MAC Avant Garnet Lipstick ($ 21.00 for 0.1 oz.) Is a deep red with subtle, cool undertones and a satin finish. It had an almost opaque pigmentation in a single layer that was evenly and comfortably applied to my lips in one liquid stroke.
The consistency was a bit firmer in the tube, but not stiff to use and had good adhesion for long periods of wear. This shade lasted a good six and a half hours and didn’t dry out over time.
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- MAC Rocker (P, $ 21.00) is shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- NARS Shirley (P, $ 34.00) is shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Tarte Sandals (LE, $ 21.00) is lighter and warmer (85% similar).
- Sephora After Hours (23) (P, $ 8.00) is lighter and warmer (85% similar).
- Milani I Am Motivated (P, $ 6.99) is lighter and warmer (85% similar).
- ColourPop Goldie (P, $ 6.00) is lighter and warmer (85% similar).
- YSL Fatal Carmine (309) (P, $ 39.00) is lighter (85% similar).
- Pat McGrath Sedition (DC, $ 40.00) is lighter and warmer (85% similar).
- Lisa Eldridge Velvet Jazz (LE, $ 32.00) is lighter and warmer (85% similar).
- Pat McGrath Vendetta (P, $ 38.00) is lighter and warmer (85% similar).
Formula overview
$ 21.00 / 0.1 oz. – $ 210.00 per ounce
MAC Lipstick comes in a variety of finishes, and pigmentation and wear and tear usually depend on the finish. The sheer finishes, like Lustres, tend to only wear a few hours and are sheer coverage (as intended) and won’t dry out.
Some of the original matte paints have a stiffer, drier formula, while newer ones have a velvety silicone feel, and the latter are creamier, more comfortable to wear, and easier to apply, but most matte paints are fairly pigmented and long-lasting, although some dry.
The Amplified and Satin finishes usually have good pigmentation, a slightly creamy to moderately creamy consistency with a bit of sheen, and a moderate to long shelf life with deeper, richer hues that are worn longer. The frost and metallic finishes show the greatest variance between the colors with an opacity from semi-transparent to opaque with average wear and tear and non-drying to slightly drying formulas. All MAC lipsticks smell of vanilla, but have no discernible taste.
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ingredients
Octyldodecanol, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Silica, Tricaprylyl Citrate, Ozokerite, Isononyl Isononanoate, Paraffin, Phenyl Trimethicone, Microcrystalline Wax, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Tocopherol, Stearyl Stearoyl Stearate, Vanillin, Bht, [+/- Mica, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491), Iron Oxides (Ci 77492), Iron Oxides (Ci 77499), Blue 1 Lake (Ci 42090), Carmine (Ci 75470), Red 6 (Ci 15850), Red 6 Lake (Ci 15850), Red 7 Lake (Ci 15850), Red 21 Lake (Ci 45380), Red 28 Lake (Ci 45410), Red 30 Lake (Ci 73360), Red 33 Lake (Ci 17200), Yellow 5 Lake (Ci 19140), Yellow 6 Lake (Ci 15985)]
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MAC Dusty Grape lipstick ($ 21.00 for 0.1 oz.) Is a deep burgundy red with subtle, cool undertones and a satin finish. It had semi-opaque pigmentation that was applied a bit evenly, but it was more prone to catching on the lip texture, making my lip lines stand out more clearly.
The texture was light, thin, with no stickiness, and it felt more comfortable than it looked, although it wasn’t drying rather than moisturizing. It lasted a good six hours and left a stain.
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- Tarte Berry Mojito (P, $ 21.00) is shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- Estee Lauder Nude Fatale (P, $ 32.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Sephora Goddess (30) (P, $ 13.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Dior Ultra Poison (883) (P, $ 37.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Tarte High Dive (P, $ 21.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- Becca Maroon (P, $ 24.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop It’s Faux (LE, $ 7.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Payasa (P, $ 6.50) is lighter and warmer (90% similar).
- MAC Jasper (LE, $ 21.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- YSL Topanga Sunset (150) (P, $ 38.00) is shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Formula overview
$ 21.00 / 0.1 oz. – $ 210.00 per ounce
MAC Lipstick comes in a variety of finishes, and pigmentation and wear and tear usually depend on the finish. The sheer finishes, like Lustres, tend to only wear a few hours and are sheer coverage (as intended) and won’t dry out.
Some of the original matte paints have a stiffer, drier formula, while newer ones have a velvety silicone feel, and the latter are creamier, more comfortable to wear, and easier to apply, but most matte paints are fairly pigmented and long-lasting, although some dry.
The Amplified and Satin finishes usually have good pigmentation, a slightly creamy to moderately creamy consistency with a bit of sheen, and a moderate to long shelf life with deeper, richer hues that are worn longer. The frost and metallic finishes show the greatest variance between the colors with an opacity from semi-transparent to opaque with average wear and tear and non-drying to slightly drying formulas. All MAC lipsticks smell of vanilla, but have no discernible taste.
Search all of our MAC lipstick swatches.
ingredients
Octyldodecanol, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Silica, Tricaprylyl Citrate, Ozokerite, Isononyl Isononanoate, Paraffin, Phenyl Trimethicone, Microcrystalline Wax, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Tocopherol, Stearyl Stearoyl Stearate, Vanillin, Bht, [+/- Mica, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491), Iron Oxides (Ci 77492), Iron Oxides (Ci 77499), Blue 1 Lake (Ci 42090), Carmine (Ci 75470), Red 6 (Ci 15850), Red 6 Lake (Ci 15850), Red 7 Lake (Ci 15850), Red 21 Lake (Ci 45380), Red 28 Lake (Ci 45410), Red 30 Lake (Ci 73360), Red 33 Lake (Ci 17200), Yellow 5 Lake (Ci 19140), Yellow 6 Lake (Ci 15985)]
Disclaimer: The ingredient lists are available from the brand (or retailer) at the time of publication. Please always check the product packaging, if any, the valid ingredients list for the product you purchased or the brand or retailer website for the most up-to-date list of ingredients.
