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MAC Unsung Heroes: Clear Lipglass

May 13th, 2011 by Karen 25 Comments

MAC Clear Lipglass

Kissed by the same shining light that blessed that pair of Manolo Blahnik patent-leather Mary Jane heels you’ve been coveting since forever, MAC Clear Lipglass ($14.50) makes other clear glosses question their line of work. 🙂

With wear time I can only characterize as supernatural, MAC Clear Lipglass outlasts them all. I applied it once before a marathon shopping day at a four-level mall (I was looking for a new bikini… Lipgloss always seems to ease the pain of seeing myself jiggling from all angles in the fitting room), and six hours later it was still going strong. When it comes to longevity, this is one lipgloss that does not mess around.

It even feels serious on my lips (even through MAC’s trademark light vanilla taste and scent), like it came to throw down. The thick, sticky texture gives it great wear time, but it’s a turnoff for some (I kinda love it though).

MAC Clear Lipglass is my favorite clear gloss, and just like a pair of black patent-leather pumps, it works in so many ways…

  • For a simple, subtle sheen — The way I usually wear it. All it takes is just a tiny drop on the lips distributed with a lip brush (or just by rubbing/moving your lips around).
  • For lips that go va-va-va-voom! — When I’m in the mood for big, juicy lips with mirror-like shine, I’ll swipe a lip brush across the slanted tip of the tube, and apply a layer either directly to bare lips, or atop a lipstick or lip pencil.
  • All mixed up — MAC also suggests mixing Clear Lipglass with pigments and applying anywhere except for the eye area. NOTE: If you plan to apply a mixture containing pigments to your lips, double check with your nearby MAC store first to confirm that the pigments you plan to use are safe for use on the lips, because not all of them are.



Applying a layer of MAC Clear Lipglass on top of a nude liner like MAC Subculture is probably my favorite way to wear it. Creates a lovely nude lip look that goes with just about everything.


MAC Clear Lipglass atop MAC Subculture lip liner

The MAC Unsung Heroes series features some of my favorite products from MAC’s permanent collection
  • MAC Unsung Heroes: Humid Eyeshadow
  • MAC Unsung Heroes: Naked Lunch Eyeshadow
  • MAC Unsung Heroes: Russian Red Lipglass
  • MAC Unsung Heroes: Syrup Lipstick
  • MAC Unsung Heroes: MAC Blushbaby Blush
  • MAC Unsung Heroes: MAC Vex Eyeshadow
  • MAC Unsung Heroes: Strobe Cream
  • MAC Unsung Heroes: Blot Powder/Pressed
  • MAC Unsung Heroes: Subculture Lip Pencil
  • MAC Unsung Heroes: Soft Brown Eyeshadow
  • MAC Unsung Hero: Woodwinked Eyeshadow
  • MAC Unsung Hero: Powersurge Eye Kohl
  • MAC Unsung Heroes: All That Glitters Eyeshadow Is Not Just Another Gold
  • MAC Unsung Heroes: The Technakohl Liners
  • MAC Unsung Hero: Groundwork Paint Pot
  • MAC Unsung Hero: Nymphette Lipglass
  • MAC Unsung Heroes: Viva Glam V
  • MAC Unsung Hero: Blacktrack Fluidline
  • MAC Unsung Heroes: Lychee Luxe Lipglass
  • MAC Unsung Hero: Gorgeous Gold Eyeshadow
  • MAC Unsung Hero: Patina Eyeshadow

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

MAC Unsung Heroes: Clear Lipglass / Originally published May 13th, 2011

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  1. Tamara says

    May 13th, 2011 at 3:05 pm

    Definitely an unsung hero! Love the pairing with Subculture. :]
    Tamara recently posted … Tag- Lipstick

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    • Karen says

      May 15th, 2011 at 10:21 am

      Do you have Pink Treat? It also looks great with that as well.

      Reply
  2. Jessi says

    May 13th, 2011 at 3:18 pm

    This is a little off-topic, but Karen you look amazing! Just a little story- I was reading this entry right now and I hear my boyfriend ask me, “Why are all the blogs you read written by college girls?” I was confused and asked him what he meant. He gestured at your picture and said, “I don’t understand how all these young girls have the time or the money to buy all this makeup and write about it.” So I asked him how old he thought you were and he said, “21 or 22”. I’m not sure old you are, but I know you’ve already graduated college! I told him this and he doesn’t believe me! I want you to write back just so I can prove him wrong, haha. Anyway, sorry for the off-topic-ness, but I just thought it was a funny story!
    Jessi recently posted … Giveaway Update and a Pink EOTD

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    • Karen says

      May 15th, 2011 at 10:21 am

      Aw, Jessi. Thanks for this. My birthday is next month and I’m a little grumpy about it (I’m turning 36… OY!), so this totally made my day!

      Reply
  3. Kajal Couture says

    May 13th, 2011 at 3:30 pm

    This is one of my staples! Glad to see it on your unsung heroes list!
    Kajal Couture recently posted … Time to Turn Up the Heat!!! MAC Prep Prime Face Protect Review

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    • Karen says

      May 15th, 2011 at 10:20 am

      What do you like to wear it with?

      Reply
  4. Vijaya says

    May 13th, 2011 at 4:22 pm

    I prefer Bare Escentuals’s gloss. =]
    Vijaya recently posted … Linnaeus Cosmetics Review- The Gemsbok Collection

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    • Karen says

      May 15th, 2011 at 10:20 am

      OK!

      Reply
  5. Sarahc says

    May 13th, 2011 at 5:39 pm

    I love these Unsung Heroes posts. Karen you’re giving me too many things to buy!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      May 15th, 2011 at 10:20 am

      Glad you like it, Sarah!

      Reply
  6. Nina says

    May 13th, 2011 at 6:54 pm

    ohh now im curious. 🙂 ill check this baby out when i go to the counter soon!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      May 15th, 2011 at 10:20 am

      I hope you like it. It’s definitely sticky, but it lasts a really long time. 🙂

      Reply
  7. Makeup Morsels says

    May 13th, 2011 at 9:17 pm

    I think I often underestimate the power of clear lipgloss, just because it doesn’t look all that exciting sitting in my gloss drawer. But they can actually look quite nice, especially layered over something else! Maybe I should play around with my less colorful glosses this weekend…hmmm
    Makeup Morsels recently posted … djv Beautenizer Volume Lash- As Good As It Gets

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    • Karen says

      May 15th, 2011 at 10:19 am

      Yay! Time for play!

      Reply
  8. Katherine says

    May 14th, 2011 at 12:12 am

    You have once again convinced me to splurge on a great oldie but goodie product. Thanks! 🙂

    Reply
    • Karen says

      May 15th, 2011 at 10:19 am

      Great, Katherine! 🙂 What are some of your MAC must-haves?

      Reply
  9. Aileen says

    May 14th, 2011 at 4:11 am

    It’s one of my absolute favorites! Love it love it and yes it does last and looks so lovely ……

    Reply
    • Karen says

      May 15th, 2011 at 10:19 am

      What do you like to wear it with, Aileen?

      Reply
  10. Alka says

    May 14th, 2011 at 5:41 am

    This was one of my very first MAC purchases ever. But the stickiness factor is a bit too much for me so it doesn’t get much love. However, love, love, love Subculture with a clear gloss on it…I am going to be near a MAC store today, may have to pick it up. 🙂

    Reply
    • Karen says

      May 15th, 2011 at 10:19 am

      Every gal remembers their first MAC purchase (mine was Paramount lipstick in the ’90s!).

      Did you end up picking up a tube?

      Reply
  11. Beatrice says

    May 14th, 2011 at 6:42 am

    I feel like people forget about clear lip glosses and automatically think they’re boring but in reality they are so useful! Say you want a glossy look but don’t want to change the color of your lipstick? BAM clear gloss! All clear glosses are unsung heros definately 🙂
    Beatrice recently posted … LA Splash Eyeshadow Sealer-Base Grips And Doesnt Let Go!

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    • Karen says

      May 15th, 2011 at 10:18 am

      This one’s great because it lasts a long time! Give it a try. 🙂

      Reply
  12. Marie says

    May 14th, 2011 at 5:31 pm

    This is a terrific series of posts and I gotta agree totally — the glossy-yet-understated look is a perfect pairing for certain styles, especially if you want a very “minimal fuss” appearance, but with a little kick to it. Great ideas from the commenters too.
    Marie recently posted … Anti-Aging Skin Care- The Basics

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    • Karen says

      May 15th, 2011 at 10:17 am

      Glad you like these posts, Marie.

      Reply
  13. SIOBHAN says

    May 16th, 2011 at 8:03 am

    HI KAREN 🙂

    I REMEMBER PURCHASING THIS LIPGLASS YEARS AGO AND FOUND IT REALLY GLOOPY OR SOMETHING. IT SEEMED TO MIGRATE OFF MY LIPS. IT WAS SO BAD THAT I ENDED UP TOSSING IT! THIS WAS PROBABLY 10 YEARS AGO AND WHILE I’VE NEVER HAD ANY PROBLEMS WITH THE COUNTLESS OTHER MAC PRODUCTS I’VE TRIED I’M WORRIED ABOUT TRYNG THIS AGAIN. DO YOU KNOW IF THE FORMULA HAS BEEN CHANGED?

    Reply

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