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MAC Liptensity Lipstick

Overview

MAC Liptensity Lipstick ($21.00 for 0.12 oz.) is supposed to have “intense amounts of pigment” with a gel-like texture that melts on lips that leaves behind a satin finish and wears for “eight hours.” It’s supposed to be “comfortable” to wear, but there are no claims about hydration–and overall, they were non-drying.

The majority of the range varied from semi-opaque to fully opaque in one stroke, while the texture had some body and thickness to it but was not heavy. The consistency feels firmer in the tube, but it became softer and more pliable as it warmed up against the lips. This was also true about how the color settled and looked on the lips–it tended to fill up lip lines without emphasizing them as much after thirty seconds of wear. The formula didn”t have a lot of slip, and it was actually lightly tacky, which helped it stay in place better.

The wear ranged from four to eight hours with lighter shades typically wearing shorter than deeper and more intense shades. The finish was anywhere from satin to natural with noticeable sheen, sometimes glossiness, but it often wore to a satin to semi-matte finish after a few hours. The formula has MAC’s typical vanilla scent but had no discernible taste. MAC recently confirmed that six shades are limited edition and the rest are permanent (see here for the list).

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Side-by-Side Swatches
Glossover Breakdown
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12
B
18
C
3
D
0
F
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87%
Average
Glossover Averages
product
8.5
pigmentation
9.5
texture
8.5
longevity
8
application
4.5
Total
87%
product
8.5
pigmentation
9.5
texture
8.5
longevity
8
application
4.5
Total
87%

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Liptensity Lipstick
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Based on 6 Reviews, 14 Quick Reviews

The Good: Creamy (9), Blendable (9), Easy To Apply (9), Long-wearing (9), Smooth (8), Great Value (5), Travel-friendly (4), Moisturizing (3)

The In-Between: Highly Pigmented (14), Buildable (4), Non-sticky (3), Thick (1), Flavored (1), Scented (1)

The Bad: Hard To Apply (2), Dry (1), Tugs/pulls (1), Uneven (1), Drying (1)

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