MAC Nude Nutcracker Sweet Lipstick Kit
MAC Nude Nutcracker Sweet Lipstick Kit ($35.00 for 0.24 oz.) contains four, miniature sized lipsticks–all shades from the permanent range. This was the “weakest” of the three sets, as I had issues with color settling into lip lines with three of the four shades. I liked the variety in colors/tones in the set, and I liked that “nude” actually meant a greater variety of neutral shades instead of what is often seen as just light beige.
The lipsticks come in a small box with a plastic, pull-out drawer. Each lipstick is 0.06 oz., so it’s 60% of the amount you get in a full-sized lipstick, and I think the value is there–it’s not a value-packed set, but you get more than you’re paying for and get four shades for a little more than the price of two. If you fall in love with one shade, you can repurchase it later as well, which is always nice. I didn’t have any issues using the minis directly from the tube, as sometimes minis can break more easily. The shades were very consistent with the individual permanent versions I have, and as I just swatched MAC’s permanent line a few months ago, the lip swatches and full face photos are from then (the swatches are of the actual minis).
Value
- Lipstick: $17.00 for 0.10 oz. or $170.00/oz.
- Total Value: $40.80
Crème Cup is a light-medium pink with neutral- undertones and a glossy, luminous finish. It had semi-opaque color coverage that went on fairly evenly, but it pulled into lip lines and left “lines” if I pressed my lips together as the consistency was more emollient and slid around on the lips. This shade lasted for three and a half hours on me and was neither drying nor hydrating. MAC Angel (P, $17.00) is darker (95% similar). Urban Decay Heartless (P, $17.00) is cooler, less glossy (95% similar). Urban Decay Native (P, $17.00) is darker, more muted (95% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Austin (P, $35.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Colour Pop Last Call (LE, $5.00) is warmer (90% similar). MAC Light English Red (LE, $30.00) is warmer (90% similar). MAC To Savour (P, $23.00) is lighter (90% similar). MAC How Darling (LE, $17.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). Smashbox Pretty Social (P, $21.00) is cooler (90% similar). MAC Soft Savour (LE, $17.00) is warmer (90% similar). MAC Catty (LE, $17.00) is lighter (90% similar). MAC Long Legged & Fabulous (LE, $17.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). Urban Decay Morning After (P, $17.00) is darker, more muted (90% similar). MAC Plink! (P, $17.00) is darker, less pigmented (85% similar). Colour Pop Shimmy (DC, $6.00) is lighter, less glossy (85% similar). Colour Pop Clueless (LE, $6.00) is darker, less glossy (90% similar). Bite Beauty Sugarcane (P, $26.00) is lighter (80% similar). Charlotte Tilbury Liv It Up (P, $32.00) is darker (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Nouvelle Vogue is a medium, rosy pink with neutral-to-cool undertones and a satin finish. It had rich, opaque color payoff that applied smoothly and evenly, though some of the color seemed to settle into lip lines initially. I don’t think it was too noticeable from a normal viewing distance, as I only noticed it when I edited the close-up photos. The consistency was velvety and glided on with ease, while it was comfortable to wear over the five hours it lasted. It felt a bit drying after four hours of wear. Bite Beauty Sweety (LE, $24.00) is lighter, brighter (95% similar). Clinique Plum Pop (P, $18.00) is warmer (95% similar). Bobbi Brown Spring Pink (P, $35.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Tarte Fomo (P, $20.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Bite Beauty Macaroon (P, $24.00) is darker (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Pussycat (04) (P, $50.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Le Metier de Beaute Fiji (P, $32.00) is cooler (90% similar). Kat Von D Mother (P, $20.00) is darker, less glossy (90% similar). Colour Pop 1st Base (P, $6.00) is lighter, less glossy (85% similar). Milani Lust (LE, $8.99) is warmer, less glossy (85% similar). Bite Beauty Sorbet (P, $26.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). Make Up For Ever C210 (P, $22.00) is lighter, warmer, glossier (85% similar). MAC Sweet Venom (LE, $17.00) is lighter, brighter (85% similar). Charlotte Tilbury Liv It Up (P, $32.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). Colour Pop Thirsty (LE, $5.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar). Maybelline Lust for Blush (P, $7.99) is cooler (80% similar). Kat Von D Lovesick (P, $20.00) is more muted, cooler (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Kinda Sexy is a medium-dark, pinky-peach with warm, brown undertones and a semi-matte finish. It was richly pigmented with a creamy, light-medium weight consistency that glided on without tugging, but it had a heavier look on the lips that emphasized lip lines a bit. Whenever I smiled, you could see the color gather in lip lines. This shade lasted for four and a half hours and was neither drying nor hydrating. MAC Oxblood (LE, $17.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Burberry Pink Apricot (301) (P, $30.00) is lighter, cooler (95% similar). Colour Pop Peppermint (LE, $5.00) is cooler (85% similar). Bite Beauty Amaretto (P, $24.00) is lighter (90% similar). NARS Brigitte (P, $32.00) is brighter, glossier (90% similar). MAC Naked Proof (LE, $17.00) is glossier (90% similar). Chanel Sentiment (DC, $34.00) is warmer, glossier (90% similar). MAC So Vain (LE, $18.00) is glossier (90% similar). Charlotte Tilbury Miss Kensington (LE, $32.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Tarte Skinny Dip (P, $22.00) is lighter (90% similar). NARS Julie (P, $32.00) is glossier (90% similar). Givenchy Beige Plume (102) (P, $36.00) is lighter, glossier (90% similar). NARS Torres del Paine (LE, $25.00) is warmer, glossier (85% similar). NARS Descanso (LE, $25.00) is glossier (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty First Time (09) (LE, $50.00) is cooler, less glossy (85% similar). Colour Pop Button (P, $5.00) is lighter (85% similar). Colour Pop Chella (LE, $5.00) is lighter, brighter, glossier (80% similar). MAC Runway Hit (P, $17.00) is cooler (90% similar). Tarte Haze (LE, $24.00) is lighter (85% similar). Too Faced Sorry Not Sorry (P, $22.00) is lighter, less glossy (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Whirl is a muted, medium-dark brown with subtle, pink undertones and a warmer overall undertone paired with a satin finish. It had good pigmentation that covered the lips evenly and smoothly. The formula had a lightly creamy consistency that was comfortable to wear and use on the lips. On me, the lipstick wore for four hours and was neither drying nor hydrating. Maybelline Nude Nuance (P, $7.99) is darker, brighter, warmer (90% similar). Charlotte Tilbury Very Victoria (P, $32.00) is lighter, glossier (90% similar). Kat Von D Lolita II (P, $20.00) is cooler (90% similar). Make Up For Ever C107 (P, $22.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). MAC Bad Girl RiRi (LE, $17.00) is cooler (90% similar). NARS Bansar (P, $25.00) is lighter (90% similar). Chanel Rouge Angelique (174) (P, $36.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar). MAC Strip Me Down (LE, $17.00) is darker (90% similar). Smashbox Safe Word (P, $21.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar). Urban Decay 1993 (P, $17.00) is darker, warmer, glossier (85% similar). MAC Persistence (P, $17.00) is brighter, warmer (90% similar). Urban Decay 1993 (DC, $22.00) is darker, warmer, glossier (85% similar). MAC Velvet Teddy (P, $17.00) is lighter (85% similar). Urban Decay Uptight (P, $17.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). MAC Mocha (P, $17.00) is brighter, warmer (85% similar). Kat Von D Bow 'n' Arrow (P, $20.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar). Colour Pop Grunge (LE, $5.00) is darker, glossier (85% similar). NARS Indecent Proposal (LE, $28.00) is cooler (80% similar). Make Up For Ever M101 (P, $22.00) is lighter, cooler (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
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