MAC Love Weapon, Crowned, Atomized Retro Matte Liquid Lipcolour Metallic Reviews, Photos, Swatches

Christine — Tue, 16 Jan 2018 22:00:00 +0000

Love Weapon

MAC Love Weapon Retro Matte Liquid Lipcolour Metallic ($21.00 for 0.17 oz.) is a medium-dark, reddish berry with cool undertones and flecks of sparkle. This did not look very metallic on; it seemed more matte with some sparkle thrown in. The coverage was medium, buildable with a second or third layer. The texture was rather watery, took longer to dry, and was harder to control on the lips as it wanted to move too readily across my lips. This shade wore well for six and a half hours, left a stain behind, and was somewhat drying.

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Guerlain #80 (P, $33.00) is lighter, brighter, warmer (90% similar).
Lancome Berry Noir (397) (P, $32.00) is darker, warmer, glossier (85% similar).
Tarte Hangry (P, $20.00) is darker, more muted, warmer (90% similar).
KVD Beauty Wolvesmouth (DC, $21.00) is darker (85% similar).
ColourPop 3-Way (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery (85% similar).
Burberry Damson (No. 425) (P, $35.00) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar).
MAC New York Apple (P, $19.00) is more shimmery, lighter, glossier (85% similar).
MAC Odyssey (P, $19.00) is more shimmery, lighter, glossier (85% similar).
ColourPop Gifted (P, $7.00) is lighter (85% similar).
ColourPop LBD (LE, $10.00) is less shimmery, darker (80% similar).

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$21.00/0.17 oz. - $123.53 Per Ounce

The formula is supposed to have "pure matte metallic colour" that "lasts and lasts" for eight hours. Most of the shades were quite pigmented--semi-opaque to opaque--and applied evenly, though there were a few misses that had more watery textures that either lacked in pigmentation or went on patchily. I'd say about half the range felt non-drying over time but some were noticeably drying. They were vanilla-scented but had no discernible taste.

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Love Weapon

LELimited Edition. $21.00.

D+

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Texture

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69%

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Crowned

MAC Crowned Retro Matte Liquid Lipcolour Metallic ($21.00 for 0.17 oz.) is a deep burgundy with subtle, cool undertones and a metallic sheen. It was richly pigmented and applied smoothly and evenly across the lips without dragging or feathering along the edge. The texture was lightweight, thin without being watery or patchy in application, and it was comfortable on the lips after it dried down as it did not cling. It stayed on beautifully for eight hours on me, but it did start to feel a tad drying after six hours of wear.

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Anastasia Phantom (LE, $20.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Dior Dark Sparkle (073) (LE, $40.00) is less shimmery, warmer, glossier (90% similar).
Urban Decay Double Crossed (DC, $18.00) is less shimmery, glossier (90% similar).
MAC Thicker than Water (LE, $24.00) is lighter, cooler, glossier (90% similar).
Anastasia Chrome Burgundy (LE, $20.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
ColourPop Nimbus (LE, $6.00) is lighter (85% similar).
MAC Dominate (LE, $19.00) is lighter, glossier (85% similar).
Fenty Beauty Griselda (P, $18.00) is less shimmery, warmer (85% similar).
NYX Biker Babe (P, $7.50) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
KVD Beauty Motorhead (DC, $21.00) is less shimmery, lighter (80% similar).

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Formula Overview

$21.00/0.17 oz. - $123.53 Per Ounce

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Crowned

LELimited Edition. $21.00.

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Longevity

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96%

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Atomized

MAC Atomized Retro Matte Liquid Lipcolour Metallic ($21.00 for 0.17 oz.) is a medium-dark purple with subtle, warm undertones and a metallic sheen. It had semi-opaque pigmentation that applied fairly evenly, but the the consistency was on the thinner side and needed some care to ensure an even, smooth application. I would recommend waiting for it to dry and then applying a second layer if full coverage is desired. The formula itself dried down quickly but did not feel clingy or dry on, and the thinner texture kept the color from flaking off as it wore away. On me, it lasted for seven hours and was only slightly drying after five hours of wear.

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Urban Decay Mad (DC, $18.00) is glossier (85% similar).
Milani Raving Matte (08) (LE, $8.99) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
Melt Cosmetics It's Showtime (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
Sephora Cosmic Purple (105) (P, $14.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
Urban Decay Mad Hatter (LE, $18.00) is more shimmery, lighter, glossier (85% similar).
Milani Automattic Touch (07) (LE, $8.99) is lighter, brighter (80% similar).
Urban Decay Plague (DC, $18.00) is more shimmery, warmer, glossier (80% similar).

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Possible Dupes

These are likely to be very similar shades based on our duping algorithm.

MAC Violetta (PiP, $19.00).
MAC Model Behavior (P, $19.00).
Urban Decay Heartache (DC, $18.00).
Ciate Elektra (P, $22.00).

Formula Overview

$21.00/0.17 oz. - $123.53 Per Ounce

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Atomized

LELimited Edition. $21.00.

B+

8.5

Product

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

Longevity

4.5

Application

88%

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MAC Love Weapon Retro Matte Liquid Lipcolour Metallic

MAC Crowned Retro Matte Liquid Lipcolour Metallic

MAC Atomized Retro Matte Liquid Lipcolour Metallic

MAC Love Weapon Retro Matte Liquid Lipcolour Metallic

MAC Crowned Retro Matte Liquid Lipcolour Metallic

MAC Atomized Retro Matte Liquid Lipcolour Metallic

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MAC Love Weapon, Crowned, Atomized Retro Matte Liquid Lipcolour Metallic Reviews, Photos, Swatches

Love Weapon

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Love Weapon

LELimited Edition. $21.00.

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Crowned

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Crowned

LELimited Edition. $21.00.

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Atomized

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Atomized

LELimited Edition. $21.00.

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