MAC Deep with Envy, Mean Green Machine, Instant Icon Lipsticks

Deep with Envy

MAC Deep With Envy Lipstick ($17.00 for 0.10 oz.) is a deep green with subtle, warm undertones. It’s almost a neutral-toned green, as the yellow undertone only seems noticeable at the edges or when it is sheered out. The lipstick had some slip but did not slide around too easily, and it applied evenly for the most part–it did not seem to want to apply quite as evenly along the inner portion of my lips compared to the outer edges. It had good color coverage that lasted for five hours. This shade stained and was non-drying.

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Dolce and Gabbana Smeraldo (LE, $33.00) is lower quality, less pigmented, more muted (85% similar).
Kat Von D Plan 9 (P, $21.00) is lighter, more shimmery (85% similar).
Bite Beauty Kale (P, $26.00) is darker (80% similar).
Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Cosplay (P, $18.00) is glossier, lighter (80% similar).

MAC Lipstick Deep with Envy

Deep with Envy

Temptalia

B+

Limited Edition

8.5

Product

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

9.5

Longevity

4.5

Application

89%

Total

Mean Green Machine

MAC Mean Green Machine Lipstick ($17.00 for 0.10 oz.) is a blackened green with warm, olive undertones and a satin sheen. It had semi-opaque color payoff with a smooth, moderately creamy texture that wasn’t too thin or too thick on the lips. There was slight unevenness, particularly along the inner portion of my lips, where the color just wouldn’t adhere as well. I was able to wear this shade for five hours, and the formula was non-drying.

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Urban Decay Junkie (P, $17.00) is warmer, lighter, more shimmery (90% similar).
Bite Beauty Kale (P, $26.00) is cooler, darker (85% similar).
Dolce and Gabbana Smeraldo (LE, $33.00) is cooler, less pigmented, lighter (85% similar).

MAC Lipstick Mean Green Machine

Mean Green Machine

Temptalia

Limited Edition

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

9.5

Longevity

Application

86%

Total

Instant Icon

MACInstant Icon Lipstick ($17.00 for 0.10 oz.) is a bright, sky blue with cool undertones and a satin finish. It had semi-opaque pigmentation that applied unevenly and looked patchy, a bit streaky, and settled into lip lines immediately after applying it. Even though the consistency seemed creamy enough to apply comfortably, it just looked underwhelming on. The only way to salvage this one would be to use a lip liner or lip primer underneath it. The color wore for just over three and a half hours on me and was non-drying in feel.

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Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Pool Boy (P, $18.00) is glossier, better quality, more pigmented (95% similar).
MAC Dreampot (P, $17.00) is better quality, more pigmented, darker (95% similar).
Make Up For Ever C602 (P, $22.00) is glossier, better quality, more pigmented (90% similar).
Colour Pop Mr. Blonde (LE, $6.00) is less glossy, darker (85% similar).

MAC Lipstick Instant Icon