MAC • Florabundance lipglass • Lip Gloss

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foxyknox on 4/1/2013 5:08:00 PM more reviews by foxyknox

Age: 19-24   Skin: Dry, Olive, Cool   Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Fine   Eyes: Brown    

HG Lipgloss for me!! Absolutely my favorite color. I wear it all the time & it looks good with every look. Almost on my second bottle and I just bought it a month ago. Will be buying this color for a long long long time!! LOVE it.

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*TOP REVIEWER* haleyhay on 2/3/2013 10:05:00 PM more reviews by haleyhay

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Very Dry, Olive, Warm   Hair: Brown, Wavy, Fine   Eyes: Green    

I hate to say it, but I am really disappointed with this lipgloss. I bought this back in July (over 6 months ago) thinking this would be my favorite lippie. The first time I used it I was actually really disappointed, but I tried to not believe it and just think I wasn't applying it right, either I needed to wear it alone or on top of a lipstick, or on top of the "right" lipstick, but every time I get essentially the same effect. I have VERY pigmented lips, I always have a hard time getting lip glosses and even some lipsticks to show up or look "right". My disappointment could very well be attributed to my lips coloration. Every time I apply it I feel that it looks orangish on me. Almost how my skin would look if I used bad self-tanner. The formulation is alright, I'm not crazy about it. A bit thick for my taste and it can settle into lines but if it was a great color that I loved I would forgive it in a heart beat. This was my first MAC lip gloss, first high-end lippie purchase even. That being said, I think I will probably stick to drugstore lippies from now on, I don't see much being worth twice the price.

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DMlover on 10/28/2012 7:37:00 PM more reviews by DMlover

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Olive   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

My fave lipgloss! It makes all my lip products look very sexy. It is a pinky peach hue. I love nude colors and it gives my lipsticks that extra oomph. It looks beautiful with mac's creme cup lipstick and wet n wild's think pink. I also love to pair it with nudes like revlon's soft nude. I don't wear it on it's own because it is too plain on its own but paired with a great lipstick it looks stunning with my tan skin and long black hair. I would repurchase!!

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*TOP REVIEWER* violetfairygirl on 6/7/2012 12:04:00 AM more reviews by violetfairygirl

Age: 30-35   Skin: Acne-prone, Fair, Warm   Hair: Black, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

This is one of those products I got on a whim, not thinking I would use it much, and now I can't live without it!


I got Florabundance and Underage at the same time, and Underage was the one I had been waiting months to splurge on. When I pulled them out of the packaging, I was disappointed at first, because to my eye they looked almost exactly the same. The difference is subtle in the tube, but Underage is most definitely for cooler toned skin (which I do not have), and Florabundance is it's warmer toned sister. If one didn't work for you, I'd recommend trying out the other.


Florabundance is a pale nude pink, sheer enough to add some dimension to deeper toned lipsticks, but opaque enough to show up on my very pigmented lips. I love layering it over nude lipsticks - my favorite products to pair it with right now are MAC's Subculture lip pencil, and Revlon's balm stain in Charm. The formula is nice, very sticky but my lips always feel supple and moisturized as it wears off, and it doesn't make them greasy or flaky. For a gloss, it's got decent wear time, I usually find myself reapplying after 3-4 hours.


On the downside, it's not really a "slap it on and go" kind of product. You will have to work with it to make sure it's distributed evenly, or it will look streaky and blotchy. As with most pale nudes, it will highlight any flakes or deep lines on your lips, so lip prep and exfoliation is required. To apply, I like to use the side or even the back of the applicator and dab it across my lips, then rub my lips together and blend it out with a finger. Then I can layer on more as needed, and it's not a gloppy, milky mess. Use the absolute minimum that you can.


I knocked off a point for how difficult it can be to apply well, but overall high marks for being the most wearable, dead sexy pale nude gloss I've been able to find. I even keep it in my purse now so it's always close at hand!

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AmandaHennick on 5/20/2012 9:10:00 PM more reviews by AmandaHennick

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Very Dry, Cool   Hair: Brunette, Straight, Medium   Eyes: Hazel    

Absolutely love this.

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*TOP REVIEWER* mrsleonidas on 5/20/2012 7:42:00 PM more reviews by mrsleonidas

Age: 36-43   Skin: Combination, Fair, Cool   Hair: Brown, Wavy, Fine   Eyes: Brown    

This is simply a sexy opaque milky pale peach.
If you love milky glosses then.......
I highly suggest her cousin Underage, which is the sexier pinker version.
They are both drop dead gorgeous alone or over another lippy to tone it down.
Plus, like all MAC glosses......they do not eat up your lipsticks under them.
I love these too death!

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*TOP REVIEWER* clarissa90 on 1/3/2012 8:26:00 PM more reviews by clarissa90

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

This has to be a my favorite lipglass from MAC's permanent line. My lips are very pigmented so it turns out to be a light pink with a touch of peach. This lipglass also happens to be very pigmented so its just right for me. Out of all the lippie's I wear, I tend to get hit on the most whenever I wear this one. Something to keep in mind ladies... I took one lippie off since it does have a tendency to sink into my lip lines. I will repurchase.

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Kidlike on 12/31/2011 5:39:00 PM more reviews by Kidlike

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination, Fair, Cool   Hair: Brown, Wavy, Fine   Eyes: Black    

I got this as a birthday gift maybe two or three years back. the colour is a sheer peachy one. at the time I seriously hated this thing, it's so sticky the reasons I've avoided MAC glosses ever since.

also I would not call this colour nude. nude lips are pinkish this is peachy almost skin coloured gloss (if you're fair) that leaves your lips dry.

I'm not a fan of Sticky, over priced, tiny bottles of lip gloss (seriously so little product for the price!) but recently I've gotten into pale beige lips and this one seems to do the job. even after two years it's still as sticky as ever sadly :p

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*TOP REVIEWER* jaylyn85 on 8/30/2011 3:49:00 AM more reviews by jaylyn85

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Cool   Hair: Brunette, Fine   Eyes: Hazel    

Florabundance is a sheer peachy lip gloss which I pretty much hate! It dries on my lips really quickly and leaves a white sticky residue. It makes any lipstick I use under it look streaky I just really hate the formula. I don't have any other mac glosses and this one has really discouraged me for wasting anymore money

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spipina on 8/5/2011 7:40:00 AM more reviews by spipina

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

Honestly I'm not at all a lipgloss person. I went into MAC and said that I wanted a nude lipstick, which was new to me because ever since I've started wearing lipstick I've worn bright colors. So she gave me Hue Lipstick, which I was kind of eh about because it was so sheer on me, and the color wasn't so wow with my skin tone. It was okay, but she hands me the Florabundance and I gave her a weird look, because I have a bad history with lipgloss and it getting in my hair stuck in it.

I tried this on and it was the prettiest nude lip honest to Betsy Johnson. It doesn't wash you out, but is just soooooo pretty and not too pink, and is so nice with more sultry eyes, or even by itself just for everyday wear.

The formula is so good, it's not oily, but not sticky. My hair doesn't get stuck in this, but it doesn't slip and slide on my lips like I just lathered them in Crisco. When I get back from vacation I'm definitely gonna buy more lipglasses from MAC. I think this one will definitely be my fave though because you can wear it anywhere! It's so pigmented for a lip gloss, but is not too ridiculous. LOVE. Also if you're into subtle makeup, or you're not really experienced, this one is really pretty even if you have a formal event. Can't say enough good things about it. Definitely if you want to try out the MAC lipglasses you should check this one out.

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*TOP REVIEWER* Tygerlilee84 on 7/23/2011 4:41:00 AM more reviews by Tygerlilee84

Age: 25-29   Skin: Acne-prone, Fair, Cool   Hair: Red, Straight   Eyes: Brown    

I wish I could select a "maybe" choice for buying again. First, I'm not a fan of MAC lipglasses but I have to confess, this is the only one I've had. I found the smell very pleasant, but the stickiness factor was the worst I've ever felt!! I could not wear this without my hair being pulled back! It drove me nuts!! And the tube is so small!! There is so little product! I used it up soooo fast. For those two reasons alone, I've never purchased another MAC lipgloss product again (I do have the kissable lip colors, but they are more like liquid lipstick than gloss).
As for the color, at the time I was going for the "colorful" nude lip, IE paler than my lips but pinky/peach. It's perfect for that. I think I might be a little too old for that look now, so that's why I think I wouldn't buy it again. So overal, if you like sticky glosses and don't mind the price, it's for you.

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Chinadoll3 on 6/20/2011 12:35:00 PM more reviews by Chinadoll3

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Combination, Fair   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Blue    

Im still undecided about this lipglass. On one hand it is a soft milky pink, which reminds me very much of a nuder version of NARS turkish delight, It gives gorgeous shine and looks pretty and chic. But, This is something that looks best on top of a lipstick..somthing with peach/pink is good (Plink! is nice for this) It tones it down and adds a brilliant glossy finish. However alone, this just sinks into the lines in your lips and washes you out a bit well on me (NW20 skintone!) Gorgeous colour though..bit sticky not great if you dont like tacky glosses! But lovely, and i do reccomend.. i wouldnt repurchasse because theres so many other MAC lipglasses i want to explore..but if none work i will return to this gem. (just to let you know the rubbish mac lettering is rubbing off mine a bit!)

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*TOP REVIEWER* curlywurly100 on 5/15/2011 9:49:00 PM more reviews by curlywurly100

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

this is a beige, creamy whitish nude with HIGH shine.
do not touch this with a barge pole if you dislike nudes.
i have to say, nudes like this really do not suit me. they just make me look like i have no lips - but i would buy this again, because it turns my boring dark lipsticks into glassy, shiny, gorgeous colours.
my favourite lipstick to wear this with is Mac's 'Taupe'. this is because 'Taupe' is brown-toned, and it blends with the beige in 'Florabundance' to create this beautiful toffee glaze. 'Taupe' is also a Matte, which means that it does not compete with the shine of 'Florabundance', just compliments it further.
overall, i would recommend this to revive stark lipsticks, or if you are interested in a true nude.

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Chrisylita on 4/22/2011 7:50:00 PM more reviews by Chrisylita

Age: 30-35   Skin: Very Dry, Medium, Warm   Hair: Black, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Black    

I've been using this lipglass for years, a nice pinky peach nude colour. I don't like it on it's own it washes me out. I'm NC35 for reference with warm golden undertones. But I love this on top of MAC's Ravishing lipstick (which is a coral colour) looks amazing. It also looks amazing on top of the wet n wild megalast lipstick in just peachy.

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likechai on 4/12/2011 6:31:00 PM more reviews by likechai

Age: 25-29   Skin: Acne-prone, Fair, Neutral   Hair: Black, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Green    

Like others have said - the color is a light, milky pink. It's perfect with a dramatic eye.

It's a bit thick and the texture accentuates any flakiness on the lips, so be careful with that.

I personally love it and I've already repurchased.

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*TOP REVIEWER* aznmnkygrl808 on 4/12/2011 6:18:00 PM more reviews by aznmnkygrl808

Age: 19-24   Skin: Oily, Medium, Warm   Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

Tastes/smells like vanilla. This color is opaque and it's a gorgeous peachy nude for me. I only use a tiny amount if I were to wear it alone but I love wearing this gloss over baby pink lipsticks. Formula is not too watery nor too thick. Doesnt feel sticky on my lips. Doesnt have the greatest staying power but I love it anyways. Tried this over revlon's soft nude lipstick, which was a bit too nude for me. But the both of them paired up looks soo pretty; it comes out to a gorgeous milky baby pink/nude color. Wouldnt repurchase this color.

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zac_timmy on 3/19/2011 11:47:00 AM more reviews by zac_timmy

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Cool   Hair: Brunette, Curly, Medium   Eyes: Blue    

Love the colour! I agree with a previous reviewer that you can dress it up or down. Day to day I wear it over more of a nude lip, so it becomes nude with the slightest hint of pink, love it! It has great pigmentation and while not extremely long lasting, I am satisfied with how long it does last.

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*TOP REVIEWER* sugamonkey on 3/14/2011 5:54:00 PM more reviews by sugamonkey

Age: 30-35   Skin: Normal, Fair-Medium, Warm   Hair: Brunette, Straight, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

This is a beautiful milky, pink/peach gloss. Looks great with a smokey eye. I have lightly pigmented lips, fair-medium skin with yellow undertones (Asian). It is goopy and thick, but I don't put a lot on.
I took off a lippie because it starts to clump on my lips after an hour or two so I have to wipe it off then reapply.

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*TOP REVIEWER* Phanatical28 on 3/2/2011 4:22:00 PM more reviews by Phanatical28

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

I like this a lot. On me (NC20-25) it's a bit of a brighter pink version of Underage, which I adore. It has the same qualities as most other MAC lipglasses - thick, sticky, but extremely longwearing with great pigmentation. Even with daily useage, tubes can last a matter of months, which is another great thing. This is a very versatile color and works great with either a dark, smokey eye or a more natural look.

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makeupluver4ever45 on 2/26/2011 11:15:00 AM more reviews by makeupluver4ever45

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Dry, Olive   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

I was looking online and this looks like a great colour :D We'll see???

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