If there were a book titled, “Chicken Soup for the Makeup-Lover’s Soul,” I bet the cover would have a picture of something coral, because a lot of the time when I feel stuck in a rut or just generally blah, I turn to coral.
Like MAC Tropic Tonic Matte Lipstick, my latest coral crush. It’s one of the new $16 Matte lipsticks MAC recently added to their permanent line.
Like a slightly redder Vegas Volt with a flat matte finish instead of MAC’s Amplified finish, it looks particularly fetching (I think) with black winged liner.
Très retro-fabulous.
You can find it now online and at MAC stores and counters.
On the subject of MAC’s Matte Lipsticks, which are your favorite ones? Inquiring minds want to know.
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
P.S. Happy hump day, by the way. 🙂
Kiss & Make-up says
June 17th, 2015 at 10:13 amYeeeeees, this is suuuuch a pretty color! Looks fantastic on you.
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Agata says
June 17th, 2015 at 10:15 amIt truly is a beautiful shade. Perfect for summer. I wonder how it would look on me!
Komal says
June 17th, 2015 at 10:35 amWow! That’s such a gorgeous shade 🙂 Speaking of corals, my favourite from MAC has been MAC Crosswires 😀
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Karen says
June 17th, 2015 at 1:34 pmThat’s a good one. One of my favorites, too!
Pamela says
June 17th, 2015 at 11:12 amKaren, I love this blog and MAC makeup, you’re totally an enabler of me buying more makeup!
Also, same skin tone so I know if it looks great on you it’ll look great on me.
I wanted to ask– what’s the matching lip liner that you’re using with this lipstick?
Karen says
June 17th, 2015 at 1:34 pmHi Pamela,
Love you back! So glad you enjoy the site. 🙂
So, for this lip look, I skipped the liner and used a lip brush. But if you want to use a liner, something like MAC Lasting Sensation would probably work.
Angela Bonanza says
June 17th, 2015 at 11:17 amThat kind of shade looks SO great on you!!
Karen says
June 17th, 2015 at 1:32 pmThank you, Angela!
Meg says
June 17th, 2015 at 11:28 amThis color looks so beautiful on you, Karen! It’s somehow bright yet soft at the same time? Is that even possible? So perfect for summer.
Karen says
June 17th, 2015 at 1:30 pmHi Meg,
You described it perfectly. Bright yet soft! If you like this color, you should also check out NARS Lodhi. It has the same bright/soft vibe.
Hope you’re having a nice day so far!
Allison C says
June 17th, 2015 at 11:38 amTropic Tonic is my kinda shade, and it’s clearly yours too!
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Karen says
June 17th, 2015 at 1:29 pmHi Allison,
I can see you working this color! I bet it would look amazing with your hair.
Valerie C. says
June 17th, 2015 at 11:43 amBeautiful! I think I’ll get this one. And the liner looks amazing. Is it MAC?
Karen says
June 17th, 2015 at 1:28 pmHi Valerie!
Yup, good eye, the liner is MAC. I’m wearing Blacktrack Fluidline. 🙂 Let me know if you have any questions about it; it’s one of my staples and I loooove it.
Valerie C. says
June 17th, 2015 at 2:26 pmThanks, I love the precise line! Did you use #210 brush? I’m thinking of getting that one. I appreciate the help 🙂
Karen says
June 17th, 2015 at 2:28 pmYou’re welcome! I didn’t use the 210; I used something similar from Laura Mercier, the Angled Eye Liner Brush. 🙂
Tara says
June 17th, 2015 at 11:51 amThat color is gorgeous. I don’t think the counter had that one out when I went to view the collection.
I’m loving Whirl and Runway Hit. I have my eye on most of them.
Karen says
June 17th, 2015 at 1:27 pmHi Tara,
I hope that it comes to your counter soon. It’s a beautiful shade for summer.
Do you find Whirl or Runway Hit drying at all? Or are you one of those lucky ladies who can wear a matte lipstick without having to deal with flakes?
Isabella says
June 17th, 2015 at 12:02 pmBeautiful color! Love the way you paired it with a bolder liner (and a bit of shadow? Looks like a plummy brown..) Since I live in Europe I have to wait until August for the new matte lipies 🙁
Karen says
June 17th, 2015 at 1:26 pmHi Isabella,
Yup, I’m wearing a little bit of shadow too. It’s the Smashbox Photo Op Eye Shadow Trio in Litho from the Nicky Hilton collaboration, but you can find it in the permanent line as well. And the liner is good ol’ MAC Blacktrack.
Hope you’re having a nice week so far!
LipjunkieNL says
June 17th, 2015 at 12:11 pmI tried Vegas Volt and really liked the color, but I was looking for a matte version, so I didn’t buy it. Good to know Tropic Tonic is a dupe with a matte finish! My favourite matte lipstick from MAC is a limited edition and a oldie….it’s Lingering Kiss. I just like the vampy look that color gives you :).
Karen says
June 17th, 2015 at 1:25 pmYes! And it’s permanent so it’s not going anywhere, woo hoo! 🙂
Lulle says
June 17th, 2015 at 12:39 pmIt looks really beautiful on you! I love how the matte finish gives the color a softer look.
I think my favorite Matte lipstick is D for Danger, although I haven’t bought it yet, lol! I really really want it though.
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Karen says
June 17th, 2015 at 1:24 pmHey Lulle!
Thanks, friend. I’m all about mattes these days, it seems (especially matte corals). So, I wore D for Danger a little while ago and it’s fabulous. You’ll love it!
I hope that you’re having a nice week so far. How’s the weather down there?
Beti says
June 17th, 2015 at 12:44 pmOh wow Tropic Tonic looks absolutely gorgeous on you! I will pick up this shade for sure on my next trip to MAC.
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Karen says
June 17th, 2015 at 1:23 pmThanks! It’s permanent so you have time to get it. 🙂
Pavithra says
June 17th, 2015 at 12:50 pmThis entire look is fetching, the blush ties in so well with Tropic Tonic! Would love to see a step by step breakdown 🙂
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Karen says
June 17th, 2015 at 1:23 pmThanks, Pavithra. The blush is Chanel Malice. 🙂
Kwmechelle says
June 17th, 2015 at 1:19 pmAbout two weeks ago, I went to the MAC counter to pick up a backup of Spiked. That’s when I learned that the Matte Collection had been released. And Whirl + Royal (and Spiked) made their way home with me 🙂 I’m also a fan of Ruby Woo, which I thought I could never pull off because of the retro matte formula. All 3 lippies will be in heavy rotation this summer 🙂
Karen says
June 17th, 2015 at 1:20 pmI can totally see you rocking Whirl!
How have you been? I feel like I haven’t talked to you in foreva!
Kwmechelle says
June 17th, 2015 at 1:43 pmI know! It does feel like foreva! I’m well, my friend. Just got back from another road trip to visit friends. I’ve purposed to do something of a little getaway every month for the rest of the year; even if it’s just checking myself into a local 5 star hotel to get some me time I’ve been keeping up with your blog though. I mean, priorities, yo’! And nothing says priorities like makeup. I’m still getting used to wearing Whirl & how it looks on me. I tried it with Chestnut but I don’t love that combo. I may have to cave & get the corresponding liner from MAC. I was definitely a kid in the candy store when I walked to the counter & saw that the MAC Matte collection was released. Surprisingly, I work da h*ll outta Royal. And big props for the Keith Sweat joke!
Karen says
June 17th, 2015 at 1:57 pmOh, how fun. How was the trip? Where did you go?
So, Whirl is such a ’90s color. I think that after a few goes at it you’ll fall in love. (At least that’s what I keep telling myself when I wear deep ’90s-style browns.) I am SO GLAD that someone out there can wear Matte Royal and make it look legit. It’s definitely a bad @ss color, but not one that everyone can pull off. Did you do winged liner with it? PLEASE SAY YES!
Um, I may or may not have just listened to K. Sweat’s “Twisted.”
Kwmechelle says
June 17th, 2015 at 2:14 pmWinged liner all day, err’day, dude! TWISTED!!! Guess who’s about to jam to that right meow?!! And I’ll find a way to rock Whirl. It’s such a beautiful color and MUST BE WORN. Royal, on the other hand, gets me compliments & stares….it’s one bad-maima-jaima
Karen says
June 17th, 2015 at 2:34 pmYAAAAAAS! I think winged liner is a must with @ss-kicker colors like Matte Royal. You’re doing me proud, girlfriend.
So, guess who actually owns the CD single to Twisted with, like, all 12 remixes on it? LOL!
Stephanie says
June 17th, 2015 at 1:27 pmLooks great to me!
Also, Karen, some wonderful sales assistant talked my mom into buying the Smashbox Pore Blurring primer and Urban Decay Naked Skin (so now I get to play with those two, too!). So excited to have a chance to check those out.
Karen says
June 17th, 2015 at 1:59 pmHi Stephanie,
Aww, lucky you! I wish I could share makeup with my mom. My mom wears very little makeup, and the makeup that she wears is stuff that I buy her and bug her to wear, LOL! Let me know what you think of the primer and the foundation. 🙂
Meghan says
June 17th, 2015 at 1:47 pmI wore Vegas Volt on my wedding day when my husband & I eloped in Las Vegas just over a month ago! I’ve ordered Tropic Tonic online& it’s en route, so excited! It looks gorgeous 😀
Karen says
June 17th, 2015 at 1:53 pmThat’s such a great story, Meghan! 🙂 Congrats on your wedding.
Meghan says
June 17th, 2015 at 2:34 pmThanks Karen! 🙂
Rachel R. says
June 17th, 2015 at 2:15 pmWell, I can’t blame you for being obsessed. It’s a fantastic color, and now I want it. lol My favorite MAC matte is La Vie En Rouge, but it’s not permanent, unfortunately. (Maybe some day…)
Karen says
June 17th, 2015 at 2:31 pmOh, I love that color too! There’s something larger-than-life about it. If I ever find a dupe I will let you know. 🙂
Rachel R. says
June 17th, 2015 at 2:40 pmAw, thanks, sweetie. Luckily, I bought it on the last reissue, so I’ve got enough to last awhile. I get tons of compliments whenever I wear it.
Leticia (Thee Limited Edition) says
June 17th, 2015 at 4:11 pmWhat a gorgeous color! It looks beautiful on you!
Kecia S. says
June 17th, 2015 at 8:37 pmI just received D for Danger, along with two Extra Dimension eyeshadows. #sogorgeous
Kirsten says
June 18th, 2015 at 1:52 amI have been eyeing both Twig and Whirl lately. I did end up buying Persistence because of your post, but it looks a bit more like a fall color on me, so I need something more summery, I think.
Fancie says
June 18th, 2015 at 4:05 amYou and Sunny are really making me want this. It just looks so pretty! And you look beautiful as always. My favorite MAC matte is Herons. I just love purple and MAC nailed the formula
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Astrid says
June 18th, 2015 at 10:16 pmI totally agree, it’s gorgeous!! I wonder how similar it is with Chanel La Petillante (from the spring 2015 collection)… if it’s not similar at all, it’s coming home with me! And can you believe I didn’t have blacktrack?? 😮
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Tarryn B says
June 23rd, 2015 at 3:57 amAnd I’m totally a little obsessed with this makeup look!! You look fab!
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