My Top 3 Mac Lipsticks

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I have never been disappointed with the wear or finish of a Mac lipstick. While there are a ton of great brands of lipstick, I’m convinced that it’s nearly impossible to go wrong with Mac!

I don’t have an abundance, though, but I do have (and repurchase) 3 all-time favorite shades of pink. And other than Creme Cup, I think Lovelorn and Syrup would look fantastic on darker complexions as well!

Wearing Creme Cup:

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Wearing Lovelorn:

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Wearing Syrup:

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It was surprising to me to see how similar Syrup and Lovelorn look in these photos. Syrup is definitely a more muted hue than Lovelorn, but they both have a nice cool undertone–which is what I like about them!

Of the 3, I wear Lovelorn in the warmer months the most, and Syrup in the cooler months. I’m semi-new to Creme Cup, but I love how soft it is!

Do you have any of these three? I know Creme Cup is a very popular shade, but I wonder how many love Syrup and Lovelorn like I do!

 

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Beth says · 09.16.15

Love syrup too! Try viva glam IV as well as I’m in!

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Tate says · 09.16.15

I love syrup and lovelorn too! I tried creme cup but I am so fair skinned that it totally washed me out. I wanted it to work so badly, but it just didn’t 🙁 Another favorite of mine is see sheer; it’s a gorgeous warm coral color. It’s a luster formula just like syrup and lovelorn. I think you would like it!

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Monica says · 09.16.15

I’m going to have to try Lovelorn!

I live for Fanfare

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Sherry says · 09.16.15

Guess I need a trip to the mall soon. I want to try both Syrup and Lovelorn, they look great. Can you tell us (me) again what type of foundation you use? I have been struggling lately to find one I like.

Thanks !
Sherry

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Nicola B says · 09.16.15

I have all 3 you have mentioned! Syrup was a freebee with the MAC recycling program so a real bonus and lovely colour. I bought Lovelorn last on your recommendation from a post recently and as we are now in Spring in New Zealand I think I will wear it a lot more during the spring and summer months 🙂

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Melissa says · 09.16.15

I was so excited to get my first Mac lipstick and liner…Mehr and Soar. LOVE the color and the color on me. However, it has done a number on my lips. Dried them out so bad I’m having to work on repairing them. So bizarre. For the price you pay, you’d never think it would do that!

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Candace says · 09.16.15

You should try another MAC lipstick in a different formula. Almost all matte lipsticks are going to be drying.

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Melissa says · 09.18.15

Matte is about all I wear, and no others did to my lips what Mac did.

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Sarah @ Seriously Lovely says · 09.16.15

The only Mac lipstick I own is Plumful and it’s such a bright shade that I rarely wear it. I love the look of all the shades you’re wearing though, especially Creme Cup!

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Lauren says · 09.16.15

I’ve actually never tried MAC lipstick before, but I constantly hear people raving about them. I really love the syrup shade!

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Judy says · 09.16.15

It is nice to be reminded that lipstick can be worn for just a lil somethin’ and not to be a showstopper. I am still trying to learn this. lol

It is also nice that you talk about different shades of pink for the season. I tend to be a “light pink is light pink” thinker, but I see how lovely and different syrup and lovelorn look on you, so now I must go through my lipsticks and see if I have different shades, or try those from Mac!

I only have a few lipsticks from Mac because I just get so overwhelmed looking at all of the pretty shades…how can I possibly choose just one?!

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Heather says · 09.16.15

I bought Syrup awhile back on your recommendation. I like the texture,but the color looks better on you than me. I’m as fair as you, but my hair is really dark. Lustering works well with my complexion– it’s more of a fuscia pink. I had Ruby Woo because so many people rave about it. I loved the color, but it was so matte, I couldn’t even get it on without lip balm under it. The lesson I learned is Mac’s mattes are not for me!

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Staci says · 09.16.15

My favorite MAC lipstick is angel. It’s really similar to cream cup, but it’s more shimmery. Another one I really like is shy girl. It’s a great daytime lipstick.

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Heather MacKenzie says · 02.04.16

I love Angel and am on my second tube. I have blonde hair, blue eyes, fair skin with pink undertones. It’s great for every day. When I bought it the 1st time, the MAC person was busy with someone else, so I just tried on a few different lipstick colors on my own. She piped in, “Wow, that’s a Kim Kardashian color. I’ve never seen a blonde in that color. You’re making me want to buy it!”

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Samantha says · 09.16.15

My favorite MAC lipstick is Crosswires Creamsheen. It’s a beautiful brighter pink coral color. My mom’s go to color is Syrup. Will have to give Lovelorn a try!!

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Alyssa says · 09.16.15

Lovelorn is definitely looks brighter pink to me than Syrup. I’ll have to try Syrup soon. It looks gorgeous on you!

Alyssa | Glitter and Grey

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Leslee Williams says · 09.16.15

All 3 of these are on my wish list! Sometimes I feel like pink is a little light for me, but you have had the best pink suggestions!

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Alicia says · 09.16.15

I bought Syrup based on your recommendation. I really like it. It’s my favorite go-to everyday shade when I want a hint of color.

I have blonde hair, blue eyes and very fair skin so colors that work well for you are usually great for me, too! So I LOVE your product recommendations!

A couple drugstore lipsticks I love you may want to try are Rimmel Airy Fairy (my absolute favorite lipstick and smells so yummy!) and L’Oreal Fairest Nude- which is a beautiful nude for fair skin.

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Danielle S. says · 09.16.15

Your blog is lovely! So happy to have found you. I’ve been thinking about buying one of a few MAC lips shades, so thank you for the recommendation! Looking forward to seeing more of your posts!

Danielle

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Tara LaRosa says · 09.16.15

I have been wearing Syrup for 9 years – ever since my make-up artist for my wedding introduced me to it.

I wear Sweetie too when I want a pop in color, a bit more than Syrup.

I recently bought Hot Gossip, which is more pink, but a fun color and not as bright as Sweetie.

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Misty says · 09.16.15

Pure Zen would look gorgeous on you !

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Catherine R. says · 09.16.15

Syrup is my all time favorite lipstick. I always have one in my purse and one in my makeup drawer. It is just the perfect mauve/pink for my pale, cool skin tone. Love, love, love. Thanks for introducing me to it a couple of years ago!

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Kelsey says · 09.16.15

I saw your Instagram pic of Syrup yesterday as I was flying home and by the time I landed, I had convinced myself that I needed it. So I stopped into the MAC store in our airport on my way to baggage claim and it’s already become my new favorite!!

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Rachel says · 09.16.15

love love love Mac lipsticks. I have Ruby Woo, which is my first ever matte lipstick. It’s tricky, but so gorgeous on the lips. I love the color Twig as well. Perfect for fall! I’ve been wanting to buy Syrup for awhile now-I need to go try it out to see if it goes with my complexion (white skin, red hair). Love me some Mac!!!

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Mary says · 09.16.15

I have Syrup and love it! It’s my go to on most days.

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Kim C. says · 09.16.15

I love most MAC products. I was able to get syrup FREE with the return of empty MAC products. It quickly became a favorite! I also use the mineral blushed,Warm Seoul and Peony (i think) and they are just as fabulous as Tarte.

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Miranda says · 09.16.15

Hi Kate! I’m a daily reader for maybe 3 years now. Love your blog! I don’t think you’ve recommended any blogs in the last year or so (maybe I missed something) and id love to k ow your daily or weekly reads, or blogs similar to yours. Thanks!

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Heather says · 09.16.15

As someone who never wears lipstick what would you recommend I try first?

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Dominique says · 09.16.15

Agreed, Mac lipstick is the best!!! Great shades on you. My favorite lipstick by them is Antique Tease it goes with pretty much anything I wear.

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Sasha says · 09.16.15

I haven’t tried MAC lipsticks. I’m a NARS girl. Does anyone know how they compare? I love how long-lasting NARS is!

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Sasha says · 09.16.15

Oops! Hit send too quickly, sorry Kate!

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Sasha says · 09.16.15

I haven’t tried MAC lipsticks. I’m a NARS girl. Does anyone know how they compare? I love how long-lasting NARS is and it feels great!

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lisa says · 09.16.15

You turned my on to this color Kate and I do love it! I have discovered an excellent dupe for it: L’Oreal #588 Rose Serenity. It is a dead ringer, I swear! Unfortunately, it has been discontinued but can be found on EBay and Amazon sometimes. Great color, either one!

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Alina says · 09.16.15

My first MAC lipstick was See Sheer and it will forever have a special place in my heart! I think Creme Cup looks gorgeous on you.

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Lauren says · 09.16.15

Cremecup and Lovelorn are beautiful shades!

Lauren x
laurenselwood.co.uk

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Hannah Dawson says · 09.16.15

The first MAC lipsticks I ever bought were Lovelorn and Syrup and bought them after seeing them on your blog. Lovelorn is my all time favorite lipstick and I wear it it all the time. Those 2 started my love affair with MAC lipsticks and my collection has certainly grown beyond those two.

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Kristen B. says · 09.16.15

I was wondering if you wear a lip liner under your lipsticks?

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Angela says · 09.16.15

I’ve been thinking about trying Mac lipstick to see what the hype is all about. I really prefer lip stains to lipstick since I dislike reapplying lip color throughout the day. How does the texture and staying power of Mac lipstick compare to lip stain? Do they have lip stain?

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heidi says · 09.16.15

I love Mac!.. my all time fav gloss is Macs ‘ooh baby’ lip glass..
I have a question for you Kate..
has your size changed since having the boys?. and if so.. how do you feel about it and do you dress differently .. I’m in that mom slump !

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dakotacheryl says · 09.16.15

I have bought more tubes of Syrup, than any other lipstick shade or brand…it’s just fabulous and so comfortable on my lips!!

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Marie C. says · 09.17.15

These lipsticks are gorgeous and they suit you very well 🙂

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Kacie M says · 09.17.15

I love Creme Cup! I actually wore that paired with Kat Von D’s Agatha for my wedding last year. But, the color is great on it’s own. I did purchase syrup, but am not used to that much of a hue on my lips so it rarely gets used. Great color, though. I love the pigments of MAC lipsticks compared to others. But, I’ll always be a pink girl!

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Nicole says · 09.17.15

Totally off subject but is that the Corinna dolman from Stitch Fix? I have the same one and LOVE it! 🙂

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gena says · 09.17.15

I dont wear lipstick and would like to start (trying to become more make up savvy) What is a good MAC shade to try if you have warm undertones to your skin – for example, the naked eyeshadow pallet looks better on me than naked2.

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Melanie from SLC says · 09.17.15

Plum liner and Creme in your Coffee–can’t live without my favorite MAC combo! As much as I love mixing it up with the girls at the MAC counter, it’s so much less expensive to buy it directly from MAC online.

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Courtney Bonnell says · 09.17.15

I am a fellow Syrup lover! It’s the only MAC lipstick I own and I keep telling myself to go get a few other options. I’m also a huge fan of BITE high pigment pencils. The only way to wear bright lip color in my opinion.

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Julie says · 09.17.15

I wear MACs “O” and have for years and years. I try other things and always return to it. Its a little darker than what you have on in the pictures but I’m very fair and its not overpowering.

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Ellen says · 09.17.15

I love the way these look! I have such an issue with lighter lipsticks but I really want to try creme cup!

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Kara says · 09.17.15

My favorite MAC lipsticks are Viva Glam V & VI!!! I also love their lip gloss-lipglass. 🙂

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Amy Duke says · 09.18.15

I absolutely love Creme Cup and Syrup…definitely two of my favorites! You and I have similar complexions, so I’m not surprised that we share favorites. I also like Pure Zen, which I picked up from the Marilyn Monroe collection, but I’m pretty sure it’s a permanent color. It’s a peachy nude.

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Stasja says · 09.18.15

I love MAC lipsticks as well! Creme cup looks gorgeous 🙂 I have Syrup but don’t reach for it that often so thanks for reminding me how nice it is.

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Stasja says · 09.18.15

I love MAC lipsticks as well! Creme cup looks gorgeous 🙂 I have Syrup but don’t reach for it that often so thanks for reminding me how nice it is.

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Jen says · 09.20.15

I don’t have any of these (I have yet to purchase a MAC product, in fact) but Creme Cup looks great! Might have to pick that up…
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Denise Lee says · 09.20.15

I just found you blog and I love it so much! The first lipstick is a pretty.

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Rachel says · 09.21.15

Do you wear a lip liner with these shades or just the lip color? I love them all and have been looking for a good everyday color! Could these be pulled off for the fall/winter?

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Lindsay says · 09.21.15

This is random, but I love your hair in these pics! I was wondering which tutorial would be closest to these pictures??

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Riley says · 09.22.15

I ordered Syrup and Lovelorn based on your recommendation. The colors in your pictures (at least the way they appear on my monitor) are so different from the lipsticks themselves. Syrup is nearly nude on me. I have dark hair and dark eyes but have been looking for a lipstick that is, as they say, “my lips but better”. The jury is still out.

One thing that I *have* decided, though: I don’t like the packaging. The tube looks like a suppository! lol

In any case, I enjoy your blog a great deal. Thanks for all you do.

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Riley says · 10.05.15

Have been wearing Syrup for several days now. I like it best when paired with a cherry or plum liner. I like the way the Cremesheen line of MAC wears. No feathering, even without a liner. Still don’t like the shape of the tube, though.

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Becky Lynn says · 09.27.15

I just recently purchased Lovelorn – can anybody recommend a good lip liner to match?

-Becky Lynn

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Angie says · 04.20.16

These are all beautiful on you! Syrup is my most worn lipstick in my vast collection. It is so wearable and always warms my face up! I also love Shy Shine. It is like Syrup’s light peachy pink sister. It has been my go to this spring!

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