Dionysus

MAC Liptensity Lipstick

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MAC Dionysus Liptensity Lipstick
MAC Dionysus Liptensity Lipstick
MAC Dionysus Liptensity Lipstick
MAC Dionysus Liptensity Lipstick
MAC Dionysus Liptensity Lipstick
MAC Dionysus Liptensity Lipstick
MAC Dionysus Liptensity Lipstick
MAC Dionysus Liptensity Lipstick
MAC Dionysus Liptensity Lipstick
MAC Dionysus Liptensity Lipstick
MAC Dionysus Liptensity Lipstick
MAC Dionysus Liptensity Lipstick
MAC Dionysus Liptensity Lipstick
MAC Dionysus Liptensity Lipstick
MAC Dionysus Liptensity Lipstick
MAC Dionysus Liptensity Lipstick
MAC Dionysus Liptensity Lipstick
MAC Dionysus Liptensity Lipstick

MAC Dionysus is a slightly warm-toned, dark burgundy with a glossy finish. It is a discontinued lipstick that retails for $21.00 and contains 0.12 oz.

Editor's Review

MAC Dionysus Liptensity Lipstick ($21.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a rich, medium-dark burgundy red with subtle, warm undertones and a glossy, creamy finish. It had semi-opaque pigmentation, which had fairly even coverage, though the darker color paired with the more emollient texture seemed to highlight lip lines slightly as the color would settle and appear darker in mine. The texture was lightly balm-like as it melted against the lips and glided across with minimal tugging initially and then no tugging at all once it warmed up. This shade wore well for seven hours and was non-drying, which is close to as described for wear. Bite Beauty Liquorice (DC, $26.00) is less glossy (95% similar). Pat McGrath Anarkissed (DC, $40.00) is lighter, cooler (95% similar). NARS Ingrid (P, $34.00) is warmer (95% similar). NARS Bette (P, $34.00) is lighter, brighter (85% similar). Sephora Malt Shake (29) (P, $8.00) is warmer (90% similar). Bobbi Brown Your Majesty (DC, $37.00) is lighter (90% similar). Giorgio Armani Mahogany (601) (P, $38.00) is darker (90% similar). Bite Beauty #001 (Reformulation) (LE, $36.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). ColourPop It's Faux (LE, $10.00) is less shimmery, cooler, less glossy (90% similar). MAC Lingering Kiss (LE, $19.00) is more muted, less glossy (90% similar). Bite Beauty Black Cherry (LE, $24.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). Sephora Goddess (30) (P, $13.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar). Sephora Super Bold (13) (P, $15.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar). Urban Decay Raw Footage (P, $25.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Saboteur (Right) (LE, ) is darker, more muted (85% similar). MAC Magic Charmer (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar). Make Up For Ever Eggplant (501) (P, $24.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar). Besame Noir Red 1930 (PiP, $22.00) is darker, more muted, less glossy (85% similar). Sephora Me First (38) (P, $13.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). Revlon Reigning Red (P, $10.99) is less shimmery, cooler (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.

Claims / Ingredients

Liptensity Lipstick pushes the boundaries of colour. With the expertise of tetrachromat Maureen Seaberg — who has the genetic ability to see up to 100 million hues imperceptible to the average naked eye — M·A·C has created an unprecedented spectrum of 24 shades with extreme, undeniable colour intensity, using our groundbreaking High-Frequency Tetrachromatic Pigments technology.

1 Written Reviews

By Heli 6 years ago.

I'm constantly on the fence about this colour. It is very dark and tends to wear away in the middle of my lips, which I don't like, but it's also very pigmented overall and feels nice on. I have Galaxy Grey as well, and that feels much better on, so this formula isn't 100% consistent, this one is from the drier end. I'm giving a few more chances before destashing though, because the colour is really good and it does apply better over time once the surface isn't as smooth anymore.

Tags: highly-pigmented, dry, blendable, hard-to-apply, drying
Skin Tone: Lightest - Undertone: Neutral