MAC Dare You, Delish, & Epic Lipsticks Reviews & Swatches

Christine — Sat, 28 Jul 2018 16:00:00 +0000

Dare You

MAC Dare You Lipstick ($18.50 for 0.10 oz.) is a rich, medium-dark red with warmer undertones and a fine, pearl shimmer and luminous sheen. It had good color coverage with a lightly emollient texture that had a touch of tackiness, which helped it adhere well despite having a glossier finish. The lipstick applied evenly and stayed on well for five and a half hours. It was lightly hydrating over time. This shade is part of the permanent range.

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Tom Ford Beauty Velvet Cherry (P, $36.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Tom Ford Beauty Velvet Cherry (P, $57.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
Shiseido Bloodstone (RD503) (DC, $28.00) is darker, warmer, less glossy (90% similar).
MAC Authentic Red (LE, $19.00) is lighter (95% similar).
Urban Decay Heat (LE, $18.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
Urban Decay Spark (DC, $18.00) is lighter (85% similar).
MAC Hot Like (LE, $19.00) is lighter, less glossy (85% similar).
Urban Decay Wrath (DC, $18.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
Urban Decay Cruel (DC, $18.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Revlon Spicy Cinnamon (P, $8.49) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).

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$19.00/0.1 oz. - $190.00 Per Ounce

MAC Lipstick comes in a variety of finishes, and the pigmentation and wear tend to be dependent on the finish. The sheer finishes, like Lustres, tend to wear for only a couple of hours and have sheer coverage (as designed) and are non-drying.

Some of the original Matte shades have a stiffer, drier formula, while newer ones have a more velvety, silicone-feel to them, and the latter are creamier, more comfortable to wear, and easier to apply, but most Matte shades are quite pigmented and long-wearing, though some are drying.

The Amplified and Satin finishes tend to have good pigmentation, lightly creamy to moderately creamy consistencies with a bit of shine, and moderate to long wear with deeper, richer shades wearing longer. The Frost and Metallic finishes have the most variance between shades with coverage ranging from semi-sheer to opaque with average wear and non-drying to slightly drying formulas. All MAC lipsticks are vanilla-scented but have no discernible taste.

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Dare You

PPermanent. $19.00.

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A-

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

9.5

Longevity

Application

92%

Total

Delish

MAC Delish Lipstick ($18.50 for 0.10 oz.) is a medium, orange-toned copper base with gold and pink pearl. It had medium, buildable coverage (up to semi-opaque) pigmentation with a smooth consistency that was thin without being clingy. The color applied without tugging and did not settle into my lip lines, nor did it emphasize my lip texture, which some frosted finishes can do. It lasted for three and a half hours on me and was neither drying nor hydrating.

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Urban Decay First Sin (DC, $18.00) is darker (90% similar).
Tom Ford Beauty Nudiste (LE, $55.00) is warmer (90% similar).
Wet 'n' Wild Breeze (P, $0.99) is warmer (90% similar).
Tom Ford Beauty Nina (LE, $36.00) is warmer (90% similar).
Revlon Pink Pearl (P, $8.49) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
Smashbox Easy (P, $21.00) is warmer (85% similar).
Tom Ford Beauty Carolyn (LE, $36.00) is warmer (85% similar).
MAC Almondine (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
NARS Orgasm (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
Tom Ford Beauty Spanish Flame (02) (LE, $53.00) is warmer (85% similar).

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$19.00/0.1 oz. - $190.00 Per Ounce

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A Smoky Blue & Gold Look with Pat McGrath Subliminal Palette

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Delish

LELimited Edition. $19.00.

8.5

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

Longevity

Application

86%

Total

Epic

MAC Epic Lipstick ($18.50 for 0.10 oz.) is a muted, medium-dark purple with neutral-to-warm undertones and a cream finish. It had rich color payoff with a smooth, lightly creamy texture that applied evenly and smoothly across my lips without dragging. This shade stayed on well for five and a half hours and was lightly hydrating over time.

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MAC Beach Nut (LE, $19.00) is warmer (90% similar).
Smashbox Violet Riot (P, $21.00) is darker (90% similar).
Make Up For Ever M502 (DC, $22.00) is darker, more muted (90% similar).
MAC Leap of Delight (LE, $19.00) is darker (90% similar).
Bite Beauty Taro (LE, $26.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
Urban Decay Pandemonium (P, $18.00) is darker, brighter (85% similar).
Urban Decay Jawbreaker (DC, $18.00) is darker, brighter (90% similar).
Estee Lauder Shameless Violet (P, $32.00) is lighter, brighter, cooler (85% similar).
Makeup Geek Savvy (P, $15.00) is darker, more muted, warmer (85% similar).
KVD Beauty Ozzy (LE, $21.00) is lighter, brighter (85% similar).

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$19.00/0.1 oz. - $190.00 Per Ounce

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Epic

LELimited Edition. $19.00.

Rec'd

9.5

Product

Pigmentation

9.5

Texture

9.5

Longevity

Application

97%

Total

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MAC Dare You, Delish, & Epic Lipsticks Reviews & Swatches

Dare You

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Formula Overview

Dare You

PPermanent. $19.00.

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Delish

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A Smoky Blue & Gold Look with Bad Habit Mystics Palette

A Smoky Blue & Gold Look with Pat McGrath Subliminal Palette

Delish

LELimited Edition. $19.00.

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Epic

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A Vibrant Purple Look with Natasha Denona Lila Mini

A Copper, Plum & Purple Look with Bad Habit Supernova

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Epic

LELimited Edition. $19.00.

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