MAC Versicolour Lip Stain ($24.00 for 0.28 fl. oz.) is supposed to be a hybrid gloss and stain formula with a glossy shine, long-wear (eight-hours, specifically), “jelly-like texture,” and “stay-true colour.” Interesting discovery: under “usage” (on MAC’s website) the following is there: “As with many lips stains, lips might feel slightly dry over time … Product not recommended for use on overly dry or sensitive lips.” There is some good, specific information about these, though for color payoff isn’t as clear, so based on the fact that these are a gloss/lip stain hybrid (neither of which are typically opaque), I would expect noticeable color with translucency–like stained glass. The majority are fairly pigmented and are true-to-form as a lip stain, and they have a moderate shine. The consistency is thin, watery initially and develops into a slightly thicker, lightly tacky texture as it “sets.” It is one of the least-tacky textures of this type of formula (as it is similar to ones like YSL Glossy Stains, Giorgio Armani Ecstasy Lacquer, Tom Ford Patent Finish, L’Oreal Color Caresse). Some shades emphasized and gathered into lip lines, which may be due to the slightly thinner overall consistency (compared to other like formulas). The wear ranged from six to eight hours and was lightly to moderately drying over time. The formula has a subtle vanilla scent but no discernible taste.

MAC Long Live the Night Versicolour Lip Stain ($24.00 for 0.28 fl. oz.) is described as a “pale warm nude.” It appears as a light-medium peach with warm, orange undertones just out of the tube, but applied, it developed into a semi-sheer, darkened peach (it appeared darker and warmer, more orange than peach). I expect this one to look different from person to person (more so than the typical lip color). The texture was smooth, lightweight, and thin overall. It lasted for six hours and was lightly drying over time. MAC Happiness (LE, $22.00) is cooler (85% similar). MAC Can't Stop, Won't Stop (P, $24.00) is darker, more pigmented (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

MAC Always and Forever Versicolour Lip Stain ($24.00 for 0.28 fl. oz.) is described as a “pink salmon.” It’s a bright, light-medium tangerine orange with warm, yellow tones and a creamy finish from the tube, and it darkened into a medium, reddish-orange after five minutes on the lips. The texture was thin, lightweight, but some of the color settled into lip lines (particularly the bottom lip for me). The color lasted for six and a half hours and was somewhat drying towards the end of wear. Sephora Poppy Field (33) (P, $12.00) is more pigmented, cooler (90% similar). NARS Scandal (P, $26.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). Urban Decay Punch Drunk (DC, $26.00) is warmer (90% similar). Dior 999 (P, $35.00) is darker (90% similar). MAC Berry Bold (LE, $20.00) is brighter, cooler (90% similar). NARS Eternal Red (P, $26.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Revlon HD Fire Opal (560) (DC, $8.99) is darker, brighter, more pigmented (85% similar). Shiseido Lust (RD305) (P, $25.00) is brighter, glossier (85% similar). NYX Orangesicle (P, $5.99) is lighter, brighter, warmer (85% similar). Giorgio Armani #402 Red to Go (P, $38.00) is darker, brighter (80% similar). ColourPop Secret Weapon (DC, $10.00) is more muted, cooler, glossier (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

MAC Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop Versicolour Lip Stain ($24.00 for 0.28 fl. oz.) is described as an “intense warm orange.” It appears as a bright, medium orange with warm, reddish undertones, and then it sets to a medium, reddish-orange with a creamy, glossy finish. It was nearly opaque with very subtle translucency. The texture seemed a little thicker, as well, and it spread across the lips easily. On me, the color wore for eight hours and was slightly drying. Giorgio Armani Tangerine (300) (P, $38.00) is darker (95% similar). Illamasqua Temper (P, $22.00) is brighter (95% similar). Urban Decay Punch Drunk (DC, $26.00) is more muted (95% similar). MAC Push Some Buttons (LE, $20.00) is darker (90% similar). MAC Laundry List (LE, $21.00) is lighter (85% similar). Chanel Energie (P, $34.00) is cooler (85% similar). MAC Flash Drive (LE, $20.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar). MAC Berry Bold (LE, $20.00) is lighter, less pigmented, cooler (85% similar). NYX Orangesicle (P, $5.99) is lighter (80% similar). Cle de Peau Deco (16) (P, $48.00) is lighter, more muted (80% similar). MAC Long Live the Night (P, $24.00) is lighter, less pigmented (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

MAC Long Live the Night Versicolour Lip Stain

MAC Long Live the Night Versicolour Lip Stain

MAC Long Live the Night Versicolour Lip Stain

MAC Long Live the Night Versicolour Lip Stain

MAC Long Live the Night Versicolour Lip Stain

MAC Always and Forever Versicolour Lip Stain

MAC Always and Forever Versicolour Lip Stain

MAC Always and Forever Versicolour Lip Stain

MAC Always and Forever Versicolour Lip Stain

MAC Always and Forever Versicolour Lip Stain

MAC Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop Versicolour Lip Stain

MAC Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop Versicolour Lip Stain

MAC Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop Versicolour Lip Stain

MAC Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop Versicolour Lip Stain

MAC Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop Versicolour Lip Stain