MAC Lady Bug, Glossed and Found, Succumb to Plum Lustreglass Lipsticks Reviews & Swatches
Lady Bug
MAC Lady Bug Lustreglass Sheer-Shine Lipstick ($22.00 for 0.1 oz.) is a muted, light-medium red with warmer, more orange undertones and a soft sheen with barely-there pearl. It had semi-sheer color payoff that was buildable to semi-opaque coverage.
The texture was lightweight, thinner but not clingy, and had light creaminess to it, which made it comfortable to apply and to wear. The product went on evenly and didn’t emphasize my lip texture or lip lines. It lasted well for four hours and felt lightly moisturizing over time. The color seemed slightly more pigmented and richer compared to the original.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Chanel Blossom (130) (P, $45.00) is less shimmery, cooler, glossier (90% similar).
- Dior Ultra Star (777) (P, $37.00) is less shimmery, lighter, brighter (85% similar).
- Revlon Glaring Red (023) (P, $9.99) is lighter, glossier (90% similar).
- ColourPop Flower SZN (P, $10.00) is less shimmery, more pigmented, cooler (85% similar).
- YSL Red Crush (10) (P, $39.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- Guerlain #43 (P, $36.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Givenchy Mandarine Bolero (304) (P, $36.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (80% similar).
- MAC You're Buggin', Lady (P, $22.00) is lighter, less glossy (80% similar).
- Sephora CEO (13) (P, $13.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (80% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty True Coral (P, $57.00) is lighter, more pigmented, cooler (80% similar).
Formula Overview
$22.00/0.1 oz. - $220.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have "sheer, buildable colour" that is moisturizing, while also being long-wearing with "six hours" of shine and "eight hours" of color.
First and foremost, these have an unexpectedly long long-wearing claim. Eight hours of wear is a feat for any lipstick, let alone one that is sheerer, more luminous, and hydrating. It likely comes as no shock that they did not wear close to eight hours. The wear ranged from three to four hours, which was in line with other, more luminous formulas of similar coverage-level and was a little longer than the average Lustre lipstick in the past (though more consistent with recently released Lustres).
The updated take on the Lustre finish is more emollient, creamier, and has more consistent coverage. It is still a lighter-weight, thinner consistency relative to MAC's other lipsticks and most other lipstick formulas on the market. The colors that were brought back in the new formula were fairly consistent with the prior versions.
Most of the shades applied evenly, didn't seem to catch or emphasize texture imperfections on my lips, and weren't prone to settling into my lip lines. That being said, the current range is heavier on mid-tones, and it is often very light shades that can be the culprits of both.
The coverage ranged from semi-sheer to medium, and most shades were buildable to semi-opaque coverage, though they tended to wear down to more medium coverage within an hour or so of wear. I found that once some of the shine wore down, e.g. if one drank from a glass of water or blotted lightly, the color that remained was more like the initial layer of product.
They were vanilla-scented but had no discernible taste.
Browse all of our MAC Lustreglass Sheer-Shine Lipstick swatches.
Ingredients
Diisostearyl Malate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Polyethylene, Trioctyldodecyl Citrate, Polybutene, Silica, Ozokerite, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) WaxCandelilla CeraCire De Candelilla, Octyldodecanol, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Squalane, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed Extract, Hordeum Vulgare (Barley) ExtractExtrait D'Orge, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Extract, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Ceramide Ng, Tribehenin, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12, Titanium/Titanium Dioxide, Alumina, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Aluminum Calcium Sodium Silicate, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Tin Oxide, Peg-10 Phytosterol, Linoleic Acid, Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate, Phytosteryl Isostearate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Vanillin, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Phenoxyethanol, [+/- Mica, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491), Iron Oxides (Ci 77492), Iron Oxides (Ci 77499), Bismuth Oxychloride (Ci 77163), Bronze Powder (Ci 77400), Blue 1 Lake (Ci 42090), Carmine (Ci 75470), Copper Powder (Ci 77400), Red 6 (Ci 15850), Red 7 (Ci 15850), Red 21 (Ci 45380), Red 27 (Ci 45410), Red 28 (Ci 45410), Red 30 (Ci 73360), Red 33 (Ci 17200), Red 6 Lake (Ci 15850), Red 7 Lake (Ci 15850), Red 21 Lake (Ci 45380), Red 27 Lake (Ci 45410), Red 28 Lake (Ci 45410), Red 30 Lake (Ci 73360), Red 33 Lake (Ci 17200), Yellow 5 (Ci 19140), Yellow 5 Lake (Ci 19140), Yellow 6 Lake (Ci 15985)]
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
Lady Bug
PPermanent. $22.00.
Glossed and Found
MAC Glossed and Found Lustreglass Sheer-Shine Lipstick ($22.00 for 0.1 oz.) is a medium-dark red with neutral-to-cool undertones and a luminous sheen with very faint, ruby red pearl. It had a smooth, lightweight consistency that was slightly thin but had some creaminess to it, so the product applied comfortably across my lips.
It had medium color payoff in one layer, which was buildable to semi-opaque coverage. It stayed on nicely for four hours and felt lightly hydrating over time.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Tom Ford Beauty Armie (LE, $36.00) is less shimmery, less glossy (95% similar).
- Chanel Vitalite (138) (P, $45.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Estee Lauder Boldface (P, $32.00) is less shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
- MAC Give Me Fever (P, $23.00) is cooler, less glossy (95% similar).
- Becca Ruby (DC, $24.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Make Up For Ever Cherry Muse (406) (P, $23.00) is less shimmery, lighter, less glossy (90% similar).
- Chanel Magic (128) (P, $45.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Original Sin (P, $57.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Shiseido Ruby Copper (RD501) (DC, $28.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- MAC Life's Blood (DC, $21.00) is cooler (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$22.00/0.1 oz. - $220.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have "sheer, buildable colour" that is moisturizing, while also being long-wearing with "six hours" of shine and "eight hours" of color.
First and foremost, these have an unexpectedly long long-wearing claim. Eight hours of wear is a feat for any lipstick, let alone one that is sheerer, more luminous, and hydrating. It likely comes as no shock that they did not wear close to eight hours. The wear ranged from three to four hours, which was in line with other, more luminous formulas of similar coverage-level and was a little longer than the average Lustre lipstick in the past (though more consistent with recently released Lustres).
The updated take on the Lustre finish is more emollient, creamier, and has more consistent coverage. It is still a lighter-weight, thinner consistency relative to MAC's other lipsticks and most other lipstick formulas on the market. The colors that were brought back in the new formula were fairly consistent with the prior versions.
Most of the shades applied evenly, didn't seem to catch or emphasize texture imperfections on my lips, and weren't prone to settling into my lip lines. That being said, the current range is heavier on mid-tones, and it is often very light shades that can be the culprits of both.
The coverage ranged from semi-sheer to medium, and most shades were buildable to semi-opaque coverage, though they tended to wear down to more medium coverage within an hour or so of wear. I found that once some of the shine wore down, e.g. if one drank from a glass of water or blotted lightly, the color that remained was more like the initial layer of product.
They were vanilla-scented but had no discernible taste.
Browse all of our MAC Lustreglass Sheer-Shine Lipstick swatches.
Ingredients
Diisostearyl Malate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Polyethylene, Trioctyldodecyl Citrate, Polybutene, Silica, Ozokerite, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) WaxCandelilla CeraCire De Candelilla, Octyldodecanol, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Squalane, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed Extract, Hordeum Vulgare (Barley) ExtractExtrait D'Orge, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Extract, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Ceramide Ng, Tribehenin, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12, Titanium/Titanium Dioxide, Alumina, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Aluminum Calcium Sodium Silicate, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Tin Oxide, Peg-10 Phytosterol, Linoleic Acid, Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate, Phytosteryl Isostearate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Vanillin, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Phenoxyethanol, [+/- Mica, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491), Iron Oxides (Ci 77492), Iron Oxides (Ci 77499), Bismuth Oxychloride (Ci 77163), Bronze Powder (Ci 77400), Blue 1 Lake (Ci 42090), Carmine (Ci 75470), Copper Powder (Ci 77400), Red 6 (Ci 15850), Red 7 (Ci 15850), Red 21 (Ci 45380), Red 27 (Ci 45410), Red 28 (Ci 45410), Red 30 (Ci 73360), Red 33 (Ci 17200), Red 6 Lake (Ci 15850), Red 7 Lake (Ci 15850), Red 21 Lake (Ci 45380), Red 27 Lake (Ci 45410), Red 28 Lake (Ci 45410), Red 30 Lake (Ci 73360), Red 33 Lake (Ci 17200), Yellow 5 (Ci 19140), Yellow 5 Lake (Ci 19140), Yellow 6 Lake (Ci 15985)]
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
Glossed and Found
PPermanent. $22.00.
Succumb to Plum
MAC Succumb to Plum Lustreglass Sheer-Shine Lipstick ($22.00 for 0.1 oz.) is a deep, purpled berry with warmer, pink undertones and a natural sheen with faint pearl. It had sheer color payoff that was buildable to semi-sheer to low-medium coverage if desired.
The consistency was lightweight, lightly creamy, and thin but not clingy, so it had more glide than the original formula did but was still in the same ballpark. Unfortunately, the color did not apply evenly, was more prone to catching along imperfections in lip texture (and this was the last of 20 shades I applied, so my lips were EXFOLIATED!!) and got into some of my lip lines a bit. This shade lasted decently for three and a half hours and felt lightly moisturizing.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- L'Oreal Splendid Blackberry (P, $9.99) is lighter (95% similar).
- Bite Beauty Marsala (DC, $24.00) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- MAC Noblesse (DC, $21.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- NARS Wild Flower (DC, $28.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- Dior Candy Cane (322) (LE, $38.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Pat McGrath Exxotica (LE, $40.00) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar).
- Milk Makeup Willow (P, $24.00) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Scandal (226) (P, $30.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (80% similar).
- MAC Beetroot (DC, $21.00) is less shimmery, lighter, more pigmented (80% similar).
Formula Overview
$22.00/0.1 oz. - $220.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have "sheer, buildable colour" that is moisturizing, while also being long-wearing with "six hours" of shine and "eight hours" of color.
First and foremost, these have an unexpectedly long long-wearing claim. Eight hours of wear is a feat for any lipstick, let alone one that is sheerer, more luminous, and hydrating. It likely comes as no shock that they did not wear close to eight hours. The wear ranged from three to four hours, which was in line with other, more luminous formulas of similar coverage-level and was a little longer than the average Lustre lipstick in the past (though more consistent with recently released Lustres).
The updated take on the Lustre finish is more emollient, creamier, and has more consistent coverage. It is still a lighter-weight, thinner consistency relative to MAC's other lipsticks and most other lipstick formulas on the market. The colors that were brought back in the new formula were fairly consistent with the prior versions.
Most of the shades applied evenly, didn't seem to catch or emphasize texture imperfections on my lips, and weren't prone to settling into my lip lines. That being said, the current range is heavier on mid-tones, and it is often very light shades that can be the culprits of both.
The coverage ranged from semi-sheer to medium, and most shades were buildable to semi-opaque coverage, though they tended to wear down to more medium coverage within an hour or so of wear. I found that once some of the shine wore down, e.g. if one drank from a glass of water or blotted lightly, the color that remained was more like the initial layer of product.
They were vanilla-scented but had no discernible taste.
Browse all of our MAC Lustreglass Sheer-Shine Lipstick swatches.
Ingredients
Diisostearyl Malate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Polyethylene, Trioctyldodecyl Citrate, Polybutene, Silica, Ozokerite, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) WaxCandelilla CeraCire De Candelilla, Octyldodecanol, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Squalane, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed Extract, Hordeum Vulgare (Barley) ExtractExtrait D'Orge, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Extract, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Ceramide Ng, Tribehenin, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12, Titanium/Titanium Dioxide, Alumina, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Aluminum Calcium Sodium Silicate, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Tin Oxide, Peg-10 Phytosterol, Linoleic Acid, Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate, Phytosteryl Isostearate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Vanillin, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Phenoxyethanol, [+/- Mica, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491), Iron Oxides (Ci 77492), Iron Oxides (Ci 77499), Bismuth Oxychloride (Ci 77163), Bronze Powder (Ci 77400), Blue 1 Lake (Ci 42090), Carmine (Ci 75470), Copper Powder (Ci 77400), Red 6 (Ci 15850), Red 7 (Ci 15850), Red 21 (Ci 45380), Red 27 (Ci 45410), Red 28 (Ci 45410), Red 30 (Ci 73360), Red 33 (Ci 17200), Red 6 Lake (Ci 15850), Red 7 Lake (Ci 15850), Red 21 Lake (Ci 45380), Red 27 Lake (Ci 45410), Red 28 Lake (Ci 45410), Red 30 Lake (Ci 73360), Red 33 Lake (Ci 17200), Yellow 5 (Ci 19140), Yellow 5 Lake (Ci 19140), Yellow 6 Lake (Ci 15985)]
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
Lady Bug is that perfect summer red. Not too intense. Nor too matte. Just right. Went on my Wish List!
These do look prettier and more pigmented than what I originally thought. But with MAC it can be a bit hit and miss with the quality.