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MAC Mega Hug, Never Say Never, Such a Sweetheart Huggable Glasses Review, Photos, Swatches

MAC Mega Hug Huggable Glass
MAC Mega Hug Huggable Glass

MAC Mega Hug Huggable Glass ($20.00 for 0.08 fl. oz.) is described as a “creamy deep raspberry.” It’s a medium-dark, pinky plum with cool undertones and a cream finish. It had semi-opaque color payoff with a smooth consistency that applied fairly well. The color stayed on well for five hours. NARS Penny Arcade (LE, $26.00) is darker (95% similar). NARS Fever Beat (P, $26.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Maybelline Amethyst Potion (045) (P, $8.99) is more muted (90% similar). NARS Spike (LE, $26.00) is cooler (90% similar). NARS Shade III (LE, $26.00) is lighter, less pigmented, warmer (90% similar). Milani Ravish Raspberry (06) (P, $5.49) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). Urban Decay Beso (P, $20.00) is more muted (90% similar). Chanel Distinction (21) (P, $34.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Milani Berry Tempting (05) (P, $5.49) is lighter (90% similar). MAC Plum Bite (LE, $21.00) is darker (90% similar). Urban Decay Vice (DC, $26.00) is darker (95% similar). MAC Fashion Perk (P, $22.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). NARS Éphélide (LE, $26.00) is lighter, more muted (90% similar). Rare Beauty Nearly Berry (P, $18.00) is lighter, less pigmented (85% similar). Chanel Tocade (182) (P, $30.00) is lighter, brighter, warmer (85% similar). NARS Quito (P, $26.00) is lighter, brighter, warmer (85% similar). Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Plush (DC, $17.00) is darker, more muted (85% similar). NARS Night Together (LE, $26.00) is lighter, more muted (80% similar). Anastasia St. Tropez (P, $16.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

MAC Never Say Never Huggable Glass ($20.00 for 0.08 fl. oz.) is described as an “intense midtone coral.” It’s a medium-dark, pink-coral with warm undertones and a cream finish. It had semi-sheer to semi-opaque pigmentation with a lightly creamy consistency that applied fairly evenly. This was one of the better-applying shades in the range. On me, it wore for almost five hours. MAC Drawn in Chic (LE, $21.00) is lighter (95% similar). Hourglass Nectar (P, $28.00) is warmer (95% similar). MAC Tattoo My Heart (P, $24.00) is lighter (95% similar). Make Up For Ever 205P Pearly Rose (P, $19.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Dior Rieuse (373) (P, $35.00) is lighter (90% similar). Chanel Sonate (178) (P, $30.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). Guerlain Candy Stripe (P, $30.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Dior Rose Tricheuse (669) (LE, $35.00) is darker, brighter (90% similar). NARS Paris Follies (LE, $26.00) is darker (90% similar). ColourPop Secret Weapon (DC, $10.00) is less pigmented, cooler (90% similar). Giorgio Armani #501 Uptown (P, $38.00) is darker (90% similar). MAC Star Quality (LE, $20.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). Cle de Peau Deco (16) (P, $48.00) is darker, more muted (90% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty Paint It (202) (DC, $28.00) is brighter (90% similar). Dior Magique (479) (P, $35.00) is cooler (90% similar). MAC Everybody's Talking (LE, $20.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Chanel Super Coral (157) (LE, $34.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar). Gucci Beauty Crushed Coral (DC, $32.00) is warmer (85% similar). NARS Salamanca (P, $26.00) is lighter (85% similar). Chanel Vibration (LE, $34.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

MAC Such a Sweetheart Huggable Glass ($20.00 for 0.08 fl. oz.) is described as an “intense bright watermelon.” It’s a bright, medium, pink-coral with warm undertones and a cream finish. It had semi-opaque color coverage and a light-medium consistency, which looked unimpressive applied as it was quite streaky! The gloss wore well for five hours, and it was lightly hydrating, but the color pulled into lip lines. Chanel Sensible (15) (P, $34.00) is lighter (95% similar). MAC Beautifully Bare (LE, $20.00) is darker (95% similar). Dior Swan (263) (P, $35.00) is lighter (95% similar). MAC Be Nice (P, $22.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). Make Up For Ever 203P Golden Pink (P, $19.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Maybelline Caramel Infused (065) (P, $8.99) is cooler (90% similar). NARS Stolen Kisses (P, $26.00) is warmer (90% similar). Pat McGrath Flesh Fantasy (P, $30.00) is darker, more muted (85% similar). NARS Night Together (LE, $26.00) is darker (85% similar). Maybelline Charmer (P, $7.99) is more muted (85% similar). Sephora Pink Dahlia (14) (P, $12.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar). Dior Rieuse (373) (P, $35.00) is darker, brighter, more pigmented (80% similar). MAC Star Quality (LE, $20.00) is darker, brighter, cooler (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

FORMULA OVERVIEW | MAC Huggable Glass ($20.00 for 0.08 fl. oz.) is supposed to be a “comfortable, creamy” formula that “wears for hours” and has “long-term hydration” with a “comfortable hug of colour.” It’s a new, limited edition formula with cream-based colors with a high-shine that tend to be semi-sheer to semi-opaque. The consistency is light-medium in weight and thickness, and it is creamy when initially applied but gets a little tackier and less emollient after a half hour. It is a moderately tacky gloss, and it holds on fairly well–three to six hours–with noticeable shine and some color still visible even after a meal. They’re slightly hydrating overall, and they have a vanilla-scent but no discernible taste. Their biggest downside is that many of the colors apply unevenly and settle into lip lines, and it’s such a huge downside, unfortunately!

MAC Mega Hug Huggable Glass
MAC Mega Hug Huggable Glass

MAC Mega Hug Huggable Glass
MAC Mega Hug Huggable Glass

MAC Mega Hug Huggable Glass
MAC Mega Hug Huggable Glass

MAC Mega Hug Huggable Glass
MAC Mega Hug Huggable Glass

MAC Mega Hug Huggable Glass
MAC Mega Hug Huggable Glass

MAC Mega Hug Huggable Glass
MAC Mega Hug Huggable Glass

MAC Never Say Never Huggable Glass
MAC Never Say Never Huggable Glass

MAC Never Say Never Huggable Glass
MAC Never Say Never Huggable Glass

MAC Never Say Never Huggable Glass
MAC Never Say Never Huggable Glass

MAC Never Say Never Huggable Glass
MAC Never Say Never Huggable Glass

MAC Never Say Never Huggable Glass
MAC Never Say Never Huggable Glass

MAC Never Say Never Huggable Glass
MAC Never Say Never Huggable Glass

MAC Such a Sweetheart Huggable Glass
MAC Such a Sweetheart Huggable Glass

MAC Such a Sweetheart Huggable Glass
MAC Such a Sweetheart Huggable Glass

MAC Such a Sweetheart Huggable Glass
MAC Such a Sweetheart Huggable Glass

MAC Such a Sweetheart Huggable Glass
MAC Such a Sweetheart Huggable Glass

MAC Such a Sweetheart Huggable Glass
MAC Such a Sweetheart Huggable Glass

MAC Such a Sweetheart Huggable Glass
MAC Such a Sweetheart Huggable Glass

Makeup Look
On face:
  • Make Up For Ever HD
  • Chanel Jersey Blush
  • Laura Mercier #001 Matte Radiance
On eyes:
  • Cle de Peau 313 Eye Color Quad
  • Sephora Love Affair Eyeliner

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Kat Avatar

This has nothing to do with the actual glosses, but your skin looks flawless! Both Chanel Jersey and Laura Mercier Matte Radiance have been on my mental wishlist for over a year, and just that last full-faced picture of you looking so stunning and healthy I think will be enough to force me to go and get them both.

Lauren Avatar

These are definitely my favorites of the line! Most of the rest are so lacking in pigmentation that they’d be a waste of time for me, since I have more pigmented lips. I love these shades, especially Never Say Never and Mega Hug!

Mariella Avatar

I adore the regular Huggable lipsticks (and was so happy that they’d been made permanent) so I am really interested in trying these glosses. I’m not much of a gloss person – about the only gloss I really like is Clarins Gloss Prodige and these seem like they might be similar so I’m looking forward to trying one or two (probably Mega Hug to start with).

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