MAC • Queen Bee • Lip Gloss

kaileym on 8/15/2010 9:30:00 PM more reviews by kaileym

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

don't get me wrong, this is a gorgeous color in the tube, but doesn't do much for my nw20 skin. it doesn't look very natural on me, and if it looked more natural, and blended out on the edges on my lips, i would probably like it better. this was kind of a miss for me, but it only cost me 10$, because i got it at the cco.

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*TOP REVIEWER* steffmd25 on 6/23/2010 6:14:00 PM more reviews by steffmd25

Age: 25-29   Skin: Normal, Dark   Hair: Black   Eyes: Black    

So glad to have found this at a CCO for only $10. Pretty peach color with.shimmers. it is currently my favorite lip gloss. Looks great on my NC44 skintone. Nice pleasant scent.

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ktmakeup on 5/30/2010 5:00:00 PM more reviews by ktmakeup

Age: 25-29   Skin: Oily, Fair   Hair: Other, Straight, Medium   Eyes: Blue    

I have the Mac Lipglass in Queen Bee. It comes with a sponge applicator in a tube.


I've found that with map lipglasses in general, it lasts quite a while, leaving your lips looking dewy for a while without having to reapply. The downside is that this product is a little sticky, so your boyfriend may or may not mind that. I've found that with most lipglasses, the color looks quite strong right after you put it on, but over time it wears off to leave a more pleasant natural color while retaining the gloss.


Okay concerning queen bee in particular, I did not like this color. It is probably due to my coloring, as I am quite pale with darkish pinkish lips. I can see how this would probably be more flattering on someone who is tan or has yellower skin undertones. But it just looks completely unnatural orange on me.

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addyroxursox888 on 2/16/2010 6:10:00 AM more reviews by addyroxursox888

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

this is my favorite MAC lipglass! I am a MAC NC20 or 25 with Asian, beig-y/golden undertones. Queen Bee is an amazing golden/ peachy gloss with fine gold accents. MAC lipglasses are always a little thicker than other brands' glosses, but I personally like that (gives the lips a little more moisture lock-in). My favorite way to wear Queen Bee is on top of Clinique's Honey Gloss L/S. Overall, Queen Bee is an amazing color and brings out a nice golden glow in paler Asian skins. Definetly would repurchase once I hit pan!

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*TOP REVIEWER* msdi2u on 11/12/2009 2:11:00 PM more reviews by msdi2u

Age: 44-55   Skin: Sensitive, Fair-Medium, Warm   Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Fine   Eyes: Hazel    

I totally concur with the review before mine. Such a pretty, frosty, coral color in the tube, but it doesn't show up that way on my lips. It's basically a clear gloss on me, but in an unflattering way. Maybe my natural lip color is too dark to pull this one off the way it was intended, but it just doesn't work for me. I wouldn't describe it as a nude, either, because it does not give me that nice, "nude-lip look" simiar to C-Thru, Mad Cap or Runway Fave. It gives me more of a "clear-lip look".... or MLB with gloss on them. Nothing special here.

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*TOP REVIEWER* mwebba1 on 10/29/2009 11:57:00 AM more reviews by mwebba1

Age: 19-24   Skin: Very Oily, Dark, Warm   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

This didn't work for me at all. I love peachy colors and this did not show up as such. I am MAC NW45 for reference. This just looked clear with some frostiness on me. So disappointed.

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nyki22 on 8/10/2009 1:28:00 PM more reviews by nyki22

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination, Dark, Cool   Hair: Black, Relaxed, Coarse   Eyes: Brown    

I love this lip gloss!!! Paired with cork lip pencil OMG!!! It is one of my favorite nude lip combos. I am a nude lip kinda girl so I have plenty to choose from, but this is definately a favorite.

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*TOP REVIEWER* goldensyrup on 8/4/2009 1:06:00 AM more reviews by goldensyrup

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination, Olive, Warm   Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Fine   Eyes: Hazel    

As other reviewers have said this is not so much a coral shade but definitely leaning more on the orange side of peach! It is sparkly but not in an offensive glittery way and adds multi dimensional shine and lustre. This marries well with the rest of the Nake Honey collection and looks amazing with the Creme de Miel and Buckwheat eyeshadows & the Honey Light highlight powder.

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dixie60 on 7/7/2009 7:10:00 AM more reviews by dixie60

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination   Hair: Red   Eyes: Blue    

Love this color. When I saw the swatches, this was the only thing that had really sparked my attention in a long time. I didnt get anything but this gloss through the website. I expected to be disappointed but I love it. I keep thinking I might have to get a back up. I love MACs orange-ish lip glosses but this one is more wearable than just an orange. love it!

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RainyDayAngel on 7/5/2009 1:19:00 PM more reviews by RainyDayAngel

Age: 19-24   Skin: Sensitive, Fair, Warm   Hair: Red, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

Such a pretty color! A sheer, apricot-gold with some serious sparkle. Gorgeous for everyday summer. If you aren't willing to spend the money on MAC, a close color would be NYX's Lollipop. They are nearly identical, but NYX's version is much more pigmented in my experience.

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vogueobsession18 on 7/2/2009 5:11:00 PM more reviews by vogueobsession18

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Normal, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brunette, Straight, Medium   Eyes: Blue    

I absolutely love this lip gloss, especially with She's a Star over it. I agree with the other reviewers, when they say that Queen Bee appears to be more of an orange than a coral color at first, but when She's a Star is applied over it, it becomes the most gorgeous color ever! I currently am nearing the end of this lip gloss, and I have only had it for a few weeks. I often find myself wearing it everyday, as it is the perfect lip gloss for summer. I suppose I need to buy myself a few backups of this, since it's limited edition and I seem to be running out like crazy! But overall, this is a fantastic lip gloss. I cannot seem to stress enough just how much this color is perfect for summer and tanned, bronzed skin.

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kaffedrinker on 7/2/2009 3:18:00 PM more reviews by kaffedrinker

Age: 36-43   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Blue    

I love Mac Lipglass so I was immediately drawn to this beautiful summer coral when I saw it. I'm a gloss girl so I'm a fairly tough critic when it comes to lip gloss... oh, and mascara.
I'm neutral so I can wear warm or cool colors. However, this color just wasn't that flattering on me. It looked more orange than coral once I applied it and wanted to pool in places like the backside of my lips.

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*TOP REVIEWER* TopNote on 6/29/2009 3:51:00 PM more reviews by TopNote

Age: 30-35   Skin: Acne-prone, Dark, Warm   Hair: Brown, Kinky, Coarse   Eyes: Brown    

The color reminds me of the inside of a ripe cantaloupe. A little on the sheer side but it so pretty. And for those of you who have Lollipop Loving lipstick this looks divine paired together. Typical lipglass texture and staying power.

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SoPolished on 6/27/2009 6:50:00 AM more reviews by SoPolished

Age: 30-35   Skin: Dry, Fair   Hair: Red, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Grey    

This one is just lovely.

Its a peach/apricot shimmer, very pale. It has a gorgeous gold microshimmer to it and I swear I see pale green in the gold shimmer.

It isnt yellow-y or harsh at all. Worn alone I see a pale peach shimmer on my lips....over l/s it warms the color ever so slightly and imparts a great shimmer/pearl....

I might need another of these, its a great everyday l/g.

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*TOP REVIEWER* FoXyKiTten01 on 6/26/2009 9:18:00 PM more reviews by FoXyKiTten01

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Tan   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

I was ecstatic that MAC finally came out w/ a warm toned collection! I liked queen bee the most out of all the other glosses. It's a gorgeous light pearlescent apricot peach gloss in the tube. However on my fairly pigmented lips (NC30-35) it's quite sheer, but it does give my lips a pretty shimmer. It's a perfect summer gloss :)

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*TOP REVIEWER* sushiomelette on 6/22/2009 9:10:00 PM more reviews by sushiomelette

Age: 25-29   Skin: Sensitive, Olive   Hair: Black   Eyes: Black    

This is a pretty nude color and would most likely work on all skin tones. The color in the tube makes me think of a golden peaches n' cream. The most interesting thing about this gloss is the mini golden sparkles in it. There is gold and peach pearl but there's a glitter in there that if I look closely at it, it's almost a pale green color. Seriously! Check it out!

Overall, a nice nude that suitable for everyday.

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bleudolphin on 6/19/2009 8:06:00 PM more reviews by bleudolphin

Age: 36-43   Skin: Normal, Medium   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Brown    

I just got this today. I have stayed away for Mac lipglosses because I heard they were sticky which I can't stand. The color is amazing. A nice coral color. Also I did not find them sticky at all. May have to try some of the other glosses too. Wish this was a permanent color.

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*TOP REVIEWER* leah2412 on 6/18/2009 2:17:00 PM more reviews by leah2412

Age: 19-24   Skin: Dry, Fair-Medium, Warm   Hair: Blond, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Hazel    

Love this color! It looks at gorgeous in the tube as it does on lips, which can sometimes be difficult to find with MAC. I usually like the color in the tube but it fades to clear on my lips. Not with this one! It's the perfect light peachy coral for the summer and goes well with my tan.

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arp4ever on 6/15/2009 2:57:00 PM more reviews by arp4ever

Age: 25-29   Skin: Dry, Medium   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Brown    

i love love love this lipglass...such a pretty color...perfect for the summer...i hope they make this lipglass permanent because i really don't want to have to buy like 2 more lol

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envime on 6/15/2009 12:11:00 PM more reviews by envime

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Dark, Warm   Hair: Brown, Relaxed, Coarse   Eyes: Brown    

Queen Bee is from the new Naked Honey Collection. I agree with the previous reviewer that it would look wonderful on all skin tones. It is a peachy-golden neutral. It looks gorgeous on and I absolutely love it. I feel like a Queen Bee wearing it lol. For reference I am NW45 in MAC. I would definitely recommend this to anyone.

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