MAC Metalwork, Rose Dipped, Wild Nectar Lipsticks Reviews, Photos, Swatches
Metalwork
MAC Metalwork Lipstick ($17.00 for 0.10 oz.) is a light, beige-leaning gold with fine silver and gold pearl. It appeared slightly “cooler” with how much beige was on it, but it was still more gold than beige. The lipstick was smooth, lightweight, and thin, and it glided on with ease and did not tug, but there was some unevenness in places and some color that had gathered in my lip lines. I could see this working better layered with another lip color, as it had semi-sheer to medium coverage. On me, it lasted for three and a half hours and was non-drying.
This shade, along with six other new shades, will launch on June 22nd online and in stores/at counters.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Jic (P, $6.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Dior Golden (065) (LE, $40.00) is darker, warmer (95% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Carine (LE, $36.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Maybelline White Gold (P, $7.49) is darker (95% similar).
- NARS Orgasm Ecstasy (LE, ) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Hollywood (DC, $17.00) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- MAC No Interruptions (P, $20.00) is darker (90% similar).
- MAC Gossamer Wing (LE, $20.00) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- MAC You've Got It (LE, $20.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- MAC Tanarama (LE, $20.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$20.00/0.1 oz. - $200.00 Per Ounce
MAC Lipstick comes in a variety of finishes, and the pigmentation and wear tend to be dependent on the finish. The sheer finishes, like Lustres, tend to wear for only a couple of hours and have sheer coverage (as designed) and are non-drying.
Some of the original Matte shades have a stiffer, drier formula, while newer ones have a more velvety, silicone-feel to them, and the latter are creamier, more comfortable to wear, and easier to apply, but most Matte shades are quite pigmented and long-wearing, though some are drying.
The Amplified and Satin finishes tend to have good pigmentation, lightly creamy to moderately creamy consistencies with a bit of shine, and moderate to long wear with deeper, richer shades wearing longer. The Frost and Metallic finishes have the most variance between shades with coverage ranging from semi-sheer to opaque with average wear and non-drying to slightly drying formulas. All MAC lipsticks are vanilla-scented but have no discernible taste.
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Metalwork
LELimited Edition. $20.00.
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Rose Dipped
MAC Rose Dipped Lipstick ($17.00 for 0.10 oz.) is a medium pink with warm, yellow undertones and a sparkling, metallic sheen. It had medium, buildable coverage (up to semi-opaque coverage) that applied evenly across the lips without tugging. The consistency was thin and balmy, where I could feel the shimmer as it applied, but it was comfortable to wear overall. It wore well for three and a half hours and was neither drying nor hydrating on me.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Guerlain Kiss Blossom (LE, $37.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- MAC Sandy B (P, $20.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- L'Oreal Ballerina Shoes (135) (P, $8.99) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Quiver (P, $54.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Diamonds (P, $34.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- NARS Super Orgasm (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- MAC Bombshell (P, $20.00) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar).
- MAC Kiss of Stars (LE, $20.00) is more shimmery (85% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Ansel (DC, $36.00) is darker, warmer (80% similar).
- Estee Lauder Pink Parfait (P, $32.00) is darker (80% similar).
Formula Overview
$20.00/0.1 oz. - $200.00 Per Ounce
MAC Lipstick comes in a variety of finishes, and the pigmentation and wear tend to be dependent on the finish. The sheer finishes, like Lustres, tend to wear for only a couple of hours and have sheer coverage (as designed) and are non-drying.
Some of the original Matte shades have a stiffer, drier formula, while newer ones have a more velvety, silicone-feel to them, and the latter are creamier, more comfortable to wear, and easier to apply, but most Matte shades are quite pigmented and long-wearing, though some are drying.
The Amplified and Satin finishes tend to have good pigmentation, lightly creamy to moderately creamy consistencies with a bit of shine, and moderate to long wear with deeper, richer shades wearing longer. The Frost and Metallic finishes have the most variance between shades with coverage ranging from semi-sheer to opaque with average wear and non-drying to slightly drying formulas. All MAC lipsticks are vanilla-scented but have no discernible taste.
Browse all of our MAC Lipstick swatches.
Rose Dipped
LELimited Edition. $20.00.
Wild Nectar
MAC Wild Nectar Lipstick ($17.00 for 0.10 oz.) is a rich, medium-dark berry with cool undertones and fine pink and fuchsia pearl. It had semi-opaque pigmentation with a smooth, lightweight consistency that went on easily and felt almost like a balm, as it was thinner but still had some slip. The color applied evenly and sat well on the lips with good wear time (four hours). The formula was very slightly moisturizing.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Tom Ford Beauty Valentina (LE, $36.00) is darker, glossier (85% similar).
- Urban Decay After Dark (DC, $22.00) is darker, less glossy (85% similar).
- Pat McGrath Rose Quartz Astral (P, $36.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- Chanel Erik (456) (P, $37.00) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- Too Faced Metallic Jelly (P, $21.00) is darker, glossier (90% similar).
- MAC Disobedient (LE, $20.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Trophy Wife (P, $20.00) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Seismic (P, $18.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Purple Noon (LE, $52.00) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar).
- Revlon Iced Amethyst (P, $8.49) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$20.00/0.1 oz. - $200.00 Per Ounce
MAC Lipstick comes in a variety of finishes, and the pigmentation and wear tend to be dependent on the finish. The sheer finishes, like Lustres, tend to wear for only a couple of hours and have sheer coverage (as designed) and are non-drying.
Some of the original Matte shades have a stiffer, drier formula, while newer ones have a more velvety, silicone-feel to them, and the latter are creamier, more comfortable to wear, and easier to apply, but most Matte shades are quite pigmented and long-wearing, though some are drying.
The Amplified and Satin finishes tend to have good pigmentation, lightly creamy to moderately creamy consistencies with a bit of shine, and moderate to long wear with deeper, richer shades wearing longer. The Frost and Metallic finishes have the most variance between shades with coverage ranging from semi-sheer to opaque with average wear and non-drying to slightly drying formulas. All MAC lipsticks are vanilla-scented but have no discernible taste.
Browse all of our MAC Lipstick swatches.
Oh Wild Nectar looks really pretty on the lips!
It’s a beauty!
Wild Nectar is beautiful!
It is 🙂 I love the depth!
IDK, these aren’t wowing me. I feel like there are so many A rated lippies, no need to go for something that scores lower unless you can’t live without it
I think if you like medium coverage, shimmer/sparkle finish lipsticks, these work, but they aren’t quite as described.
Ohh, Wild Nectar!
It’s a very nice berry!
Mmm, Wild Necter has caught my eye, especially if it is a permanent addition!
However, I did sadly find out that MAC is axing many of their old mainstay frosted lipsticks. Which has me feeling pretty bummed out. ?
It is LE! I am off to see why it doesn’t say that.
These all look quite nice. Very summery, shimmery with an almost metallic look. They will probably be seen as easier to wear than the full metal metallics.
I like all three.
Happy to hear it, Helene 😀
Wild Nectar ? the colour is a lovely cross between pink and purple.