Bloombox
MAC Bloombox Lipstick ($20.00 for 0.1 oz.) is a bright, medium-dark coral with moderate, warm undertones–balanced between pink and orange–paired with a semi-matte finish. It had opaque color coverage but had a tendency to separate/pull away from my lip lines, so it appeared a little patchy in places.
The consistency was moderately dense, slightly thicker (which I expect was why it didn’t sit as smoothly on my lips), but smooth and comfortable to apply. It stayed on well for five and a half hours and felt lightly hydrating over time.
FURTHER READING:
Formula Overview
for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
- Urban Decay Frequency (P, $22.00) is darker (95% similar).
- NARS Famous Red (P, $27.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Miss Argentina (LE, $19.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- MAC Mangrove (P, $20.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Flower SZN (P, $7.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Makeup Geek Tango (LE, $12.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Daytrip (P, $7.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- NARS Rouge Immortel (LE, $27.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Dose of Colors Fresa (LE, $18.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Urban Decay 714 (LE, $18.00) is darker (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$20.00/0.1 oz. – $200.00 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
Octyldodecanol, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Silica, Tricaprylyl Citrate, Ozokerite, Isononyl Isononanoate, Paraffin, Phenyl Trimethicone, Microcrystalline WaxCera MicrocristallinaCire Microcristalline, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax Copernicia Cerifera Cera Cire De Carnauba, 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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Dramarama
MAC Dramarama Lipstick ($20.00 for 0.1 oz.) is a vivid, neon pink with warmer undertones and a semi-matte finish. It had nearly opaque color coverage in a single stroke, which could be built up to full coverage with a little more layered as needed. The product applied fairly evenly but was prone to separating and settling into my lip lines, and there was a little streakiness along the edges.
The lipstick had a denser, thicker consistency that felt smooth and velvety, so it was comfortable to apply in a fluid stroke, but it was less forgiving of lip texture and imperfections. It wore nicely for five hours, left a stain behind, and felt non-drying.
FURTHER READING:
Formula Overview
for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
- MAC Relentlessly Red (P, $20.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Lisa Eldridge Rainbow Spill (LE, $32.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- NARS Get Up Stand Up (P, $26.00) is darker, more muted (90% similar).
- Maybelline Fiery Fuchsia (DC, $7.49) is cooler (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Alpha (P, $18.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Guerlain Gigi (DC, $58.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- MAC Dangerously Red (P, $20.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Surratt Beauty Shocking (P, $34.00) is lower quality (90% similar).
- MAC All Fired Up (P, $20.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- MAC Intoxica (LE, $20.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$20.00/0.1 oz. – $200.00 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
Octyldodecanol, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Silica, Tricaprylyl Citrate, Ozokerite, Isononyl Isononanoate, Paraffin, Phenyl Trimethicone, Microcrystalline WaxCera MicrocristallinaCire Microcristalline, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax Copernicia Cerifera Cera Cire De Carnauba, 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: 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.
Moody Bloom
MAC Moody Bloom Lipstick ($20.00 for 0.1 oz.) is a deeper red with neutral-to-warm undertones and a semi-matte finish. It was richly pigmented with a smooth, lightly creamy consistency that was moderately dense but not too thick or too thin, so it had good adhesion but was a little more forgiving of lip texture and any imperfections associated with it. It lasted well for six hours, left a stain behind, and felt neither drying nor hydrating over time.
FURTHER READING:
Formula Overview
for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
- NARS Inappropriate Red (P, $26.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- Anastasia Primary #3 (Vol. 1) (PiP, ) is warmer (95% similar).
- Giorgio Armani Lucky Red (403) (P, $38.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop Ambush (PiP, $7.00) is darker, glossier (95% similar).
- Makeup Geek Beauty Queen (P, $12.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Burberry Military Red (No. 429) (P, $35.00) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- Givenchy Rouge Stiletto (P, $37.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Estee Lauder Decisive Poppy (P, $32.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Snow White (LE, $7.00) is darker, warmer, glossier (90% similar).
- MAC Self Esteem (LE, $20.00) is cooler (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$20.00/0.1 oz. – $200.00 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
Octyldodecanol, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Silica, Tricaprylyl Citrate, Ozokerite, Isononyl Isononanoate, Paraffin, Phenyl Trimethicone, Microcrystalline WaxCera MicrocristallinaCire Microcristalline, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax Copernicia Cerifera Cera Cire De Carnauba, 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: 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.
