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MAC Have a Lovely Day! Lip & Cheek Colour Review, Photos, Swatches

MAC Have a Lovely Day! Casual Colour Lip & Cheek Colour
MAC Have a Lovely Day! Casual Colour Lip & Cheek Colour

MAC Have a Lovely Day! Lip & Cheek Colour

MAC Have a Lovely Day! Casual Colour Lip & Cheek Colour ($20.00 for 0.43 fl. oz.) is described as a “neutral nude.” It’s a rosy, almost mauve-toned shade with hints of beige. Tarte Exposed is browner. Burberry Cameo is a bit darker, plummier. On the lips, it’s pinker, less visible mauve tones. MAC Annemiek is lighter. MAC Angel is pinker. Chanel Candeur is lighter.

For an in-depth review of the formula, please see this post. The main takeaways were that as a blush, this yields a dewy finish that might be just the wrong side of dewy for some, but it may be the perfect recipe for those with drier skin; as a lip color, the finish is more like a satin matte, and it has a slightly clingy nature that works as a way to make the color lightweight and very natural-looking.

When I tested Have a Lovely Day! on the lips, it wore for four hours. I’ve been testing out the wear of this shade since six am, so after five hours, it’s a bit faded and could use a reapplication. The texture is soft, creamy, and incredibly blendable; it’s buildable to true-to-pot color, but this lighter shade is impossible to overdo. It will be particularly great as an everyday shade on light to medium skin tones.

MAC Have a Lovely Day! Lip & Cheek Colour Review, Photos, Swatches

B+
8.5
Product
10
Pigmentation
9
Texture
8
Longevity
4.5
Application
89%
Total

MAC Have a Lovely Day! Casual Colour Lip & Cheek Colour
MAC Have a Lovely Day! Casual Colour Lip & Cheek Colour

MAC Have a Lovely Day! Casual Colour Lip & Cheek Colour
MAC Have a Lovely Day! Casual Colour Lip & Cheek Colour

MAC Have a Lovely Day! Casual Colour Lip & Cheek Colour
MAC Have a Lovely Day! Casual Colour Lip & Cheek Colour

MAC Have a Lovely Day! Casual Colour Lip & Cheek Colour
MAC Have a Lovely Day! Casual Colour Lip & Cheek Colour

MAC Have a Lovely Day! Casual Colour Lip & Cheek Colour
MAC Have a Lovely Day! Casual Colour Lip & Cheek Colour

MAC Have a Lovely Day! Casual Colour Lip & Cheek Colour
MAC Have a Lovely Day! Casual Colour Lip & Cheek Colour (Diffused Flash)

MAC Have a Lovely Day! Casual Colour Lip & Cheek Colour
MAC Have a Lovely Day! Casual Colour Lip & Cheek Colour (Studio Lighting)

MAC Have a Lovely Day! Casual Colour Lip & Cheek Colour
MAC Have a Lovely Day! Casual Colour Lip & Cheek Colour (Diffused Flash)

MAC Have a Lovely Day! Casual Colour Lip & Cheek Colour
MAC Have a Lovely Day! Casual Colour Lip & Cheek Colour (Studio Lighting)

MAC Have a Lovely Day! Casual Colour Lip & Cheek Colour
MAC Have a Lovely Day! Casual Colour Lip & Cheek Colour

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AlexisArcher Avatar

Loving this on the lips and cheeks! Do you think this might be too light for a MAC NW30 skintone? Also could the dewiness be toned down with a translucent powder or even similar colored blush?

Deb Avatar

I guess the whole point is for lips and cheeks to match, but I don’t think I like that look. Seems very retro and not in a good way. A bit like matching turquoise t-shirt with turquoise socks instead of matching shoes. Not a fan of the shine, either. Thank you – you’ve saved me from the purchase I was about to make! 🙂

ChelleBelle Avatar

It would look so much better if the cheeks had a hint of color instead of this shellacking that is going on here. Looks great on the lips though.

wwendalynne Avatar

I can see this one someone with fair skin, but it’s not working for me on a medium complexion with warm undertones.  I’m also not fond of the super dewiness.  Maybe perfect for those with dry skin.  Definitely a pass for me.

Veronica Avatar

Oh man, that would be the perfect neutral pink for my lips.  I’m a little less thrilled by the sheen it leaves on the cheek stain, but that could easily be mitigated with a mattifying powder.  I’m going to give this a look tomorrow when I hit my MAC counter.  🙂

Rae // theNotice Avatar

Hello, mauvey-pink. (Have I ever mentioned that I’m kind of obsessed with mauve undertones in products? Because, um, yeah.) 
 
I think this formula might be too dewy for my tastes, judging by what you had said in the review, but I do really like the fact that they give you a lot of product for the price. And the silicone-free, paraben-free formula, of course! 😀 I think I might try to get in-store to give these a try before they sell out – I’m intrigued ;o) 

Alejandra Avatar

I love the look.Hey whats a good dupe for the eyeliner shade since the actual product didn’t get a good review(and since only eyeshadow dupes were mentioned)?

emily Avatar

hey christine, do u know of a lipstick dupe of this color? doesnt have to be mac. im obsessed with this color but i would love a more convenient lipstick 🙂 thanks

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