MAC Love Child, Rebel, Purple Mocha, Desire Lipglasses Reviews, Photos, Swatches
Love Child
MAC Love Child Lipglass ($17.00 for 0.10 fl. oz.) is a muted, medium-dark plum with warm undertones and copper shimmer. It had nearly opaque pigmentation that applied beautifully to the lips with smooth, even coverage that didn’t emphasize my lip lines at all. The texture felt smooth, light-to-medium in weight, and had noticeable tackiness that never felt goopy. This shade stayed on well for five hours and was hydrating over time.
The Lipglass formula is supposed to be “pigmented, very shiny and can impart subtle or dramatic color” that can be worn “on its own, over lip pencil or lipstick” and will “condition lips.” MAC could use an update on the description as some shades are more pigmented than others but several are sheerer and likely intended to be that way. The formula has a very glossy, high-shine finish with a light-medium weight and moderate tackiness. I find that newer Lipglasses (over the last couple of years) are smoother and not quite as tacky as the formula was many years ago. They wear from three to six hours on me and are usually lightly hydrating. MAC recently updated the shade range and packaging for the range (though the formula was said to be unchanged), so worth noting is that with that packaging change came a reduction in quantity to 0.10 fl. oz. (was 0.17 fl. oz.), which may matter for some but not everyone.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Chanel Bourgeoisie (P, $30.00) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
- MAC Mall Madness (LE, $21.00) is darker, cooler (80% similar).
- NARS Bound (P, $26.00) is less shimmery, lighter (80% similar).
- NYX Toasted Marshmallow (P, $5.99) is less shimmery, brighter (80% similar).
- MAC Viva Glam Ariana Grande 2 (LE, $21.00) is less shimmery, lighter (80% similar).
- Sydney Grace Tracy (LE, $10.00) is less shimmery, darker (80% similar).
- Sydney Grace Sarah (P, $10.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (80% similar).
- ColourPop Flying Horses (DC, $10.00) is less shimmery, lighter, less pigmented (80% similar).
Formula Overview
$21.00/0.1 oz. - $210.00 Per Ounce
The Lipglass formula is supposed to be “pigmented, very shiny and can impart subtle or dramatic color” that can be worn “on its own, over lip pencil or lipstick” and will “condition lips.” MAC could use an update on the description as some shades are more pigmented than others but several are sheerer and likely intended to be that way. The formula has a very glossy, high-shine finish with a light-medium weight and moderate tackiness.
I have found that newer Lipglasses (over the last couple of years) are smoother and not quite as tacky as the formula was many years ago. They wear from three to six hours on me and are usually lightly hydrating. MAC recently updated the shade range and packaging for the range (though the formula was said to be unchanged), so worth noting is that with that packaging change came a reduction in quantity to 0.10 fl. oz. (was 0.17 fl. oz.), which may matter for some but not everyone.
Browse all of our MAC Lipglass swatches.
Ingredients
Hydrogenated polyisobutene, simmondsia chinesis (jojoba) seed oil, octyldodecanol, copernicia cerifera (carnauba) waxcopernicia cerifera ceracire de carnauba, tocopheryl acetate, cocos nuciefera (coconut) oil, orbignya oleifera (babassu) seed oil, prunus armeniaca (apricot) kernel oil, acrylates copolymer, alumina, aluminum calcium sodium silicate, calcium aluminum borosicliate, calcium sodium borosilicate, silica, synthetic fluorphlogopite, tin oxide, polyethylene [+/- Mica, titanium dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491), Iron Oxides (CI 77492), Iron Oxides (CI 77499), Bismoth Oxychloride (CI 77163), Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090), Bronze Powder (CI 77400), Carmine (CI 75470), Copper Powder (CI 77400), Red 6 (CI 15850), (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.
Love Child
PPermanent. $21.00.
Rebel
MAC Rebel Lipglass ($17.00 for 0.10 fl. oz.) is a rich, plum-berry with subtle, cool undertones and a cream finish. It had semi-opaque pigmentation that applied evenly and smoothly across the lips with very little settling. The texture was smooth, almost gel-like but was still somewhat tacky. It lasted for six hours and was lightly hydrating over time.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Dior Intrigue (995) (P, $35.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- MAC Twirling (LE, $20.00) is more muted (95% similar).
- Maybelline Obsessed (P, $7.99) is darker (95% similar).
- NARS Promise (LE, $26.00) is lighter (85% similar).
- ColourPop Furry (LE, $10.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- MAC Modern Lure (LE, $21.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- NARS Mississippi (LE, $26.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- MAC Long Distance Relationship (P, $24.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- MAC Spare Me (LE, $20.00) is darker (90% similar).
- MAC At Your Best You Are (LE, $21.00) is darker (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$21.00/0.1 oz. - $210.00 Per Ounce
The Lipglass formula is supposed to be “pigmented, very shiny and can impart subtle or dramatic color” that can be worn “on its own, over lip pencil or lipstick” and will “condition lips.” MAC could use an update on the description as some shades are more pigmented than others but several are sheerer and likely intended to be that way. The formula has a very glossy, high-shine finish with a light-medium weight and moderate tackiness.
I have found that newer Lipglasses (over the last couple of years) are smoother and not quite as tacky as the formula was many years ago. They wear from three to six hours on me and are usually lightly hydrating. MAC recently updated the shade range and packaging for the range (though the formula was said to be unchanged), so worth noting is that with that packaging change came a reduction in quantity to 0.10 fl. oz. (was 0.17 fl. oz.), which may matter for some but not everyone.
Browse all of our MAC Lipglass swatches.
Ingredients
Hydrogenated polyisobutene, simmondsia chinesis (jojoba) seed oil, octyldodecanol, copernicia cerifera (carnauba) waxcopernicia cerifera ceracire de carnauba, tocopheryl acetate, cocos nuciefera (coconut) oil, orbignya oleifera (babassu) seed oil, prunus armeniaca (apricot) kernel oil, acrylates copolymer, alumina, aluminum calcium sodium silicate, calcium aluminum borosicliate, calcium sodium borosilicate, silica, synthetic fluorphlogopite, tin oxide, polyethylene [+/- Mica, titanium dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491), Iron Oxides (CI 77492), Iron Oxides (CI 77499), Bismoth Oxychloride (CI 77163), Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090), Bronze Powder (CI 77400), Carmine (CI 75470), Copper Powder (CI 77400), Red 6 (CI 15850), (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.
Rebel
PPermanent. $21.00.
Purple Mocha
MAC Purple Mocha Lipglass ($17.00 for 0.10 fl. oz.) is a blackened plum with a hint of purple paired with fine, multi-colored pearl. For as dark as the shade was, it applied more evenly than I anticipated, but it did pull substantially into my lip lines. The shimmer helped distract from that a bit but not entirely. The gloss was lightly hydrating, moderately tacky, and comfortable for the five hours it wore well for.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- MAC Flight of Fancy (LE, $21.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- NARS Toy (P, $26.00) is darker, more pigmented (90% similar).
- ColourPop Sookie (LE, $10.00) is lighter, brighter, cooler (85% similar).
- Smashbox Foiled Brat (P, $24.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
- MAC Perpetual Holiday (P, $24.00) is lighter, brighter (80% similar).
- NARS Plato's (LE, $26.00) is lighter, brighter (80% similar).
- Tarte WCW (P, $20.00) is lighter, brighter (80% similar).
- ColourPop Furry (LE, $10.00) is more shimmery, brighter, cooler (80% similar).
Formula Overview
$21.00/0.1 oz. - $210.00 Per Ounce
The Lipglass formula is supposed to be “pigmented, very shiny and can impart subtle or dramatic color” that can be worn “on its own, over lip pencil or lipstick” and will “condition lips.” MAC could use an update on the description as some shades are more pigmented than others but several are sheerer and likely intended to be that way. The formula has a very glossy, high-shine finish with a light-medium weight and moderate tackiness.
I have found that newer Lipglasses (over the last couple of years) are smoother and not quite as tacky as the formula was many years ago. They wear from three to six hours on me and are usually lightly hydrating. MAC recently updated the shade range and packaging for the range (though the formula was said to be unchanged), so worth noting is that with that packaging change came a reduction in quantity to 0.10 fl. oz. (was 0.17 fl. oz.), which may matter for some but not everyone.
Browse all of our MAC Lipglass swatches.
Ingredients
Hydrogenated polyisobutene, simmondsia chinesis (jojoba) seed oil, octyldodecanol, copernicia cerifera (carnauba) waxcopernicia cerifera ceracire de carnauba, tocopheryl acetate, cocos nuciefera (coconut) oil, orbignya oleifera (babassu) seed oil, prunus armeniaca (apricot) kernel oil, acrylates copolymer, alumina, aluminum calcium sodium silicate, calcium aluminum borosicliate, calcium sodium borosilicate, silica, synthetic fluorphlogopite, tin oxide, polyethylene [+/- Mica, titanium dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491), Iron Oxides (CI 77492), Iron Oxides (CI 77499), Bismoth Oxychloride (CI 77163), Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090), Bronze Powder (CI 77400), Carmine (CI 75470), Copper Powder (CI 77400), Red 6 (CI 15850), (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.
Purple Mocha
PPermanent. $21.00.
Desire
MAC Desire Lipglass ($17.00 for 0.10 fl. oz.) is a rich burgundy red with subtle, warm undertones and a jelly-like finish. The consistency felt very smooth, almost gel-like but still moderately tacky like your typical Lipglass. It applied evenly without streaking, which was impressive given it was only semi-opaque in coverage. The issue I had with this shade was that there was noticeable color in my lip lines after application. This shade wore well for five hours and was lightly moisturizing.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Urban Decay Apocalypse (DC, $26.00) is darker, more muted (90% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Supa Dupa Fly (350) (P, $29.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- NARS Kiki (LE, $26.00) is darker (90% similar).
- NARS Deviant (P, $26.00) is darker (90% similar).
- MAC Modern Drama (LE, $20.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Casablanca (P, $54.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- NARS Baden Baden (LE, $26.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Orchid Fatale (P, $54.00) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar).
- Natasha Denona Chestnut (LE, $26.00) is more shimmery, warmer (85% similar).
- NARS No. 675 (LE, $26.00) is warmer (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$21.00/0.1 oz. - $210.00 Per Ounce
The Lipglass formula is supposed to be “pigmented, very shiny and can impart subtle or dramatic color” that can be worn “on its own, over lip pencil or lipstick” and will “condition lips.” MAC could use an update on the description as some shades are more pigmented than others but several are sheerer and likely intended to be that way. The formula has a very glossy, high-shine finish with a light-medium weight and moderate tackiness.
I have found that newer Lipglasses (over the last couple of years) are smoother and not quite as tacky as the formula was many years ago. They wear from three to six hours on me and are usually lightly hydrating. MAC recently updated the shade range and packaging for the range (though the formula was said to be unchanged), so worth noting is that with that packaging change came a reduction in quantity to 0.10 fl. oz. (was 0.17 fl. oz.), which may matter for some but not everyone.
Browse all of our MAC Lipglass swatches.
Ingredients
Hydrogenated polyisobutene, simmondsia chinesis (jojoba) seed oil, octyldodecanol, copernicia cerifera (carnauba) waxcopernicia cerifera ceracire de carnauba, tocopheryl acetate, cocos nuciefera (coconut) oil, orbignya oleifera (babassu) seed oil, prunus armeniaca (apricot) kernel oil, acrylates copolymer, alumina, aluminum calcium sodium silicate, calcium aluminum borosicliate, calcium sodium borosilicate, silica, synthetic fluorphlogopite, tin oxide, polyethylene [+/- Mica, titanium dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491), Iron Oxides (CI 77492), Iron Oxides (CI 77499), Bismoth Oxychloride (CI 77163), Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090), Bronze Powder (CI 77400), Carmine (CI 75470), Copper Powder (CI 77400), Red 6 (CI 15850), (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.
I’m on a no buy for gloss, but looks like I will need to make an exception for Love Child!
How long’s your no-buy for?
Until I make a dent in my gloss collection, which might take a while!
Love Child is gorgeous.
Agreed! 🙂
Lovechild for sure is one I MUST get! It doesn’t appear that they messed with this shade or changed it up, thank goodness. As for all the richer, deeper shades here, I’ve got Nars x Sarah Moon Mind Game Lip Glide set. Which is chock full of deeper lip gloss shades such as these.
The Lip Glides are better if you like opacity, too!
I adore all of these!! Holy cats so pretty!
I own rebel in the sized to go, and it’s lovely!! I love it over top of lipstick rebel for some shine and dramatics when I wear my hair in a top bun. ?
Oooh, thanks for sharing how you wear Rebel!
I like all of those except the slightly iffy finish of Purple Mocha. Lovechild is lovely but I don’t think it’d show up on my lips. It’ll have to be Rebel and Desire.
Enjoy Rebel & Desire! 🙂
I desire Desire! and Lovechild too! I’m just sad that they discontinued Date Night. Thanks so much Christine!
No problem, Yox!
Love Child..but I’m really not that fond of gloss.
So many other lip products to tempt one these days – easy skip!
Um, love all them! Such nice colors.