Buying MAC lipsticks can be overwhelming. There are so many colors, so many finishes, and so many “must-have” posts and videos to view prior to making your purchase.

Well, get read, because I’m throwing another one at you. The best thing to do before purchasing anything is research. With makeup, especially high-end makeup, it’s extremely beneficial to see the product on other people.

Why do you think the beauty blog and Youtube worlds are so popular? While I don’t have enough lipsticks (in my opinion) to share the top 10 must-haves just yet, I do want to talk about a few of my favorites. When I say favorite, I mean these are the shades I keep on heavy rotation and add to my travel or weekender bag without a second thought. As always, I’m NC 45/NC 50 in foundation shades for your reference. Listed in no particular order–because let’s be real, I love them all equally* for different reasons–these are my favorite MAC lipstick shades: 5 Must-Have MAC Lipsticks for WOC • • Captive • Twig • Whirl • Diva Amorous is described by MAC as a “lovestruck cranberry” with a satin finish.

Another one of the best MAC lipstick colors, this matte shade is a stunning burgundy that could go extremely dark and elegant at the same time, depending on the rest of your makeup look. This is a clear winner for one of MAC’s best lipsticks, since the product itself gave the label its fame; this shade in particular is a staple one, and when. Dark Red Mac Lipstick Shades Online Pictures Reference. Best MAC Lipstick Color for Dark Skin - Women's Group for.

I personally don’t get anything on the side of cranberry, but I love the color nonetheless. On my lips, it’s more of a cool-tone pink with plum undertones.

A color I like to wear as the everyday mauve shade. It provides enough color to be noticed, but not so much to be the focus. Captive I know what you’re thinking — Chelsey, this looks just like! And to that I say, you’re pretty much right.

The average person does not need both and, one will do just fine. I happen to have both because I was so indecisive as to which one I wanted that I decided to leave with them and return whichever one I decided against. Clearly, I never got around to itnot to mention, there is a small difference between. Is on the warmer pink side, while is more cool-toned. Is a pinkish-plum color with a satin finish that I reach for when I want a little flush of color without opting for a bold lip. Twig I’ve raved about before in a monthly post, and with good reason.

Canvas software for mac. Before Whirl, was my all-time favorite. It actually looks a little pinker in the photograph than in real life, but this is what I deem as the “your lips but better” color. Is a soft brownish pink shade, suitable for a variety of skin tones. It blends with your natural lip color to bring out the best shade, so keep that in mind while purchasing: it will not look the same on everyone.

The best thing about is the satin finish, meaning it provides a nearly matte look without the drying factor. Whirl *Okay so I said that I love them all equally for different reasons, but I have to admit that is my all-time favorite.

It takes precedence over the rest because the color is everything I never knew I needed. It was even featured in my most recent post. Easily, was the most talked about lipstick shade a few years ago. Enable flash player on chrome for mac. While it was almost annoyingly overexposed, I’m actually glad the hype happened; otherwise, we may never have gotten this shade in lipstick form. If you didn’t know, was previously only available as a.