MAC It's a Strike Lipsticks Reviews, Photos, Swatches
MAC It’s a Strike Lipsticks
MAC Babes and Balls Lipstick ($17.00 for 0.10 oz.) is described as a “deep burgundy [with a Matte finish].” It’s a deep berry-plum with subtle, cool undertones and a satin finish. It had mostly opaque pigmentation that covered the lips with even color. The texture was lightly creamy, which made it glide on without tugging on the lips, but it didn’t slide around or feather on me while worn. This shade was still going strong after six hours, and it was neither drying nor hydrating over that period of time. Make Up For Ever M501 (DC, $22.00) is darker (95% similar). MAC P for Potent (P, $22.00) is lighter, cooler (95% similar). Makeup Geek Rocker Chick (P, $12.00) is darker (95% similar). Givenchy Violine Retro (P, $37.00) is lighter, cooler (95% similar). Make Up For Ever Daring Mulberry (218) (P, $23.00) is lighter (95% similar). ColourPop Galore (LE, $7.00) is warmer (95% similar). Milani I Am Powerful (P, $6.99) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). MAC Toung 'n' Chic (LE, $18.50) is lighter (90% similar). Pat McGrath Deep Orchid (P, $38.00) is lighter, glossier (90% similar). Smashbox Femme Fatale (P, $21.00) is cooler (95% similar). Urban Decay CSB (DC, $18.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). Sephora Leo (93) (LE, $8.00) is lighter (90% similar). ColourPop Plucked (LE, $10.00) is warmer (90% similar). Hourglass I Hide My (P, $34.00) is glossier (90% similar). ColourPop Persuasion (LE, $7.00) is lighter (90% similar). Anastasia #10 (Vol. 1) (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar). Hourglass If I Could (P, $34.00) is lighter, glossier (90% similar). Charlotte Tilbury Hel's Bells (P, $37.00) is lighter (90% similar). ColourPop Srsly (LE, $9.00) is warmer (90% similar). MAC Joie de Vivre (P, $23.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
MAC Perfect Score Lipstick ($17.00 for 0.10 oz.) is described as a “deep red [with a Matte finish].” It’s a medium-dark red with subtle, cool undertones and a semi-matte finish. The pigmentation was fantastic and covered lips with opaque color in a single pass. It had a velvety consistency that applied easily and didn’t tug on the lips. This shade was still fully intact after six hours of wear, but it started to feel drying after the fifth hour. Dior Splendor (950) (LE, $38.00) is lighter, brighter (95% similar). YSL Fatal Carmin (309) (P, $45.00) is darker (95% similar). Tarte Miami Vice (P, $21.00) is lighter (95% similar). NARS Trans Siberian (P, $26.00) is warmer (95% similar). NARS Mascate (P, $28.00) is lighter (95% similar). Sephora Red Desert (97) (P, $14.00) is less glossy (90% similar). ColourPop Silk (LE, $7.00) is darker (90% similar). Chanel Rouge Tentation (169) (P, $45.00) is warmer (95% similar). Coloured Raine Cherry Blossom (P, $17.00) is brighter (95% similar). Sephora After Hours (23) (P, $8.00) is brighter, glossier (90% similar). Pat McGrath Vendetta (P, $38.00) is lighter, brighter, warmer (90% similar). Smashbox Unzipped (P, $21.00) is lighter (95% similar). NARS Shirley (P, $34.00) is warmer (90% similar). MAC Maison Rouge (P, $23.00) is darker, glossier (90% similar). Make Up For Ever #48 (DC, $19.00) is glossier (90% similar). MAC Salon Rouge (LE, $19.00) is brighter, glossier (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Dominic (P, $36.00) is lighter (90% similar). Tarte Jetset (LE, $21.00) is darker (90% similar). MAC Rocker (P, $19.00) is darker, more muted (90% similar). ColourPop Goldie (P, $6.00) is less glossy (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
MAC Bowl Me Over Lipstick ($17.00 for 0.10 oz.) is described as a “deep burnt brown [with a Retro Matte finish].” It’s a muted, medium-dark burgundy with warm undertones and a matte finish. It had good color coverage, though it was not fully opaque, that applied evenly. The consistency felt lightweight, velvety, and was thin overall. It’s more like modern Retro Mattes and less like past Retro Mattes that would drag, tug, and pull painfully. On me, the color lasted for a solid six and a half hours and could easily be worn longer. It was lightly drying after four hours of wear. Shiseido Curious Cassis (RD620) (DC, $28.00) is brighter (90% similar). Maybelline Burgundy Blush (P, $7.99) is warmer (90% similar). Anastasia Brandy (P, $18.00) is darker, brighter (85% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty Bad Behavior (LE, $30.00) is darker, brighter (90% similar). Estee Lauder Desirous (P, $32.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). ColourPop Thousand Percent (LE, $6.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). Chanel Attraction (494) (P, $37.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar). Urban Decay Hex (DC, $18.00) is darker, brighter, warmer (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Fetishist (P, $55.00) is darker, brighter (85% similar). Milani I Am Strong (P, $6.99) is darker (85% similar). Illamasqua Growl (P, $24.00) is darker, warmer, glossier (90% similar). NARS Bette (P, $34.00) is darker, brighter, glossier (85% similar). ColourPop Cashing Out (PiP, $7.00) is darker (85% similar). MAC Diva (P, $19.00) is lighter, warmer (80% similar). MAC Dreaming of You (LE, $19.00) is lighter, brighter, cooler (85% similar). ColourPop Chola (LE, $7.00) is darker, warmer (80% similar). ColourPop Infinite Best (LE, $6.00) is darker, warmer (80% similar). YSL Reverse Red (18) (P, $39.00) is darker (80% similar). ColourPop Mamacita (DC, $6.50) is darker, cooler (80% similar). ColourPop Sarah (LE, $10.00) is darker, brighter (80% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
MAC Liquid Lurex Lipstick ($17.00 for 0.10 oz.) is described as a “tarnished gold [with a Dazzle finish].” It’s a dirty gold base with multi-colored glitter–primarily pewter, gold, and pink. It had semi-sheer color coverage that was mostly the result of the high density of glitter in the sheerer, lightly glossy base color. The texture is noticeable on the lips, due to the amount of glitter, but I only saw less than a dozen glitter particles stray beyond my lips over the three and a half hours it lasted (though some glitter lingered for longer than that). MAC No Interruptions (P, $19.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar). MAC Metalwork (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). NARS Redemption (LE, $29.00) is less shimmery, more pigmented, warmer (90% similar). Guerlain #777 (P, $36.00) is warmer (90% similar). Surratt Beauty Lame (P, $36.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). MAC Gel (P, $19.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar). MAC Spoiled Fabulous (P, $19.00) is cooler (90% similar). Urban Decay Trick (DC, $18.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar). Urban Decay Brilliance (LE, $22.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Maybelline White Gold (P, $7.49) is more shimmery, less glossy (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Balm Frost (LE, $56.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Urban Decay Tower 1 (LE, $18.00) is cooler (85% similar). KVD Beauty Thunderstruck (P, $22.00) is darker (85% similar). NYX Exposed (P, $7.50) is more shimmery, more pigmented (85% similar). MAC Tanarama (LE, $19.00) is more pigmented, warmer (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Rory (LE, $36.00) is less shimmery, more pigmented (90% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
These shades are part of the It’s a Strike collection, which launches August 18th.
Babes and Balls
LELimited Edition. $19.00.
Perfect Score
LELimited Edition. $19.00.
Bowl Me Over
LELimited Edition. $19.00.
Liquid Lurex
LELimited Edition. $19.00.
MAC Babes and Balls Lipstick
MAC Babes and Balls Lipstick
MAC Babes and Balls Lipstick
MAC Babes and Balls Lipstick
MAC Babes and Balls Lipstick
MAC Babes and Balls Lipstick
MAC Perfect Score Lipstick
MAC Perfect Score Lipstick
MAC Perfect Score Lipstick
MAC Perfect Score Lipstick
MAC Perfect Score Lipstick
MAC Perfect Score Lipstick
MAC Bowl Me Over Lipstick
MAC Bowl Me Over Lipstick
MAC Bowl Me Over Lipstick
MAC Bowl Me Over Lipstick
MAC Bowl Me Over Lipstick
MAC Bowl Me Over Lipstick
MAC Liquid Lurex Lipstick
MAC Liquid Lurex Lipstick
MAC Liquid Lurex Lipstick
MAC Liquid Lurex Lipstick
MAC Liquid Lurex Lipstick
MAC Liquid Lurex Lipstick
Glad MAC lipsticks ‘scored’ high grades, except for the last one. I’m struck by your eye makeup and blush, Christine.
Thank you, Tracey! 🙂
I saw swatches of the lipsticks on Instagram this afternoon and I was so disappointed! They did not match their description at all and it seemed like the opacity was not that good at all. I’m really glad I just saw your swatches, because I instantly fell in love with Babes and Balls (what a vibrant color!) and Bowl Me Over. These will be great for fall and winter!
Happy to share, Arantxa 🙂
Red lipsticks are my weakness, and the three reds all look amazing. The gold glitter one is a pass for me.
They are pretty!
And it’s a Strike! All 4 are gorgeous on, even that wild goldish glitter one! Bowl Me Over is my favorite one, though. I will need to check it against Deep Love to make certain that they are different enough to justify getting this one.
HAHAHA!
Well, there goes my pay cheque. I can totally see myself wearing all of these though! Especially the last one as a nice top coat.
Aww!
I don’t like the name, Babes and Balls, but the color sure is pretty! I’m going to check my stash for dupes, and if there aren’t any, will pick up that up or one of the dupes. Also love Bowl Me Over of course, but I have dupes galore. Do you have the Trophy powder all over your face? I was thinking that powder would be too light, but I love how glowy your face looks.
Just on the cheekbone!
Those are some nice reds and a surprisingly good glitter.
They are pretty!
I think I want all of them
Awesome!
Bowl me over is gorgeous <3
It is!
I’ve been hoarding a bunch of B2M containers, it might be time to turn them in! Bowl me over is gorgeous!
Perfect timing!
Beautiful shades(as is your eye look). I can’t wait for Fall!
Thank you!
Do you think MAC’s Dubonette would be a dupe for Bowl Me Over and if MAC’s Wild Bout You (LE) is a dupe for Babes n Balls.
I don’t think it’s like Dubonnet! http://www.temptalia.com/side-by-side/?sbs_1_search=MAC+Bowl+Me+Over&sbs_1=253051&sbs_2_search=MAC+Dubonnet&sbs_2=107108
Wild Bout You is cooler and more shimmery, I believe. Mine molded, so I had to toss a few months ago, so I have to go by memory!
Babes and Balls is my favorite out of the lineup. I have a Gazpacho which is a dupe for 2 of the other dupes listed so I think I’m covered there for Perfect Score.
Glad you have a good dupe for Perfect Score!
These look a lot nicer than I was expecting. Bowl Me Over might have to be my first red lipstick purchase. Even Lurex looks better in the distant photo.
Glittery lipsticks are Liquid Lurex are better in person as they don’t appear quite as gritty from a normal distance!
Your first of many! Go for it.
I am Glad that there is no colour for me. So I can Save some Money.
Still have not all urban Decay lippies from my wishlist, Mac Troll Collection Haul was expensive and Star Trek is coming and if I nearly forgot the new makeup forever lipsticks.
Sooo many new lipsticks. And I think there is not much Time When the Holiday collections will come out.
Nice to save some money 🙂
I think these are beautiful, but Liquid Lurex surprised me and is my favorite. Not on its own, but I love the multi-dimensional glitter. I think it would look fabulous over other lipsticks.
It’s a cool one – I agree it will be great over other lipsticks!
Love the first two! Hopefully, they’ll be released in Australia.
Fingers crossed!
Babes and Balls will be mine…maybe Liquid Lyrex too ?
Yay!
Enjoy, Lory!
The reds look very nice, but right now I’m favouring the MUFE formula for that velvet looking texture.
I’m sure MAC will put out 10 more reds before Christmas!
No $#!+. But they do them well, in general.
Dang, I’m surprised that I like the way Liquid Lurex Lipstick looks but I could get the same effect with a warm glitter and either Violet Voss Secret Weapon or Lits Forever Wear glitter base for the lips.
I totally agree that a loose glitter would be very close!
How would you use Liquid Lurex? I wouldn’t want it to get stained with other lipsticks if I decide to apply it on top so how would you use it?
If you use a lip brush, you will not have that problem 🙂
Bowl Me Over and Perfect Score are gorgeous shades – love them. But that Liquid Lurex colour – what a big miss.
They are fun!
The lipstick I thought would grab me would be the Liquid Lurex, but it’s a miss. Your eye makeup is gorgeous, though!
Thank you, Tam!
I was expecting a lot more dupes for the first three. Babes and Balls is beautiful, but the more I looked at it, the more it looked like UD’s Venom. A Temptalia swatch comparison tells me they’re “close enugh.” (I’m getting a lot of use out of that phrase recently, thankfully.)
And if I ever wore glitter, I’d be interested in Liquid Lurex, but I just … don’t. Ever.
Close enough is close enough for me 😉
Perfect score is indeed perfect. Bowl me over is like a younger sister to MAC Diva indeed. These are amazing for fall and winters. Totally loved your eye makeup Christine!
Thank you, Andrea!
Hmmmnope, none of these are for me.
Darn!
Wow, so I totally thought this collection was going tone a pass when I saw the promo pics. But that I have seen the swatches, I love them all lol. I’m pleased how well the first 3 scored. I may have to go see them in person and try to narrow it down, otherwise I’ll end up with all 4. The first 3 are beautiful for fall (even though I’m soooo not wishing for fall to come), and Who doesn’t love glitter?
There should be more glitter in the world 😉
Perfect Score and Babes and Balls are just the sort of colours I’d wear this Fall and don’t happen own anything quite like. And after seeing the blush and powder you are wearing in these photos, I’m so afraid I’m about to drop some major $ on this collection.
Uh oh! I hope you like the items you decide on, Chelsea 🙂
Liquid Lurex looks so cool!! I kinda just want it for the collector in me ^_^
It’s fun for layering if you like sparkle!
Is Liquid Lurex the same color and texture as the original release?
Yes!
Babes and Balls *makes drooling noise* but I already have Rebel, which I think will be even more similar with Nightmoth underneath it, which is how I wear it. I really don’t know when this deep dark bubble will burst, need to not get carried away hahaha.
Oh, yes, Rebel over Nightmoth is even closer, I think!
Just ordered Babes &Balls thanks to your swatches! ☺
Woohoo! Enjoy, Davina!
These are such pretty colours for fall! They look great on you Christine!
Thanks, Jessica!
Thank you so so so much for these reviews and swatches. It’s hard to find good ones about ”Bowl me over”, and I really have a crush on it, but I’ve never see it IRL ^^ (just on Mac’s Website). Thanks to you, I know that I HAVE to buy it haha it’s like a need or something 😉
Thank you again from France and keep going, you really do an amazing job !!
Thank you, Harmonie!