MAC Nutcracker Sweet Nude Patentpolish Kit
MAC Nutcracker Sweet Nude Patentpolish Kit ($35.00 for 0.12 oz.) contains four miniature-sized Patentpolish Lip Pencils, which are supposed to have the color and “sheen of a gloss with the precision of a lip pencil.” The formula is also supposed to be hydrating. The texture of the formula is smooth, lightly creamy, and emollient, so it feels thinner and more balm-like on the lips, which makes for a hydrating formula overall, but it tends to have short wear time. Of all MAC’s lip kits, this one seems to be short on value, too.
Value
- Patentpolish Lip Pencil: $21.00 for 0.08 oz. or $262.50/oz.
- Total Value: $31.50
Pleasure’s All Mine is a light pink with warm undertones and a soft sheen. It had semi-sheer, somewhat buildable coverage (up to medium coverage) with a smooth, balm-like texture that was comfortable to wear, though it only lasted for two and a half hours. The color pulled into my lip lines, but the coverage was even. MAC Soft Savour (LE, $17.00) is warmer (95% similar). Urban Decay Morning After (P, $17.00) is warmer (95% similar). Revlon Pink Lemonade (P, $7.49) is warmer (90% similar). NYX French Kiss (P, $6.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Urban Decay Weirdo (P, $17.00) is warmer (90% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty Sonic Truth (244) (P, $30.00) is warmer (90% similar). Bobbi Brown Pale Mauve (P, $35.00) is warmer (90% similar). Chanel Olga (422) (P, $37.00) is lighter, brighter, glossier (90% similar). Chanel Intime (93) (P, $35.00) is lighter, brighter, warmer (90% similar). MAC Without Your Love (LE, $17.00) is warmer, lower quality (90% similar). Bobbi Brown Pink Cloud (P, $35.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). YSL Nude Beige (1) (P, $34.00) is warmer (90% similar). bareMinerals Baby (P, $20.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). Urban Decay Native (DC, $22.00) is warmer (90% similar). YSL Lingerie Pink (7) (P, $34.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). Estee Lauder Mischievous Rose (P, $30.00) is warmer (85% similar). MAC Dream Daze (LE, $23.00) is warmer (85% similar). Maybelline Peach Poppy (745) (P, $7.49) is brighter, warmer (85% similar). Guerlain Rosy Boop (369) (P, $37.00) is darker, warmer (80% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Austin (P, $35.00) is darker (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Revved Up is a soft, light-medium peachy-orange with warm undertones and very fine, golden pearl. It had semi-sheer color coverage that went on fairly evenly with only some visible color gathering in lip lines. The texture was smooth and comfortable to wear, while the color itself lasted for two hours on me. bareMinerals Kitty (P, $20.00) is darker, more pigmented (95% similar). Chanel Interlude (P, $35.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar). MAC Touche (LE, $20.00) is warmer (90% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty Dizzy Spell (104) (DC, $30.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). MAC Stately Shimmer (LE, $20.00) is darker (90% similar). MAC Jubilee (P, $17.00) is warmer (90% similar). NARS Sweet Dreams (P, $26.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). MAC Supreme Style (LE, $17.00) is darker, less glossy (90% similar). MAC Flare for Fantasy (LE, $20.00) is warmer, glossier (90% similar). MAC Razzledazzler (P, $17.00) is warmer (90% similar). MAC Chic Supremacy (LE, $15.00) is cooler (90% similar). Bobbi Brown Pink Sand (P, $35.00) is lighter, brighter, more pigmented (90% similar). MAC Dynasty at Dusk (P, $20.00) is darker (90% similar). NARS Greek Holiday (P, $26.00) is more shimmery, glossier (85% similar). MAC Gotta Dash! (P, $17.00) is lighter, brighter (85% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
It’s Really Me is a soft, light-medium peach with warm undertones and a creamy sheen. It had semi-sheer pigmentation that covered the lips evenly, but the more emollient consistency caused the product to settle into my lip lines. This shade lasted for two hours and was moisturizing while worn. MAC Fresh Brew (P, $17.00) is darker (95% similar). Colour Pop Kiddo (P, $5.00) is darker (90% similar). Bite Beauty Latte (LE, $24.00) is darker (85% similar). Tarte Candy (LE, $20.00) is darker, more pigmented (80% similar). Revlon Ingenue (145) (P, $8.99) is darker, warmer (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
French Kiss is a muted, medium brown with warm, caramel undertones and a natural sheen. It had semi-sheer color payoff with a balmy, emollient consistency that glided across the lips with ease and left behind a moderate shine. This shade seemed to settle least into my lip lines, so it was more wearable on its own. The color wore for two hours, though, so it will need regular reapplication. bareMinerals Honeybun (P, $20.00) is more pigmented (90% similar). Maybelline Charming Cocoa (125) (LE) is lighter, more pigmented, glossier (90% similar). Revlon HD Smoky Topaz (570) (P, $8.99) is more shimmery, glossier (85% similar). MAC Show Me (P, $19.50) is darker (85% similar). Bobbi Brown Uber Beige (P, $35.00) is more pigmented, warmer (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
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