
Achiote
MAC Achiote Lipstick ($21.00 for 0.1 oz.) is a brighter, light-medium pink-leaning coral with soft, warm undertones and a cream finish. It had mostly opaque color coverage in a single layer, though the lipstick wasn’t as forgiving of texture imperfections and could have applied more evenly as a result.
The consistency was lightweight, lightly emollient but not slippery, which made it comfortable to wear but not prone to sliding around. It wore well for three and a half hours and felt lightly hydrating over time.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Givenchy Nude Cachemire (101) (P, $37.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Pat McGrath Amour (LE, $38.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Isla (LE, $36.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Hourglass I Dream (P, $34.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Bite Beauty Honeycrisp (P, $24.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury Kidman's Kiss (P, $34.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- MAC See Sheer (DC, $21.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Becca Blaze (P, $24.00) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar).
- ColourPop Tropic Cute (LE, $9.00) is darker (85% similar).
- Estee Lauder Musings (534) (P, $32.00) is more shimmery, darker (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
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.
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Achiote
LELimited Edition. $21.00.

Nuez Moscada
MAC Nuez Moscada Lipstick ($21.00 for 0.1 oz.) is a darker, dusty coral with muted, warm undertones and a satin finish. It was richly pigmented with a smooth consistency that was dense, lightly creamy, and easy to apply in a fluid stroke. The lipstick applied evenly and didn’t emphasize my lip lines or lip texture. This shade lasted well for four and a half hours and felt non-drying.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- KVD Beauty Double Dare (DC, $21.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Virgo Moon (LE, $7.50) is warmer (90% similar).
- YSL Ambiguous Beige (11) (P, $39.00) is lighter, less glossy (90% similar).
- MAC Pumpkin (LE, $25.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Medium (P, $34.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury Rose Kiss (LE, $34.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Sephora Honeymoon (80) (P, $14.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Sephora Flamingo (P, $14.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- ColourPop Beast (LE, $8.00) is lighter (85% similar).
- ColourPop Mrs. (LE, $7.00) is cooler (80% 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
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.
Nuez Moscada
LELimited Edition. $21.00.

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