This set of MAC is Beauty Lipsticks ($16.00 for 0.10 oz.) is more of a miss as all six in this post have a Lustre finish. This type of finish is characterized by sheerer color payoff and a shinier finish by design. Unfortunately, my experience with these (and Lustres in general) is uncomfortable, as they are drying. They’re typically shorter-wearing (two to three hours) and some can apply unevenly. If you normally find this finish hydrating, these may perform like past Lustres, as these performed consistent with past Lustres for me (I just don’t have good results!).

Call the Hairdresser! is described as a “rosy mauve [with a Lustre finish].” It’s a muted, rosy coral with warm undertones and a soft sheen. It had semi-sheer color coverage that went on fairly evenly. This shade wore well for almost three hours but was drying. Get comparison swatches / compare dupes side-by-side.

Catty is described as a “light creamy pink [with a Lustre finish].” It’s a light pink with warm, yellow undertones and a soft shine. It had semi-opaque color coverage–more than you’d expect given the finish–but goes on a bit unevenly and is very prone to settling into lip lines. I experienced settling after initial application, which worsened as the color wore away in an hour and a half. It was also drying. Get comparison swatches / compare dupes side-by-side.

French Twist is described as a “light pink nude [with a Lustre finish].” It’s a muted, light-medium peachy beige with warm undertones and a soft shine. It had semi-opaque color coverage that went on fairly evenly but did have some streakiness. I had some settling into lip lines both initially as well as over time. This shade lasted for two hours on me and was drying. Get comparison swatches / compare dupes side-by-side.

Highlights is described as a “very pale creamy peach [with a Lustre finish].” It’s a light, muted gold with warm, yellow undertones and a gold, frosted sheen. It had sheer pigmentation that highlighted every lip line on my bottom lip (this was probably the second or third shade I had even applied for swatching, so I was truly surprised at how dry this made my lips look!). The formula looked a bit uneven in places. This shade was gone within an hour of wear and seemed drying (always harder to tell with short wear like that). Get comparison swatches / compare dupes side-by-side.

Notice Me is described as a “pale lilac [with a Lustre finish].” It’s a light lavender with a hint of pink and a luminous sheen. It applied unevenly and yielded semi-opaque color coverage. It wore well for two hours and was drying over time with some of the color settling into lip lines. Get comparison swatches / compare dupes side-by-side.

Pure Vanity is described as a “pale peach nude [with a Lustre finish].” It’s a light-medium, peachy beige with warm undertones and a soft sheen. It is brighter than French Twist by a little bit. It had semi-sheer color coverage that applied fairly evenly but could have been better. It lasted for two hours on me, was lightly drying, and some color settled into lip lines. Get comparison swatches / compare dupes side-by-side.

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MAC Call the Hairdresser! Lipstick

MAC Call the Hairdresser! Lipstick

MAC Call the Hairdresser! Lipstick

MAC Call the Hairdresser! Lipstick

MAC Call the Hairdresser! Lipstick

MAC Call the Hairdresser! Lipstick

MAC Catty Lipstick

MAC Catty Lipstick

MAC Catty Lipstick

MAC Catty Lipstick

MAC Catty Lipstick

MAC Catty Lipstick

MAC French Twist Lipstick

MAC French Twist Lipstick

MAC French Twist Lipstick

MAC French Twist Lipstick

MAC French Twist Lipstick

MAC French Twist Lipstick

MAC Highlights Lipstick

MAC Highlights Lipstick

MAC Highlights Lipstick

MAC Highlights Lipstick

MAC Highlights Lipstick

MAC Highlights Lipstick

MAC Notice Me Lipstick

MAC Notice Me Lipstick

MAC Notice Me Lipstick

MAC Notice Me Lipstick

MAC Notice Me Lipstick

MAC Notice Me Lipstick

MAC Pure Vanity Lipstick

MAC Pure Vanity Lipstick

MAC Pure Vanity Lipstick

MAC Pure Vanity Lipstick

MAC Pure Vanity Lipstick

MAC Pure Vanity Lipstick