MAC x James Kaliardos Lipsticks

Almondine

MAC Almondine Lipstick ($17.00 for 0.10 oz.) is a soft, medium pink with warm undertones and a fine, golden sheen. It has a Lustre finish, which is a sheerer coverage formula with a stronger sheen. It had a soft, lightly emollient consistency that glided across the lips easily, and it only had minimal settling in my lip lines. The lipstick had semi-sheer coverage that went on evenly–the resulting effect was warmer, pinker natural lip color with shimmer and shine–that lasted for two and a half hours.

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MAC Coral Bliss (LE, $17.00) is warmer (90% similar).
Smashbox Nude Mood (P, $21.00) is warmer, less shimmery (90% similar).
Smashbox Call Back (P, $21.00) is warmer, lighter (90% similar).
Smashbox Nude Beach (P, $21.00) is warmer (90% similar).
MAC Shy Shine (P, $17.00) is warmer (90% similar).
Dior Grege 1947 (169) (P, $35.00) is less shimmery (90% similar).
Bobbi Brown Ballerina Shimmer (12) (P, $26.00) is brighter (85% similar).
Charlotte Tilbury Kidman's Kiss (P, $32.00) is more pigmented, darker (85% similar).
Tom Ford Beauty Carriacou (LE, $55.00) is warmer (85% similar).

MAC Lipstick Almondine

Almondine

Temptalia

Limited Edition

8.5

Product

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

Longevity

4.5

Application

86%

Total

Bloodstone

MAC Bloodstone Lipstick ($17.00 for 0.10 oz.) is a deep, pinky-red with cool undertones and a natural sheen with fine pink and red pearl. It had semi-opaque pigmentation that applied smoothly and evenly directly from the tube. The texture was lightweight, creamy without being too slippery, and easy to work with. This shade lasted for six hours and left behind a stain, while the formula was slightly hydrating.

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Makeup Geek Elegant (P, $15.00) is less glossy, lighter (95% similar).
MAC Authentic Red (LE, $17.00) is lighter (95% similar).
MAC Absolute Power (LE, $17.00) is warmer (95% similar).
Guerlain Rouge Saphir (821) (LE, $55.00) is lighter (90% similar).
Urban Decay Gash (DC, $22.00) is lighter, more shimmery (90% similar).
Smashbox Legendary (P, $21.00) is lighter (90% similar).
Tom Ford Beauty Leonardo (P, $35.00) is lighter (90% similar).
Bite Beauty Tannin (P, $26.00) is lighter (90% similar).
MAC Como La Flor (LE, $17.00) is lighter (90% similar).
Giorgio Armani #406 (P, $32.00) is more muted (90% similar).

MAC Lipstick Bloodstone

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Bloodstone

Temptalia

Limited Edition

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

Longevity

Application

96%

Total

Recommended

Coral Bliss

MAC Coral Bliss Lipstick ($17.00 for 0.10 oz.) is a soft, muted peachy-coral with warm undertones and a soft sheen. It had medium coverage that went on fairly evenly, but it seemed to emphasize the texture of my lips and had some noticeable color that pooled into my deeper lip lines. The texture was lightweight, smooth, and lightly emollient but slid around enough that the wear was only three hours on me. This shade is part of the permanent line as well.

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Dior Grege 1947 (169) (P, $35.00) is warmer (95% similar).
Flower Beauty Petal Kiss (P, $6.98) is less glossy (95% similar).
Bobbi Brown Blush (P, $26.00) is warmer, brighter (90% similar).
MAC Flavour (LE, $17.00) is cooler (90% similar).
Smashbox Nude Mood (P, $21.00) is lighter (90% similar).
MAC Shy Shine (P, $17.00) is darker (90% similar).
Smashbox Call Back (P, $21.00) is lighter (90% similar).
MAC Flamingo (P, $17.00) is brighter, darker (90% similar).
Clinique Melon Pop (P, $18.00) is warmer (90% similar).
MAC Almondine (LE, $17.00) is cooler (90% similar).

MAC Lipstick Coral Bliss

101

Coral Bliss

101

Coral Bliss

Temptalia

C+

Limited Edition

Product

Pigmentation

7.5

Texture

7.5

Longevity

4.5

Application

79%

Total

Jasper

MAC Jasper Lipstick ($17.00 for 0.10 oz.) is a deep, reddish burgundy with cool undertones and a cream finish. It had nearly opaque pigmentation with a lightly creamy consistency that didn’t feel too slippery or too firm, so it was comfortable to apply and to wear. The color went on evenly and smoothly, and it lasted for over six hours. The formula was neither drying nor hydrating and left a slight stain behind.