Feels So Grand

MAC Feels So Grand Retro Matte Liquid Lipstick ($20.00 for 0.17 fl. oz.) is described as a "deep true red." It's a medium-dark red with neutral-to-cool undertones and a flat, matte finish. It had mostly opaque color payoff with a really smooth, even finish. This shade was one of the better-applying shades in the range and felt a lot more effortless to use. It wore well for seven hours and was drying after four hours. Too Faced Lady Balls (P, $21.00) is lighter (95% similar). Makeup Geek Beauty Queen (P, $12.00) is glossier (95% similar). Sephora Always Red (PiP, $14.00) is lighter (90% similar). ColourPop Jingle (LE, $7.00) is lighter, brighter, glossier (95% similar). Anastasia Ruby (P, $18.00) is lighter (95% similar). Estee Lauder Decisive Poppy (P, $32.00) is glossier (90% similar). ColourPop Season 10 (LE, $6.50) is cooler (90% similar). NARS Don't Stop (P, $26.00) is warmer (95% similar). MAC RiRi Woo (LE, $19.00) is cooler (90% similar). ColourPop La La Land (LE, $6.50) is darker, cooler (90% similar). MAC Charlotte (LE, $19.00) is glossier (95% similar). NARS Mysterious Red (P, $27.00) is warmer (95% similar). MAC High Heels (LE, $21.00) is lighter (90% similar). Dior 999 Matte (999) (P, $35.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). NARS Amontillado (LE, $27.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Lancome Rouge Vintage (178) (LE, $32.00) is lighter, glossier (90% similar). NARS Riot (LE, $27.00) is darker (95% similar). MAC Kinky (LE, $19.00) is lighter, brighter, glossier (90% similar). Tarte Firework (P, $22.00) is glossier (90% similar). MAC Wild Memories (LE, $19.00) is darker, more muted, cooler (90% 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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