MAC for Iris Apfel Lipsticks Review, Photos, Swatches
MAC Flamingo Lipstick
MAC for Iris Apfel: Lipsticks
There are four limited edition (and one permanent) shades of MAC Lipstick ($14.50 for 0.10 oz.) in the Iris Apfel collection: Flamingo (light milky bright coral), Morange (loudmouth orange), Party Parrot (bright red-pink), Pink Pigeon (bright cleanest pink), and Scarlet Ibis (bright orange-red).
- Flamingo is a pink with a hint of coral that yields semi-opaque color coverage, which is more coverage than your average lustre finish gives. It has that natural-looking sheen that you’d expect from a lustre as well. This has a lustre finish. It’s lighter than MAC Blossom Culture. It’s less intense but close in hue compared to MAC Ever Hip. It’s similar to Guerlain Rose Desir.
- Morange is a bright, medium orange with a subtle sheen to the finish and opaque color coverage. This has an amplified creme finish and is part of the permanent range. It’s similar to oranges like MAC Good to Go, MAC Neon Orange, and Illamasqua Flare.
- Party Parrot is a neon medium-dark pink with a natural matte finish and opaque color coverage. This has a matte finish. VS Be Mine is less intense. Lancome Posh Pink is not quite as bright. OCC Queen is redder. MAC Scandelicious is similar but glossier. MAC Full Fuchsia is bluer-based. Tom Ford Pure Pink is a bit pinker.
- Pink Pigeon is a bright magenta pink with a natural matte finish. It has opaque color coverage. This has a matte finish. Milani Rose Hip is brighter and pinker, MAC Florida is lighter, MAC Show Orchid is slightly pinker, MAC Candy Yum Yum is purpler and brighter, NARS Schiap is pinker, and MAC Love Forever is not as bright.
- Scarlet Ibis is a reddened orange with a natural matte finish and full color coverage. This has a matte finish. It’s a little redder compared to Givenchy Candide Tangerine. It is similar to Giorgio Armani #405 with a matte finish. Estee Lauder Wild Fire is a touch lighter. Dolce & Gabbana Sheer is similar but a touch brighter.
MAC lipsticks come in a variety of finishes, so the color payoff, texture, and wear can vary based on the finish alone. In this collection, we have mostly mattes. The matte formula on these is comfortable to wear without being drying; I actually would have pegged them as amplified cremes or satins, because they didn’t cling like some of MAC’s original matte finishes do (think Ruby Woo; none of these are similar in texture). Lustres tend to wear off quickly and dry out my lips, so they’re not my favorite finish. Amplified cremes are really opaque, creamy, and comfortable to wear. Because of the intensity of the pigmentation in these shades (except Flamingo), these will wear longer and have a tendency to stain. I’ve worn Morange for six hours in the past, and I tested out Scarlet Ibis for wear, and it wore for six hours and left a bit of a stain. MAC lipsticks are vanilla-scented but taste-free.
MAC Flamingo Lipstick
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MAC Morange Lipstick
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MAC Morange Lipstick
MAC Party Parrot Lipstick
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MAC Pink Pigeon Lipstick
MAC Pink Pigeon Lipstick
MAC Pink Pigeon Lipstick
MAC Pink Pigeon Lipstick
MAC Pink Pigeon Lipstick
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MAC Scarlet Ibis Lipstick
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Love flamingo.party parrot is not what i expected it to look like but still nice.
I could have sworn party parrot was way more red, guess not! Still loving flamingo, I bet that one is going to sell out fast
my words exactly. i though party parrot was going to be so much redder. i also assumed flamingo would be too light and orange but im loving it.
I love it all! Pink Pigeon and Scarlet Ibis look wonderful, can’t wait to try them out! 🙂
Oh wow, Such beautiful shades and I really love the finishes from the lipsticks. Especially the first one, I’m definitely goig to check it out :).
Flamingo is the only shade i think i’d wear! I might have to purchase that one.. I always wanted to get my hands on Ever hip..
Fabulous!
Is Party Parrot in any way similar to MAC Impassioned?
Impassioned is redder.
Christine, does Party Parrot compare to Red Full Stop or Full Speed? Thank you so much. I was waiting for these colors. I couldn’t get this and Pink Pigeon at any MAC store in NYC or NY area. They were sold out immediately even though I was at the stores the day of launching since I love hot pink and all variations. I couldn;t get them online either. I actually find it pretty insulting when I made a point of going as early as I could on the day of launching to multiple stores and couldn’t get these colors. Did they only sell 3 per store or something? I understand limited edition, but this I find insulting especially to loyal customers who planned and prepared to make a purchase.
I think it is a dupe, just the finish is different. I swatched them next to each other and they’re really pretty much identical (except of the finish)
good question, i wondered same thing!
FINALLY! is 2012 the year Mac turns it around and goes back to it’s glory days? These lipsticks all look great
Christine thank you for swatching. Can you tell us how Scarlet Ibis compares to Lady Danger?
Thanks!
I don’t have Lady Danger, sorry!
I was wondering the same thing!
I swatched them side by side today. VERY similar, but Scarlet Ibis is slightly warmer, a little more on the orange side.
I totally agree! These look incredible, great start to the year MAC!
Party Parrot looks soooo amazing on you 😀
Pink Pigeon and Party Parrot are gorgeous!! I love bright lipsticks!!!!
Scarlet Ibis looks amazing on you!
How does Flamingo compare to Chanel Flirt? They look almost identical to me when I’m looking at your full face pictures (the one in the Horizon blush review)
They seem similar – unfortunately I don’t have Chanel Flirt cropped and edited, so it’s hard for me to compare.
oh my lord…i really really want party parrot, pink pigeon and maybe flamingo! haven’t been this excited about mac lipsticks in a while…
Thanks for the swatches Christine. I was told, however, that these will only be a MAC store only release (by the Nordstrom MAC counter). Do you have any information on that? Happy New Year!!
The press release says “all MAC Locations.”
That sounds different from what the MAC ladies at my local Macy’s told me: MAC stores only. Will check things out on the 6th anyway for Naturally.
you should compare party parrot to impassioned. they seem almost the same
Impassioned is redder!
thanks girl!
I’m very glad to hear that Party Parrot and Impassioned are not dupes, after all, because I ordered Party Parrot today, in spite of the fact that I already own Impassioned.
ooh I want Party Parrot! Thanks for the swatches! I’ve been eagerly awaiting them 🙂
They all look fabulous… first splurge of the year!!!
I love the colors on these lipsticks!
Plus, they look great on you, Christine!
I really want flamingo and party parrot 😀
For anyone interested, this collection in now available on the UK MAC website. x
wow, for once I am not disappointed.
How does Scarlet Ibis compare to Lady Danger?
I don’t have Lady Danger, so sorry!
how does Scarlet Ibis looks next to lady danger??
Really sorry but I do not have it.
Wow flamingo looks so fantastic on you!!! Wondering how scarlet ibis compares to lady danger…
Sorry, I don’t have that! I’m really sorry again!
I love how bright and fun these are!
Flamingo is pretty! <3
ahhhh party parrot and pink pigeon…i need these in my collection asap
Thanks Christine!!! I’m planning on buying all the lippies in this collection. Been waiting months for it. Can’t wait until it is finally up online.
Oh my god, I’m in love with Flamingo and Party Parrot!
How would Party Parrot compare to MAC Impassioned?
Impassioned is redder – Party Parrot is much pinker.
Love these shades! How does Party Parrot compare to Mac’s Impassioned? Thanks for the swatches 🙂
Impassioned is redder, whereas Party Parrot is pinker.
Nice! How will Flamingo look on NW 40?
Fine, I would imagine!
Oooo I’m eyeing Flamingo! This collection hits Belgium at the end of January, and I’m probably going to grasp the second chance with Too Chic!
Hi Christine,
How does Morange compare to the Milani Mandarina Lipstick? thanks!
Morange is darker.
I know you say Flamingo is lighter than Blossom Culture but I’m just wondering how much lighter? Significant enough to need to own both? Just wondering as I already own Blossom Culture. Thanks for the great reviews as always. And congrats on the engagement of course! x
Just depends on your preference – some people like to have a lot of similar shades because they wear that color a lot. If it’s not a color you wear often, then you could definitely skip it!
These look beautiful on you. Love the bright colors. I can’t wait to wear these for spring . Xoxo
Hey Christine, how does Scarlet Ibis compare to MAC’s Lady Danger? Congrats again on your engagement.
I’m really sorry yet again but I do not have it!
I was wondering the same thing
Its almost the exact same, Lady Danger is oranger.
Wow these are stunning! Too bad I hate the smell of MAC lipsticks!
I love Flamingo! It is the perfect shade: brightens the whole face and complexion, but is subtle enough for everyday wear. Can’t wait to pick it up! Thanks as always, Christine (:
I’m really interested in Pink Pigeon and Flamingo. Thx for the swatches!
🙁 Because her last name means ”Apple” in german, I thought we’d get a true apple /” snow white” red. Would’ve been a nice twist!
Great colors! How does Scarlet Ibis compare to Toxic Tale?
They don’t – Toxic Tale is much more of a coral!
Actually, none of them are quite bright enough for me! Strange how MAC collections make me pine after other colors (Candy Yum-Yum, how I regret not buying you).
I typically don’t buy from MAC limited edition collections (I usually just stick to the permanent line) but I think I am going to pick up Flamingo. I have been really interested in Ever Hip in the past and actually prefer that Flamingo is less intense. Thanks so much for the swatches Christine!
FLAMINGO IS SO GORGEOUS ON YOU (: i think im gna get it heheh
Except Morange, it’s nice !
Aaagh, I want Flamingo but it already sold out on the UK website 🙁
Dont worry Debenhams will have it on there web site at some point prob today 🙂
Party Parrot is even prettier than I first imagined… What a brilliant color! It’s my favorite one of the group. Love it!
Flamingo is so pretty~!
Just a color observation; the photo of Flamingo in the tube looks more coral than in the swatch and on your lips and Party Parrot looks more red in the tube and more pink in the swatch and on your lips. Are those differences the same in reality or was it just lighting? I don’t mean to be picky, just force of habit being a wedding photographer. Make up color correctness is a big thing!
No, those are the correct colors – you have to remember that skin tone and the natural color of the lips will always alter the color in the tube (unfortunately, I am not as pale as people would like) – plus, the color in the pan/tube is not always true-to-form, which is kind of the reason blogs came about 🙂 I’ve spend hours editing photos to ensure that they are accurate – I keep the products next to me as I edit. I wouldn’t just post photos without regard to accuracy!
Flamingo is gorg!<3
Flamingo will be mine!!!
Which is funny because I wouldn’t have picked it initially!
Party parrot is a possibility as well….
Judging the texture, I’m a bit surprised at the way these MAC lipsticks look so good on you, even though I have seen your best of the best lip photos before.
By the ways, Christine, did you wear Flamingo on the look you demonstrated Chanel horizon blush? It took me by surprise at how sweet and innocent the look was put together.
Scarlet Ibis looks interesting 🙂 I bought Hibiscus from the surf collection and loved it, but have of course lost it… this looks like it might be a bit like it? maybe more orange?
How does party parrot compare with mac’s full speed from the sheen supreme?
Why does everything look good on you? It’s not fair 🙁 I really like Flamingo, I’ll definitely buy it!
I love Flamingo and Party Parrot! I’m picking those shades up!
Would you say party parrot is a warm pink? It looks pretty warm on you!
Is Flamingo similar to the shade Lovelorn? thanks xx
oh im absolutely gonna grab MAC Flamingo Lipstick!!!
omg these colors all look gorgeous… i will have to pick all of them up! i cant wait!!!
Is scarlet ibis similar to MAC Vegas volt or the venomous villains toxic tale lipstick?
I was going to buy Party Parrot just for the name so I’m glad it’s also a great colour! It looks beautiful on you Christine – not the most obvious shade for your colouring but it looks like you’ve time travelled a few months into the future to Spring 2012:)
Hey Christine,
I was wondering just generally, how easy it would be to develop a search so that you could search top-rated reviewed products. It would be awesome to do this search and determine the best products in each category easily.
You can click the “By Rating” tab in the sidebar and pull up reviews by rating.
On the hunt for a MLBB shade, and it seems like Flamingo might fit the bill! I will definitely be picking that up! Thanks as always for the great swatches!
my comment is not related to this collection at all. i just have to say Christine — you.are.stunning!
I like them all except Scarlet Ibis and Morange. They just seem so unwearable.
I never thought I would say this but… I LOVE all of these!! Damn it haha
i totally have to get flamingo, part parrot, and pink pigeon. they are gorgeous. it’s about time mac does something i actually want. with all their recent collections, i’ve only picked up the 226 brush and a few paint pots. i was starting to hate them
Loving this whole collection! Feels much more put together and theme-y than recent collections. Love the colors!
Scarlet Ibis is a dupe of Lady Danger!!
Party Parrot & Flamingo…sooooo pretty!!
I’ve ordered 2 Pink Pigeons!! So gorgeous!! Just wish I got Candy Yum Yum while I had a chance :/
I love the look of Scarlet Ibis!! How does it compare to Lady Danger?? 🙂 x
I don’t have Lady Danger, sorry!
Hi Christine! Thanks for the fabulous swatches. If it isn’t too much trouble, I was wondering if there was much comparison between Scarlet Ibis and NARS Heat Wave. Thanks!
Oh WOW I love them all!!!
1st place Party Parrot I think… ♥ But also Flamingo and Pink Pigeon are so cute color!
Is Scarlet Ibis similar to MAC Hibiscus from the Surf Baby collection?
Hi! Do you know when this collection will be released in asia?
Omg sorry! Just read about 10 of your replies saying you don’t have Lady Danger!! X
This came up in the mac uk site yesterday along with daphne guinness, already placed my order! Decided to pick up two flamingos, just as I did when ever hip came out :p. flamingo sold out on mac uk earlier today!
Flamingo is already sold out on the UK website!
Scarlet Ibis looks like a kinder, gentler option for those of us who can’t carry Morange straight on our lips. I can do it sheered out, but that’s a bit more work than I’d like. I’m surprised how much I like Flamingo as well. Thanks, Christine!
These lippies are so beautiful! I wish I matched in the bright pink lip but it just looks weird on me.
Flamingo and Pink pigeon look great!
Flamingo is so hot on you.
Pink Pidgeon looks like a matte show orchid.
Too bad this collection does not come to Scandinavia.
Pink Pigeon has my name all over it, it’s soo pretty and I’m glad it’s a matte finish, I wanted to love “girl about town” but something about the finish hasn’t quite yet grown on me.
ill be buying all of these! im LOVING party parrot and flamingo! thank you so much for the swatches and review
Flamingo has already sold out on the mac uk website? :o!!
I wanted Flamingo from one of the promo shots a while ago, during fashion week, but seeing this I think it’s too light.
Your skin looks so fab in all these shots! What are you wearing?
I will be getting all of them!!!! I love loud and darling colors.
How does pink pigeon compare to macs pink Nuevo ?
I’ve never even considered buying something from a LE collection before. Will this also be available on the US website, or just in stores?
Flamingo is AWESOME!
These colors are all lovely!
How does Scarlet Ibis compare to Lady Danger? I’ve been wanting to try Lady Danger for a while, but I do love matte finish.
Gah flamingo will be mine!! The other colours are nice but far too intense for me.
party parrot! i’ve been eyeing vs be mine bcos i was looking for pinks that are medium dark like chanel phoenix. it just looks like party parrot pulls coral. nc42 indian, don’t do well w/ corals (even though u list phoenix as corallish), there is that less intense corally version of morange that u recommend, i tried that, the coral in that don’t look too good on me. i’ll check party parrot out. let’s see.
hmmm, i think you’d look good in berry/plumy/dark red shades 😀 just my opinion
Flamingo is so pretty!
That Orange is so pretty! Actually, ALL of it is pretty! I see a lot of items for Mac are coming out on the 6th. I do I have questions about the orange color.
How’s the color Morange compared to Atomic Orange by Bobbi Brown like? They kind of look the same. Yes?
Just when I said no more lipsticks for me :(‘ they r all too gorgeous. Can’t wait to try them, hope they don’t sell out fast ‘cuz I’d have to wait till I’m in the uk to purchase these. Tnx for the swatches Christine
Flamingo has sold out in the UK, but the rest are in stock
Hi Christine! How does Party Parrot compare to MUFE Rouge Artist Intense #37? Thanks!
Sorry I forgot to ask, are party parrot and insanely it dupes?
Your lipstick swatches are the best! I’m loving Flamingo and Party Parrot especially, because my skin tone could wear those two, but all of the shades are very pretty.
beautiful colors 😀
i really want party parrot! i dont really know if i want flamingo yet. Is flamingo a type of lipstick where you have to apply many layers to get a good coverage?
Love these lipsticks! I just called my Nordstrom to presell and they told me it was at Mac stores only. My Mac store will not do presell. I guess I will b stalking the website!
party parrot and pink pigeon you will be mine!!
party parrot and pink pigeon you will be mine!! <3
Ah, if I only I could wear those oranges, this whole collection would be mine! Very pretty and vibrant. Definitely going to check out those pinks.
On a side note, Scarlet Ibis looks amazing on you!
Gorgeous colors! 🙂 Darn it, MAC makes me wanna spend all my holiday gift cards! :)) I was supposed to budget them throughout the year.
hi… pink pigeon looks so gorgeous… how does it compare to Mac’s Dame Edna Gladiola? ive been trying to get my hands on Gladiola or at least a dupe for sooo long. im so sad! any comparison with pink pigeon and gladiola.. i know gladiolas a bit more purple.. but can u pls tell me the colour difference? thank u!
Christine how does Flamingo compare to Crosswires? 🙂
Happy new year! would flamingo look very different from the new chanel coco shine flirt?
Happy New Years! Would you say Party Parrot is pretty close to YSL Paris Rose? Thanks for your time! Xoxo
love pink pingeon do you think candy yum yum will ever come back out?? its my fave!
ITS AVAILABLE ONLINE NOW GUYS!!!! (: I just grabbed 2 flamingos heheh
Hi,
Is Pink Pigeon same with Candy Yum Yum?
Thanks!
Went to M.A.C. today and previewed the collection. I love Pink Pigeon! Much more unique than the other lipsticks. I compared Scarlet Ibis to Lady Danger, and Impassioned to Party Parrot. I must say both Lady Danger and Impassioned are better dupes, so if you have these dont bother getting Party Parrot or Scarlet Ibis. If you like bright lips like I do Pink Pigeon is beautiful 🙂
OMG! I want Flamingo so badly!
Love flamingo 🙂 Def my next MAC buy…
i live in the UK and went to the MAC pro store today to have a look at this collection but was told that this collection is only available online
Has anyone seen it at their local MAC?
Thanks x
Iris collection is only available at MAC stores, not at the counters. And hurry, all the lipsticks are almost sold out everywhere!!! Had to call over 10 stores to find mine!! xo
Can anybody explain why this collection won’t be released at mac counters inside stores like Macy’s and Dillards? So bummed out! Went to buy all the lipsticks today and the sales lady told be they will only carry it at free standing mac stores:(
So I’m pretty new to the make up world which is probably why I cannot figure out why I always have a lipstick fail. My face has a lot of pink/red in it, but like with Flamingo for instance… there is zero pink that shows up on me. Its all coral, if not orange, and is so not flattering on me. What am I doing wrong? I have no idea where to start when trying to find a shade that will look on me the same that Flamingo looks on you.
Do you remember what you’re wearing on your cheeks, Christine?
How does Flamingo compare to last year Winter collection’s Cut A Caper?
Pinker, more opaque
Wow Im so sad! Flamingo was the only thing I wanted out of this collection and it sold out online by the time i got on which was 11 o clock the day it came out. Then called my MAC counter and the lady next in line had the last one 🙁
I bought Flamingo and Scarlet Ibis, and I’m a NC30-35. Flamingo is no doubt beautiful, but the shock for me was scarlet ibis. I dont normally wear bright lipsticks (but buy them none the less), this looks absolutely beautiful on my skin tone (and i am sure it would on others). Love it!!
Christine, does anyone read the comments before they post?! About 40 people asked about Lady Danger and Impassioned 😉 haha so funny. I was just wondering, it says in your post one of the lipsticks will be permanent, do you know which? Maybe I missed it in the article.
Morange is permanent!
So I found out that Iris Apfel is only in stores, not at counters…I am so disappointed!! 🙁 And of course Morange is permanent, it’s the only one still in stock online. le sigh.
Happy New Years! Would you say Party Parrot is pretty close to YSL Paris Rose? Thanks!
Would you say Scarlet Ibis is similar to Hibiscus from the Surf Baby Collection? I’m debating whether I need both. <3
Hibiscus seems lighter!
I’m soooo lucky!! I got the last 3 Flamingo lipsticks in my entire city today..
For some reason my Party Parrot doesn’t look nearly as bright and neon as the pic ;(
*sigh* Alas, I was very late on the Flamingo band wagon and none of the MAC stores has this color anymore. So, I was playing around with the Sweet Sunset lipstick from the Naturally collection and then I had an epiphany. I dug around my stash for my Ever Hip lipstick, looked at the color from the tube and I thought, “I wonder?…” Swiped a little of Sweet Sunset and then layered Ever Hip over it, ran over to temptalia and compared it to the real Flamingo swatch. Verdict: It’s hard to tell because my living room light is so yellow, but I think this concoction might have pulled it off. Depending on your natural lip color, you may need to adjust the amount of Sweet Sunset vs. Ever Hip. For me, I used a thin layer of Sweet Sunset and maybe 2 thin layers of Ever Hip. If you gals have Ever Hip and Sweet Sunset, I encourage you mixing the two together. I’d be curious if you were able to pull something close to Flamingo! 🙂
Hi Christine! That Flamingo lipstick looks beautiful! Do you think it is comparable to the Chanel Rouge Coco shine in Flirt? My local store is sold out of flamingo:(
These are so… drunken fun summer, if you know what I mean.
Is Flamingo closer to Blossom Culture or Supreme Style? 🙂
Supreme Style
anyone looking for party parrot dupe, sleek true color lipstick in heartbreaker is soooooo similar and also has a matte finish, and it’s only $6!
Yeah, but it’s not MAC!
well, i’m just helping with other alternatives since MAC party parrot is SOLD OUT, and it’s a pretty unique color. Sleek lipstick has pretty good staying power and moisturizing enough for me. I said DUPE, it doesn’t have to be from the same brand, but suit yourself.
Been desperate to find the perfect dupe for Flamingo. Is Korres Mango Butter 13 Natural Pink close?
The only dupes I could think of are listed in the post! 🙂
i really wish that mac would still continue to sell iris apfel collection beautiful colors all my friends are looking to purchase it but they aRE ALL OUT I HOPE THAT MAC WILL STILL CONTINUE WITH THIS LINE OF MAKEUP.
On my lips Flamingo looks so bright as Party Parrot
O.o
How does party parrot l/s compare to force of love l/s?
Party Parrot is a bit darker, redder.
i couldn’t help but notice your skin look AMAZING in these photos, can you tell me which foundation you wore during this shoot?
I don’t remember 🙁
Oh how i wish MAC to bring this collection back in stores :(((( this collection sold out too quickly :((( sometimes i hate limited editions…. :((((
I absolutely love what you’re doing on your website. THANK YOU SO MUCH! Keep up the good work!
Thanks, Maria!
MAC PLEASE repromote Party Parrot….so bummed I missed this one. Force of Love and Watch Me Simmer could not compare to this beauty. =(
Flamingo is so pretty! I hope they re-promote it as I didn’t get it the first time around 🙁
i love your product.. super..
is your product available in the philippines??
Hi Christine, thank you so much for the great reviews! I always consult your website before purchasing makeup and have told a million people about your amazing site. Big question: just found pink pigeon on eBay and the finish is DIVINE. It’s perfectly matte. Scarlet Ibis and Party Parrot are on eBay but are expensive – do you think the finish is the same for these 3? I hate shine in lipstick but matte doesn’t always apply as smoothly as these. Should I invest in party parrot and scarlet ibis if I’m looking for the perfect, vibrant matte lipsticks? Thank you!!!
@Zeenatrising They all have a similar finish, but I don’t know how much more than retail you’d be paying. MAC comes out with a lot of those types of colors so you could probably get away with waiting. You may also consider MAC’s PRO lipsticks – the amplified and satins – as they’re often bright and have a mostly matte finish.