MAC For My Next Trick Lipstick ($21.00 for 0.1 oz.) is a deep pink with moderate, warm undertones and a semi-matte finish. It had opaque color payoff in a single layer, which applied evenly to my lips but pulled away and settled into some of my deeper lip lines, so it wasn’t as forgiving as other shades in the range.
The lipstick had a denser, slightly thicker feel, which may have accounted for the settling. It wore well for five hours and felt lightly moisturizing while worn.
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- Chanel Permanent (66) (P, $40.00) is lighter, brighter, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop She Said (P, $7.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Helena (LE, $36.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Revlon Teak Rose (P, $8.49) is warmer (90% similar).
- Tarte Escape (P, $21.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Shush, Blush (P, $28.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- ColourPop Ghosted (DC, $7.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Aphrodite (P, $55.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Hourglass I Can’t Live Without (P, $34.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Revlon Berry Rich (P, $8.49) is warmer (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$21.00/0.1 oz. – $210.00 Per Ounce
MAC Lipstick comes in a variety of finishes, and the pigmentation and wear tend to be dependent on the finish. The sheer finishes, like Lustres, tend to wear for only a couple of hours and have sheer coverage (as designed) and are non-drying.
Some of the original Matte shades have a stiffer, drier formula, while newer ones have a more velvety, silicone-feel to them, and the latter are creamier, more comfortable to wear, and easier to apply, but most Matte shades are quite pigmented and long-wearing, though some are drying.
The Amplified and Satin finishes tend to have good pigmentation, lightly creamy to moderately creamy consistencies with a bit of shine, and moderate to long wear with deeper, richer shades wearing longer. The Frost and Metallic finishes have the most variance between shades with coverage ranging from semi-sheer to opaque with average wear and non-drying to slightly drying formulas. All MAC lipsticks are vanilla-scented but have no discernible taste.
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Ingredients
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Oleic/Linoleic/Linolenic Polyglycerides, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) WaxCandelilla CeraCire De Candelilla, Pvp/Hexadecene Copolymer, Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate, Diisostearyl Malate, Polyethylene, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Polybutene, Cetyl Lactate, Synthetic Wax, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed Extract, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Extract, Triticum Vulgare (Wheat Bran) Extract, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) WaxCera CarnaubaCire De Carnauba, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Ceramide 3, Cholesterol, BeeswaxCera AlbaCire DAbeille, Octyldodecanol, Synthetic Beeswax, Potassium Sulfate, Alumina, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Tin Oxide, Silica, Oleic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate, Vanillin, [+/- Mica, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491), Iron Oxides (Ci 77492), Iron Oxides (Ci 77499), Bismuth Oxychloride (Ci 77163), Blue 1 Lake (Ci 42090), Carmine (Ci 75470), Red 6 (Ci 15850), Red 21 (Ci 45380), Red 6 Lake (Ci 15850), Red 7 Lake (Ci 15850), 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 Say the Magic Word Lipstick ($21.00 for 0.1 oz.) is a darker pink with subtle, cool undertones and a natural sheen with barely-there pearl. It had semi-opaque, buildable pigmentation with a lightweight, more emollient consistency that was still slightly thin (though not clingy!). It stayed on well for four hours and felt lightly hydrating over time.
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- YSL Fuchsia Heroine (7) (P, $38.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- L’Oreal Laminated Fuchsia (P, $9.99) is warmer (90% similar).
- Make Up For Ever C208 (DC, $22.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar).
- Becca Sweetener (P, $24.00) is brighter (90% similar).
- Milani Voyeur (P, $8.99) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Otranto (P, $55.00) is less shimmery, warmer (85% similar).
- Clinique Punch Pop (P, $19.50) is less shimmery, warmer (85% similar).
- Urban Decay Caliente (DC, $18.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Sephora Twolips (14) (P, $8.00) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
- Givenchy Framboise Couture (323) (P, $36.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$21.00/0.1 oz. – $210.00 Per Ounce
MAC Lipstick comes in a variety of finishes, and the pigmentation and wear tend to be dependent on the finish. The sheer finishes, like Lustres, tend to wear for only a couple of hours and have sheer coverage (as designed) and are non-drying.
Some of the original Matte shades have a stiffer, drier formula, while newer ones have a more velvety, silicone-feel to them, and the latter are creamier, more comfortable to wear, and easier to apply, but most Matte shades are quite pigmented and long-wearing, though some are drying.
The Amplified and Satin finishes tend to have good pigmentation, lightly creamy to moderately creamy consistencies with a bit of shine, and moderate to long wear with deeper, richer shades wearing longer. The Frost and Metallic finishes have the most variance between shades with coverage ranging from semi-sheer to opaque with average wear and non-drying to slightly drying formulas. All MAC lipsticks are vanilla-scented but have no discernible taste.
Browse all of our MAC Lipstick swatches.
Ingredients
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Oleic/Linoleic/Linolenic Polyglycerides, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) WaxCandelilla CeraCire De Candelilla, Pvp/Hexadecene Copolymer, Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate, Diisostearyl Malate, Polyethylene, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Polybutene, Cetyl Lactate, Synthetic Wax, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed Extract, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Extract, Triticum Vulgare (Wheat Bran) Extract, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) WaxCera CarnaubaCire De Carnauba, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Ceramide 3, Cholesterol, BeeswaxCera AlbaCire DAbeille, Octyldodecanol, Synthetic Beeswax, Potassium Sulfate, Alumina, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Tin Oxide, Silica, Oleic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate, Vanillin, [+/- Mica, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491), Iron Oxides (Ci 77492), Iron Oxides (Ci 77499), Bismuth Oxychloride (Ci 77163), Blue 1 Lake (Ci 42090), Carmine (Ci 75470), Red 6 (Ci 15850), Red 21 (Ci 45380), Red 6 Lake (Ci 15850), Red 7 Lake (Ci 15850), 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: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer)
at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable
to the product you’re purchasing, or the brand or retailer’s website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
MAC Magic Charmer Lipstick ($21.00 for 0.1 oz.) is a deep, brownish burgundy with subtle, cool undertones and a satin finish. It wore down to more of a matte finish within an hour of wear. It had rich color payoff in a single layer, which adhered well to my lips, though it wasn’t the most forgiving of lip texture so it could have been less emphasizing of my lip lines.
The consistency was lightly creamy, dense without being thick or heavy to wear. It lasted well for five and a half hours and felt non-drying.
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Formula Overview
for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
- NARS Opulent Red (P, $26.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- Becca Maroon (P, $24.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Shiseido Noble Plum (224) (P, $26.00) is glossier (90% similar).
- ColourPop It’s Faux (LE, $7.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Tarte High Dive (P, $21.00) is lighter (85% similar).
- Urban Decay Hex (P, $19.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- MAC Make Love to the Camera (P, $24.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Tarte Berry Mojito (P, $21.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
- MAC Dusty Grape (LE, $21.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- MAC Dionysus (DC, $21.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$21.00/0.1 oz. – $210.00 Per Ounce
MAC Lipstick comes in a variety of finishes, and the pigmentation and wear tend to be dependent on the finish. The sheer finishes, like Lustres, tend to wear for only a couple of hours and have sheer coverage (as designed) and are non-drying.
Some of the original Matte shades have a stiffer, drier formula, while newer ones have a more velvety, silicone-feel to them, and the latter are creamier, more comfortable to wear, and easier to apply, but most Matte shades are quite pigmented and long-wearing, though some are drying.
The Amplified and Satin finishes tend to have good pigmentation, lightly creamy to moderately creamy consistencies with a bit of shine, and moderate to long wear with deeper, richer shades wearing longer. The Frost and Metallic finishes have the most variance between shades with coverage ranging from semi-sheer to opaque with average wear and non-drying to slightly drying formulas. All MAC lipsticks are vanilla-scented but have no discernible taste.
Browse all of our MAC Lipstick swatches.
Ingredients
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Oleic/Linoleic/Linolenic Polyglycerides, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) WaxCandelilla CeraCire De Candelilla, Pvp/Hexadecene Copolymer, Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate, Diisostearyl Malate, Polyethylene, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Polybutene, Cetyl Lactate, Synthetic Wax, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed Extract, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Extract, Triticum Vulgare (Wheat Bran) Extract, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) WaxCera CarnaubaCire De Carnauba, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Ceramide 3, Cholesterol, BeeswaxCera AlbaCire DAbeille, Octyldodecanol, Synthetic Beeswax, Potassium Sulfate, Alumina, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Tin Oxide, Silica, Oleic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate, Vanillin, [+/- Mica, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491), Iron Oxides (Ci 77492), Iron Oxides (Ci 77499), Bismuth Oxychloride (Ci 77163), Blue 1 Lake (Ci 42090), Carmine (Ci 75470), Red 6 (Ci 15850), Red 21 (Ci 45380), Red 6 Lake (Ci 15850), Red 7 Lake (Ci 15850), 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: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer)
at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable
to the product you’re purchasing, or the brand or retailer’s website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
