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MAC Diva Antics Lipstick
MAC Diva Antics Lipstick

MAC Diva Antics Lipstick ($17.00 for 0.10 oz.) is described as an “intense reddish burgundy.” It’s a dark, berry-red with very subtle pink pearl and a natural finish. It had mostly opaque color payoff with a lightly creamy consistency that applied beautifully and lasted for six hours, while also leaving behind a stain. The formula was neither drying nor hydrating but generally comfortable to wear. MAC Labradorable (LE, $25.00) is less pigmented, cooler (85% similar). Urban Decay Bruise (LE, $18.00) is cooler (90% similar). Chanel Pourpre d'Or (137) (LE, $45.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar). Maybelline Divine Wine (P, $7.99) is warmer, less glossy (85% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Alexis (LE, $36.00) is less pigmented, cooler (85% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty Blow (210) (P, $30.00) is darker (90% similar). Burberry Bright Plum (15) (P, $30.00)(90% similar). NARS Palais Royal (P, $25.00) is brighter, less glossy (90% similar). Laura Mercier Merlot (P, $26.00) is lighter, more muted (90% similar). Guerlain Gigolo (DC, $58.00) is darker, glossier (90% similar). Bite Beauty Sugared Maple (LE, $24.00) is cooler (90% similar). MAC Elle Belle (LE, $19.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Estee Lauder Thrilling (P, $32.00) is lighter, brighter (80% similar). Hourglass Warrior (P, $32.00) is cooler (80% similar). Milani Bitten (P, $8.99) is less shimmery, cooler (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

MAC Fashion Revival Lipstick ($17.00 for 0.10 oz.) is described as a “deep raspberry.” It’s a muted, medium-dark berry with cool undertones and a semi-matte finish. It had mostly opaque pigmentation with a lightly creamy texture that didn’t tug, but it was firmer than Diva Antics. On me, the color lasted for five hours and was a smidgen drying. This shade has been released previously. Gucci Beauty Bitter Grape (DC, $39.00) is more shimmery, glossier (90% similar). Make Up For Ever M102 (DC, $22.00) is more muted, warmer (90% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty Cabaret (146) (DC, $30.00) is lighter (90% similar). NARS Damned (P, $27.00) is lighter, cooler, less glossy (90% similar). Charlotte Tilbury Hel's Bells (P, $37.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Anastasia #10 (Vol. 1) (PiP, ) is darker, more muted (90% similar). ColourPop Lolly (DC, $5.00) is lighter, less glossy (90% similar). Tarte Fly (P, $20.00) is cooler, less glossy (90% similar). Urban Decay After Dark (DC, $22.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar). Bite Beauty #096 (P, $18.00) is lighter, brighter, less pigmented (90% similar). Fenty Beauty Flamingo Acid (P, $18.00) is cooler (90% similar). MAC Acai (LE, $19.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). KVD Beauty Miss Argentina (P, $20.00) is lighter, less glossy (85% similar). Illamasqua Shard (P, $24.00) is more muted, warmer (90% similar). Inglot #293 Lipstick Cream (P, $12.00) is darker, glossier (85% similar). ColourPop More Better (DC, $6.50) is darker (90% similar). ColourPop Gifted (P, $7.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar). ColourPop Plastics (LE, $7.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar). MAC Toung 'n' Chic (LE, $18.50) is darker, cooler (85% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Velvet Violet (16) (P, $55.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

MAC My Inner Femme Lipstick ($17.00 for 0.10 oz.) is described as an “intense orangey red.” It’s a lightly brightened, medium-dark coral-red with warm undertones and a satin finish. It had good pigmentation that was nearly full coverage in one stroke, while the consistency was thinner compared to the other two shades. It was still easy to apply and didn’t drag when applied. The color lasted for five and a half hours and left behind a stain. It was neither drying nor hydrating. Maybelline Infra-red (DC, $7.99) is darker, glossier (95% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Nikita (Left) (LE, ) is darker (95% similar). Guerlain Gilda (DC, $58.00) is brighter, glossier (95% similar). Bite Beauty Mimosa (DC, $24.00) is darker (95% similar). Bite Beauty Candied Maple (LE, $24.00) is brighter (95% similar). MAC Von Teese (LE, $19.00) is darker, glossier (95% similar). Bite Beauty Rosehip (DC, $24.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). Givenchy Rouge Fetiche (325) (P, $36.00) is cooler, glossier (90% similar). Bite Beauty Holly (DC, $24.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Scarlet Rouge (P, $57.00) is darker (90% similar). Smashbox Get Fired (P, $21.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Pat McGrath McGrath Muse (DC, $40.00) is lighter (95% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Antonio (LE, $36.00) is cooler (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Best Revenge (P, $55.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). MAC Starlett Scarlet (LE, $18.00) is cooler (90% similar). Burberry Regiment Red (37) (P, $34.00) is glossier (90% similar). MAC Sail La Vie (LE, $19.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). MAC Leading Lady Red (LE, $18.00) is cooler (90% similar). Givenchy Heroic Red (321) (LE, $36.00) is cooler, glossier (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Warren (P, $36.00) is cooler (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

MAC Self-Aware Lipstick ($17.00 for 0.10 oz.) is described as a “coffee nude.” It’s a muted, medium-dark beige-brown with subtle, warm undertones and a satin finish. It had mostly opaque color coverage that applied evenly without tugging on the lips. The texture was just creamy enough to apply well but not enough to slide around once on. This shade lasted for four and a half hours, and it was a smidgen drying. Hourglass I'll Never Stop (P, $34.00) is lighter (95% similar). Makeup Geek Jetsetter (P, $12.00) is warmer (95% similar). ColourPop Polliwog (LE, $7.00) is lighter (90% similar). Urban Decay Stark Naked (DC, $22.00) is lighter (90% similar). Bite Beauty Enoki (LE, $26.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). Maybelline Truffle Tease (930) (P, $7.49) is lighter, glossier (85% similar). Bite Beauty Cream (DC, $28.00) is lighter (85% similar). Too Faced Chocolate Honey (P, $21.00) is darker (85% similar). MAC Delectable (LE, $19.00) is warmer (85% similar). Bite Beauty Porcini (LE, $26.00) is darker (80% similar). Maybelline Nude Embrace (P, $7.99) is lighter (80% similar). Urban Decay Naked 2 (DC, $22.00) is lighter, cooler (80% similar). MAC Cozy Up (LE, $19.00) is warmer (80% similar). Anastasia Dread (P, $18.00) is darker, cooler (80% similar). MAC Soft Pout (P, $23.00) is lighter (80% similar). Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Soy Latte (DC, $17.00) is darker, cooler (80% similar). MAC Wholesome (LE, $19.00) is lighter, warmer (80% similar). Bite Beauty Cremini (LE, $26.00) is darker, more muted, more pigmented (80% similar). NARS Floralies (P, $25.00) is lighter, brighter (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

The MAC MACnificent Collection launches in-stores and at counters on October 1st.

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MAC Diva Antics Lipstick
MAC Diva Antics Lipstick

MAC Diva Antics Lipstick
MAC Diva Antics Lipstick

MAC Diva Antics Lipstick
MAC Diva Antics Lipstick

MAC Diva Antics Lipstick
MAC Diva Antics Lipstick

MAC Diva Antics Lipstick
MAC Diva Antics Lipstick

MAC Diva Antics Lipstick
MAC Diva Antics Lipstick

MAC Fashion Revival Lipstick
MAC Fashion Revival Lipstick

MAC Fashion Revival Lipstick
MAC Fashion Revival Lipstick

MAC Fashion Revival Lipstick
MAC Fashion Revival Lipstick

MAC Fashion Revival Lipstick
MAC Fashion Revival Lipstick

MAC Fashion Revival Lipstick
MAC Fashion Revival Lipstick

MAC Fashion Revival Lipstick
MAC Fashion Revival Lipstick

MAC My Inner Femme Lipstick
MAC My Inner Femme Lipstick

MAC My Inner Femme Lipstick
MAC My Inner Femme Lipstick

MAC My Inner Femme Lipstick
MAC My Inner Femme Lipstick

MAC My Inner Femme Lipstick
MAC My Inner Femme Lipstick

MAC My Inner Femme Lipstick
MAC My Inner Femme Lipstick

MAC My Inner Femme Lipstick
MAC My Inner Femme Lipstick

MAC Self-Aware Lipstick
MAC Self-Aware Lipstick

MAC Self-Aware Lipstick
MAC Self-Aware Lipstick

MAC Self-Aware Lipstick
MAC Self-Aware Lipstick

MAC Self-Aware Lipstick
MAC Self-Aware Lipstick

MAC Self-Aware Lipstick
MAC Self-Aware Lipstick

MAC Self-Aware Lipstick
MAC Self-Aware Lipstick

Makeup Look
On face:
  • Guerlain Parure Gold
  • Urban Decay Naked Loose Setting Powder
  • MAC A Little Lusty Blush
On eyes:
  • MAC MACnificent Me Eyeshadow
  • MAC Pleasing to the Eye Eyeshadow
  • MAC Sable Eyeshadow
  • MAC Quiet Type Eyeshadow
  • MAC Dance in the Dark Eyeshadow
  • MAC Cool Complement Eyeshadow
  • MAC Fabulous DNA Eyeshadow
  • MAC Imaginary Pro Longwear Paint Pot

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Nicole Avatar

I’m loving all! I’m thinking I may have Fashion Revival. but, if it was a LE a long time ago, I possibly could have missed it. So, I have to check my stash. Otherwise, I think I’m going for all of these. Are these a different formula or has Mac just increased their prices?

Christine Avatar

That’s what the press release said (I don’t remember pricing offhand, so I usually refer to the press release since I am getting descriptions from there), but it’s possible that they’re not synced up on pricing yet (likely the press release was written months prior).

Lacey Avatar

Maybe it’s a consequence of reading your blog everyday, but I feel like I’ve seen these colors so much in the last few months. That said, it’s nice to see that all of these colors got high marks! Unfortunately, it seems like MAC has had as many misses as hits lately.

Nancy T Avatar

How I love Diva Antics for a rich, dark fall shade; except for the name! Because I already have Diva and Diva-ish, this could cause confusion while grabbing a shade on the fly. Why MAC overuses “Diva” in its lipstick names, I just don’t know? But it’s ridiculous!
Last year I tried in vain to nab Fashion Revival, now it’s back. However, having gotten UD After Dark, I no longer need to chase FR!

Genevieve Avatar

Love Diva Antics – such a gorgeous colour that I would wear endlessly. It’s good to see MAC getting some decent ratings for their products too. The only colour I was disappointed in was Self Aware – a lot more pigment would have made this lipstick stunning. Way too pale.
However, I really like this range.

LuLu Avatar

Hiya 🙂 How does Diva Antics compare (colorwise not just finish wise) to Studded Kiss and Charlotte? I’ve already used the swatch gallery but unlike you, I’m actually hopeless at noticing the differences. I’m only asking ‘cuz I’ve already got the other two (Studded Kiss, Charlotte) but since Diva Antics has a different finish and you gave it a high rating, I’m thinkin’ I just might pick it up.

Katie Avatar

Diva Antics (love that name) and Fashion Revival are gorgeous! Did you use lip liners with each of them? Your application is flawless! (I know you have a lot of practice lol) I missed FR previously, but I’m definitely grabbing it this time!

Katie Avatar

Flawless application it is, then. lol Would I be too much trouble if I asked if you had any recommendations for MAC liners to wear with Diva Antics and Fashion Revival? Thank you for your time! 🙂

Aline Avatar

Holy cow, your earrings are gorgeous. I know you’ve shared the link before, but would you mind telling me where you got them? Your whole makeup look in these pics is beautiful.

Djilan Avatar

The collection just came online here in NL and I couldn’t resist buying Diva Antics. Hope it looks good on me 😀 (And that I don’t have any shades that are too similar)

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