MAC x Wakanda Forever Wakanda Proud & Wakanda Tradition Liquidlast Liners Reviews & Swatches
Wakandan Tradition
MAC Wakandan Tradition Liquidlast Liner ($25.00 for 0.084 oz.) is a bright white with neutral undertones and a matte finish.
- Mostly opaque pigmentation, buildable
- Thin, fluid, slightly watery
- Could have applied more evenly
- Dried down for transfer-proof finish (12+ hours of wear)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- NARS Santa Monica Blvd (P, $24.00) (100% similar).
- MAC Polar Ice (P, $17.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Urban Decay When Doves Cry (LE, $25.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Fenty Beauty Chromewrecker (P, $22.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Chanel Blanc Graphique (949) (P, $34.00) is darker, warmer (80% similar).
- Make Up For Ever M16 Matte White (P, $21.00) is cooler (80% similar).
- ColourPop Exit (P, $7.00).
- Fenty Beauty Wet Tshirt (LE, ).
- MAC Incorruptible (P, $23.00).
- Haus Labs White Onyx Matte (P, $22.00).
- About Face High Altitude (P, $13.00).
Formula Overview
$25.00/0.084 oz. - $297.62 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have "unprecedented 24-hour wear" that's "water-resistant" with "intensely rich" coverage. Once it sets, the eyeliner stays on and on and on without flaking, smudging, or fading; I didn't test any for 24 hours, but every one that I've tested so far has lasted for 14 hours flawlessly (and when I left swatches on arm for 24 hours, they were mostly intact after 20 hours). The issue is getting them to apply without bleeding, feathering, and gathering in any fine lines on the skin as several shades had very long dry-down times. I waited a full five minutes before photographing swatches and not all shades had dried down in that time, and five minutes is completely unrealistic to wait on the lash line as the color absolutely will bleed into the skin's texture. Some shades applied more fluidly with richer coverage in a single layer while others were more watery.
Browse all of our MAC Liquidlast Liner swatches.
Ingredients
Isododecane, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Dimethicone, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Sorbitan Tristearate, Silica, Propylene Carbonate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Tin Oxide, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Phytosteryl Isostearate, Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Glycerides, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Phenoxyethanol, [+/- Mica, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491), Iron Oxides (Ci 77492), Iron Oxides (Ci 77499), Bismuth Oxychloride (Ci 77163), Blue 1 Lake (Ci 42090), Carmine (Ci 75470), Chromium Hydroxide Green (Ci 77289), Chromium Oxide Greens (Ci 77288), Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide (Ci 77510), Ferric Ferrocyanide (Ci 77510), Manganese Violet (Ci 77742), Ultramarines (Ci 77007), Yellow 5 Lake (Ci 19140)] ILN41202
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.
Wakandan Tradition
LELimited Edition. $25.00.
Wakanda Proud
MAC Wakanda Proud Liquidlast Liner ($25.00 for 0.084 oz.) is a medium-dark purple with cooler undertones and a barely-there pearl sheen.
- Semi-opaque pigmentation, somewhat buildable
- Thin, fluid, slightly watery
- Could have applied more evenly
- Dried down for transfer-proof finish (12+ hours of wear)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Melt Cosmetics Utterly Alone (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- LA Girl Sequins (P, $4.49) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- Zoeva Regency (P, $7.50) is more shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty (Grape)vine (P, $25.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Make Up For Ever I90 Iridescent Pop Purple (P, $21.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Psychedelic Sister (P, $22.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Zoeva New Jewels (P, $7.50) is more shimmery, cooler (85% similar).
- Urban Decay Viper (P, $22.00) is more shimmery, warmer (85% similar).
- Urban Decay Voodoo (PiP, $22.00) is more shimmery, warmer (85% similar).
- Urban Decay Vice (P, $22.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (80% similar).
Formula Overview
$25.00/0.084 oz. - $297.62 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have "unprecedented 24-hour wear" that's "water-resistant" with "intensely rich" coverage. Once it sets, the eyeliner stays on and on and on without flaking, smudging, or fading; I didn't test any for 24 hours, but every one that I've tested so far has lasted for 14 hours flawlessly (and when I left swatches on arm for 24 hours, they were mostly intact after 20 hours). The issue is getting them to apply without bleeding, feathering, and gathering in any fine lines on the skin as several shades had very long dry-down times. I waited a full five minutes before photographing swatches and not all shades had dried down in that time, and five minutes is completely unrealistic to wait on the lash line as the color absolutely will bleed into the skin's texture. Some shades applied more fluidly with richer coverage in a single layer while others were more watery.
Browse all of our MAC Liquidlast Liner swatches.
Ingredients
Isododecane, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Dimethicone, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Sorbitan Tristearate, Silica, Propylene Carbonate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Tin Oxide, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Phytosteryl Isostearate, Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Glycerides, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Phenoxyethanol, [+/- Mica, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491), Iron Oxides (Ci 77492), Iron Oxides (Ci 77499), Bismuth Oxychloride (Ci 77163), Blue 1 Lake (Ci 42090), Carmine (Ci 75470), Chromium Hydroxide Green (Ci 77289), Chromium Oxide Greens (Ci 77288), Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide (Ci 77510), Ferric Ferrocyanide (Ci 77510), Manganese Violet (Ci 77742), Ultramarines (Ci 77007), Yellow 5 Lake (Ci 19140)] ILN41202
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.
Not quite a fan of white eyeliner, but the purple one sure looks good.
While not an A grade, I still would love to have and use Wakanda Pride for a purple liner, especially when using my favorite purple palettes! Especially with Menagerie Cosmetics Flight Club! 🦇