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I feel like every beauty lover has that product, that they love to collect. For me that is lipsticks, and it’s not limited to MAC, as I have shared my Rimmel collection too. So I thought I’d share my MAC Lipstick collection and swatches. Saying that, MAC lipstick do hold a special place in my heart; from the sleek bullet to the classic vanilla scent.
In this post I’ll be grouping the lipsticks by the finish and then showing swatches. I’m not going to include my limited edition lipsticks in this post, as I still can’t bring myself to swatch those.
This is my MAC Lipstick Collection and Swatches.
Matte
Matte lipsticks have a really well lasting time, but they tend to be quite drying. They can have a flat finish, as there is no shine.
Velvet Teddy
This is an iconic shade, as it used to be Kylie Jenners go to shade. Velvet Teddy is a brown toned nude, and it is a perfect day to day shade. It’s not one of my all time favourites, as I like a pink toned nude, but it is a beautiful shade.
Lady Danger
This is another shade that seems to be popular, as I have heard a lot about in the past. Which definitely helped with my decision to purchase it. Even though I don’t tend to wear red lipstick. Saying that, I haven’t really had one in my collection that I loved. I decided to pick this up as it’s coral red, and I prefer a coral to a true red.
Whirl
Whirl is described as a dusty rose, and is more on the brown side. It can pull a bit dark on me, as I have pale skin, so I tend to reach for it more in the colder months.
Persistence
I think Persistence is really underrated. It’s a lipstick I haven’t heard much about, but I loved it as soon as I tried it. Persistence is described as a peachy cinnamon, and I don’t find it to be too dark. Saying that, it’s still one I reach for in the colder months.
Left to Right: Persistence, Whirl, Lady Danger and Velvet Teddy.
Satin
Satin lipsticks are one of my favourite formula. It’s similar to a matte finish, but it has a slight sheen which makes it more comfortable to wear.
Brave
I expected to love this shade, but for some reason it just doesn’t do it for me. Brave is the first lipstick I ever tried from MAC, so I spent countless hours researching it. I can’t put my finger on what it is, but it just isn’t my favourite. Even though it is a pretty shade. Brave is described as a pink beige with white pearl.
Faux
As you may be able to tell, this one is my favourite. I’m a lot further down the bullet, and I find myself reaching for it, all of the time. Faux is described as a muted mauve, and it goes with just about everything. I have a full review, if you’d like to see more.
Twig
Twig is described as a soft muted brownish pink. It’s one that I alway seem to forget about, but every time I rediscover it, I wonder why I ever stopped using it.
Rebel
I have done a full review, so I won’t go into too much detail here. Rebel is described as a mid-tonal cream plum, and it’s perfect for the colder months. It’s one of the more popular shades, as it’s one I see people talking about regularly.
Snob
I had a real phase of baby pink lipsticks in 2015/ 2016, and this lipstick fitted the bill perfectly. It’s described as a light neutral pink, and it has blue under tones. It’s not the sort of shade I reach for nowadays, but it holds a special place in my heart.
Left to Right: Snob, Rebel, Twig, Faux and Brave.
Frost
Frost lipsticks have medium yet buildable coverage, and have a slight shimmer to them. It’s best to prepare the lips with a scrub and balm, as the shimmer can settle into dry patches.
Angel
Angel is described as a soft pink, and it is such a lovely colour for everyday. Even though it has a frost finish, it isn’t that noticeable. Which I think is a good thing, as I’m not much for an overly frosty lip.
Cremesheen
Cremesheen is a very comfortable formula, as it has a creamy finish. This means the lasting power isn’t the greatest, so it needs reapplying more often than a matte or a satin.
Fanfare
This is another shade that I always seem to forget about, but love whenever I pull it back out. It’s funny how that happens. Fanfare is described as a mid tone yellow pink. I tend to get most of my use out of it in Spring, but it’s a lovely salmon pink.
Creme Cup
Here we have our first dud. Which is such a shame, as I was really looking forward to using it. I bought this back when I was in my baby pink phase, but it has no colour pay off whatsoever. It just does not show up on my lips. I’m not sure if I got a faulty one, but I’m not willing to repurchase it to find out. Creme Cup is described as a light blue pink.
Left to Right: Creme Cup and Fanfare.
Amplified Creme
Amplified lipsticks have strong pigment, but with a cream finish. This means they don’t have the lasting power, but they’re comfortable to wear.
Vegas Volt
I love a good coral, and that is exactly what this is. It’s perfect for the summer months, and it’s up there with my all time favourites. It’s described as a full power coral, but it isn’t too neon.
Cosmo
I know I have a lot of brownish pink shades, but this is one of my favourites. It’s very easy to wear, and is described as a pink coco. It’s a beautiful shade for day to day wear.
Chatterbox
Chatterbox is a shade I picked up and loved during my pink phase back in 2015/ 2016, but not something I reach for much nowadays. It’s described as a bright red pink, but isn’t too neon.
Left to Right: Chatterbox, Cosmo and Vegas Volt.
That was my MAC Lipstick Collection and Swatches.
Thank you for reading!
Aislinn Millichip says
I love all of these shades, fab collection!!
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Hannah Morris says
Thank you so much!xxx
Alicia Johnson says
Really want to pick up plumful and Lady Danger. My favourite out of my collection at this point in time is possible Twig.
Alicia
Hannah Morris says
They are both stunning! Ah, Twig is such a gorgeous shade! x
Eleanor Hirst says
Shy Girl by Mac (No idea where mine is tho). I agree with you on Creme Cup btw – Was just disappointed as my lips are really dark 🙁
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Rory says
Wow,quite a collection you have there 😀
My favourites must be Diva and Twig.
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Samantha Frances says
I love the look of Lady Danger and Chatterbox! Gorgeous collection! xxx
Katie Mills says
Love your collection! Diva, Brave, Twig, and Chatterbox are all on my list!
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Rachel S. says
I need Diva as the last lipstick to fill in my lip palette! I love the Mac matte formula because those stay on my lips for so long.
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Hannah Morris says
Shy Girl is such a beautiful shade! I'm glad I aren't the only one! x
Hannah Morris says
I know! I think I need to stop haha! They're so pretty x
Hannah Morris says
They're both stunning! Thank you!xxx
Hannah Morris says
Thank you! All of them are so pretty! x
Hannah Morris says
It is such a gorgeous shade! Yeah, the staying power on their matte lipsticks are incredible! x
Charlie CP says
I'm so jealous!! I NEED VELVET TEDDY!!
Charlie CP xx
Hannah Morris says
It's such a popular shade haha! x