MAC Soft Shell, Strip 'n' Dip, Treasure Beach Lipglasses Reviews, Photos, Swatches

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MAC Soft Shell Lipglass
MAC Soft Shell Lipglass
MAC Soft Shell Lipglass
MAC Soft Shell Lipglass
MAC Soft Shell Lipglass
MAC Soft Shell Lipglass
MAC Soft Shell Lipglass
MAC Soft Shell Lipglass
MAC Soft Shell Lipglass
MAC Soft Shell Lipglass
MAC Soft Shell Lipglass
MAC Soft Shell Lipglass
MAC Soft Shell Lipglass
MAC Soft Shell Lipglass
MAC Soft Shell Lipglass
MAC Soft Shell Lipglass
MAC Soft Shell Lipglass
MAC Soft Shell Lipglass
MAC Soft Shell Lipglass
MAC Soft Shell Lipglass
MAC Soft Shell Lipglass

Soft Shell

MAC Soft Shell Lipglass ($17.50 for 0.10 oz.) is a medium, caramel brown with warm, multi-colored shimmer (though predominantly gold and bronze). It had nearly opaque pigmentation that applied smoothly and fluidly across my lips. The gloss had a light-medium thickness and weight that gave it a plusher feel, but it was also moderately tacky, which I know can be a deal-breaker for some. This shade wore well for five hours and was moisturizing while worn.

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

Formula Overview

$21.00/0.1 oz. - $210.00 Per Ounce

The Lipglass formula is supposed to be “pigmented, very shiny and can impart subtle or dramatic color” that can be worn “on its own, over lip pencil or lipstick” and will “condition lips.” MAC could use an update on the description as some shades are more pigmented than others but several are sheerer and likely intended to be that way. The formula has a very glossy, high-shine finish with a light-medium weight and moderate tackiness.

I have found that newer Lipglasses (over the last couple of years) are smoother and not quite as tacky as the formula was many years ago. They wear from three to six hours on me and are usually lightly hydrating. MAC recently updated the shade range and packaging for the range (though the formula was said to be unchanged), so worth noting is that with that packaging change came a reduction in quantity to 0.10 fl. oz. (was 0.17 fl. oz.), which may matter for some but not everyone.

Browse all of our MAC Lipglass swatches.

Ingredients


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MAC Strip 'n' Dip Lipglass
MAC Strip 'n' Dip Lipglass
MAC Strip 'n' Dip Lipglass
MAC Strip 'n' Dip Lipglass
MAC Strip 'n' Dip Lipglass
MAC Strip 'n' Dip Lipglass
MAC Strip 'n' Dip Lipglass
MAC Strip 'n' Dip Lipglass
MAC Strip 'n' Dip Lipglass
MAC Strip 'n' Dip Lipglass
MAC Strip 'n' Dip Lipglass
MAC Strip 'n' Dip Lipglass
MAC Strip 'n' Dip Lipglass
MAC Strip 'n' Dip Lipglass
MAC Strip 'n' Dip Lipglass
MAC Strip 'n' Dip Lipglass
MAC Strip 'n' Dip Lipglass
MAC Strip 'n' Dip Lipglass
MAC Strip 'n' Dip Lipglass
MAC Strip 'n' Dip Lipglass
MAC Strip 'n' Dip Lipglass

Strip 'n' Dip

MAC Strip ‘n’ Dip Lipglass ($17.50 for 0.10 oz.) is a medium-dark, peachy-orange with warm, reddish undertones and a fine, metallic shimmer finish. The color payoff was nearly opaque in a single layer, while the gloss had a smooth, light-medium weight texture that was tacky but not so thick or heavy that it felt like glue to me. The gloss stayed on well for five hours and was hydrating over time.

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

Formula Overview

$21.00/0.1 oz. - $210.00 Per Ounce

The Lipglass formula is supposed to be “pigmented, very shiny and can impart subtle or dramatic color” that can be worn “on its own, over lip pencil or lipstick” and will “condition lips.” MAC could use an update on the description as some shades are more pigmented than others but several are sheerer and likely intended to be that way. The formula has a very glossy, high-shine finish with a light-medium weight and moderate tackiness.

I have found that newer Lipglasses (over the last couple of years) are smoother and not quite as tacky as the formula was many years ago. They wear from three to six hours on me and are usually lightly hydrating. MAC recently updated the shade range and packaging for the range (though the formula was said to be unchanged), so worth noting is that with that packaging change came a reduction in quantity to 0.10 fl. oz. (was 0.17 fl. oz.), which may matter for some but not everyone.

Browse all of our MAC Lipglass swatches.

Ingredients

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MAC Treasure Beach Lipglass
MAC Treasure Beach Lipglass
MAC Treasure Beach Lipglass
MAC Treasure Beach Lipglass
MAC Treasure Beach Lipglass
MAC Treasure Beach Lipglass
MAC Treasure Beach Lipglass
MAC Treasure Beach Lipglass
MAC Treasure Beach Lipglass
MAC Treasure Beach Lipglass
MAC Treasure Beach Lipglass
MAC Treasure Beach Lipglass
MAC Treasure Beach Lipglass
MAC Treasure Beach Lipglass
MAC Treasure Beach Lipglass
MAC Treasure Beach Lipglass
MAC Treasure Beach Lipglass
MAC Treasure Beach Lipglass
MAC Treasure Beach Lipglass
MAC Treasure Beach Lipglass
MAC Treasure Beach Lipglass

Treasure Beach

MAC Treasure Beach Lipglass ($17.50 for 0.10 oz.) is a bright, medium-dark fuchsia pink with cool, blue undertones and fine, violet pearl. It had semi-opaque pigmentation that applied smoothly across my lips for even coverage. The gloss had a light-medium weight and thickness with moderate stickiness, though it seemed to help the product adhere and last longer as this shade wore well for almost six hours on me. THe formula felt hydrating while worn.

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

Formula Overview

$21.00/0.1 oz. - $210.00 Per Ounce

The Lipglass formula is supposed to be “pigmented, very shiny and can impart subtle or dramatic color” that can be worn “on its own, over lip pencil or lipstick” and will “condition lips.” MAC could use an update on the description as some shades are more pigmented than others but several are sheerer and likely intended to be that way. The formula has a very glossy, high-shine finish with a light-medium weight and moderate tackiness.

I have found that newer Lipglasses (over the last couple of years) are smoother and not quite as tacky as the formula was many years ago. They wear from three to six hours on me and are usually lightly hydrating. MAC recently updated the shade range and packaging for the range (though the formula was said to be unchanged), so worth noting is that with that packaging change came a reduction in quantity to 0.10 fl. oz. (was 0.17 fl. oz.), which may matter for some but not everyone.

Browse all of our MAC Lipglass swatches.

Ingredients

Makeup Look
On face:
  • Tarte Rainforest of the Sea Foundation
  • Laura Mercier Loose Translucent Powder
  • MAC Mother o' Pearl Pearlmatte Face Powder
On eyes:
  • MAC Dust Off Eyeshadow
  • MAC Sun Speck Eyeshadow
  • MAC Sun
  • Tan and Repeat Eyeshadow
  • MAC Slow as You Glow Eyeshadow
  • Urban Decay Mars 24/7 Glide-On Eyeliner

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Although I recently bought two Hi-Fi Shine lipglosses by UD, I haven’t bought anymore lipgloss by any brand because it never fails that my hair gets stuck on my lips when I’m wearing it and then drags a line of color across my cheek. There are a couple of pretty shades here, but I probably won’t get them for this reason. Any thoughts or advice on this? It’s annoying because I really like the look of lipgloss and I’ve always wanted a MAC Lipglass.

(Also, Treasure Beach, which is SO pretty, isn’t showing a letter grade.)

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