MAC • Emphatic (Amplified lipstick) • Lipstick

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Farforah1 on 12/9/2010 4:07:00 PM more reviews by Farforah1

Age: 19-24   Skin: Oily, Fair   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

I am really sad that this color is discontinued (n) This color alone is very sexy for tanned girls and for those with fair skin .. its veeery attractive when its toped on neon colors! ..

Please Emphatic come back!

I am giving 1 for the packaging but everything else is good! I would repurchase if its available

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sfsuperstar on 7/23/2010 11:47:00 AM more reviews by sfsuperstar

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

my favorite color ever!!! why o why was this discontinued?? if anybody doesn't want this, let me know please!!!!!!! beautiful creamy pink PERFECTION(the closest i can find is creme cup and that goes on your lips too moist, i love the consistency of amplified!!!!!)

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thekatiehag on 6/30/2010 6:14:00 AM more reviews by thekatiehag

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

First off, I am not a lippie kinda girl. That being said, this is my one go-to lippie, which says a lot about it. I would describe it as a cool pink, with very subtle blue undertones. It's very pretty and creamy; the texture is great and you don't have to pack it on, which is another great feature.

I'm thinking of trying creme cup as a substitute, but I don't think it will live up to Emphatic status in my book.

I would def repurchase if I could find this somewhere.

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*TOP REVIEWER* hebamo on 3/7/2008 7:14:00 PM more reviews by hebamo

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

I absolutely adore this lipstick and I'm so sad that it's DISCONTINUED. It's a matte, light pink colour, pretty creamy. It's nothing to extreme and is a great compliment to my NC20 skin.

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lippyNblush on 11/2/2007 2:13:00 AM more reviews by lippyNblush

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

I would describe this color to be girly nude pink with rose undertone. Not frosty n no shimmer. Very pigmented & extremely creamy! Very Pretty! Im basically not a fan of lipsticks n more a lipgloss girl so much can be said about this lippy since all Im wearing these days is this baby! What I love about this color is that although this is a nude pink color, it doesn't wash me out. * Im Mac NC 25, BB Warm Ivory, Kanebo OC-C & Shu 754* One gentle swipe across the lips is enough. It has a pretty lasting wearing power but of course touch up is necessary after a meal. I didn't find it drying but I always use some lip balm b4 any lippy anyway. I also think that this is a very buildable color. I've used BB Posy with this to bring out the pink & EL's Ginger Fizz for a more nude look. This color is a keeper. Will definitely repurchase!

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*TOP REVIEWER* Wuzzo on 8/12/2007 6:34:00 PM more reviews by Wuzzo

Age: 44-55   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Green    

A very pretty lipstick that's highly pigmented and very creamy. I wouldn't buy it again as I find it a little thick-looking and overdone. The quality's there though and, like all MAC products, it's reasonably priced.

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Ravenus on 2/15/2007 8:48:00 AM more reviews by Ravenus

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination, Fair   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Hazel    

Colour can be described as a pale pink in the lighter tonal range with a beige undertone which is not detected visually , only in terms of muting the colour so that is doesn't look so virulent (ie.not too Barbie pink!) !
Pros : a fully-pigmented colour with a soft creamy finish which gives one that glamourous polished full-lipped Pammy Anderson look (but without the collagen injections)! Good staying power too , lasts all day through eating and drinking .
Cons : can be a little drying as with most Mac lipsticks , this can be overcome with some gloss , I like to use Prrr over it which works very well !

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liina on 1/7/2007 4:01:00 PM more reviews by liina

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

Someone described this as cool milky pink-beige, and I think that's accurate. It's quite a pale colour but not quite nude on me. It doesn't wash me out which is great! (I'm a cool PPP with yellow undertones.) It's perfect for when you want natural lips with a stronger eye make up.

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*TOP REVIEWER* MsAzNqTpRiNcEsS on 11/10/2006 6:16:00 PM more reviews by MsAzNqTpRiNcEsS

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Medium, Warm   Hair: Brown, Wavy, Coarse   Eyes: Green    

i adore emphatic!! on my pigmented lips, it goes on a pale pinky nude with very slight mauve tones...it kinda reminds me of Please Me but its not as mauvy...its opaque enuff to cover the redness......amplified has got to be the best mac l/s formula!!...MMM w/ yellow undertones, C5/C40 skintone.

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Lawchick530 on 11/1/2005 7:08:00 PM more reviews by Lawchick530

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Brown    

I would describe this as a pale nude pink with slight rose undertones. I think it's best for night wear because it goes on very opaque. I top it off with gloss to give it a more polished look. But, this l/s is definitely a keeper.

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*TOP REVIEWER* chi77 on 4/29/2005 11:10:00 PM more reviews by chi77

Age: 25-29   Skin: Other   Hair: Other   Eyes: Other    

This is of a very matt texture. I find it glides better when I use a lip conditioner on my lips first. This shade is a very pale dusty rose pink that would wear as a "nude" shade on light makeup days or with smokey eyes. Top with a clear gloss, it'll look more smooth and polished. Otherwise, it can be drying. It's definitely more lasting than the "lustre" MAC lipstick. It is very pigmented, so just 1 swipe is enough to give very intense color. This shade would suit most skintones, depending on how you wear your overall makeup.

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*TOP REVIEWER* keahi on 3/12/2005 11:31:00 AM more reviews by keahi

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

My take on this color is that it's a creamy pale rose nude. I've never tried a matte l/s from MAC, but it's hard to see how they can make 'em any matte-er than this amplified formula. I don't like this formulation--super opaque and unnaturally thick looking--this stuff is intolerable without a layer of gloss on top. Just my opinion, however, because I am usually a sheer l/s girl. As for the color, I think this is really really pretty but it's pale enough it will wash some people out. It might wash me out to if I didn't top it with gloss, but when I do it creates a perfect nude lip that gives the illusion of very full lips. I agree with the reviewer who warned this looks nothing like MAC's online color swatch--that is way off.

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*TOP REVIEWER* cavewoman on 3/2/2005 3:21:00 PM more reviews by cavewoman

Age: 44-55   Skin: Dry, Fair-Medium   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

Emphatic was a color that intrigued me when I was looking for a neutral, more pale color to wear with a more dramatic eye look. It is what I would describe as a milky pink-beige. I also agree with some of the other reviewers that Emphatic is a hard to describe color. I was hoping that it would not feel so dry on the lips and I did find that I had to wear a gloss over top. I'm glad I bought it, because it's just what I was looking for in a neutral lip that goes with my fair, cool-undertones complexion and black hair.

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*TOP REVIEWER* Daphers on 9/15/2004 3:58:00 PM more reviews by Daphers

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

An odd colour, somehow both warm and cool simultaneously. But who cares about the colour when the texture is so unbearably drying? It's more matte than creme, I think, or that might be just the way it leeches moisture from the lips. Don't bother with this if you tend to have probs with dry lips.

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*TOP REVIEWER* AliceinWonderland on 4/21/2004 2:05:00 PM more reviews by AliceinWonderland

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Green    

I was surprised I would like this since MAC lipsticks I dont usually purchase due to the dry texture. This colour however has a very creamy sheer texture. Its a soft rose. No brown or beige as afore mentioned. Not corally or lavender based either. Just rose. Its really nice mixed with Chanel Spark Glossimer. I like this for a nice springtime shade.

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*TOP REVIEWER* LovingMe830 on 2/24/2004 5:48:00 PM more reviews by LovingMe830

Age: 44-55   Skin: Combination   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Brown    

Amplifieds are the best Lipstick formula in the entire UNIVERSE!!
Creamy, Full-on Moist Pigmented colors-- Emphatic is the Lightest of the Bunch I Own or tested- It's a pretty pale Pink, great for a YLBB look- Great for summertime- and I reccomend jazzing it up w/ a coat of Clear lipglass

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CamiLynn on 12/21/2003 4:20:00 AM more reviews by CamiLynn

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Very Oily   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Blue    

This is almost the same color as my lips but more pinkier. I find this to be a soft color with a little oomph without being to bright. The formula is prettty nice and didn't enhance my flakie lips too much. By the way I am a ppp with blue-green eyes and dark golden blond hair.

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BLONDIELEE on 12/13/2003 6:42:00 PM more reviews by BLONDIELEE

Age: 19-24   Skin: Dry   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Blue    

Oh I so love this color.. its what i have been looking for! Its a light pink thats pretty natural but pink. Its perfect for me because its a light color that doesn't make me look washed out which has been the problem w/ most paler pink lipsticks. I like the texture and that fact that there is no shimmer in this lipstick also its very pretty on.

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adalane2003 on 10/6/2003 11:04:00 PM more reviews by adalane2003

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

This is such a pretty color!! It is a very pale pink, almost pastel pink but not at all frosty in color and texture. It reminded me of NARS' Catfight except that this is not as bright and has a little more shine with excellent coverage. The Amplified Lipstick line is great because it helps to increase the size of the lip (visually anyway), along with added moisture that ensures a no-drying effect. For those who are weary of wearing pink, as i was at first, i'd defintely suggest you give this a try since it really looks great on light/ivory skin with Smokey eyes.

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*TOP REVIEWER* ergi on 10/4/2003 7:17:00 AM more reviews by ergi

Age: 25-29   Skin: Dry   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Blue    

This is the soft pastel pink I've been looking for! A creamy color, like strawberry milk, that isn't too white, lavendar, or peach/coral/bright. I like this best dabbed on the center of lips over Twig. It gives a pouty look, brightens my face, even makes a nice blush tone if applied lightly.. what I imagine Pink Swoon to look like. Also love it with slightly off liner for a cool-toned look.

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