Each Liptensity Lipstick is housed in a metal cylindrical tube with a colour-coded lid, contains a total of 3.6 grams of product, and retails for $25. Due to the higher price point, these will not be redeemable as a free product in the Back to MAC recycling program. Cordovan, Dionysus, Double Fudge, and Burnt Violet. MAC Liptensity Lipstick Double Fudge. Shipped with USPS First Class. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. Shipping and handling. This item will ship to.
affiliate linkI went to the mall on Black Friday, intending to do some Christmas shopping for friends and family.
Crazy, right?
Just being there was a sensory overload, but things got even more intense at the MAC counter. I was mesmerized by the array of lip color on display.
That's where MAC blew my holiday shopping budget in record time with an updated release of their beyond-brilliant MAC Liptensity Lipsticks ($21) in nine new and three bring-back shades!
I fell in love with MAC Liptensity's creamy, color-packed formula the first time around, and didn't think I could love it more.
We heart this gave me the chance to test four shades, and the formula is so vivid, so creamy, so long-lasting, I know I'll be adding more colors to my makeup bag soon.
You might think I'm going a little overboard considering the endless formulas and colors that MAC already offers.
Here's what makes this Liptensity release something special: not only nine new shades and three old faves of lipstick, but 18 permanent shades of brand new MAC Liptensity Lip Pencil ($21).
Ok, let's get to the shades…
MAC Liptensity Lipstick Review
The lipsticks I tested (marked*) ran the gamut from daytime neutral to nighttime high drama.
MAC Bite O Georgia – Light creamy peach
MAC King Salmon* – Creamy salmon pink, extremely flattering for practically any skin tone.
MAC Clouds in My Coffee – Light dusty nude pink
MAC Well Bred Brown* – Light nude, I'm reaching for this one almost every day. One application in the morning and I'm still wearing it when I get home from work.
MAC Double Fudge* – Intense dark brown that reads vampy almost-black on my lips. My inner Goth is really pleased with how dramatic this one looks.
MAC Beetroot* – Creamy lilac purple, a new wave-y throwback that's surprisingly wearable.
MAC Liptensity Lipstick Swatches
The lipsticks glide on creamily and are extremely long-lasting.
Of course, I'd expect this kind of staying power to come with a cost—dry lips–but all things considered, the formula is not very drying at all.
I just make sure to exfoliate and apply a good lip balm overnight for extra moisture.
The MAC Liptensity formula is the best possible version of long-wearing lipstick.
The bonanza of 18 permanent matching lip pencils (excuse me while I swoon) is almost too much for this Liptensity lover to take.
You read that correctly, 18 colors of MAC Liptensity Lip Pencil (available here). The liner has a slanted, chiseled tip that is extremely precise—so easy to use!
The colors are vivid and long lasting.
MAC Liptensity Lip Pencil Review
I sampled three shades (marked*) and have already set my sights on a whole bunch more…
MAC Liptensity Lip Pencil Shades
Habanero – Vibrant Orange, just bright enough and so pretty.
All Dressed Up* – True Bright Red. You won't find a more beautiful classic red liner.
Dionysus – Rich burgundy
Art District – Soft warm pink
Pressed Blooms – Soft cool pink
Fresh Clay* – Mid-tone Rosy Nude. I love MAC's Spice and Nice & Spicy liners, and Fresh Clay is a similar neutral.
Enoki – Dusty lilac beige
MAC Liptensity Lip Pencil Swatches
The formula is so creamy, I'm tempted to wear the liner all over with a little clear gloss on top.
I was already a big fan of MAC's various lip liners, but the Liptensity collection's sharp, slanted tip is extra-nice.
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You'd think that I, as a Greek mythology enthusiast, would already know the correct pronunciation of the word 'Dionysus,' which is one of the shades in the new (and now available in the MAC permanent line) MAC Liptensity Lip Pencils.
Is it dee-oh-NIGH-sus or dee-AHHH-nah-sees?
I've heard it both ways.
Mac Double Fudge Lipstick Palette
One day I'll figure it out! (Or, maybe one of you guys will tell me, ha! 🙂 That's why I love the Internet.)
Fun fact: I actually thought about naming Connor Claire 'Artemis,' after Artemis of the Wildland/Mistress of Animals/Goddess of the Hunt.
Ooh! Or 'Nike,' after the Goddess of Victory (and not the massive international mega brand).
Like the MAC Liptensity Lipsticks, these lip pencils are new additions to the MAC permanent line, and they're like soft, creamy, super skinny lipsticks.
Incidentally, several of these have matching partners in the complementary Liptensity Lipstick line, like Stallion, Galaxy Grey, Marsala, Dionysus, Habanero, Double Fudge, and Toast and Butter.
Even though, technically, these are liners, I like using the brighter ones, like Cut Ruby (SO GORGEOUS), as lipsticks, because they're so easy to maneuver around my natural lip line.
Generally, the darker shades work well as lipsticks, too, except for Hellebore, which is quite patchy.
Speaking of patchiness…I also have trouble with Art District, which is one of the nudes. It takes a lot of layering and patting to even it out when I use it to fill in my lips, but it gets the job done as a straight-up liner (as does Hellebore).
Another thing about these, since they are very soft and creamy, they might not always travel well. In fact, a couple of them broke on me right at the base when I opened them (All Dressed Up and Double Fudge), so hold on to your receipt… I'm just sayin'.
If you want to give them a closer look, the MAC Liptensity Lip Pencils are $21 each, and you can find them now in the permanent line.
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
