MAC Jupiter, Modern Midas, Act So Cool Lipsticks

Jupiter

MAC Jupiter Lipstick ($17.00 for 0.10 oz.) is a medium-dark brown with warm, reddish undertones and a fine, golden sheen. It had semi-sheer pigmentation that was buildable to medium coverage. The lipstick felt smooth with some slip, so it was comfortable to apply and did not drag. The distribution of shimmer could have been slightly better, though, and I think that some of the unevenness is camouflaged by the mid-tone nature of the shade (blended in more with my natural lip color). It wore well for three and a half hours on me and was neither drying nor 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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Guerlain Brun Satin (LE, $34.00) is lighter (90% similar).
Too Faced Metallic Frozen Hot Chocolate (P, $21.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Urban Decay Backdoor (P, $17.00) is darker, more pigmented (90% similar).
Guerlain Chant d'Aromes (P, $37.00) is less shimmery (90% similar).
Smashbox Cognac (P, $21.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
Too Faced Metallic Chocolate Candy Bar (P, $21.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
Urban Decay Broken (P, $17.00) is less shimmery, warmer (85% similar).
Urban Decay Amulet (P, $17.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
Estee Lauder Dark Desire (P, $32.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (80% similar).
MAC Fetish (P, $17.00) is less shimmery, darker, more pigmented (80% similar).

MAC Lipstick Jupiter

Jupiter

Temptalia

B-

Limited Edition

Product

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

Longevity

4.5

Application

80%

Total

Modern Midas

MAC Modern Midas Lipstick ($17.00 for 0.10 oz.) is a medium brown with warm, golden undertones and pink and gold pearl. It had sheer color coverage that applied fairly evenly, though I wish it had been a bit more buildable as the shimmer was quite fine that it could easily get lost layered over anything that had more slip than a matte (or was thicker/denser in texture). The lipstick was thinner and felt more like Lustre to me. It lasted for just over two and a half hours and was non-drying.

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MAC Icon (DC, $17.00) is darker, cooler (95% similar).
Urban Decay Trance (P, $17.00) is warmer (90% similar).
Tom Ford Beauty Spanish Flame (02) (LE, $53.00) is cooler, less glossy (90% similar).
Too Faced Metallic Frozen Hot Chocolate (P, $21.00) is warmer (90% similar).
Guerlain Chant d'Aromes (P, $37.00) is less shimmery (90% similar).
MAC Chintz (P, $17.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
Urban Decay Peyote (P, $17.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
Guerlain Brun Satin (LE, $34.00) is darker (85% similar).
MAC By Design (LE, $17.00) is warmer (85% similar).
Chanel Amorosa (487) (LE, $37.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).

MAC Lipstick Modern Midas

Modern Midas

Temptalia

C-

Limited Edition

Product

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

Longevity

4.5

Application

71%

Total

Act So Cool

MAC Act So Cool Lipstick ($17.00 for 0.10 oz.) is deep, reddish brown with fine gold, copper, and almost greenish-gold pearl. It had semi-opaque color payoff, which was somewhat buildable beyond that. The texture had moderate slip, and with the deeper color, there was slight patchiness that was visible and some lines where I could see the color had deepened there. This shade wore well for four and a half hours and was lightly hydrating.

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Urban Decay Conspiracy (P, $17.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
Tom Ford Beauty Aperture (03) (LE, $53.00) is more shimmery, lighter, less glossy (90% similar).
MAC Fetish (P, $17.00) is lighter (90% similar).
MAC Subverted (LE, $17.00) is brighter, warmer (90% similar).
Urban Decay Roach (LE, $17.00) is warmer (90% similar).
Estee Lauder Dark Desire (P, $32.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
Urban Decay Backdoor (P, $17.00) is lighter (80% similar).
Smashbox Cognac (P, $21.00) is less shimmery, lighter (80% similar).