MAC Nutcracker Sweet Nude Lip Bag Review, Photos, Swatches
MAC Nutcracker Sweet Nude Lip Bag
MAC Nutcracker Sweet Nude Lip Bag ($39.50 for 0.30 oz.) includes a full-size lipstick, Vamplify Lipgloss, and Lip Pencil. The Vamplify and Lip Pencil are repromotes, while the lipstick is new. I verified the color consistency between the two versions of the Vamplify Lipgloss, and then I tested the lipstick and lip pencil for wear but did not retest the Vamplify Lipgloss for wear.
Value
- Vamplify Lipgloss: $20.00 for 0.16 oz. or $125.00/oz.
- Lipstick: $17.00 for 0.10 oz. or $170.00/oz.
- Pro Longwear Lip Pencil: $21.00 for 0.04 oz. or $525.00/oz.
- Total Value: $58.00
Tuned In is a muted, medium-dark rosy plum with warm gold pearl. It had mostly opaque coverage, while the consistency was very smooth and lightweight. The color applied evenly and didn’t settle into lip lines as it wore on. For me, this gloss stayed on well for five hours and was nicely hydrating. Marc Jacobs Beauty Love Drunk (320) (P, $29.00) is lighter, less pigmented (90% similar). NYX Chocolate Crepe (P, $5.99) is less shimmery, lighter, brighter (85% similar). Cle de Peau Chenille (12) (P, $48.00) is less shimmery, cooler (85% similar). MAC Pamela (LE, $20.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar). Chanel Audace (20) (LE, $34.00) is darker, cooler (80% similar). MAC Liqueur (LE, $21.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty Shooting Stars (316) (DC, $28.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). MAC Looks Like Sin (LE, $20.00) is less shimmery, less pigmented (85% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Magic Spell is a subdued, mauvey brown with neutral-to-warm undertones and a soft, pearly sheen. The lipstick had mostly opaque color payoff that went on evenly. It had a Cremesheen finish, so it had a more luminous finish but a clingier feel overall. It lasted for four hours on me and was neither drying nor hydrating. Urban Decay Lawbreaker (LE, $18.00) is warmer (90% similar). Sephora Squad Goals (20) (P, $13.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar). MAC Among the Fireflies (LE, $19.00) is warmer (85% similar). MAC Smoked Almond (DC, $21.00) is warmer (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Devore (P, $57.00) is lighter, warmer (80% similar). Chanel Script (218) (P, $37.00) is more shimmery, brighter, warmer (85% similar). MAC Touch (P, $19.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). LORAC Tres Chic (LE, ) is darker, warmer (85% similar). Bobbi Brown Uber Suede (P, $24.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). Too Faced Throwin' Suede (P, $22.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). Smashbox Cognac (P, $21.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). Urban Decay Broken (DC, $18.00) is warmer (85% similar). Giorgio Armani Rose Clay (525) (P, $38.00) is less shimmery, darker (80% similar). MAC Rock it (LE, $19.00) is lighter (80% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Monica (LE, $36.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (80% similar). Urban Decay Amulet (DC, $18.00) is more shimmery, darker (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
In Control is a muted, medium-dark rosy-brown with warm undertones and a matte finish. It had semi-opaque color coverage with a waxy consistency that was easy enough to maneuver around the edges of the lips but did not work as well for filling in color, as it looked uneven and tugged quite a bit. Once on, the color lasted for eight hours, as described, but it was rather drying on its own. Urban Decay Manic (P, $20.00) is brighter, cooler (85% similar). Urban Decay Rush (P, $20.00) is more shimmery, cooler (85% similar). MAC Cranberry (DC, $17.50) is brighter, cooler (85% similar). MAC Morning Coffee (P, $19.50) is warmer (90% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Nude
LELimited Edition. $39.50.
Tuned In
LELimited Edition. $20.00.
Magic Spell
LELimited Edition. $19.00.
In Control
PiPPermanent in Palette. $19.50.
MAC Nutcracker Sweet Nude Lip Bag
MAC Nutcracker Sweet Nude Lip Bag
MAC Nutcracker Sweet Nude Lip Bag
MAC Magic Spell Lipstick
MAC Magic Spell Lipstick
MAC Magic Spell Lipstick
MAC Magic Spell Lipstick
MAC Magic Spell Lipstick
MAC Magic Spell Lipstick
MAC Tuned In Vamplify Lipgloss
MAC Tuned In Vamplify Lipgloss
MAC Tuned In Vamplify Lipgloss
MAC Tuned In Vamplify Lipgloss
MAC Tuned In Vamplify Lipgloss
MAC Tuned In Vamplify Lipgloss
MAC In Control Lip Pencil
MAC In Control Lip Pencil
MAC In Control Lip Pencil
Lovely Nude Lip bag set which I will get at the counter Thursday since it has a good review. The colors are just perfect for me.
Enjoy, Lily!!
It’s a very nice nude set, not too beige so very wearable.
Agreed!
I love that lipstick on you & the gloss. Nice mlbb shades.
Thank you, Teasha!
I actually really like those colors. Hmmmm…. maybe!
Yay!
This seems like a pretty set of warm nudes — not my colors, though!
That is true – it is warmer!
Definitely my favorite of the bunch! Love! (Not the slightest idea of this will launch at this side of the ocean…)
I hope it does!
So it DID launch here just now… But for 57 euro’s! That’s… ridiculous… 🙁
Actually, I wasn’t interested in this set at all. I tend to prefer more berry/red/burgundy tones but these are pulling a little mauve and I think I could wear that. I know I have said this before but I really like all the MAC lip pencils that I have and I have quite a few. When I use them alone I either top with a gloss or I put gloss on first and then the pencil. They don’t tug on my lips and they wear really well for me so I think I will try this set as well as the red set.
This set seems to have surprised quite a few!
I rrreally want this one! 🙂
Awesome!
This is the set I got, I’m actually wearing it today, and love all 3 products! My lips aren’t as pigmented, so these pull more brown on me, but they are MLBB nude shades that don’t make me look dead (yay!). I already have the Vamplify gloss in Tuned In, so this is a backup, wish they would just make it permanent. And Magic Spell lipstick is really pretty. I only use the lip liner In Control to outline my lips (never to fill in), and it’s nice and smooth. Very happy with this set!
Nice, Katherine! They are pretty shades 🙂
Out of all their holiday lip sets reviewed so far, this is the one I am just loving! Having had a chance to see and swatch it myself, I knew that I loved the lipstick and the Vamplify. Your review sealed it for me! Getting if I can!
Chrstine – your swatches have just convinced me that I need multiples of this set 😉 I have this on my wishlist, but Im hoping for a Black Friday deal like last year (I think it was 15% off) which would justify buying 2 or more ;-P
Fingers crossed for ya, Stephanie!
This kit looks so great on you! I’ll definitely be picking this up 🙂
Thank you, Tiffany!
This is a very cute set. I may grab one as I see you unveil them.
Nice to hear, Mo! 🙂
Lovely set, especially the gloss.
It is! 🙂
Love the lipstick! Wish it was sold separately, I’m not sure if I’d use the gloss & pencil.
Aww, if only! 🙁
This set is quite nice. It might work for me, I do have a problem with nudes. I must try it when it arrives.
You have two different eye makups, I can’t see that you listed it for the second one, whatever it is it’s so lovely.
Yeah, some of these sets are jumbled up because they’re from different days or something from somewhat recently (I didn’t reswatch) 🙁
This set is very pretty, but I must say, your makeup stole the show! You look beautiful, Christine!
Thank you, Laurie!
I’m really interested in this set! I am concerned they may be too dark and brown for my skintone. Will have to try in store.
Keep us posted, Jade!
Finding the right nude/MLBB shade can be tricky for me at times, but this set is so pretty! I love that lipstick.
Definitely getting this set! Although Cremesheen isn’t my favourite MAC lipstick formula, the Magic Spell shade is beautiful. I’ll make it work 😉
I pre-ordered this and I can’t wait to get it!
Christine, which one do you think is a better choice: the nude lip bag or the nude lip kit?
That’s tough! Does either have a product you’d rarely use?
Pretty everyday colors that go with everything, anywhere (wish I could get my hands on Whisper of Gilt!)
This lip bag would suit me perfectly!
I LOVE this lipstick but I already just bought Tuned In when it was re-released!!! Darn it.
Christine, do you know if Magic Spell is going to be part of the pemanent line? I tested the colors at Nordstrom and the lipstick is just beautiful, loved it! I never use liner or gloss but I want to buy that set just for the lipstick.
No, it’s limited edition.
Then I’ll get the set for sure… Thank you Christine!