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The MAC Fashion Pack Collection! The Lipsticks

May 26th, 2016 by Adia Goss 24 Comments

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Thenew MAC Fashion Pack collection lipsticks

For me, these MAC Fashion Pack Lipsticks are a reminder that MAC still makes some of the best lipsticks around, in my opinion. MAC is still my first stop when I want a new lipstick because of their wide range of colors, and because some of their formulas, like Amplified and Frost, are amazing.

MAC Fashion Pack
Available online June 9, 2016
Available in-store June 23 through July 28, 2016
#MACFashionPack

“Lead the way with a new wave of front-row worthy hues. Fuchsia, violet, emerald, deepest plum, midnight…ready to wear, any way we dare! So, be a doll and show us how — the Fashion Pack is always in the know.” -MAC

The four lipsticks in the launch — Pressed & Ready (a soft whitened nude with a Lustre finish), Aim For Gorgeous (a bright fuchsia with a Matte finish), By Special Order (a deep reddened fuchsia with an Amplified finish) and Stylist’s Tip (a deep violet with an Amplified finish) — are all incredibly smooth and pigmented, and the darker colors absolutely LAST.

You can check out the new MAC Fashion Pack Runway Worthy Eye Shadow x9 and Fluidline Pens here.

I applied Stylist’s Tip one morning before work, and when I got home at the end of the day, it looked good! — and this was with my near-constant eating and drinking, and without a single touchup.

Here are some swatches…

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Swatches of the MAC Fashion Pack Lipsticks (L-R) in Pressed & Ready, Aim For Gorgeous, By Special Order and Stylist’s Tip

And photos of me wearing them…

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Wearing Pressed & Ready, the one color that doesn’t work for me, I think

Alright…Pressed & Ready is very light, but it feels smooth and comfortable. I was tempted to doctor it up with a brown lip liner but thought that would be against my ethical duties as a beauty blogger, LOL.

This one just doesn’t quite work for me, but it is a pretty pink-toned nude.

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Wearing Aim For Gorgeous

Matte finish Aim For Gorgeous is actually easy to apply and surprisingly comfortable, considering that sometimes matte lipsticks can tug on my lips. This one has a really nice texture.

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Wearing By Special Order

I love By Special Order’s slightly glossy finish. It has an Amplified finish, which is one of my favorite finishes from MAC.

Here’s a breakdown of my look

NARS Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer in Annapurna // Maybelline Instant Age Rewind concealer in Honey // MAC Prep + Prime CC Colour Correcting Loose Powder in Neutralize // NARS Dual-Intensity blush in Sexual Content (the right side) // MAC Snappy Style eyeshadow from the Runway Worthy palette all over the lid and Runway Worthy along the inner corners // Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara // Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz in Dark Brown // Dior Brow Styler Gel in Brown.

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Wearing Stylist’s Tip — my favorite one of these four!

I wasn’t expecting to LOVE Stylist’s Tip, but wow. I always admire people who can pull off purple lips but have a hard time finding a perfect purple shade that works for me. But this color drives me wild, and it doesn’t make my teeth look super yellow (can I get an Amen??). It applies like a dream, too, and lasts all day. I can’t say enough good things about Stylist’s Tip.

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Which one’s your favorite?

So, what do you think? Will you be snatching up any of these MAC Fashion Pack lipsticks?

Adia Goss


Adia is a lawyer by day and a beauty blogger by night. She believes that makeup should be fun and simple, but she also likes multi-step skincare routines (she’s complicated!). Adia loves the sight of a brand new highlighter, and she’s constantly looking for the perfect concealer. Follow her beauty adventures at Adia Adores (formerly beautyluxelife) and on Instagram.

The MAC Fashion Pack Collection! The Lipsticks / Originally published May 26th, 2016

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  1. Kiss & Make-up says

    May 26th, 2016 at 2:51 am

    Oh yes, Stylist’s Tip is also my favorite of the bunch on you!
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    • Adia says

      May 28th, 2016 at 7:14 am

      Yep!
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  2. LindaLibraLoca says

    May 26th, 2016 at 4:05 am

    My favorite is By Special Order. Everything is perfect- the finish, the color…
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    • Adia says

      May 28th, 2016 at 7:14 am

      Yeah, this is probably a close second for me. The finish and color are PERFECT.
      Adia recently posted … Week In Makeup | Packing For A Long Weekend

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  3. anusha says

    May 26th, 2016 at 4:28 am

    Purple one looks the best on u!

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    • Adia says

      May 28th, 2016 at 7:14 am

      Thanks, Anusha!
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  4. sarahc says

    May 26th, 2016 at 6:57 am

    Thank you for trying Stylist’s Tip, it’s so divine! I love the amplified formula. That is coming home with me!

    Reply
    • Adia says

      May 28th, 2016 at 7:15 am

      Yes, girl, you need it!
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  5. yelena says

    May 26th, 2016 at 8:13 am

    stylist tip looks lovely, not that I need any more purple lippies, but it’s good to keep it in mind. how would you compare it to mac’s heroine and violetta?

    ps. I actually do like pressed & ready on you 🙂

    Reply
    • Adia says

      May 28th, 2016 at 7:20 am

      Hi Yelena! I think Stylist’s Tip and Heroine are pretty similar, except Heroine is matte and Stylist’s Tip has a more glossy finish. Violetta is a tad more cool-toned, I think. Violetta also has a shimmer finish. So, I think the colors of all three are similar but the finishes are way different. Hope this helps!
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  6. Agata says

    May 26th, 2016 at 8:43 am

    Stylist’s Tip looks gorgeous on you. Recently I have been trying more purple lipsticks too and it’s funny how some look awful until you fin that perfect one!
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    • Adia says

      May 28th, 2016 at 7:21 am

      Yes, Agata! It takes a lot of patience to find a good purple lippie, but now I think I’ve found the one….for now 😉
      Adia recently posted … Week In Makeup | Packing For A Long Weekend

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  7. Becky says

    May 26th, 2016 at 9:00 am

    Stylist’s Tip looks fantastic on you! Though honestly-the others do too!

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    • Adia says

      May 28th, 2016 at 7:16 am

      Aw, thank you Becky!
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  8. Sakura says

    May 26th, 2016 at 12:28 pm

    I love “By Special Order!” As others have said, you look good in all the colors.

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    • Adia says

      May 28th, 2016 at 7:16 am

      Thanks so much!!
      Adia recently posted … Week In Makeup | Packing For A Long Weekend

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  9. Amy says

    May 26th, 2016 at 1:25 pm

    Amen! You get my amen. That’s a “wow” color. I might even have to try it, even though purple lips have never been a “go” for me – but I’d like them to be! This might be the right color. Aim for Gorgeous Is my second fave!

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    • Adia says

      May 28th, 2016 at 7:17 am

      Yass, Amy! Purple is so hard to pull off, so definitely give this one a try 🙂
      Adia recently posted … Week In Makeup | Packing For A Long Weekend

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  10. Erin says

    May 26th, 2016 at 2:25 pm

    Pressed and Ready will probably only work on the fairest warm toned people or people with really dark lips that want to mute the tone. I think on you personally, if you took a peachy lip liner and filled in your lip and topped it, it would look better.
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  11. Rachel R. says

    May 26th, 2016 at 6:30 pm

    I’m loving the colors, especially “By Special Order.”

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    • Adia says

      May 28th, 2016 at 7:17 am

      Thank you, Rachel!!
      Adia recently posted … Week In Makeup | Packing For A Long Weekend

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  12. denise S says

    May 27th, 2016 at 12:47 pm

    Stylish Tip and Special Order look great on you! I can almost any red lipstick but purples are tricky. I’m going to check this one out in store.

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    • Adia says

      May 28th, 2016 at 7:22 am

      Thanks, Denise 🙂 I definitely think Stylist’s Tip is worth checking out in person as purples can be so tricky!
      Adia recently posted … Week In Makeup | Packing For A Long Weekend

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  13. Cleoné says

    June 6th, 2016 at 5:03 pm

    Definitely Stylist’s Tips

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