MAC Barbecue, Riot House, Intoxica, Sweet Venom Lipsticks

MAC Barbecue Lipstick

MAC Barbecue Lipstick ($17.00 for 0.10 oz.) is described as a “vivid orange-red [with a Matte finish].” It’s a bright, medium orange-red with warm undertones and a satin finish. It had mostly opaque color payoff with a creamy consistency that applied with smooth, even color. This shade lasted for over six hours,, left a stain behind, and was neither drying nor hydrating. NARS Annabella (P, $32.00) is darker (95% similar). MAC Strange Journey (LE, $17.00) is darker (95% similar). Kat Von D Countess (P, $21.00) is lighter, warmer (95% similar). Tarte Mai Tai (P, $22.00) is warmer (95% similar). Dior Trafalgar (844) (P, $34.00) is warmer (95% similar). Maybelline Craving Coral (P, $7.99) is darker, more muted (95% similar). Colour Pop Bootie (P, $5.00) is warmer, less glossy (95% similar). MAC Scarlet Ibis (LE, $17.00) is less glossy (95% similar). MAC Viva Glam Miley Cyrus 2 (LE, $17.00) is darker, less glossy (95% similar). Bite Beauty Blood Orange (P, $24.00) is lighter (90% similar). Chanel Arthur (440) (P, $37.00) is cooler (90% similar). Bite Beauty Persimmon (P, $26.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Bite Beauty Mimosa (LE, $24.00) is darker, more muted, cooler (90% similar). NARS Marlene (P, $32.00) is darker, glossier (90% similar). Charlotte Tilbury 1975 Red (LE, $32.00) is more muted (90% similar). NARS Carmen (P, $32.00) is glossier (90% similar). MAC Dangerous (P, $17.00) is less glossy (95% similar). Bite Beauty Candied Maple (LE, $24.00) is darker, cooler, glossier (90% similar). MAC Lady Danger (P, $17.00) is lighter, warmer, less glossy (90% similar). NARS Rita (P, $32.00) is darker (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

MAC Riot House Lipstick ($17.00 for 0.10 oz.) is described as a “light vivid orange [with a Matte finish].” It’s a light and bright, peachy-orange with warm undertones and a semi-matte finish. It had good color payoff, but the texture was a little thicker and drier. I found it particularly hard to apply around the edges without it looking more feathered (not normally something I have a problem doing). It applied fairly evenly, though, and lasted for four hours, though some color pulled into lip lines over time, and the formula felt drying. Too Faced Melted Sugar (P, $21.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar). MAC She's a Peach (LE, $17.00) is darker (85% similar). MAC Nearly Nude (LE, $17.00) is darker (85% similar). Colour Pop Precocious (LE, $5.00) is darker (85% similar). Colour Pop Vice (P, $6.00) is darker, cooler, less glossy (85% similar). MAC Close Contact (LE, $17.00) is darker, more muted (85% similar). Maybelline Barely Bloomed (700) (P, $7.49) is lighter, glossier (85% similar). Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Hollywood (P, $18.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar). MAC Salute (LE, $17.00) is cooler (85% similar). MAC Peachstock (P, $17.00) is darker, cooler (80% similar). Anastasia Pure Hollywood (P, $20.00) is darker (80% similar). Too Faced Melted Nude (P, $21.00) is darker, warmer (80% similar). Kat Von D Noble (P, $21.00) is darker, cooler (80% similar). MAC Sweet & Sour (P, $17.00) is darker (80% similar). Milani Adore (LE, $8.99) is darker, less glossy (80% similar). Kat Von D Agatha (P, $21.00) is cooler (80% similar). Kat Von D Noble (P, $20.00) is darker, more muted (80% similar). Tarte Namaste (P, $20.00) is darker (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

MAC Intoxica Lipstick ($17.00 for 0.10 oz.) is described as a “bright raspberry red [with a Matte finish].” It’s a rich, medium-dark red with a hint of cooler, pinky undertones and almost imperceptible micro-shimmer, but it managed to retain most of its matte finish. It had opaque color coverage with a slightly drier texture, but it didn’t tug too much. This shade was still going strong after six hours of wear, but it was somewhat drying. Tarte Lovespell (P, $20.00) is darker, cooler (95% similar). MAC Dangerously Red (LE, $17.00) is lighter (90% similar). Colour Pop Cougar (LE, $5.00) is lighter, brighter, cooler (90% similar). Chanel La Merveilleuse (347) (LE, $36.00) is more muted, warmer (90% similar). Colour Pop Mars (P, $6.00) is lighter, brighter, less glossy (85% similar). MAC Pleasure Bomb (LE, $17.00) is lighter, brighter, cooler (85% similar). MAC To Matte with Love (P, $20.00) is lighter (80% similar). Guerlain Provocative (863) (LE, $55.00) is lighter, brighter (80% similar). NARS Greta (P, $32.00) is lighter, brighter, glossier (80% similar). MAC Relentlessly Red (P, $17.00) is lighter, brighter, warmer (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

MAC Sweet Venom Lipstick ($17.00 for 0.10 oz.) is described as an “intense pink coral [with a Matte finish].” It’s a medium pink with warm, yellow undertones and a satin finish. It was richly pigmented and paired with a smooth, creamy consistency that was easy to apply directly from the tube. The consistency was on the thicker side, which seemed to give it more movement and slip. This shade wore well for four and a half hours with a bit of color getting into lip lines. YSL Opera Rose (29) (P, $34.00) is lighter, glossier (95% similar). Kat Von D Jeffree (P, $20.00) is darker, warmer, less glossy (90% similar). Chanel Edith (424) (P, $37.00) is more shimmery, darker, glossier (90% similar). YSL Caress Pink (9) (P, $34.00) is darker, glossier (90% similar). Colour Pop 1st Base (P, $6.00) is less glossy (90% similar). Givenchy Rose Taffetas (201) (P, $36.00) is darker, glossier (85% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

The MAC Blue Nectar Collection is a new, limited edition lip-oriented collection featuring twelve lipsticks (including four repromotes) and six Plushglasses (not reviewing these; my lips react to something in the formula). It launches online on June 2nd and will be available in-stores on June 9th.