MAC • Surprise Me - Holiday 2009 • Lipstick

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*TOP REVIEWER* Menolikepolos on 2/26/2013 5:54:00 AM more reviews by Menolikepolos

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Fair, Neutral   Hair: Brunette, Medium   Eyes: Blue    

About me: NW13 (neutral-cool toned, very fair), blue eyes, Color season is True Summer, Baumann Skin Type is OSPW.

This is a beautiful burnt peach pink that looks very MLBB for the summer. Looking forward to wearing it more once the weather changes : )

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GiannaLovesMakeup on 8/26/2010 7:11:00 PM more reviews by GiannaLovesMakeup

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

This is the nicest lipstick i have ever bought. It is a nice, soft pink lipstick, and since it is a lustre, you can really build it up! The only downside to this lipstick is that it is a holiday limited edition lipstick. Definately my HG lipstick!

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*TOP REVIEWER* sushiomelette on 3/10/2010 5:59:00 PM more reviews by sushiomelette

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

I can't believe I haven't reviewed this awesome lipstick yet. This is a beautiful coral color that looks great under Enchantress lipglass (which is my all time favorite lip gloss). It really brightens up your face and the fact that it's a lustre is an added bonus. MAC should really consider adding this one to their permanent collection, it's that awesome.

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*TOP REVIEWER* aksaiyo on 12/6/2009 3:26:00 AM more reviews by aksaiyo

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Warm   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

This is a godsend for me.

My Story: (long story, skip if you like :P)
When I was drifting around the MAC counter, I saw this collection that I was planning so skip, and this lipstick too! Compared to the other lippies of the collection, it looked like bright orange, but I swatched it on my hand out of boredom anyway, expecting it to be opaque orange on me. To my surprise, it was sheer and looked pretty nice on my hand, so I asked a MA to apply it to my lips. I didn't know this was a godsend, but I LOVED it on my lips. But I was out of cash so I went home empty handed, but I could NOT take my mind off it. I swatched everything in my stash and attempted to convince myself that I didn't need it. For a week I thought I succeeded, but I ended up getting it anyway (unfortunately had money in my wallet then).
It is perfection, and I love it. I went home and thought it looked familiar, and after long mixing of my rosebound lipglass pencil (from 3D collex) and gentle coral TLC, I have created a dupe. It was then I realized that this is a god send: they've mixed two of my favorites together into a easy to apply lipstick!
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The lipstick:
This is a luster lipstick, so it applies sheerly and is not nearly as daunting as the color in the tube. But it is definitely buildable, and with some dabbing, layering, and patience, you should be able to recreate the color of the tube on your lips (or maybe just a tad lighter). It is not the most moisturizing lipstick around, so I recommend a lipbalm with this. But since it IS a luster, it is not dry and cracking, if you know what I mean.
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The color:
As I said before, it was a mix between Rosebound Lipglass pencil and Gentle Coral TLC. But since rosebound is not well known, you can think of it as rosey and toned down gentle coral with pearl or a true bright coral (but that depends on how heavily you apply).
1st swipe on bare lips: You get a very warm rosey color.
2nd swipe: it becomes less rosey and more redder and corally.
the more swipes you go after this, it just gets more intense and brighter and closer to the color in the tube.
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Conclusion:
I love love love love love this lipstick. I only have one right now but I am thinking of getting like...two? three? four more? backups. It is probably not the most unique color in the world, but it is just what I've been searching for. Most people will not go head over heel for this like I am, and I can see it looking differently on different people. I recommend you try it out at a counter first. But if you are warm like me (NC25 Asian) and need something to brighten up your complexion in one quick swipe, then this is it! It also works very nicely with Superdupernatural Mineralize blush from the same collection.
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Click continue if you want to see my swatches of this lipstick, along with the other lip products I mentioned in this review.
http://img.makeupalley.com/6/1/2/9/1476485.JPG
Top: Rosebound Lipglass Pencil
2nd: Surprise Me lipstick
3rd: Rosebound mixed with Gentle Coral (they look a bit different in the pic, but exactly the same in real life)
4th: Gentle Coral TLC

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SpiritQueen on 12/4/2009 1:04:00 PM more reviews by SpiritQueen

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Sensitive, Fair-Medium, Warm   Hair: Brunette, Curly, Medium   Eyes: Hazel    

Beautiful, I think for my skin and eye colour it is perfect.
I have the problem because I have brown eyes, brown hair, I am warm toned, dark eyelashes and dark eye lashes all the attenion is drawn to my eyes and I can look a bit dull if I wear a nude lip but this lipstick looks good as an everyday pink and it makes my face look bright and girly.

I wish it wasn't limited collection, because I love it. It was worth all the £12 I paid for it!

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*TOP REVIEWER* natuerlich0207maria on 11/18/2009 6:57:00 AM more reviews by natuerlich0207maria

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

It's a nice peachy coral color. Nothing special. Good for everyday wear. Pair it with a dazzleglass to make it more pop.

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mschah18 on 11/5/2009 1:10:00 PM more reviews by mschah18

Age: 19-24   Skin: Oily, Fair-Medium, Cool   Hair: Blond, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Green    

I bought this the second I saw it. It's a pretty peachy/coral color. It is a little more sheer than I normally like, but it's a nice change of pace for me. I usually wear it with Jingle Jangle and get compliments every time.

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*TOP REVIEWER* StarsnRocketsES on 11/3/2009 3:28:00 PM more reviews by StarsnRocketsES

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

When I looked at this shade "Surprise Me", I just knew that it was going to be much too light for my NC 43 skin tone; however, after applying it to my very pigmented lips, I discovered that this is a beautiful peachy/coral toned color. It looks very natural and lovely. I am going to pair this with love nectar l/g.

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mbee28 on 11/1/2009 2:34:00 PM more reviews by mbee28

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Olive   Hair: Black, Curly, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

Love love love this!!! I would describe the colour as a pretty, sheer coral. It goes on quite sheer however the more layers applied, the more intense the colour gets. My new everyday lipstick. Now that my summer tan has faded this really brighten's up my face and somehow gives me a nice glow. I definitely need a backup of this!

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*TOP REVIEWER* colormepink on 10/31/2009 5:09:00 PM more reviews by colormepink

Age: 44-55   Skin: Normal, Fair-Medium, Warm   Hair: Blond, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Brown    

This is a very pretty, very sheer color. If you have even medium pigmented lips it may be more clear than you might like. Nevertheless, it is pretty and the consistency is divine. Respectfully submitted, colormepink

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Librakitten on 10/27/2009 4:56:00 PM more reviews by Librakitten

Age: 19-24   Skin: Normal, Fair-Medium, Neutral   Hair: Red, Curly, Medium   Eyes: Blue    

I adore this color. It's amazing, pretty & fresh. I am definitely going to buy a back-up.

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electricolor on 10/23/2009 6:10:00 PM more reviews by electricolor

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Dry, Fair-Medium   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

When I saw it online, I had to get it. The color is a super pretty peachy-coral. It goes on very smooth and sheer. It almost feels as if I'm wearing my lipgloss, just without the over-bearing stickiness. Good for an everyday look.

I would purchase it again if it was repromoted.

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MzTropicalXOXO on 10/23/2009 1:45:00 PM more reviews by MzTropicalXOXO

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Tan, Warm   Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Blue    

So pretty! Classic beachy sexy peachy coral, love it for the holiday season instead of plum or red! Looks so hot paired with bronzer,Sunbasque blush, and some smudgey dark brown lliner.<3

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*TOP REVIEWER* illeyad on 10/23/2009 8:23:00 AM more reviews by illeyad

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

I adore this lip color, it is so perfect on my medium/fair (yellow udnertone) pigminted lips.

PROS: (1) sheer and smooth, not the least bit drying. (2) gives your lips that glistening dew drops affect making them appear powty and kissable. (3) This color softens my face and gives me a fresher look. A greast day color appropriate for work/school/outings.

CONS: only 1- it is a limited edition colour only available for the holiday.

Highly recomend this peachy-coral color, it is very wearable and likely a 'universal color' that should compliment anyone weather your warm or cool toned.

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*TOP REVIEWER* behappy08 on 10/21/2009 8:43:00 PM more reviews by behappy08

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination, Medium, Warm   Hair: Black, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

This color is so pretty, On my nc30 skin tone, I just love it. It's a med/peachy color with some pink. I just like the way it looks on me. My lips are pigmented and this color looks so natural and fresh. The Lustre formula is sheer and buildable and easy to wear. I really like this one.

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*TOP REVIEWER* kewlhat on 10/21/2009 2:06:00 PM more reviews by kewlhat

Age: 19-24   Skin: Other   Hair: Other   Eyes: Other    

I have a medium skin tone with yellow undertones. This lipstick looks nice on me. I saw it described as a pink-guava sort of color and I completely agree with that description. It is like a coral/melon. It is a lustre so it's sheer and a little glossy. Oddly enough this is probably the only lustre I've tried so far that pulls eeeever so slightly frosty on me. Nevertheless, it's very pretty and I think it would actually look great on both warm and cool toned people.

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juicy69 on 10/20/2009 1:27:00 PM more reviews by juicy69

Age: 36-43   Skin: Very Oily, Dark   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

I bought this lipstick and love it!( I am NW45) This lipstick is very sheer and not at all bright as you may think from looking at it in the bullet.If I put on just a little it has a hint of pink. The more i put on, the more it looks peachy coral, I know that's weird. I wear this with lots of clear gloss and just a bit of brown liner (think cork liner).

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*TOP REVIEWER* lovermac on 10/16/2009 12:38:00 AM more reviews by lovermac

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

I got this for free today with my MAC empties. It is such a pretty coral peach colour. This is quite sheer. This colour really makes my blue eyes pop. I would definitely purchase this colour again in the future.

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*TOP REVIEWER* loci on 10/15/2009 10:26:00 PM more reviews by loci

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

This is perfection on my N25/30 asian complextion. When you first see it the bright coral might scare you off, but bare in mind this is a lustre lipstick so it goes on sheer and soft, it is not dry and will not accentuate the lines. This color goes very well with warm skintone and gives the natural flush, nothing over the top but young and energetic.


I think I need a backup of this.

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