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MAC x Caitlyn Jenner Lipsticks Reviews, Photos, Swatches

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MAC Authentic Red Lipstick
MAC Authentic Red Lipstick
MAC Authentic Red Lipstick
MAC Authentic Red Lipstick
MAC Authentic Red Lipstick
MAC Authentic Red Lipstick
MAC Authentic Red Lipstick
MAC Authentic Red Lipstick
MAC Authentic Red Lipstick
MAC Authentic Red Lipstick
MAC Authentic Red Lipstick
MAC Authentic Red Lipstick
MAC Authentic Red Lipstick
MAC Authentic Red Lipstick
MAC Authentic Red Lipstick
MAC Authentic Red Lipstick
MAC Authentic Red Lipstick
MAC Authentic Red Lipstick
MAC Authentic Red Lipstick
MAC Authentic Red Lipstick
MAC Authentic Red Lipstick
MAC Authentic Red Lipstick
MAC Authentic Red Lipstick
MAC Authentic Red Lipstick

Authentic Red

MAC Authentic Red Lipstick ($17.00 for 0.10 oz.) is a medium-dark ruby red with cooler undertones and fine, red pearl paired with a natural sheen–a little shine but not truly glossy. The consistency was denser and lightly tacky, so the bullet dragged a bit as it applied but moved more readily as the warmth of my lips melted the lipstick. It had semi-opaque color coverage, which was somewhat buildable, that went on evenly. It wore well for five hours, left a subtle, reddish stain behind, and was neither drying nor hydrating.

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

Formula Overview

$19.00/0.1 oz. - $190.00 Per Ounce

MAC Lipstick comes in a variety of finishes, and the pigmentation and wear tend to be dependent on the finish. The sheer finishes, like Lustres, tend to wear for only a couple of hours and have sheer coverage (as designed) and are non-drying.

Some of the original Matte shades have a stiffer, drier formula, while newer ones have a more velvety, silicone-feel to them, and the latter are creamier, more comfortable to wear, and easier to apply, but most Matte shades are quite pigmented and long-wearing, though some are drying.

The Amplified and Satin finishes tend to have good pigmentation, lightly creamy to moderately creamy consistencies with a bit of shine, and moderate to long wear with deeper, richer shades wearing longer. The Frost and Metallic finishes have the most variance between shades with coverage ranging from semi-sheer to opaque with average wear and non-drying to slightly drying formulas. All MAC lipsticks are vanilla-scented but have no discernible taste.

Browse all of our MAC Lipstick swatches.

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MAC Rock it Lipstick
MAC Rock it Lipstick
MAC Rock it Lipstick
MAC Rock it Lipstick
MAC Rock it Lipstick
MAC Rock it Lipstick
MAC Rock it Lipstick
MAC Rock it Lipstick
MAC Rock it Lipstick
MAC Rock it Lipstick
MAC Rock it Lipstick
MAC Rock it Lipstick
MAC Rock it Lipstick
MAC Rock it Lipstick
MAC Rock it Lipstick
MAC Rock it Lipstick
MAC Rock it Lipstick
MAC Rock it Lipstick
MAC Rock it Lipstick
MAC Rock it Lipstick
MAC Rock it Lipstick
MAC Rock it Lipstick
MAC Rock it Lipstick
MAC Rock it Lipstick

Rock it

MAC Rock It Lipstick ($17.00 for 0.10 oz.) is a muted, medium rose brown with subtle, warm undertones and a natural sheen. It had semi-sheer, buildable coverage (up to semi-opaque) with a thin, lightly tacky texture that sat fairly well on the lips. The lipstick dragged initially when applied, but as the bullet warmed up against my lips, it spread better and felt more malleable. On me, this shade wore well for three and a half hours and was neither drying nor hydrating.

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

Formula Overview

$19.00/0.1 oz. - $190.00 Per Ounce

MAC Lipstick comes in a variety of finishes, and the pigmentation and wear tend to be dependent on the finish. The sheer finishes, like Lustres, tend to wear for only a couple of hours and have sheer coverage (as designed) and are non-drying.

Some of the original Matte shades have a stiffer, drier formula, while newer ones have a more velvety, silicone-feel to them, and the latter are creamier, more comfortable to wear, and easier to apply, but most Matte shades are quite pigmented and long-wearing, though some are drying.

The Amplified and Satin finishes tend to have good pigmentation, lightly creamy to moderately creamy consistencies with a bit of shine, and moderate to long wear with deeper, richer shades wearing longer. The Frost and Metallic finishes have the most variance between shades with coverage ranging from semi-sheer to opaque with average wear and non-drying to slightly drying formulas. All MAC lipsticks are vanilla-scented but have no discernible taste.

Browse all of our MAC Lipstick swatches.

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MAC Understanding Lipstick
MAC Understanding Lipstick
MAC Understanding Lipstick
MAC Understanding Lipstick
MAC Understanding Lipstick
MAC Understanding Lipstick
MAC Understanding Lipstick
MAC Understanding Lipstick
MAC Understanding Lipstick
MAC Understanding Lipstick
MAC Understanding Lipstick
MAC Understanding Lipstick
MAC Understanding Lipstick
MAC Understanding Lipstick
MAC Understanding Lipstick
MAC Understanding Lipstick
MAC Understanding Lipstick
MAC Understanding Lipstick
MAC Understanding Lipstick
MAC Understanding Lipstick
MAC Understanding Lipstick
MAC Understanding Lipstick
MAC Understanding Lipstick
MAC Understanding Lipstick

Understanding

MAC Understanding Lipstick ($17.00 for 0.10 oz.) is a bright, medium-dark coral with warm, orange undertones and a natural sheen. The lipstick was thinner, lightly tacky but applied more evenly than other semi-sheer to semi-opaque lipsticks have in the past. The consistency took a few seconds to soften and warm-up against my lips, but once it did, it glided on with minimal drag. It wore well for four hours and was a touch drying for me.

FYI, this shade is available exclusively online.

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

Formula Overview

$19.00/0.1 oz. - $190.00 Per Ounce

MAC Lipstick comes in a variety of finishes, and the pigmentation and wear tend to be dependent on the finish. The sheer finishes, like Lustres, tend to wear for only a couple of hours and have sheer coverage (as designed) and are non-drying.

Some of the original Matte shades have a stiffer, drier formula, while newer ones have a more velvety, silicone-feel to them, and the latter are creamier, more comfortable to wear, and easier to apply, but most Matte shades are quite pigmented and long-wearing, though some are drying.

The Amplified and Satin finishes tend to have good pigmentation, lightly creamy to moderately creamy consistencies with a bit of shine, and moderate to long wear with deeper, richer shades wearing longer. The Frost and Metallic finishes have the most variance between shades with coverage ranging from semi-sheer to opaque with average wear and non-drying to slightly drying formulas. All MAC lipsticks are vanilla-scented but have no discernible taste.

Browse all of our MAC Lipstick swatches.

Makeup Look
On face:
  • Guerlain Lingerie de Peau Foundation
  • Laura Mercier Loose Setting Powder
  • MAC Buddy Blush Duo
On eyes:
  • MAC Glowing Gold Eyeshadow
  • MAC Malibu Bronze Eyeshadow
  • MAC Worthy Eyeshadow
  • Marc Jacobs Jazz(berry) Gel Liner

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