MAC x Kabuki Magic Retro Matte Liquid Lipcolours

Fallen Angel

MAC Fallen Angel Retro Matte Liquid Lipcolour ($21.00 for 0.17 fl. oz.) is a deep berry with cool undertones and a matte finish. I wish it performed better, as the color was gorgeous, but it was semi-opaque and applied unevenly. It was thin, watery, and harder to control as the color spread too easily. The color lasted for six hours, stained, and was moderately drying over time–but it seemed shorter-wearing than most of the Retro Matte Liquid Lipcolours for me.

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Colour Pop Notion (P, $6.00) is darker (90% similar).
MAC Oh Lady (P, $21.00) is lighter (90% similar).
Tarte Acid Wash (P, $20.00) is darker (90% similar).
MAC High Drama (P, $21.00) is warmer (90% similar).
MAC Self Portrait (LE, $21.00) is warmer, darker (90% similar).
Makeup Geek Rocker Chick (P, $12.00) is lighter (90% similar).
Make Up For Ever M501 (P, $22.00) is lighter (90% similar).

MAC Retro Matte Liquid Lipcolour Fallen Angel

Fallen Angel

Temptalia

C-

Limited Edition

Product

Pigmentation

6.5

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

71%

Total

Flamingo Road

MAC Retro Matte Liquid Lipcolour ($21.00 for 0.17 fl. oz.) is a deep purple with subtle, warmer pink undertones and a matte finish. It had mostly opaque coverage, though a bit more to touch-up certain areas would be a good idea as the formula ran thinner and there were a couple of spots that weren’t opaque on me. The consistency dried down fairly quickly, but there was a more noticeable sheen for the first hour of wear compared to most shades in the line-up. On me, the color wore well for seven hours, left a stain behind, and was somewhat drying over time.

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Urban Decay Pandemonium (P, $18.00) is cooler, darker (85% similar).
MAC Recollection (P, $21.00) is lighter (90% similar).
Colour Pop Zipper (P, $6.00) is warmer, lighter (85% similar).
Anastasia Vintage (P, $20.00) is warmer, lighter (80% similar).
Too Faced Unicorn (P, $21.00) is warmer, lighter (85% similar).
Maybelline Vibrant Violet (P, $7.99) is warmer, lighter (80% similar).

MAC Retro Matte Liquid Lipcolour Flamingo Road

Flamingo Road

Temptalia

B+

Limited Edition

Product

9.5

Pigmentation

Texture

Longevity

4.5

Application

89%

Total

Sweet Thing

MAC Retro Matte Liquid Lipcolour ($21.00 for 0.17 fl. oz.) is a medium brown with subtle, rosy undertones and a matte finish. It had opaque pigmentation that applied evenly and smoothly to the lips. The consistency was smooth, lightweight, and easy to spread across the lips as it was neither too thick nor too thin. The dry down was fairly flattering for this type of formula and did not appear “cracked” when I smiled. It wore well for just over seven hours on me before beginning to fade, though it was noticeably drying.

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Anastasia #11 (Vol. 1) (P) is darker (90% similar).
Make Up For Ever M101 (P, $22.00) is darker (90% similar).
Colour Pop Beeper (LE, $6.00) is darker (90% similar).
MAC Burnt Spice (P, $21.00) is darker (90% similar).
Tarte Bestie (LE, $20.00) is warmer, darker (85% similar).
MAC Whirl (P, $17.00) is glossier, warmer, darker (85% similar).
Kat Von D Bow 'n' Arrow (P, $20.00) is warmer (90% similar).
Smashbox Safe Word (P, $21.00) is glossier, warmer, darker (80% similar).

MAC Retro Matte Liquid Lipcolour Sweet Thing

Sweet Thing

Temptalia

Limited Edition

8.5

Product

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

Longevity

Application

93%

Total

This Modern Age

MAC Retro Matte Liquid Lipcolour ($21.00 for 0.17 fl. oz.) is a dirty, medium gray with a hint of green paired with a matte finish. The color was more unique to me than not, and while it did not apply perfectly, I was surprised by its opaque pigmentation and fairly smooth application. The consistency was thin without being watery, spread well, and dried down without looking streaking. I did have slight “cracking” when I smiled around my deepest lip lines. The color lasted for seven hours on me and was somewhat drying over time.

MAC Retro Matte Liquid Lipcolour This Modern Age