MAC Gemz & Roses, Metallic Rose, Silver Spoon Retro Matte Liquid Lipcolour Metallic Reviews, Photos, Swatches
Gemz and Roses
MAC Gemz and Roses Retro Matte Liquid Lipcolour Metallic ($21.00 for 0.17 oz.) is a medium-dark, rosy plum with warm undertones and a metallic “matte” finish. The liquid lipstick dried down to a matte, transfer-resistant finish, but it was still shimmery. It had opaque color coverage in a single layer that applied well across the lips with even, smooth color distribution that dried down fast enough not to gather in my lip lines. It wore well for seven hours and was slightly drying over time.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- KVD Beauty Muse (LE, $21.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Sephora Frosted Rose (61) (P, $14.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- Jouer Rose (P, $18.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
- MAC Pale Rose (LE, $19.00) is glossier (85% similar).
- Bite Beauty Mauve Marzipan (P, $24.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
- NARS Shredded (LE, $26.00) is less shimmery, brighter (85% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Send Nudes (300) (P, $26.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Egon (DC, $36.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- MAC Devotional (LE, $19.00) is cooler, glossier (85% similar).
- Anastasia Lychee (LE, $18.00) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$21.00/0.17 oz. - $123.53 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have "pure matte metallic colour" that "lasts and lasts" for eight hours. Most of the shades were quite pigmented--semi-opaque to opaque--and applied evenly, though there were a few misses that had more watery textures that either lacked in pigmentation or went on patchily. I'd say about half the range felt non-drying over time but some were noticeably drying. They were vanilla-scented but had no discernible taste.
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Gemz and Roses
PPermanent. $21.00.
Metallic Rose
MAC Metallic Rose Retro Matte Liquid Lipcolour Metallic ($21.00 for 0.17 oz.) is a medium pink with subtle, warm undertones and fine gold and silver pearl. It had rich color payoff in a single layer that applied evenly across the lips and dried down without appearing streaky or emphasizing my lip lines. The texture was lightweight, smooth, and spreadable without being too thin or too watery. This shade stayed on well for seven hours and was a bit drying after five hours of wear.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Estee Lauder Candy (P, $32.00) is darker, brighter (90% similar).
- Milani Cinemattic Kiss (04) (LE, $8.99) is darker (90% similar).
- Tarte Fomo (P, $20.00) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
- Wet 'n' Wild Dark Pink Frost (P, $0.99) is warmer, glossier (85% similar).
- Make Up For Ever #12 (DC, $19.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Wet 'n' Wild Pink Ice (P, $0.99) is darker, glossier (85% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Venus Rising (05) (LE, $53.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
- NARS Catfight (P, $26.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Douglas (P, $36.00) is glossier (85% similar).
- Urban Decay Trivial (P, $18.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$21.00/0.17 oz. - $123.53 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have "pure matte metallic colour" that "lasts and lasts" for eight hours. Most of the shades were quite pigmented--semi-opaque to opaque--and applied evenly, though there were a few misses that had more watery textures that either lacked in pigmentation or went on patchily. I'd say about half the range felt non-drying over time but some were noticeably drying. They were vanilla-scented but had no discernible taste.
Browse all of our MAC Retro Matte Liquid Lipcolour Metallic swatches.
Metallic Rose
PPermanent. $21.00.
Silver Spoon
MAC Silver Spoon Retro Matte Liquid Lipcolour Metallic ($21.00 for 0.17 oz.) is a deep gray with a cooler, almost purplish undertone and a fine, metallic shimmer over a matte finish. It had medium coverage, and it did not apply evenly at all on me. The formula dried down fully within 30 seconds, and it could take a second layer without getting too wrinkled or thick but seemed to make it more prone to flaking a bit away from the center of the lips while it wore (when it didn’t do that with just a single layer). On its own (just one layer), it lasted well for six and a half hours on me and was non-drying.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- NYX Cold Hearted (P, $6.00) is glossier (90% similar).
- MAC Silver Spoon (LE, $19.00) is less pigmented (85% similar).
- Sephora Just Add Tinsel (48) (P, $8.00) is more shimmery, lighter, glossier (85% similar).
- Smashbox Punked (P, $21.00) is less shimmery, glossier (80% similar).
- Huda Beauty Silver Fox (P, $20.00) is less shimmery, lighter (80% similar).
Formula Overview
$21.00/0.17 oz. - $123.53 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have "pure matte metallic colour" that "lasts and lasts" for eight hours. Most of the shades were quite pigmented--semi-opaque to opaque--and applied evenly, though there were a few misses that had more watery textures that either lacked in pigmentation or went on patchily. I'd say about half the range felt non-drying over time but some were noticeably drying. They were vanilla-scented but had no discernible taste.
Browse all of our MAC Retro Matte Liquid Lipcolour Metallic swatches.
Gemz & Roses is one that impressed me from 1st swatch! I still think it *looks* beautiful and very glowing, but I just don’t know about the drying feeling several hours in. Especially this winter, as my lips have been feeling dryer than usual.
“Macadamia Metallic Rose Retro Matte Liquid Lipcolour Metallic” — I legit read this and thought “oh a new brand! wow I’ve never even heard of that!” And then I looked at the packaging. 😀 That’s some A+ autocorrecting…
Sorry about that – the system errored when I initially added the products and I didn’t catch that it had repeated it there.
Nah, it’s hilarious! <3 I feel like this should be a recurring theme, with a new [wrong] name every time : Macgyver (you can fix small electronics with it!), Macbeth ("out, damned spot"), Macleod (THERE CAN BE ONLY ONE).
Man, Silver Spoon would have been stunning if it wasn’t soo sheer in pigmentation to begin with.
I’m normally not a fan of this formula or finish, but Gemz & Roses is pretty!
The first colour looks stunning on you! I would like to try that, maybe some gloss at the end of the day won’t make it feel dry!?
Gems and Roses is a really pretty shade.
MEtallic rose is so pretty!! It’s a shame that silver spoon performed so poorly. Was really hoping that it would look great but it so patchy. I will considering metallic rose though
Aw, pity about Silver Spoon. Money saved.
Gemz and Roses looks like OCC Bon Bon Lip tar. Pretty color.
Are these permanent?