MAC Pale Rose, Devotional, Digging for Gold Lipsticks

Pale Rose

MAC Pale Rose Lipstick ($17.00 for 0.10 oz.) is a muted, medium-dark rosy copper with warm, brownish undertones and a pearly sheen. It had medium, buildable coverage, up to semi-opaque coverage, that applied evenly on the lips. The consistency had moderate slip, and it felt more like a hybrid between Lustre and Metallic with respect to the finish, as it had more slip than some of the other Metallic shades. It was comfortable to wear, lasted for four hours, and was lightly hydrating.

The Metallic Lips collection features a new (and limited edition!) finish, Metallic, which is supposed to be “rich colour [that] melds with smooth pearlized chrome.” The range of shades is described as “vibrant, intense, [and] on-trend.” The coverage varied from shade to shade–anywhere from semi-sheer to semi-opaque–but many shades look like they’re more suitable for a subtle look or for layering on top of another lip product to add a more shimmery finish. The majority of shades featured finer shimmer, which translated to a more foiled, reflective look, but a few had some shimmer. The wear was between three and five hours, depending on the shade, and most shades had some slip but were not slippery overall, so they were comfortable to wear but not hard to maintain. They were vanilla-scented but have no discernible taste.

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L'Oreal Ballerina Shoes (135) (P, $8.95) is lighter, brighter (90% similar).
Guerlain Romance (LE, $37.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
Smashbox Easy (P, $21.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
MAC Ramblin' Rose (P, $17.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
Urban Decay Flame (P, $18.00) is darker, warmer, less glossy (85% similar).
Guerlain Cherry Blossom (P, $37.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (80% similar).
MAC Morning Rose (LE, $17.00) is less shimmery, darker, brighter (80% similar).
MAC Nippon (P, $17.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (80% similar).
Too Faced Metallic Tu-tu (P, $21.00) is more shimmery, darker, brighter (80% similar).
Chanel Mademoiselle (434) (P, $37.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (80% similar).

MAC Lipstick Pale Rose

Pale Rose

Temptalia

B+

Limited Edition

8.5

Product

8.5

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

88%

Total

Devotional

MAC Devotional Lipstick ($17.00 for 0.10 oz.) is a muted, rosy brown with subtle, warm undertones and a pearly sheen. It had medium, buildable pigmentation that applied evenly and smoothly across the lips. It wasn’t gritty, as the shimmer was rather fine, which gave it a stronger, more reflective sheen than a frosted, shimmery finish. The texture had moderate slip, which made it comfortable to wear, but it only lasted for three and a half hours. The formula felt lightly hydrating over time.

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MAC Midimauve (P, $17.00) is less shimmery, darker, more pigmented (90% similar).
Urban Decay Peyote (P, $17.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
Cle de Peau Dusk (238) (P, $35.00) is less shimmery (85% similar).
MAC Hug Me (P, $17.00) is less shimmery, lighter, more pigmented (80% similar).
Smashbox On Set (P, $21.00) is less shimmery, darker (80% similar).
MAC Viva Glam V (P, $17.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (80% similar).
Urban Decay Ex-Girlfriend (P, $17.00) is less shimmery, warmer (80% similar).

MAC Lipstick Devotional

Devotional

Temptalia

Limited Edition

8.5

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

Longevity

Application

86%

Total

Digging for Gold

MAC Digging for Gold Lipstick ($17.00 for 0.10 oz.) is a medium copper with strong, warm orange undertones and finer, deeper copper pearl. It had semi-opaque color coverage that applied evenly. I appreciated how nicely the shimmer distributed, which I think might be one of the more important aspects of more metallic lipstick, as it yields a more continuous, reflective sheen. The texture was smooth, slightly creamy without being too slippery, and easy to apply and spread across the lips. The lipstick felt lightly hydrating over the four hours it lasted on me.

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Guerlain Gracieuse (DC, $55.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
Estee Lauder Tiger Eye (P, $32.00) is darker, less glossy (90% similar).
Bobbi Brown Sunset Beach (LE, $23.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
MAC Meltdown (P, $17.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
Tom Ford Beauty Henry (DC, $35.00) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
Urban Decay Wildfire (P, $17.00) is darker, brighter, more pigmented (80% similar).
Tom Ford Beauty Seventh Sin (Omar) (P, $50.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (80% similar).
Kat Von D Gothica (P, $21.00) is darker, brighter, more pigmented (80% similar).
MAC Bronze Shimmer (P, $17.00) is darker, more pigmented, warmer (80% similar).
Tom Ford Beauty Omar (LE, $35.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (80% similar).