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MAC Diva Antics Lipstick

MAC Diva Antics Lipstick ($16.50 for 0.10 oz.) is described as an “intense reddish burgundy.” It’s a dark, berry-red with very subtle pink pearl and a natural finish. It had mostly opaque color payoff with a lightly creamy consistency that applied beautifully and lasted for six hours, while also leaving behind a stain. The formula was neither drying nor hydrating but generally comfortable to wear. NARS Palais Royal (P, $25.00) is brighter, less glossy (90% similar). NARS Bette (P, $32.00) is darker, warmer, glossier (90% similar). Bite Beauty Sugared Maple (LE, $24.00) is cooler (90% similar). Guerlain Gigolo (LE, $51.00) is darker, glossier (90% similar). Laura Mercier Merlot (P, $26.00) is lighter, more muted (90% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty Blow (210) (P, $30.00) is darker (90% similar). Burberry Bright Plum (15) (P, $30.00)(90% similar). MAC Labradorable (LE, $22.00) is less pigmented, cooler (85% similar). Maybelline Divine Wine (P, $7.99) is warmer, less glossy (85% similar). Estee Lauder Thrilling (P, $30.00) is lighter, brighter (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

MAC Fashion Revival Lipstick ($16.50 for 0.10 oz.) is described as a “deep raspberry.” It’s a muted, medium-dark berry with cool undertones and a semi-matte finish. It had mostly opaque pigmentation with a lightly creamy texture that didn’t tug, but it was firmer than Diva Antics. On me, the color lasted for five hours and was a smidgen drying. This shade has been released previously. Illamasqua Shard (P, $24.00) is more muted, warmer (90% similar). MAC Acai (LE, $17.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). Urban Decay After Dark (P, $22.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty Cabaret (146) (LE, $30.00) is lighter (90% similar). Gucci Beauty Bitter Grape (P, $39.00) is more shimmery, glossier (90% similar). NARS Vera (P, $32.00) is warmer (90% similar). Inglot #293 Lipstick Cream (P, $12.00) is darker, glossier (85% similar). MAC D for Danger (P, $17.00) is lighter, warmer (80% similar). Bite Beauty Barberry (LE, $24.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Velvet Violet (16) (P, $50.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). MAC Eugenie (LE, $17.00) is darker, more muted (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

MAC My Inner Femme Lipstick ($16.50 for 0.10 oz.) is described as an “intense orangey red.” It’s a lightly brightened, medium-dark coral-red with warm undertones and a satin finish. It had good pigmentation that was nearly full coverage in one stroke, while the consistency was thinner compared to the other two shades. It was still easy to apply and didn’t drag when applied. The color lasted for five and a half hours and left behind a stain. It was neither drying nor hydrating. Bite Beauty Mimosa (LE, $24.00) is darker (95% similar). NARS Rita (P, $32.00) is lighter, less glossy (95% similar). Bite Beauty Candied Maple (LE, $24.00) is brighter (95% similar). Maybelline Infra-red (LE, $7.49) is darker, glossier (95% similar). Guerlain Gilda (P, $51.00) is brighter, glossier (95% similar). MAC Sail La Vie (LE, $17.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). NARS Carmen (P, $32.00) is brighter, glossier (90% similar). Charlotte Tilbury 1975 Red (LE, $32.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). NARS Future Red (LE, $26.00) is glossier (90% similar). Estee Lauder Carnal (P, $30.00) is glossier (90% similar). MAC Viva Glam Miley Cyrus 2 (LE, $17.00) is lighter, less glossy (90% similar). MAC Steam Heat (LE, $17.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Givenchy Carmin Escarpin (306) (P, $36.00) is brighter, warmer (90% similar). MAC Barbecue (LE, $17.00) is lighter, brighter (85% similar). Maybelline Rose Rush (735) (P, $7.49) is lighter, glossier (85% similar). Bite Beauty Grandifolia (LE, $28.00) is lighter, brighter (85% similar). Maybelline Neon Red (P, $7.49) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). NARS Annabella (P, $32.00) is lighter, brighter, warmer (85% similar). Estee Lauder Volatile (P, $30.00) is lighter, brighter, warmer (85% similar). Dior Trafalgar (844) (P, $34.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

MAC Self-Aware Lipstick ($16.50 for 0.10 oz.) is described as a “coffee nude.” It’s a muted, medium-dark beige-brown with subtle, warm undertones and a satin finish. It had mostly opaque color coverage that applied evenly without tugging on the lips. The texture was just creamy enough to apply well but not enough to slide around once on. This shade lasted for four and a half hours, and it was a smidgen drying. Urban Decay Stark Naked (P, $22.00) is lighter (90% similar). Colour Pop Polliwog (P, $5.00) is lighter (90% similar). Maybelline Truffle Tease (930) (P, $7.49) is lighter, glossier (85% similar). Bite Beauty Cream (P, $28.00) is lighter (85% similar). MAC Delectable (LE, $19.00) is warmer (85% similar). NARS Floralies (P, $25.00) is lighter, brighter (80% similar). MAC Cozy Up (LE, $17.00) is warmer (80% similar). Maybelline Nude Embrace (P, $7.99) is lighter (80% similar). Urban Decay Naked 2 (P, $22.00) is lighter, cooler (80% similar). MAC Soft Pout (P, $23.00) is lighter (80% similar). MAC Wholesome (LE, $17.00) is lighter, warmer (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.