MAC Spicy Pimenton & Paprika Retro Matte Liquid Lipcolours Reviews & Swatches
Spicy Pimenton
MAC Spicy Pimenton Retro Matte Liquid Lipcolour ($21.00 for 0.17 oz.) is a bright, medium-dark orange with moderate, warm undertones and a flat, matte finish. The consistency was slightly thicker and harder to work with, which resulted in product more inclined to settle into my deeper lip lines and had some streaking along the edges.
It had mostly opaque color coverage that lasted well for seven hours but faded unevenly and felt lightly drying over time.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
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- NARS Funkytown (LE, $26.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Cristiano (P, $36.00) is darker (95% similar).
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Formula Overview
$21.00/0.17 oz. - $123.53 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to be "long-wearing" with "pigment-soaked, liquid colour" in the "mattest matte finish." The brand stated that it should wear for "8 hours" and be "non-feathering, non-bleeding." The majority of shades in the formula are opaque in a single layer, and for the most part, I felt like more was on the applicator than necessary for an even, opaque layer of product on my lips.
Sometimes, with richer and less forgiving shades (e.g. more contrast), I found it imperative to remove some from the applicator prior to applying so I didn't get too much product along the edges. Some shades applied smoothly and dried down that way, while other shades dried down and separated more noticeably along deeper lip lines, so it really was shade-dependent.
The formula was quick to dry down, was somewhat flexible, and lightweight to wear. The formula was mostly non-drying with a few, thicker shades feeling a little more drying over time. Many shades lasted six hours or longer with some definitely meeting the brand's "8 hour" wear claim.
They had a subtle vanilla scent but no discernible taste.
Browse all of our MAC Retro Matte Liquid Lipcolour swatches.
Ingredients
Isododecane, Dimethicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Polybutene, Petrolatum, Cyclohexasiloxane, Kaolin, Disteardimonium Hectorite, BeeswaxCera AlbaCire D'Abeille, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Tocopherol, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glyceryl Behenate/Eicosadioate, Tin Oxide, Propylene Carbonate, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Flavor (Aroma), Phenoxyethanol, [+/- Mica, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491), Iron Oxides (Ci 77492), Iron Oxides (Ci 77499), Blue 1 Lake (Ci 42090), Carmine (Ci 75470), Red 6 (Ci 15850), Red 28 (Ci 45410), Red 30 (Ci 73360), Red 7 Lake (Ci 15850), Red 22 Lake (Ci 45380), Red 28 Lake (Ci 45410), Red 30 Lake (Ci 73360), Red 33 Lake (Ci 17200), Yellow 5 Lake (Ci 19140), Yellow 6 Lake (Ci 15985)]
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
Spicy Pimenton
LELimited Edition. $21.00.
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Paprika
MAC Paprika Retro Matte Liquid Lipcolour ($21.00 for 0.17 oz.) is a rich red with strong, cool undertones and a flat, matte finish. It had intense pigmentation with full coverage delivered in a single layer, which applied evenly and smoothly without emphasizing my lip lines. For a liquid matte lipstick, it actually seemed to soften most of my lip lines.
The consistency was lightweight, smooth, and spreadable without being too thick or too thin, and it dried down quickly. This shade stayed on well for eight hours, left a strong stain behind, and was non-drying over time.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
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- Chanel No. 5 (LE, $40.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Lancome Black Prince Ruby (356) (P, $32.00) is lighter, glossier (90% similar).
- Tarte Juicy (LE, $20.00) is lighter, glossier (90% similar).
- ColourPop Let's Vogue (P, $8.00) is lighter, glossier (90% similar).
- Hourglass My Icon Is (P, $34.00) is lighter, glossier (90% similar).
- MAC Betty Boop Red (LE, $21.00) is lighter, warmer, glossier (85% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Armie (LE, $36.00) is lighter, warmer, glossier (85% similar).
- Becca Ruby (P, $24.00) is more shimmery, lighter, glossier (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$21.00/0.17 oz. - $123.53 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to be "long-wearing" with "pigment-soaked, liquid colour" in the "mattest matte finish." The brand stated that it should wear for "8 hours" and be "non-feathering, non-bleeding." The majority of shades in the formula are opaque in a single layer, and for the most part, I felt like more was on the applicator than necessary for an even, opaque layer of product on my lips.
Sometimes, with richer and less forgiving shades (e.g. more contrast), I found it imperative to remove some from the applicator prior to applying so I didn't get too much product along the edges. Some shades applied smoothly and dried down that way, while other shades dried down and separated more noticeably along deeper lip lines, so it really was shade-dependent.
The formula was quick to dry down, was somewhat flexible, and lightweight to wear. The formula was mostly non-drying with a few, thicker shades feeling a little more drying over time. Many shades lasted six hours or longer with some definitely meeting the brand's "8 hour" wear claim.
They had a subtle vanilla scent but no discernible taste.
Browse all of our MAC Retro Matte Liquid Lipcolour swatches.
Ingredients
Isododecane, Dimethicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Polybutene, Petrolatum, Cyclohexasiloxane, Kaolin, Disteardimonium Hectorite, BeeswaxCera AlbaCire D'Abeille, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Tocopherol, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glyceryl Behenate/Eicosadioate, Tin Oxide, Propylene Carbonate, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Flavor (Aroma), Phenoxyethanol, [+/- Mica, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491), Iron Oxides (Ci 77492), Iron Oxides (Ci 77499), Blue 1 Lake (Ci 42090), Carmine (Ci 75470), Red 6 (Ci 15850), Red 28 (Ci 45410), Red 30 (Ci 73360), Red 7 Lake (Ci 15850), Red 22 Lake (Ci 45380), Red 28 Lake (Ci 45410), Red 30 Lake (Ci 73360), Red 33 Lake (Ci 17200), Yellow 5 Lake (Ci 19140), Yellow 6 Lake (Ci 15985)]
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
Okay, so now I know for sure that I wasn’t just imagining that Spicy Pimentón seemed more drying and just *different* from my other MAC Retro Matte Liquid Lipcolor in Siempré Selena! I do love its color, but it just felt somewhat more drying and harder to get crisp lines with. Shows that I should have waited until your review instead of impulse buying.
Quite vivid shades, but the flat matte finish does not appeal to me.
What a happy colour orange is! Unfortunately it doesn’t suit me. My ex sister in law looked lovely in anything orange, however, she’s not one who wears any makeup.
I love Paprika, of course I do, it’s a cool red! I have dupes, but am seriously contemplating this one even though I’m not a fan of the Retro Matte formula, but I do like to get recommended items.