MAC Moon Landing, Buzzed Out, In Retrograde Retro Matte Liquid Lipcolour Metallic Reviews, Photos, Swatches
Moon Landing
MAC Moon Landing Retro Matte Liquid Lipcolour Metallic ($21.00 for 0.17 oz.) is a deep, navy blue with cool, violet undertones and a metallic finish. It had semi-opaque pigmentation that did not apply evenly and was extremely prone to drying down into my lip lines and looking “cracked” when I smiled. The consistency was lightweight, thin but not clingy, but I noticed this particular shade seemed a little more watery and took longer to dry down (which may have contributed to application problems across the board). This shade lasted for six hours, left a stain behind, and was on the drying side.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Sephora Ice Breaker (46) (P, $8.00) is more shimmery, glossier (90% similar).
- KVD Beauty Poe (P, $19.00) is less shimmery, darker, more muted (85% similar).
- KVD Beauty Bruno (LE, $20.00) is darker, brighter, more pigmented (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Time (LE, $18.00) is less shimmery (85% similar).
- Fenty Beauty No Chill (LE, ) is more shimmery, warmer, glossier (85% similar).
- Urban Decay Frostbite (LE, $18.00) is less shimmery, glossier (85% similar).
- Too Faced Trampula (LE, $22.00) is more shimmery, glossier (85% similar).
- KVD Beauty Poe (DC, $21.00) is warmer, glossier (85% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Weirder and Weirder (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, darker, more muted (80% similar).
- MAC Designer Blue (P, $19.00) is lighter (80% similar).
Formula Overview
$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.
Browse all of our MAC Retro Matte Liquid Lipcolour Metallic swatches.
Moon Landing
LELimited Edition. $21.00.
Buzzed Out
MAC Buzzed Out Retro Matte Liquid Lipcolour Metallic ($21.00 for 0.17 oz.) is a bright, medium fuchsia pink with subtle, cool undertones and a pearly sheen. It had good pigmentation but wasn’t quite opaque in a single layer. The product applied evenly for the most part, though there subtle streaks along the edges of my lips even after the product had dried down fully. The formula was fairly comfortable to wear, as the consistency wasn’t too thick or too thin and did not feel clingy after it dried on my lips. It wore well for six and a half hours, left a faint stain behind, and was neither drying nor hydrating.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- MAC Tats (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, darker, glossier (90% similar).
- Too Faced Troublemaker (P, $22.00) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- Estee Lauder Demure (LE, $25.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- NARS Funny Face (P, $26.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
- NARS 413 BLKR (P, $27.00) is darker, more muted (85% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Flash of Pink (John) (P, $57.00) is more shimmery, lighter, glossier (85% similar).
- ColourPop Out of Sync (LE, $7.00) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty John (LE, $36.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Rocco (DC, $36.00) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$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.
Browse all of our MAC Retro Matte Liquid Lipcolour Metallic swatches.
Buzzed Out
LELimited Edition. $21.00.
In Retrograde
MAC In Retrograde Retro Matte Liquid Lipcolour Metallic ($21.00 for 0.17 oz.) is a medium-dark red with cool undertones and a metallic sheen. It had good color coverage in a single layer, though it wasn’t full coverage without a second layer. The liquid lipstick had a thin consistency that spread easily but did not seem overly watery, so I had no trouble controlling the color as I spread it across my lips. It stayed on well for eight hours and was non-drying.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- KVD Beauty Adora (P, $19.00) is lighter, glossier (90% similar).
- Sephora Metallic Cherry (64) (P, $14.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Milani Mattely In Love (06) (LE, $8.99) is cooler (85% similar).
- NARS Pierce (LE, $26.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- NYX Acme (P, $7.50) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- ColourPop Let's Play (LE, $7.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Chanel Camelia Rouge Metal (607) (LE, $40.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Estee Lauder Killer Kiss (DC, $32.00) is glossier (90% similar).
- Pat McGrath Blood Rush (P, $40.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- ColourPop #54 (LE, $7.00) is less shimmery, darker, glossier (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$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.
Browse all of our MAC Retro Matte Liquid Lipcolour Metallic swatches.
In Retrograde
LELimited Edition. $21.00.
MAC Moon Landing Retro Matte Liquid Lipcolour Metallic
MAC Moon Landing Retro Matte Liquid Lipcolour Metallic
MAC Moon Landing Retro Matte Liquid Lipcolour Metallic
MAC Moon Landing Retro Matte Liquid Lipcolour Metallic
MAC Moon Landing Retro Matte Liquid Lipcolour Metallic
MAC Moon Landing Retro Matte Liquid Lipcolour Metallic
MAC Buzzed Out Retro Matte Liquid Lipcolour Metallic
MAC Buzzed Out Retro Matte Liquid Lipcolour Metallic
MAC Buzzed Out Retro Matte Liquid Lipcolour Metallic
MAC Buzzed Out Retro Matte Liquid Lipcolour Metallic
MAC Buzzed Out Retro Matte Liquid Lipcolour Metallic
MAC Buzzed Out Retro Matte Liquid Lipcolour Metallic
MAC In Retrograde Retro Matte Liquid Lipcolour Metallic
MAC In Retrograde Retro Matte Liquid Lipcolour Metallic
MAC In Retrograde Retro Matte Liquid Lipcolour Metallic
MAC In Retrograde Retro Matte Liquid Lipcolour Metallic
MAC In Retrograde Retro Matte Liquid Lipcolour Metallic
MAC In Retrograde Retro Matte Liquid Lipcolour Metallic
What a shame on Moon Landing, great color. Just the right balance of blue and warmth, but sadly not pigmented enough.
In Retrograde looks out if this world! If I weren’t on a low-buy, especially for lip products, I would buy this in a hot minute! Who knows? I still may….but would much rather see MAC add this particular shade to the permanent line-up. Then I would use the living heck out of UD Cruel so I could justify buying this!
I agree on all counts Nancy.
In Retrograde is the prettiest shade.
I can’t wear Retrograde but I think it’s beautiful!
Me too.