar). MAC Opera (LE, $19.00) is lighter, brighter, glossier (90% similar). NARS Lesbos (LE, $27.00) is lighter (90% similar). Givenchy Rouge Stiletto (P, $37.00) is glossier (90% similar). ColourPop Silhouette (LE, $6.50) is lighter (90% similar). KVD Beauty Tijuana (DC, $21.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). ColourPop Sky Walking (LE, $6.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Chanel Camelia Rouge (357) (LE, $40.00) is more shimmery, warmer, glossier (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

FORMULA OVERVIEW | MAC Retro Matte Liquid Lipstick ($20.00 for 0.17 fl. oz.) is pigmented, liquid lipstick formula that dries down to a flat, matte finish that is mostly transfer-proof. They have a runnier mousse-like consistency; it is not quite mousse-like in thickness, but it is not as runny as some liquid lipstick formulas–somewhere in-between there. The formula of these is thicker than their Pro Longwear Lustre Lipcolours (which is like the OG of matte liquid lipstick to me). The lighter shades are the least forgiving and most of them “crack” as soon as they dry down and I move my lips or smile. They don’t flake off in chunks, and most of them fade relatively evenly. I get slight transfer on occasion when drinking anything more than water (e.g. latte), and while a lot of the color will make it through a meal, it will vary depending on the oil-content of your meal. They do respond well to layering or touch-ups after there is an initial layer done. They dry down within thirty seconds to two minutes (darker shades took longer to dry), and I was able to manipulate the color as it was drying down without lifting the color entirely. Some shades appeared streaky during initial application, but once it dried down, most of the streaks disappeared (kind of like nail polish can self-level). I found the formula moderately drying after three to six hours of wear, and it is one of the more drying formulas I’ve tried, personally. They are vanilla-scented but have no discernible taste.

MAC Dance With Me Retro Matte Liquid Lipstick

MAC Dance With Me Retro Matte Liquid Lipstick

MAC Dance With Me Retro Matte Liquid Lipstick

MAC Dance With Me Retro Matte Liquid Lipstick

MAC Dance With Me Retro Matte Liquid Lipstick

MAC Dance With Me Retro Matte Liquid Lipstick

MAC Feels So Grand Retro Matte Liquid Lipstick

MAC Feels So Grand Retro Matte Liquid Lipstick

MAC Feels So Grand Retro Matte Liquid Lipstick

MAC Feels So Grand Retro Matte Liquid Lipstick

MAC Feels So Grand Retro Matte Liquid Lipstick

MAC Feels So Grand Retro Matte Liquid Lipstick