MAC Air of Style Lipsticks

MAC Dressed to Thrill Lipstick

MAC Dressed to Thrill Lipstick ($17.00 for 0.10 oz.) is described as a “soft petal pink [with a Cremesheen finish].” It’s a light-medium pink with subtle, cool undertones and a natural sheen. It had mostly opaque color coverage, though the creamier, more emollient consistency could look slightly streaky at times. The texture felt firm initially, but as the formula warmed up against the lips, it applied easily. On me, it wore for four hours and was neither drying nor hydrating. Maybelline Playful Peony (975) (LE, $7.49) is lighter (90% similar). Urban Decay Double Team (P, $17.00) is darker (90% similar). MAC Saint Germain (P, $17.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). MAC Raspberry Swirl (LE, $17.00) is cooler (90% similar). MAC Snob (P, $17.00) is darker, less glossy (90% similar). MAC Naughty Saute (LE, $17.00) is darker (80% similar). Too Faced Double Bubble (P, $22.00) is darker, warmer (80% similar). Maybelline Pink 'n Chic (P, $7.99) is darker, brighter (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

MAC Fashion Tide Lipstick ($17.00 for 0.10 oz.) is described as a “warm magenta [with a Satin finish].” It’s a bright, medium cotton candy pink with strong, blue undertones and a satin finish. It had opaque color payoff that applied smoothly and evenly. The consistency was lightly creamy and glided on without tugging on the lips. Overall, it felt comfortable to wear over the five hours it lasted, though it was not hydrating. Maybelline Electric Pink (P, $7.99) is cooler (95% similar). MAC Candy Yum Yum (P, $17.00) is darker (90% similar). MAC Happy-Go-Lucky (LE, $17.00) is warmer (90% similar). Urban Decay Savage (P, $17.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). Sephora Whipped Blush (LE, $14.00) is darker, less glossy (90% similar). Colour Pop Tickler (P, $5.00) is less glossy (90% similar). Chanel La Diva (44) (P, $36.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). Anastasia Party Pink (P, $20.00) is lighter, less glossy (90% similar). Bite Beauty Satsuma (LE, $24.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Melt Cosmetics Stupid Love (P, $19.00) is brighter, less glossy (90% similar). Illamasqua Luster (P, $26.00) is lighter, glossier (85% similar). NARS Angela (P, $32.00) is darker, more muted, warmer (85% similar). MAC Embrace Me (LE, $17.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). Bite Beauty #007 (LE, $36.00) is darker, more muted, warmer (85% similar). Bite Beauty Moscato (P, $28.00) is darker, brighter, glossier (80% similar). Sephora + Pantone Universe Radiant Rush (LE, $18.00) is darker (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

MAC Power Driven Lipstick ($17.00 for 0.10 oz.) is described as a “deep wine burgundy [with a Matte finish].” It’s a deep, reddish burgundy with subtle, cooler undertones and a satin finish. It had semi-opaque pigmentation that applied evenly but emphasized lip lines slightly as some color settled into the crevices for me. The color wore well for over six hours as well as stained heavily, but it was slightly drying. MAC Media (P, $17.00) is glossier (95% similar). Kat Von D Motorhead (P, $21.00) is lighter (90% similar). Maybelline Midnight Merlot (P, $7.49) is cooler (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Black Dahlia (10) (LE, $50.00) is lighter (90% similar). MAC Sin (P, $17.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). MAC Eugenie (LE, $17.00) is lighter (90% similar). MAC Living Legend (LE, $17.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). MAC Talk That Talk (LE, $17.00) is lighter (85% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.