Dance With Me

MAC Dance With Me Retro Matte Liquid Lipstick ($20.00 for 0.17 fl. oz.) is described as a "deep cranberry red." It's a deepened, dark, pinky-red with cool undertones and a matte finish. It was semi-opaque, making it one of the less-pigmented shades in the range (but it's definitely not sheer). Since the formula is amenable to multiple layers, you can get opaque coverage with a second coat. It took about forty-five seconds to dry down, and it lasted well for eight hours with fairly even fading. It was moderately drying after four and a half hours of wear. Bite Beauty Mochi (P, $24.00) is lighter, warmer, glossier (95% similar). NARS Rebel (LE, $27.00) is darker, cooler (95% similar). Burberry Ruby (434) (P, $35.00) is glossier (90% similar). Chanel Nightfall (LE, $40.00) is warmer, glossier (90% similar). Tarte Cheerleader (P, $20.00) is lighter, brighter, cooler (90% similar). MAC PattyPout (LE, $21.00) is brighter (90% similar). Bite Beauty #080 (P, $18.00) is cooler (90% similar). Sephora Red Desert (97) (P, $14.00) is darker (90% similar). MAC Chateau M (LE, $21.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Fenty Beauty Unmatched (LE, $24.00) is cooler (90% similar). Anastasia Vida (LE, $18.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). ColourPop Blood (LE, $7.00) is lighter, brighter, glossier (85% similar). Jouer Cabernet (P, $18.00) is cooler (95% similar). ColourPop Ribbon (LE, $6.50) is warmer (90% similar). ColourPop Silk (LE, $7.00) is darker, glossier (85% similar). MAC Salon Rouge (LE, $19.00) is warmer, glossier (85% similar). Maybelline Rich Ruby (P, $7.99) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). Milani Romance (LE, $8.99) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). Makeup Geek Boss Lady (P, $12.00) is darker, glossier (90% similar). ColourPop Dazed (LE, $7.00) is lighter, brighter (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview, which is a detailed review of the range as a whole.

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