Hi Darlings, today’s review is going to be of the MAC Retro Matte Liquid Lipstick in Feel So Grand.
I got this shade for a specific reason, actually two, I fell in love with it because it is what Anastasia Steele is wearing at the end of Fifty Shades Darker. Don’t love the film but I loved the lipstick in that scene and it’s this one.
I decided to get it now because (I don’t know if it’s like this everywhere) but in Italy, if you buy a MAC matte lipstick you get a pop socket for your phone with their logo and I really wanted it!
You can get it on maccosmetics.com for 22$
COLOUR
It is a deep true red and it’s perfect for every skin tone since it’s not too cool or warm.
PACKAGING
The packaging has the classic MAC rounded cup but it’s a liquid lipstick which I find really cute.
The scent is nothing particular, it doesn’t really smell of anything.
APPLICATION
The applicator has a teardrop shape which makes it very precise and easy to use.
PIGMENTATION & FORMULA
When you first apply it, it is very liquidy but then it sets (in about 30 seconds) and becomes matt. It is easy to apply, it goes on with one swipe and not patchy.
The formula is super lightweight and it feels like nothing on the lips.
It’s slightly drying but it’s not unbearable.
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LASTING POWER
On me, it lasted 4 hours but as soon as you eat it goes away, overall I’m not impressed with the lasting power, it could be better.
RATINGS:
- Colour: 10/10
- Longevity: 5/10
- Application: 7/10
- Texture: 8/10
- Pigmentation: 10/10
- Packaging: 8/10
GRADE: B
This lipstick is stunning, I love the way it looks, the shade and the packaging. It’s comfortable and easy to use but the lasting power really disappointed me, if I wear a liquid lipstick I want it to last. Honestly, Ruby Woo lasts a lot better and it’s a regular lipstick, this is nice but I’d still go with that.
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I am LIVING for this red!! I need to get it for myself – it’s gorgeous!
Isn’t it so pretty?!
It’s awesome that you get a pop socket with the purchase of a lipstick! I’ve got a non mac lipstick I use (becomes matte after applying on the lips) but whenever I wear it, it makes me so uncomfortable. This looks gorgeous but the fact that it’s not long lasting…might just stick to my Ruby Woo.
Ruby Woo is so good you definitely don’t need this one.
I do love MAC but I don’t wear lipstick! Gorgeous colors though!!
I recently purchased the color “feels so grand” which is a beautiful true red. Going out all night I was a bit nervous trying to find something that wasn’t going to smudge and wear off easily. Using lip sense which DOES NOT budge would be tough to beat but this lipstick did just that. I applied once and it lasted all night PERFECTLY. T Beautiful color and perfect matte finish. Love the light weight feel!
Omg thank you for the tip, I’ll have to check the lip sense!
That’s a great deal to get a free popsocket with the lipstick! I heard that there were issues with how well this line of lipstick lasts, so I recently got Russian Red
Russian red is so pretty! I hope you’ll love it x
Gorgeous color! The longevity seems disappointing though. Four hours is like nothing nowadays with all the long-wearing formulas out there. I have heard mixed reviews of the MAC liquid lips before. Haven’t heard about the branded pop sockets over here yet!
I was disappointed by the lasting power because their normal matte lipsticks last forever on me!
Yea the MAC mattes are quite heavy duty. Maybe too much so sometimes!
Ruby Woo survived Christmas dinner… Kind of shocking! XD
Wow, that’s som staying power!
Wait I got this for the same reason haha BUT didn’t get a pop socket?Boo! Love this though.
Ahahahah I don’t know if the pop socket is just an Italian exclusive ? sorry about that
I have been thinking whether I should get this since I’ve heard my sisters talk about it so much and now I will! Thanks for this review!
I hope you’ll like it x
This is so gorgeous.
I’m in love with it!
I love MAC and this bold colour is perfect for a Friday night party! Bring on the weekend!
Ahahahha you go girl!
I LOVE THIS LIPPIE. I also saw it on TV too! But it was on Jessa (Jemima Krike) from HBO’s Girls and it looked so goddamn stunning. I don’t think I’ve ever seen anyone wear it bad but i agree with the longevity issue, it just washes off so badly when i eat or drink and i look like a mess.
I’ve never seen Girls, I didn’t know it was used there
It is! I think you’ll be so amazed to see how it looks so killer, even with eye bags, messy hair and no other makeup this lippie still looks fantastic!
Red lipstick is just awesome! ???
Thats a gorgeous red. And looks super good on you.
Thank you x
Such a bright and beautiful red shade! I have a sample red lippie size and I’ve been wanting to get s full size one.
I hope you’ll get it then x
I got a $30 Mac gift card for my birthday. I believe I found what imma get 🙂
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I have always been a fan of matte lipsticks and mac really has one of the best cosmetics, and my go to buy beauty products
Wow, the shade is so hot.. Love how red it is.. And the packaging is so cute.. ?
It’s very intense
Wow, I love Anastasia cuz of this movie. I bet the shade will look great on me too.. ? I will check this out.. ?
Yay! I’m glad you like it and yes it will look amazing on you
Wow, I love this matte red lipstick! Definitely buying one now and MAC is one of my top fave brands for makeup!
Yay! That’s awesome
I really love the shade but I struggle so much to find something similar! I guess I’ll have to spend some money in MAC ?
You definitely won’t regret it ??
Ciao ma Mac ha cambiato il packaging di questi Rossetti? Vedo che sulla confezione adesso appaiono due scritte e che sotto anche il bollino è diverso….visto che ci sono tantissimi fake in giro, mi date conferma che effettivamente hanno cambiato la confezione?
Oddio non saprei, io l’ho preso in negozio magari hanno cambiato il packaging