Lip Pencil - Half-Red

Name: MAC Cosmetics Lip Pencil - Half-Red
Brand: MAC Cosmetics
Rating: 4.8 (54 reviews)

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4.8

54 reviews

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5.0

from

angelina71

13 years ago

I needed something not too dark, not too brown, not too plum, not too nude, went through 10 MAC liners at the store and found this to be exactly what I was looking for. Really happy with this one.

About reviewer (77 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinNormal, Fair, Warm

HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

EyesGreen

5.0

from

hurdles2003

14 years ago

A nice, toned-down red. I use it with Hot Tahiti and it looks great! Easy application and minimal bleeding, (especially if you use a concealer around the lips.) Use with a lip primer for...

About reviewer (36 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOther, Other, Cool

HairOther, Other, Other

EyesOther

4.0

from

BrownEyes01

14 years ago

This liner goes perfect for me with Syrup lipstick. Perfect for everyday use. I would buy it again but the pencil lasts a long time so I won't need to buy one anytime soon.

About reviewer (339 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBrown

4.0

from

Connie11

14 years ago

This is a true brick-red color liner. I will not get a lot of use out of this however, since I prefer my MAC Quartz liner. (and I think MAC Quartz is discontinued?!) MAC Quartz is brighter and not...

About reviewer (373 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinNormal, Fair, Cool

HairBlond, Straight, Fine

EyesGreen

5.0

from

lucdiaz

15 years ago

I love this. I have pigmented lips, and on me this is a very soft red that works very well with darker MLBB lipsticks and lipglosses. Think Viva Glam VI, both lipstick and gloss. I would...

About reviewer (248 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinNormal, Olive, Warm

HairBrown, Other, Other

EyesBlack

4.0

from

SoPolished

15 years ago

I love Half-Red, it is a classic color and I will always have one on hand. I use this with almost all of my l/g's. It compliments just about any l/g Ive used. This is not a typical red. It is...

About reviewer (95 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinDry, Fair, Not Sure

HairRed, Wavy, Medium

EyesGray

5.0

from

KBaylie

15 years ago

This is the one lip liner I reach for the most. It's a beautiful color and I would have never brought it if it weren't for the MU that convinced me to try it. It's a lovely color that compliments...

About reviewer (218 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Tan, Warm

HairBlack, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown

5.0

from

chica21608

15 years ago

This color is probably the color that comes closest to my lip color, so needless to say that I love it. Blends in very well, and it lasts a long time.

About reviewer (77 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinOily, Dark

HairBlack

EyesBrown

4.0

from

CarlaN

16 years ago

Half Red is one of the more "famous" MAC lip pencils, so of course I *had* to add it to my rapidly increasing MAC lip pencil collection. I'm glad I did, though at first glance, Half Red doesn't...

About reviewer (847 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinVery Oily, Fair, Cool

HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

EyesGreen

5.0

from

jaylb

17 years ago

This is another great lip liner from MAC. I use this a lot especially under light glosses that need a boost. It is a muted red, almost neutral that would go with anything. My favorite thing to...

About reviewer (41 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOther

HairOther

EyesOther

5.0

from

tanni

17 years ago

The name, "Half-Red", suites this lip pencil very well... It has red tones to it, but it's not quite red, and is perhaps mixed with muave/plum. In any case, it's a very pretty, and very wearable...

About reviewer (160 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Medium, Warm

HairBlack, Straight, Medium

EyesHazel

5.0

from

lili1968

17 years ago

I purchased this on a whim today while I was at the MAC counter purchasing Viva Glam V because it was such a pretty color when I tested it on the back of my hand. I normally don't buy l/l's...

About reviewer (119 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinAcne-prone

HairBrown

EyesBrown

4.0

from

jojobean

17 years ago

I bought this after a MAC SA used this one me. I use it with Viva Glam V lipstick and lipgloss. Don't let the name fool you---it's not red. It's a darker pink color that when applied and...

About reviewer (216 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBrown

5.0

from

lexigal

18 years ago

Great color. A little plummy but not too purple. I also love Mahogany but this shade is even better for everyday. Not as light as Spice...a bit more dramatic without being too much. I love it...

About reviewer (39 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOther

HairOther

EyesOther

5.0

from

4miracles

18 years ago

I absolutely love Half Red lip liner. At first I did not think this color would work for me but it is truely a beautiful color. Its not red at all. I use this with a lip gloss almost everyday. It...

About reviewer (10 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination

HairBrown

EyesHazel

5.0

from

pugmommy7

18 years ago

YES YES YES! I will be repurchasing! I love this liner with so many shades. It is a darker than my natural shade color. I love it with plums/neutrals and glosses in between. This is a mush have...

About reviewer (104 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium

HairBlond

EyesBlue

5.0

from

Merina

18 years ago

I use this lip pencil for all my dark pink and light plum lipsticks and glosses. It adapts to many colors and therefore is very versatile. Would buy this over and over again!

About reviewer (725 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBrunette, Straight, Coarse

EyesBrown

5.0

from

Mel29

18 years ago

This is a gorgeous lip liner. I have a yellow based, medium skintone (MAC C35, Stila 40 watts). This colour gives wonderful depth while still looking fairly natural. To me it's like a medium -toned...

About reviewer (102 reviews)

Age

SkinOily

HairBlack

EyesBrown

3.0

from

chedoux

18 years ago

On my pink-pigmented lips, this is rosy with a hint of plum. I was hoping for a little more warmth to complement by C4 (HHH) skin tone, but it's still flattering. It's much better for me than Whirl...

About reviewer (343 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Tan, Warm

HairBlack, Curly, Coarse

EyesBrown

5.0

from

Songbird1967

18 years ago

Half Red is one of those colors that pairs well with deep red/plum/mauve lipsticks and enhances the color without looking garish or overly made up. Fabulous color, a must for brunettes, especially...

About reviewer (80 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBrown