MAC • Cockney - Euristocrats • Lipstick

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*TOP REVIEWER* tsh82 on 2/2/2013 1:15:00 AM more reviews by tsh82

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Neutral   Hair: Black, Wavy, Fine   Eyes: Brown    

now im not a red lippy girl. but i wanted something vibrany but not too bold for an everyday lip. i have 2 red lippies from nyx raisin and chaos but theyre like vampy bold reds.
i have nc30 skin and natural plumish lips and i was looking at all the reds and most of them are the highly pigmented ones (meaning bold).
so the ma chose cockney for me. see im not a fan of lustre but for this one shade, it was love at first sight. i agree with the 2 reviewers below me, its a nice vibrant red but not too bold and its almost like a touch of red that you can wear everyday :)

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Victoriajane89 on 10/4/2012 5:31:00 AM more reviews by Victoriajane89

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Neutral   Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Green    

This is a great colour, as you can build it up to a darker red or keep it natural with one coat. Looks great on my skin and is good for my dry lips. The colour doesn't last forever but then not many lipsticks do. Will definitely buy again and may have to check out the other colours!
LOVE LOVE LOVE!

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*TOP REVIEWER* stls on 3/8/2012 8:24:00 PM more reviews by stls

Age: 19-24   Skin: Acne-prone, Fair, Neutral   Hair: Blond, Curly, Medium   Eyes: Green    

I was given cockney as a present. I thought ''Oh, well, pretty but it's just another red lipstick'' since I don't do red lips often and already have- and LOVE- Ruby Woo.
Boy, was I wrong!
It looks bold and bright neutral to cool red with tiny gold flecks in the tube but on the lips goes on sheer at first.
Looks like melted strawberries- vibrant and juicy!
The gold flecks are not really noticeable, but they contribute to the overall glow. I find the glossy finish very beautiful- it's a good alternative if you don't like the sticky feeling of lip gloss like me. I consider it moisturizing too.
I have to confess I always wanted to be one of those women that wear red lipstick every day but since I'm pale it's too in-your-face in my case. Not any more, though! For me it's the perfect everyday red- noticeable, face- brightening but not over the top.
It's also low maintenance, since it's sheer it's rather forgiving if you don't achieve the perfect application unlike me beloved Ruby Woo who NEEDS perfect exfoliated lips, lip liner and precise application to look decent. I can reapply cockney even without a mirror!
Last but not least, the color is rather buildable, so you can get bold glossy red lips with a few more swipes.
The only reason I can't give 5 lipsticks is cockney -like all lustres- wears off too quickly. But still, worth the trouble.
Love this one- it's so unique!


Edit: Unfortunately I don't think I would repurchase. I loved the result of this lipstick but not the longevity. I found that Dior Addict Extreme in Fireworks gives the same lovely sheer buildable red glossy effect (maybe a tinge warmer, without the flecks) with 5x lasting power. It's more expensive but I think I'll go with this one next time...

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cmars29 on 2/17/2012 10:50:00 PM more reviews by cmars29

Age: 36-43   Skin: Other, Medium   Hair: Brown, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Brown    

This is a really pretty red, not to dull and not to bright. It's a great daytime color. It has very tiny flecks of gold but I don't even notice.

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ukarmencb on 9/14/2011 9:48:00 AM more reviews by ukarmencb

Age: 44-55   Skin: Oily, Medium   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Black    

Beautiful colour, very wearable for daytime. It´s buildable to your taste and its shade is gorgeous. I´ll buy it again for sure.

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*TOP REVIEWER* Mandibulo on 6/19/2011 11:30:00 AM more reviews by Mandibulo

Age: 19-24   Skin: Dry, Fair-Medium, Warm   Hair: Brown, Straight, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

I absolutely love this lipstick. I am so not a red lipstick person. I'll go for the pin-up look once a year. When I do wear lipstick in general, it's either nude or pale. But this! This is strawberries in a tube. It took me so long to get around to purchasing it because of its "orange undertone" I'd heard everyone talk about. Well I haven't found that to be true. If anything, I find it a rather cool and forgiving red. I've been wearing it every day, two-three swipes, with just concealer and blush. It's so wearable, it doesn't steal the attention from the rest of your features and it livens up the entire face. It looks like my lips are snow-whitey, juicy and youthful. This is a red for those who fear reds. It goes on so sheer but it's also buildable, however it's not the right one for an original retro diva look. This is more like a toy-red, the kind you would allow a young girl to wear out if she wanted to play grown-up. It's mainly my summer red, to go with my tan skin and more laid-back and effortless looks (no lip-liner and other formalities), but it also looks amazing on my pale winter skin. Recommended! Will repurchase.

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*TOP REVIEWER* Bindi7 on 5/23/2011 11:33:00 AM more reviews by Bindi7

Age: 25-29   Skin: Oily, Olive, Warm   Hair: Brunette, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Brown    

I went to the MAC Counter a few weeks ago looking for a red that would suit my olive skin tone (NC37 in studio fix fluid at the moment). This is spot on.. if worn alone it is a deep red on me - but not at all blue or pink - just red - if that makes sense! Also, when worn alone it gives that dramatic effect - perfect for nights out. I like to mix mine with CB96 (coral/orange with gold) which for me gives a wonderful bright coral - red that i prefer for my warm skin tone. I would definitely recommend this to ladies who have tan/olive skin tones who are scared to wear red.. you will love it!

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*TOP REVIEWER* CarlaN on 5/14/2011 12:07:00 PM more reviews by CarlaN

Age: 44-55   Skin: Very Oily, Fair, Cool   Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Fine   Eyes: Green    

Cockney is a lovely sheer strawberry red, great for summer.

Cockney *is* similar to Ladybug, but not identical. Cockney is a little brighter, a bit less "blue."

Either can tend to go slightly pink on me, but that's just a problem I have with red lipstick.

Cockney is pretty, though, and feels light and moist on the lips. I like it with a bit of Cherry pencil, or maybe a clear liner.

It's true that Cockney doesn't last well, but I more or less expect that from a sheer formula like this.

I'd probably buy Cockney again, but I'm not absolutely sure, since I have so many reds.

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Raychxelle on 2/28/2011 2:49:00 AM more reviews by Raychxelle

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Green    

This is MY red I've been searching for. I'm super pail with prominent facial features (big full lips, prominent nose, etc.) and any red I would try just looked like way to much for my facial features. I stopped by my MAC today just to pick up my essentials - brush cleaner and some more Lingering eyebrow pencils and Cockney happened to be sitting in a spot where it was sitting by itself and looked like it was just calling my name to try. It had to have been the 10th red I've tried in about a month and the minute I put it on in the mirror - WOW. I let out a little exciting scream I was so happy I FINALLY had found my red that suits me. I agree with some of the reviews on here how it's a sheer lustre, that's actually the exact words that came out of the MAC employee that was helping me but it's definitely one of those classic red lipsticks one cannot go without. It has almost an orangey red look to it which I think is why it suits my face and complexion even more-so then a typical brick or deep red hue. Because the formula on this is a lustre (my favorite) it's definitely not drying and I even notice a slight very minimal shine after I've applied it. If you haven't found your perfect red yet and you have similar facial features as I do with a fair complexion, trust me - you NEED to try this. I guarantee you will fall in love with it like I did today. It's the perfect red.

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elizabetch on 2/14/2011 3:23:00 PM more reviews by elizabetch

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Fair, Cool   Hair: Brunette, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Green    

I'm surprised this hasn't been reviewed more! I went to a MAC store today looking for a red to compliment my skin. I had done my research, and had a few in mind - mainly Russian Red which is supposed to be relatively universal. The MA found it for me - it's not that it was 'bad', it just wasn't what I was looking for at all - Russian red is bright & very bold - super opaque. Too bold for me, as I wanted a wearable red for everyday. The MA suggested a red gloss, but I don't do gloss (long hair + wind = ew). Then she pulled Cockney, a sheer red (Lustre) without being washed out looking. Bright, but not too bright. Doesn't pull orange or pink on me, although the MAC site says it's got yellow in it. The lighting in MAC stores is horrific in my opinion, but I bought it because the formula was more what I was looking for - buildable, has a sheen, gold fleck for some dimension.

I really fell in love when I tried it on at home in natural light - true red without completely hiding my lips. Kind of like a stain, but better. I can't believe the buildable-ness (i made up a word) of this - from stain all the way to glossy bold red lips!

This might be helpful - the MA said this is almost identical to Lady Bug, with the main difference being the gold flecks in Cockney. She said Cockney is only at free standing stores, and not at counters (in Canada at least).

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Lotionaddict69 on 2/12/2011 4:41:00 PM more reviews by Lotionaddict69

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Very Oily, Fair-Medium, Warm   Hair: Blond, Relaxed   Eyes: Green    

I adore this lipstick! I love how buildable it is. You can apply it lightly so that it looks like a lip stain, but it can also be the glamorous movie star red lip so versatile! I never knew how much I used until I took it out of my makeup bag and saw that it was half way gone. I will definitely repurchase.

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*TOP REVIEWER* starrysim on 1/18/2011 9:25:00 PM more reviews by starrysim

Age: 25-29   Skin: Normal, Fair-Medium, Cool   Hair: Brown, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

I usually find it hard to wear reds, with my very pink NW15/20 skintone, but Cockney works beautifully. I especially love that it's buildable - a single coat is sheer enough for more casual wear, but it builds up wonderfully with a few more swipes. The texture is the best that MAC has in my opinion - I don't always love Lustres, but this one is creamy, smooth and moisturizing. I find the texture identical to my other favourites, Lustering and Laugh a Lot. Definitely 5 lippies for this lippie.

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*TOP REVIEWER* cnabbey88 on 1/5/2011 3:48:00 PM more reviews by cnabbey88

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Brown    

This is the perfect red shade for me. I am NC20-25. It is a lustre finish which I don't mind at all. It's super pigmented and looks great on. It looks like a neutral red (so no blue or orange undertones) from what I can tell. Of course lipsticks vary with everyone's skin tone so I would try it out at the counter first to make sure. It has the typical vanilla scent to the lip stick that all MAC lipsticks have but not anything overpowering. A great holiday lip color or any time you want to wear red. :)

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guccigrl on 12/28/2010 3:03:00 PM more reviews by guccigrl

Age: 25-29   Skin: Other, Fair   Hair: Brown, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

My one and only RED lippy and i LOVE IT! I like that it's a lustre so i don't have to add a gloss over it and this particular shade of Red is perfect for my skin tone (NW15) It also really brings out my deep blk/brown eyes and my black hair just pulls it all together. I can't say enough about this lipstick, just try it!!

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annieboughtmakeup on 12/17/2010 10:00:00 AM more reviews by annieboughtmakeup

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Fair, Cool   Hair: Brown, Wavy   Eyes: Blue    

I love this lipstick! A great red for someone who doesn't want to do the classic bright red. The only thing I found with this is that you can't blot it. Not only that but it kind of wear off fast, and in a weird way. So not a fan of the finish/durability but I LOVE the color. It's perfect for my skintone and great for work.

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*TOP REVIEWER* spamela74 on 11/7/2010 5:27:00 PM more reviews by spamela74

Age: 36-43   Skin: Combination, Tan, Warm   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Brown    

I don't know how I didn't discover Cockney years ago. It is just the most incredibly beautiful coral! I am very picky about what makes a perfect coral. It must be equal parts pink, orange and red with a slight blue-ish undertone. Guess what? Cockney meets the description. In the tube, it is very bright but the lustre finish makes it very wearable. It also has a subtle shimmer for fun. Even though it is a lustre, there is enough pigment that the color does not get washed out. I also loved MAC's Ladybug but compared to Cockney, it's more red/orange without the blue-ish undertone. I think Cockney is the perfect summertime coral. In fact I'm buying a backup--it's that pretty! True love!

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GiGiBean703 on 9/23/2010 3:45:00 PM more reviews by GiGiBean703

Age: 30-35   Skin: Oily, Fair, Cool   Hair: Blond, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Brown    

This is the BEST red lippie I ever tried. I used to love red lips when I was in my 20's. As I got older.. I stopped wearing it because they didn't look right. I happened to be at a CCO and saw this. I tried so many MAC reds, but never this one. The first thing I love is that it's a Lustre. My favorite finish. This is wears like a gloss. Can be sheer or built up. This is blue-based, makes my cool/ NW20 complexion bright. Can be wore all year round and daytime or night. PERECT! I was going to buy a back-up, but then I saw it on the MAC website. Thank goodness! Love it with a neutral eye or winged liner. Highly recommend!

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JunkieXL on 8/8/2010 2:33:00 PM more reviews by JunkieXL

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Neutral   Hair: Brunette, Curly, Fine   Eyes: Blue    

I love this one... At the counter I asked for a red that wasn´t too ´in your face´ and the artist came up with this color. At first I thought it wasn´t really the pin up red I was looking for but when I put it on, I was completely in love. I´m a NW20 and it´s a very flattering color for me. It has a gloss but it´s not too glossy and when you apply only one layer, it´s a sheer, natural and true red. It does require flawless skin because it brings out the red in your skin so keep your concealer in reach!

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ameliabirch on 2/16/2010 5:35:00 PM more reviews by ameliabirch

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Cool   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Blue    

I'm in love. A shimmery true red that you can pack on for a 1950s postcard glamour, or apply with a lip brush and keep sheer for a slightly less bright look. I am cool toned and this makes my face glow and my eyes shine. I think the name is great too being a Londoner myself!

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*TOP REVIEWER* StarsnRocketsES on 10/12/2009 1:47:00 PM more reviews by StarsnRocketsES

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Medium Brown   Hair: Brown, Curly, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

Cockney is a nice red lippie with gold flecks in it. It's a lustre, which I usually stay away from, but this color can be easily built up to a deep red for evening or applied subtly for everyday office wear. I love this one.

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