MAC Pro Longwear Lipcreme in Positively Dashing
Lovahs of long-wearing lipstick, prepare to park your pout in front of the new MAC Pro Longwear Lipcremes for a prolonged play session when the MAC Styledriven collection cruises onto counters in t-minus 10 days.
Available in 12 shades of long-wearing pink, plum, orange, red and purple, these pigmented pretties may cost a bit more than MAC’s regular lipsticks ($17 U.S./$20 CDN versus $14.50 U.S./$17.50 CDN), but if you like creamy, pigmented lipsticks that latch onto lips and won’t let go, they deliver that much and a whole lot more.
Four of the 12 shades, from left to right: Dress It Up, Positively Dashing, So Very Good and Soft Sell
From the four shades I’ve been getting acquainted with, I’m beginning to think of these Lipcremes as upgraded versions of the MAC Amplified lipsticks (one of my favorite lipstick finishes from MAC), with similarly rich, intense pigments in a softer, creamier, more moisturizing formula.
More to like…
- A forgiving finish — You know how some pigmented lipsticks can put a spotlight on any imperfections (like cracks/flakes) on your lips? That’s something these Lipcremes, despite their punchy pigments, don’t seem to do.
- Wonderful wear time — So far today a single layer of Lipcreme has lasted me through three cups of tea and a bowl of Annie Chun’s Teriyaki Noodles for lunch. Lesser lipsticks would have given up the ghost by now.
- A smooth operator — Despite how pigmented they are, I don’t feel like I have to use a lip brush with these to get a smooth, even application. I can apply them straight from the tube (with a caveat I’ll mention in a moment), which is great.
- They make good scents — My super sensitive nose and taste buds both fancy the delicate vanilla flavor and scent.
Swatches from left to right: Dress It Up, Positively Dashing, So Very Good and Soft Sell
Dress It Up
So Very Good
Soft Sell
Besides their slightly elevated price point, my only issue with these (and it’s a minor quibble) has to do with the shape of the bullet’s tip. Rather than a traditional wedged tip with a point, the Lipcremes are flat and ovoid at the ends. Fine — even great — for two quick swipes across my upper lip and one along the bottom, but guiding them carefully around tighter corners and into spaces like my Cupid’s bow can be tricky.
All in all, though, I’m in love with these lippies and think they’d be fantastic for work (or for a long date, for that matter), especially if you’re a minimalist who wants something you won’t have to reapply multiple times throughout the day.
PRICE: $17 U.S./$20 CDN
AVAILABILITY: Coming September 22 to MAC counters and stores in North America; internationally some time this month
MAKEUP AND BEAUTY BLOG RATING:: A
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
Steph says
September 12th, 2011 at 4:59 pmPositively dashing is so aptly named! LOVE it 🙂
Amanda says
September 12th, 2011 at 5:03 pmSoft sell looks beautiful. Love your earrings!!
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Sonya says
September 12th, 2011 at 5:05 pmSoft Sell isn’t a color I would normally wear, but I actually really love it! (On you, at least!)
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Gabi says
September 12th, 2011 at 5:09 pmOooh! They all look so pretty!
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Soleil Doux @ Soleil Doux Blog says
September 12th, 2011 at 5:09 pmThe past couple of MAC lipsticks I bought had the same flat top (Sheen Supreme in Full Speed and Supremely Confident). I actually kind of like it for some reason–probably because I’m more of a lip balm/gloss gal most of the time. 8)
Anyway… Soft Sell looks fantastic on you! ♥
Chris25 says
September 12th, 2011 at 5:44 pmSo Very Good will be mine! 🙂
sweeks1980 says
September 12th, 2011 at 6:27 pmI’m looking for a lipstick for fall, so I was very excited to see your review on these! I really like Soft Sell and So Very Good (both look gorgeous on you!).
Melody says
September 12th, 2011 at 7:26 pmI think I might try one of these with the new launch. None of the colors in the one last year really spoke to me, but it’s such a great formula I want to check out the new colors.
Amber says
September 12th, 2011 at 7:31 pmLove! My lipsticks all end up flat anyway, no matter how hard I try to keep an edge. 🙂
Meredith says
September 12th, 2011 at 7:54 pmI absolutely love your blog and follow you on bloglovin 🙂 Keep the great posts coming!
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Jessi says
September 12th, 2011 at 7:59 pmThese look great on you! I’m not much of a lipstick girl, but I’m curious about these. I may have to pick one up.
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Elle says
September 12th, 2011 at 8:10 pmThese look lovely on you! So polished and pretty. I don’t like the shape, either…I have a pretty pronounced cupid’s bow and I never liked that the mattenes and slimshines weren’t pointy. Still want to check these out though.
Ava says
September 12th, 2011 at 8:50 pmThese look like promising lippies. Good photos of you too!
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Emily says
September 12th, 2011 at 9:00 pmOoo I’m intrigued! I really like Positively Dashing and So Very Good.
Windie says
September 12th, 2011 at 9:30 pmAre you using a different foundation? If so, what?
Naj says
September 12th, 2011 at 9:59 pmHey Karen! You look somewhat different in these photos but I can’t figure out why. Hahaha. Anyways, wanted to ask, are these lipcreams limited edition? They sound like they’re good products and that makes it sad if it’s only limited edition.
Heidi says
September 12th, 2011 at 11:01 pmSoft Sell looks so great on you. These sound like a promising new addition to the MAC line.
Lulle says
September 13th, 2011 at 1:27 amSoft Sell looks beautiful! But why couldn’t they make a clean cut at the top? They all look like they haven’t been shaped carefully enough…
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artemis says
September 13th, 2011 at 4:47 ami’d love to wear dress it up :)) haha
Gyudy says
September 13th, 2011 at 5:31 amIn Italy this collection is already in stores, this morning I picked up So Very Good and I’m really loving it! How is your Matchmaster foundation behaving? I’m really curious!
Nina says
September 13th, 2011 at 6:37 amthis is rare. very rare. but i want those lipsticks.
i cannot get them out of my mind!
Amanda says
September 13th, 2011 at 9:28 amThese colors are okay, definitely need to check out the others and see if something stands out because I need a long-wearing lipstick!
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Harshleen says
September 13th, 2011 at 12:30 pmI am always up for long-wearing lippies and more so if they are creamy! So very good looks really good…….hope they are not limited edition.
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Vonvon says
September 13th, 2011 at 12:58 pmThese are beautiful shades!
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