MAC Tropic Tonic Lipstick ($17.00 for 0.10 oz.) is described as a “full power coral [with a matte finish].” It’s a bright, medium coral with subtle pink tones and a satin finish. NARS Juliette (P, $34.00) is lighter (90% similar). ColourPop Come Up (P, $7.00) is darker (95% similar). Smashbox Pinch Me (P, $21.00) is darker, more muted (95% similar). ColourPop Jacquard (P, $7.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). MAC Rich & Restless (P, $21.00) is warmer, less glossy (90% similar). ColourPop Sike (LE, $7.00) is darker, more muted (90% similar). NARS Lodhi (P, $25.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Too Faced The New Black (P, $22.00) is more muted, warmer, less glossy (85% similar). MAC Crossfade (P, $26.00) is more muted (85% similar). Makeup Geek Smarty Pants (P, $12.00) is darker, cooler, less glossy (85% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Dashing (P, $55.00) is lighter, warmer, less glossy (85% similar). Charlotte Tilbury Hot Emily (P, $37.00) is darker (85% similar). Too Faced Melted Coral (P, $21.00) is lighter (85% similar). Too Faced Feelin' Myself (P, $21.00) is lighter, less glossy (85% similar). ColourPop Chella (LE, $7.00) is lighter (85% similar). Makeup Geek Jitterbug (LE, $12.00) is lighter, cooler, less glossy (85% similar). Bite Beauty Blood Orange (DC, $24.00) is darker, brighter (85% similar). Anastasia Hollywood (P, $18.00) is lighter, more muted, less glossy (80% similar). MAC Mull It Over (P, $26.00) is darker, warmer (80% similar). KVD Beauty Julia (LE, $20.00) is lighter, more muted, cooler (80% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

This is such a welcome addition to MAC’s permanent range; a vibrant coral that isn’t too orange too pink. I don’t think it is truly matte, which is the only downside I experienced with the formula. It will wear down to a more matte-like finish after a couple of hours, but it has a more satin-like appearance and consistency. It had rich, opaque color coverage that went on evenly and smoothly, while the consistency was lightly creamy and velvety and never tugged on the lips. This shade lasted for five hours and was neither drying nor hydrating.

MAC Tropic Tonic Lipstick

MAC Tropic Tonic Lipstick

MAC Tropic Tonic Lipstick

MAC Tropic Tonic Lipstick

MAC Tropic Tonic Lipstick

MAC Tropic Tonic Lipstick