MAC x Selena Lipsticks Reviews, Photos, Swatches
MAC Amor Prohibido Lipstick
MAC Amor Prohibido Lipstick ($18.00 for 0.10 oz.) is described as a “pinky mid-tone brown [with a Glaze finish].” It’s a muted, medium plummy brown with warm undertones and a soft, natural sheen with faint pearl. It had semi-sheer to semi-opaque, buildable coverage, which is in line with the Glaze finish (it is similar to a Lustre finish but has more body and less shimmer). This shade lasted for three and a half hours and was lightly hydrating. Hourglass Achiever (P, $32.00) is darker (90% similar). Too Faced Honey Bear (DC, $22.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). Guerlain Jicky (DC, $37.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Bobbi Brown Soft Nude (P, $24.00) is warmer (90% similar). Urban Decay Strip (DC, $22.00) is warmer (90% similar). MAC Shanghai Spice (P, $19.00) is lighter (90% similar). Benefit La La Land (DC, $18.00) is lighter (90% similar). NARS Mayflower (DC, $28.00) is warmer (85% similar). NARS Tolede (DC, $28.00) is lighter, brighter (85% similar). Guerlain Air Kiss (304) (P, $37.00) is more shimmery, darker, brighter (85% similar). Tarte Berry (P, $19.00) is lighter (85% similar). Revlon Pink Truffle (DC, $7.49) is cooler (85% similar). Tarte Glaze (LE, $24.00) is brighter (85% similar). Burberry Fawn (05) (P, $34.00) is brighter, cooler (85% similar). Buxom Dolly (DC, $21.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar). Urban Decay Sheer Liar (DC, $18.00) is cooler (85% similar). Urban Decay Ravenswood (DC, $18.00) is cooler (85% similar). NARS Dolce Vita (PiP, $28.00) is cooler (85% similar). Bite Beauty Rosewood (DC, $28.00) is brighter, cooler (85% similar). ColourPop Toasty (LE, $7.00) is darker, warmer (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
MAC Como La Flor Lipstick ($18.00 for 0.10 oz.) is described as a “muted cherry red [with an Amplified finish].” It’s a brighter, medium-dark red with cool, blue undertones and a fine dusting of ruby red micro-shimmer paired with a soft sheen. It had a thinner consistency than most Amplified finish lipsticks, and it wasn’t quite as opaque (it was mostly opaque, but you could see my lip freckle come through). The lipstick was easy to apply and distributed color evenly on the lips without tugging. It wore well for over six hours and was neither drying nor hydrating. Chanel Memoire (224) (P, $37.00) is glossier (95% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty Oh Miley (200) (P, $30.00) is cooler (95% similar). MAC MAC Red (P, $19.00) is darker (95% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Tony (P, $36.00) is lighter (95% similar). Make Up For Ever Red Ink (LE, ) is less shimmery, less glossy (95% similar). Make Up For Ever C405 (DC, $22.00) is darker (95% similar). Make Up For Ever C404 (DC, $22.00) is less glossy (95% similar). Pat McGrath Major Red (DC, $40.00) is darker (95% similar). Chanel Rouge Charnel (56) (P, $45.00) is less glossy (95% similar). Charlotte Tilbury Carina's Love (P, $37.00) is less glossy (95% similar). Tarte Miami Vice (P, $21.00) is darker (95% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Naomi (LE, $36.00) is lighter (95% similar). Bite Beauty Sour Cherry (DC, $26.00) is cooler (95% similar). MAC Hot Like (LE, $19.00) is lighter (95% similar). Bobbi Brown Russian Doll (DC, $37.00) is lighter, brighter (95% similar). Bite Beauty Tannin (DC, $24.00) is lighter (95% similar). Tarte Firework (P, $22.00) is more muted (95% similar). MAC Mind Control (LE, $19.00) is warmer (95% similar). Chanel No. 02 (LE, $45.00) is brighter (95% similar). ColourPop JujuRouge (LE, $7.00) is lighter (95% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
MAC Dreaming of You Lipstick ($18.00 for 0.10 oz.) is described as a “deep wine [with a Matte finish].” It’s a muted, medium-dark reddish burgundy with subtle, warm undertones and a satin finish. It had good, opaque coverage paired with a smooth, lightly creamy texture that was comfortable to apply and to wear over a six-hour period. The formula was neither drying nor hydrating when I wore it. ColourPop Bam (LE, $7.00) is lighter (95% similar). ColourPop Tiana (LE, $10.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (95% similar). Givenchy Pourpre Defile (P, $37.00) is lighter (95% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Fetishist (P, $55.00) is lighter, cooler (95% similar). NARS Charlotte (P, $34.00) is warmer, glossier (90% similar). Shiseido Curious Cassis (RD620) (DC, $28.00) is lighter (95% similar). Urban Decay Hex (DC, $18.00) is warmer (90% similar). MAC Diva (P, $19.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). Bite Beauty Mistletoe (LE, $26.00) is darker (90% similar). MAC Endless Drama (P, $18.00) is darker (90% similar). YSL Topanga Sunset (150) (P, $38.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar). Bobbi Brown Red Berry (DC, $37.00) is glossier (90% similar). Milani I Am Strong (P, $6.99) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Sephora Me First (38) (P, $13.00) is less shimmery, warmer, glossier (90% similar). MAC Unknown Pleasures (LE, $19.00) is darker (90% similar). ColourPop Cashing Out (PiP, $7.00) is darker (90% similar). Hourglass You Inspire (LE, $34.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar). NARS Josephine (LE, $34.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). ColourPop Sarah (LE, $10.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Nikita (Right) (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
The MAC x Selena collection will be available online September 28th for MAC Select members and October 1st for all others. It will be in select store locations on October 6th–call your local store to find out if they will be one of those locations.
Amor Prohibido
LELimited Edition. $19.00.
Como La Flor
LELimited Edition. $19.00.
Dreaming of You
LELimited Edition. $19.00.
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Amor Prohibido is so pretty!
It is! 😀
Yes !!! The only one for me from this collection.
And hair down again christine !!!! So pretty.
Amor Prohibido is gorgeous, will definitely purchase it. Love it when you wear your beautiful hair down!
Thanks, Lily!
You look great, Christine! Especially with your hair down. ?
Thank you, Mkola!
That Dreaming of you looks amazing.
It’s neat – it’s more unique than I thought it would be. It’s lighter than a lot of burgundy shades and not quite as warm-toned.
Amor Prohibido has my name written all over it !
Hope you can get it!
I love Amor Prohibido! Such an easy going shade.
True! I like that it has, at least, some color and is not super sheer.
I’m all over Dreaming Of You, perfect for fall?
It will be for sure!
Yup. It’s a go. Getting all three.
Enjoy, O!
The lipsticks all look lovely on your, Christine. Amor Prohibido is particularly lovely. Your eye makeup is gorgeous!
Thank you, Tracey!
My pick would be Amor Prohibido. That color with that finish… love. All winners, though. This is a nice collection!
I love the finish on Amor Prohibido, too!
Ugh! I wish I could get ALL 3! But at most, I can only do 2 without it digging into what I intend to buy from the rest of the collex. So….definitely Como La Flor, and probably Amor Prohibido. Dreaming Of You is a stunner, but with MAC Diva, Deep Love and UD Disturbed, and a few other burgundies? I just don’t know.
You are probably covered with all of those, I think! You could use a lip liner to alter the tone just a bit to get even closer.
I’m surprised that out of this lot, it’s actually Amor Prohibido that’s catching my eye. Perfect semi-opaque nude shade, just close enough to neutral to not pull too warm on us cool-toned ladies. (I know my Spanish is years rusty, but I’m pretty sure the name means Forbidden Love, right? It is not forbidden to make it’s way into my collection, that’s for sure.)
Hopefully someone can help you with the exact translation 😀
Yes, Forbidden Love is correct!
Yes, you´re right that´s what Amor prohibido means .. greetings from Mexico.
Decided! Como La Flor and Dreaming Of You! My daughter loved the song “Dreaming Of You” when she was a preteen.
Aww! 🙂
Aaaah, I see you channeling Serena with your hair down, and yes it’s the nose! All you need is a sparkly sequin top 😉 All of these lippies are gorgeous, so happy for the Selena fans out there. Como la Flor is definitely a Selena red, and I’m drawn to Amor Prohibido, it looks like a nude I can actually wear
Thank you, Katherine! 🙂
MAC nailed her most well-known lipstick colors perfectly. I love all three. Como la Flor is probably my favorite, though.
Yay! It is great to hear that they created a collection that speaks to her image/legacy.
I will be purchasing all 3 lipsticks because I have lipstick addiction. I love dreaming of you, its so pretty. Amor Prohibido is a nice shade to enchance your natural lip color.
I can’t wait for you to try them, Racquel!
You look really nice, Christine. Dreaming of You is calling my name!
Thank you, Mary D!
The packaging on these is so cool!
Glad ya liked the packaging, Leah Rose!
Each of these is really pretty!
They are!
Dreaming of You is such a beautiful shade and it’s good to see all of MAC’s lippies hitting the mark.
I agree! I think that one is my favorite.
you look so pretty with your hair down! i like the first lipstick
Thanks, Kelly!
Dreaming of You is beautiful!!! I like the not quite nude lippie too.
Dreaming of You is a rich shade!
Dreaming of you is such a gorgeous shade. Amor prohibido is pretty too. I love to see that these performs well. I’ve been waiting for this collection for so long.
Will you be getting any lipsticks from the collection?
Amor Prohibido is exactly the kind of MLBB shade that I always fall for, and an A- and lightly hydrating – sale!
Yay!
I lovw selena. Reminds me of my brother and my deceased mom who’s a fan. Not in my plan to buy, but i grabbed dreaming of you and amor prohibido…. So happy i was able to buy it.
I’m so glad you were able to get the lipsticks!
I just received Amor Prohibido. I love this shade. It’s more sheer, which I like. I can’t wear certain berries and reds but this nude is beautiful.
I’m trying to cut down on purchases lately but I knew I wanted something from this collection. This shade is perfect for me (blonde, green/blue eyes).
Awesome, Janine!
Christine,
What MAC lip liners would you recommend pairing with these lovely beauties? I want them all but without liner I am hopeless with applying lipstick.
I am not sure – I am not familiar with lip liners!
Here in Mexico today was the realese online, and i get the blush techno cumbia, and the 3 lipstick , but i love dreaming of you… i love amor prohibido too but that lipstick is a gift for my sister, so i only keep the other 2… i love you reviews
the colors are beautiful but more of the same! I wont buy nothing from this collection because I already have this colors with different names on the regular collection from mac lol
I wish it had something a little bit different to celebrate the memory of selena
I woke up, went to get a drink of water, noticed I just received a text from MAC and was able to get the only thing that I wanted from this collection – amor prohibido! Thank you, Christine, for your help tonight!
I own Como La Flor, and I will admit it is beautiful, I am medium to dark skinned, so the contrast is lovely, and I love how it glides on the lips. But with me being a latino person I enjoyed this lipstick because it was Selena, and because I have something I feel she would have loved. It is a beautiful collection to own,