MAC Spicy Pimenton Retro Matte Liquid Lipcolour ($ 21.00 for 0.17 ounces) is a light, medium-dark orange with moderate, warm undertones and a flat, matte finish. The consistency was a bit thicker and more difficult to work with, which meant that the product was more likely to settle in my deeper lip lines and show some streaks around the edges.
It had mostly opaque paint coverage that lasted well for seven hours but faded unevenly and felt slightly drying out over time.
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Formula overview
$ 21.00 / 0.17 oz. – $ 123.53 per ounce
The formula should be “long-lasting” with “pigment-soaked, liquid paint” in a “matt-matt finish”. The brand stated it should wear “8 hours” and be “non-bouncy, non-bleeding”. Most of the nuances of the formula are opaque in a single layer, and for the most part, I felt like there was more on the applicator than was necessary for an even, opaque layer of product on my lips.
For stronger and less forgiving colors (e.g. more contrast) I sometimes found it necessary to remove something from the applicator before applying so that I didn’t get too much product around the edges. Some shades were applied smoothly and dried that way, while other shades dried and separated more noticeably along deeper lip lines so it was really color dependent.
The formula dried quickly, was a bit flexible, and easy to carry. The formula didn’t dry for the most part, with some thicker shades feeling a little drier over time. Many shades lasted six hours or more, and some definitely met the brand’s “8 hour” claim.
They had a subtle vanilla scent, but no noticeable taste.
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ingredients
Isododecane, Dimethicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Polybutene, Petrolatum, Cyclohexasiloxane, Kaolin, Disteardimonium Hectorite, BeeswaxCera AlbaCire D’Abeille, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Tocopherol, Persea, Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Hexylcyclohexasiloma, Glyceiooxane, Glyclyclohexasiloma, Glyceiooxane, Glyclyclohexasiloma Flavor), phenoxyethanol, [+/- 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 28 (Ci 45410), Red 30 (Ci 73360), Red 7 Lake (Ci 15850), Red 22 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 Paprika Retro Matt liquid lip color ($ 21.00 for 0.17 ounces) is a rich red with strong, cool undertones and a flat, matte finish. It had intense pigmentation with full coverage in a single layer that was applied evenly and smoothly without accentuating my lip lines. For a liquid, matte lipstick, it actually seemed to soften most of my lip lines.
The consistency was light, smooth, and spreadable without being too thick or too thin, and it dried quickly. This shade lasted well for eight hours, leaving a heavy stain, and not drying over time.
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Formula overview
$ 21.00 / 0.17 oz. – $ 123.53 per ounce
The formula should be “long-lasting” with “pigment-soaked, liquid paint” in a “matt-matt finish”. The brand stated it should wear “8 hours” and be “non-bouncy, non-bleeding”. Most of the nuances of the formula are opaque in a single layer, and for the most part, I felt like there was more on the applicator than was necessary for an even, opaque layer of product on my lips.
For stronger and less forgiving colors (e.g. more contrast) I sometimes found it necessary to remove something from the applicator before applying so that I didn’t get too much product around the edges. Some shades were applied smoothly and dried that way, while other shades dried and separated more noticeably along deeper lip lines so it was really color dependent.
The formula dried quickly, was a bit flexible, and easy to carry. The formula didn’t dry for the most part, with some thicker shades feeling a little drier over time. Many shades lasted six hours or more, and some definitely met the brand’s “8 hour” claim.
They had a subtle vanilla scent, but no noticeable taste.
Browse all of our MAC Retro Matte Liquid Lipcolor swatches.
ingredients
Isododecane, Dimethicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Polybutene, Petrolatum, Cyclohexasiloxane, Kaolin, Disteardimonium Hectorite, BeeswaxCera AlbaCire D’Abeille, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Tocopherol, Persea, Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Hexylcyclohexasiloma, Glyceiooxane, Glyclyclohexasiloma, Glyceiooxane, Glyclyclohexasiloma Flavor), phenoxyethanol, [+/- 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 28 (Ci 45410), Red 30 (Ci 73360), Red 7 Lake (Ci 15850), Red 22 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.
