MAC Nutcracker Sweet Plum Retro Matte Kit Review, Photos, Swatches
MAC Nutcracker Sweet Plum Retro Matte Lip Kit
MAC Nutcracker Sweet Plum Retro Matte Lip Kit ($45.00 for 0.59 oz.) includes a full sized lipstick, liquid lipstick, and mascara. In this set, the lipstick is a new, limited edition shade, while the liquid lipstick is part of the permanent range, which I tested and reviewed last year (please note, I did not retest or retake swatch photos, but I did compare swatches to ensure color accuracy between the two). The Retro Matte lipstick and liquid lipstick formulas tend to be drying, though they are often very long-wearing and pigmented, so they’re both formulas with trade-offs. Some love the long-wearing power of the Retro Matte ranges, while others prefer reapplication with a more comfortable formula.
Value
- Lipstick: $17.00 for 0.10 oz.
- Retro Matte Liquid Lipcolour: $21.00 for 0.17 fl. oz.
- Mascara: $23.00 for 0.42 fl. oz.
- Total Value: $61.00*
* Note: if you do not use the mascara or the makeup bag, the value to you would only be $38.00.
Dancing Flowers is a medium-dark purple with warm, pink undertones and a matte finish. It had mostly opaque color coverage, which went on evenly for the most part. The consistency was firmer in the tube, but it had a more velvety, thin feel that helped it slide across lips with minimal drag. The formula felt a bit clingy, so it is best to exfoliate your lips prior to using one of these, and while it is long-wearing (six hours), it is drying. MAC Hey, Boy, Hey! (LE, $20.00) is lighter (95% similar). MAC Evening Rendezvous (LE, $20.00) is lighter, glossier (95% similar). ColourPop Back Up (P, $6.00) is lighter, more muted (90% similar). Sephora Tender Love (55) (P, $14.00) is lighter (90% similar). ColourPop Sweet Stuff (LE, $7.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Pretty Vulgar Darling Be Daring (P, $24.00) is lighter (90% similar). Estee Lauder Passion (P, $32.00) is more shimmery, darker, glossier (90% similar). NARS Candy Stripper (P, $26.00) is lighter (90% similar). Bite Beauty #010 (LE, $36.00) is lighter, glossier (90% similar). Estee Lauder Stronger (P, $32.00) is lighter (90% similar). Bite Beauty #090 (P, $18.00) is lighter, brighter (85% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty Vinyl Dream (P, $30.00) is more muted, glossier (85% similar). Anastasia Madison (P, $20.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Saboteur (Left) (LE, ) is brighter, glossier (85% similar). Pat McGrath Antidote (LE, $38.00) is darker, glossier (85% similar). Sephora Very Vintage (87) (P, $14.00) is warmer (90% similar). Urban Decay Crank (P, $18.00) is cooler (85% similar). MAC Have Your Cake (LE, $20.00) is lighter, brighter (85% similar). MAC Stylist's Tip (LE, $20.00) is glossier (85% similar). Tarte Friyay (P, $20.00) is darker (80% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Oh Lady is a muted, medium-dark berry with cool undertones and a matte finish. It had semi-opaque color payoff where the natural lip still peeks through (and will ultimately influence the color and tone of it if you have stronger color in your natural lips). The texture was a little thinner and runnier compared to other shades in the range. This shade wore for seven and a half hours and was moderately drying after five hours. Smashbox Femme Fatale (P, $21.00) is brighter, cooler, glossier (90% similar). ColourPop Panda (P, $7.00) is cooler, glossier (85% similar). MAC High Drama (P, $21.00) is warmer (95% similar). ColourPop Darling (LE, $7.00) is warmer, glossier (95% similar). Makeup Geek Rocker Chick (P, $12.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). MAC Fallen Angel (LE, $21.00) is darker (90% similar). ColourPop Alchemist (P, $7.50) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). Make Up For Ever M501 (DC, $22.00) is warmer, glossier (90% similar). Tarte Wet Suit (P, $22.00) is darker, glossier (85% similar). MAC Babes and Balls (LE, $20.00) is glossier (90% similar). Tarte Hangry (P, $20.00) is lighter, warmer, glossier (80% similar). Maybelline Berry Bossy (DC, $7.49) is lighter, glossier (85% similar). Milani Embrace (LE, $8.99) is lighter, brighter, cooler (85% similar). ColourPop Viper (P, $6.50) is lighter (85% similar). ColourPop Bad Habit (P, $6.50) is lighter (90% similar). MAC Acai (LE, $20.00) is lighter, brighter, cooler (80% similar). Illamasqua Shard (P, $24.00) is warmer (85% similar). ColourPop Notion (P, $6.50) is darker, more muted (85% similar). Chanel Muted Fuchsia (124) (P, $40.00) is lighter, warmer (80% similar). MAC Fashion Revival (LE, $20.00) is lighter, warmer, glossier (80% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Plum
LELimited Edition. $45.00.
Dancing Flowers
LELimited Edition. $20.00.
Oh Lady
PPermanent. $21.00.
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MAC Nutcracker Sweet Plum Retro Matte Lip Kit
MAC Nutcracker Sweet Plum Retro Matte Lip Kit
MAC Nutcracker Sweet Plum Retro Matte Lip Kit
MAC Dancing Flowers Lipstick
MAC Dancing Flowers Lipstick
MAC Dancing Flowers Lipstick
MAC Dancing Flowers Lipstick
MAC Dancing Flowers Lipstick
MAC Dancing Flowers Lipstick
MAC Oh Lady Retro Matte Liquid Lipcolour
MAC Oh Lady Retro Matte Liquid Lipcolour
MAC Oh Lady Retro Matte Liquid Lipcolour
MAC Oh Lady Retro Matte Liquid Lipcolour
MAC Oh Lady Retro Matte Liquid Lipcolour
MAC Oh Lady Retro Matte Liquid Lipcolour
Love these plum/berry colors!! And they go so well with the packaging too. BTW, great eye look with the blue shadow-so eye brightening, will need it for Monday mornings 🙂
I love the colors, but not the matte finish! That’s OK, though, there’s already a lot of products from this release that I do like!
Phew! 😀
Yes, really, I think I’m going over the top with my orders from this collection — and usually I don’t order anything from a MAC collection!
Pretty! I’m getting exhausted by this collection though and I’m sure you must feel the same.
Both lipsticks are gorgeous! I wish the mascara wasn’t part of the set, otherwise I might be more tempted to purchase.
I know a lot of people don’t even like MAC mascaras, so I’m surprised they include them so often in sets!
While the regular Retro Matte lipstick, Dancing Flowers is super nice looking, I would likely not use the accompanying Oh, Lady. Not getting. But I wish that lipstick was sold separately!
If only 🙁
I agree.
Definitely your color!
Thank you!
Which mascara is it? I’m not that familiar with MAC mascaras to recognize the packaging.