The Best MAC Lipsticks
My top 5 MAC lipsticks are shades that best suits my yellow Asian skin tone. From it’s stubby worn down appearance indicates how much I actually use them! They’re the MAC lipsticks that I use everyday and they are…
From left to right: Crosswires, Lustering, Girl About Town, Plumful, Speak Louder
Crosswires (Cremesheen formula)
MAC’s Crosswires is described as a coral pink but it actually comes out a little orange on me as shown here. It’s the first one I pick up in the morning when I have minimal make-up on and just need a dash of colour on my lips.
As for the formula? It has creamy with a shine but it’s not glossy nor sticky. Crosswires is a nice lipstick for anyone who doesn’t want the bold, dramatic lips for the working day.
Lustering (Lustre formula)
This is looking rather stubby, isn’t it! It’s worn down more easily because the formula is very sheer and you need to apply this more heavily than the others. Lustering is such a pretty shade of pink for when you don’t want your lips to be too vibrant.
It adds a dash of colour but this one might not be for you if you like strong pigment. It’s really moisturising and it looks really natural on me.
Girl About Town (Amplified formula)
Girl About Town is a vibrant hot pink lipstick with a blue undertone and I like to put this one on when I wear plain outfits like this, or nights out. It makes a fairly simply outfit look and feel more glam! It’s a lot brighter than it’s showing up on photographs – but as you can tell, it’s the brightest one from the hand swatch (photo above).
Amplified formulas are highly pigmented, packs a punch of colour and are long lasting. This one is creamy with a slightly glossy finish.
Plumful (Lustre formula)
This was a Christmas present from my sister and I did a full review here. MAC’s Plumful is the darkest shade out of the five, and it is a beautiful lipstick for Autumn/Winter. It’s another one from the lustre finish.
Speak Louder (creamsheen formula)
This one is a more intense version of Lustering and I did a full review on this when I first bought it, so will keep this one short and sweet. Speak Louder and Lustering are my all time favourite lipsticks, I love fuchsia pink shades as it complements my skin tone and dark hair really well.
I’d go as far as to say that Speak Louder is the perfect shade for asian skin tone!
Another thing to point out about the cremesheen formulas is that it provides a medium, buildable coverage.
I’m going to treat myself to a new MAC lipstick soon, but which shade shall I go for next? What’s your favourite MAC lipstick?
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I have never been a fan of Mac make up- always find it too heavy for my face (if that's even a thing….) but I love the Speak Louder colour, I might have to give it a go 🙂
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I'm due a back-to-Mac trip, and you just sold me on Crosswires. Love it. It wasn't limited edition or anything was it? 🙂 x
Oooh, I love all of these! I don't have ANY MAC lipsticks, but will have to pick up one of these shades!
Danielle
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Plumful is such a gorgeous lipstick, I also like the look of Speak Louder 🙂
Amy x | A Little Boat Sailing
Girl about town is gorgeous, I LOVE pinks at the moment so pretty xxx
These colours are gorgeous, crosswires and plumfull are two I'm going to have to check out
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I love Speak Louder and it was due to your review that I discovered it and ended up buying it. 🙂 Now it's one of my favourite MAC lipsticks!
My top 3 MAC lipsticks have to be Rebel, Speak Louder and (it's a tough one…) but either Lady Bug or Daddy's Little Girl (Archie's Girls Collection). 🙂
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Plumful is one of my favourites! I love wearing it, even when the weather is a little warmer. I also have my eyes on shades like Crosswire and Lustering. Hope to pick those up soon! xx
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MAC has an incredible range of shades. The next one I'm picking up will be Impassioned :o) Xx
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I don't have any of these but I've always wanted Girl About Town xx
They all look so pretty and I can't wait to pick up my first shade for my birthday. I'll have to keep these ones in mind though.
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I love Mac lipsticks so much ! I own pretty strong colours right now ! 🙂
Sara,
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Mine is fanfare! I love the cremeshenes, and I really want to try crosswires, though I keep telling myself it won't be different enough to fanfare
Love the look of these Sarah! I find it quite hard to find Mac lipsticks that suit my skin tone and these all look perfect! I've wanted plumful ever since I saw your last post, its so pretty! x
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I love plumful, it's more of a everyday pink sort of shade on my lips!
Taslima | The little things in life
All of these shades are gorgeous. I only have two mac lipsticks, Plink and Hot Gossip but Hot Gossip i my favourite lip product ever
Megan x | MeganRoisinn
I'll keep this post in my favourites because I want to remember the names of the lipsticks! They are all so pretty and so me *__* specially Girl about Town!!
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Plumful looks like such a nice shade. I think I might have to check that out next time I'm at a Mac counter.
Melissa | MELISSA LOVES THIS
Crosswires is such a gorgeous shade, I have been looking for a new coral lippie so will check this out!
Maria xxx
The colour of these lipsticks are incredible 🙂
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Girl about town is one of my favs…love MAC 🙂
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lady danger is a must have. I think it would look lovely on your colouring too! 🙂 xxx
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I really love Crosswires and Speak Louder. I think our skintone's quite similar so I must check those colours out! I'm actually working with a new makeup brand called NV at the moment. Make sure you check out their website – you might see something you like! 😉 http://www.nvcolour.com
Mags xx
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These mac lipsticks are so pretty !
Sara,
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I love all of these colours! Crosswires looks amazing might have to get my hands on this one xx
Gorgeous shades – I want them all x
Heather | Of Beauty & Nothingness
I'm seriously in love with all of them! I need them in my life now
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Gorgeus colors! I absolutely love Girl about Town and have been in my favourites for years! Tanks for sharing
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