MAC Tattoo My Heart Versicolour Lip Stain ($24.00 for 0.28 fl. oz.) is described as a “bright pinky coral.” It’s a medium, orange-coral with warm undertones that gets rosier when it “sets” on the lips. The texture was thin, watery and developed into a slightly thicker, more gel-like consistency after a minute or two. It was unforgiving, though, as the gloss gathered in lip lines. It had mostly opaque coverage and lasted for six hours. It was somewhat drying. L'Oreal Be Uncontrollable (P, $11.99) is warmer (95% similar). Jouer Sloane (P, $17.00) is lighter (95% similar). MAC Never Say Never (LE, $20.00) is darker (95% similar). Hourglass Nectar (P, $28.00) is darker (90% similar). YSL Illegal Rosy Nude (207) (P, $38.00) is darker, warmer, glossier (90% similar). Chanel Super Coral (157) (LE, $34.00) is lighter (90% similar). MAC Shake, Shake, Shake! (LE, ) is darker, glossier (90% similar). MAC Lychee Luxe (P, $21.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty Paint It (202) (DC, $28.00) is brighter (90% similar). MAC Drawn in Chic (LE, $21.00) is lighter (90% similar). Cle de Peau Deco (16) (P, $48.00) is more muted, warmer, better quality (90% similar). NARS Paris Follies (LE, $26.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Anastasia Maui (-, $16.00) is lighter, brighter (85% similar). Dior Magique (479) (P, $35.00) is lighter, brighter, cooler (85% similar). MAC Too Cool for Pool (LE, $21.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar). ColourPop First Bite #2 (LE, $8.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar). Dior Rieuse (373) (P, $35.00) is lighter, brighter (85% similar). Revlon Papaya (DC, $7.49) is more shimmery (85% similar). NARS District (LE, $26.00) is cooler (85% similar). ColourPop Sealed with a Kiss (LE, $8.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

MAC Truly Everlasting Versicolour Lip Stain ($24.00 for 0.28 fl. oz.) is described as a “bright warm pink.” It’s a bright, medium pinky-coral with warm undertones that darkens as it sets into a redder coral. It had mostly opaque coverage with smooth application that didn’t emphasize lip lines much. The color wore well for seven hours and was moderately drying over time. Too Faced Tickle-Me-Peach (P, $19.00) is glossier (95% similar). MAC Short & Snappy (P, $10.00) is glossier (95% similar). NARS Paris Follies (LE, $26.00) is lighter, more muted (85% similar). Hourglass Nectar (P, $28.00) is lighter, brighter (85% similar). Jouer Shibuya (P, $17.00) is brighter (85% similar). Dior Magique (479) (P, $35.00) is lighter, cooler (80% similar). Dior Rieuse (373) (P, $35.00) is lighter (80% similar). MAC Never Say Never (LE, $20.00) is lighter, more muted (80% similar). Illamasqua Mistress (P, $22.00) is lighter, brighter (85% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

MAC Forever Darling Versicolour Lip Stain ($24.00 for 0.28 fl. oz.) id described as an “intense orange red.” It’s a bold, bright, medium-dark red-orange with warm undertones and a creamy finish. It had semi-opaque color payoff with a smooth, lightweight texture that glided on, set evenly, and didn’t emphasize lip lines. The color wore for the full eight hours promised, but it was slightly drying overall. Anastasia Neon Apple (-, $16.00) is lighter, brighter (95% similar). NARS Mineshaft (P, $26.00) is lighter (95% similar). Tom Ford Beauty No Vacancy (P, $54.00) is cooler (95% similar). MAC Russian Red (P, $21.00) is cooler (95% similar). MAC Flash Drive (LE, $20.00) is warmer (90% similar). Maybelline Signature Scarlet (020) (P, $8.99) is brighter (90% similar). Maybelline So Hot (P, $7.99) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Christian Louboutin Beaute Altressa (P, $85.00) is glossier (90% similar). Giorgio Armani #402 Red to Go (P, $38.00) is darker (90% similar). Illamasqua Touch (P, $22.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty No Vacancy (P, $54.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Laura Mercier Poppy (P, $25.00) is brighter (90% similar). MAC Fortune Red (LE, $21.00) is more muted (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty True Coral (P, $54.00) is darker, more muted, cooler (90% similar). L'Oreal Be Fiery (P, $11.99) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Anastasia Runway Red (-, $16.00)(90% similar). Jouer Shibuya (P, $17.00) is lighter (90% similar). Revlon Fire (DC, $7.49) is brighter (90% similar). Pat McGrath Blood 2 (P, $30.00) is more muted, cooler (85% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Ravageur (P, $54.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

FORMULA OVERVIEW | MAC Versicolour Lip Stain ($24.00 for 0.28 fl. oz.) is supposed to be a hybrid gloss and stain formula with a glossy shine, long-wear (eight-hours, specifically), “jelly-like texture,” and “stay-true colour.” Interesting discovery: under “usage” (on MAC’s website) the following is there: “As with many lips stains, lips might feel slightly dry over time … Product not recommended for use on overly dry or sensitive lips.” There is some good, specific information about these, though for color payoff isn’t as clear, so based on the fact that these are a gloss/lip stain hybrid (neither of which are typically opaque), I would expect noticeable color with translucency–like stained glass. The majority are fairly pigmented and are true-to-form as a lip stain, and they have a moderate shine. The consistency is thin, watery initially and develops into a slightly thicker, lightly tacky texture as it “sets.” It is one of the least-tacky textures of this type of formula (as it is similar to ones like YSL Glossy Stains, Giorgio Armani Ecstasy Lacquer, Tom Ford Patent Finish, L’Oreal Color Caresse). Some shades emphasized and gathered into lip lines, which may be due to the slightly thinner overall consistency (compared to other like formulas). The wear ranged from six to eight hours and was lightly to moderately drying over time. The formula has a subtle vanilla scent but no discernible taste.

MAC Tattoo My Heart Versicolour Lip Stain

MAC Tattoo My Heart Versicolour Lip Stain

MAC Tattoo My Heart Versicolour Lip Stain

MAC Tattoo My Heart Versicolour Lip Stain

MAC Tattoo My Heart Versicolour Lip Stain

MAC Truly Everlasting Versicolour Lip Stain

MAC Truly Everlasting Versicolour Lip Stain

MAC Truly Everlasting Versicolour Lip Stain

MAC Truly Everlasting Versicolour Lip Stain

MAC Truly Everlasting Versicolour Lip Stain

MAC Forever Darling Versicolour Lip Stain

MAC Forever Darling Versicolour Lip Stain

MAC Forever Darling Versicolour Lip Stain

MAC Forever Darling Versicolour Lip Stain

MAC Forever Darling Versicolour Lip Stain