MAC Little Lovely, Clear Water, Water Deities Lipglasses

MAC Little Lovely Lipglass

MAC Little Lovely Lipglass ($10.00 for 0.08 fl. oz.) is a light yellow with warm undertones and iridescent pink and gold shimmer. It looked almost like it had a duochrome shift on the lips, but it was hard to tell (and even harder to capture!). This shade had semi-sheer coverage, and the color settled into lip lines a lot. The texture was comfortable to wear, though a bit thicker and tackier as you’d expect from the formula, but it was hydrating over the four hours it lasted. Dior Gold Rain (164) (LE, $29.50) is warmer (90% similar). MAC Pussywillow (LE, $15.00) is warmer (90% similar). MAC On Cue (LE, $22.00) is warmer (90% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

MAC Clear Water Lipglass ($10.00 for 0.08 fl. oz.) is a sheer golden base with iridescent sparkle and fine shimmer. It is actually described as sheer by the brand, so it is right on target in that respect. This shade has a lot of shimmer and shine, which makes it work well alone for a pop of sparkle, but it also works nicely layered over lipsticks. This shade lasted for four hours on its own. MAC Clear Water (LE, $15.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). MAC Boundless Beige (P, $19.50) is lighter (95% similar). MAC Like Venus (P, $20.00) is cooler (95% similar). MAC Oh My Darling (LE, $15.00) is lighter (90% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

MAC Water Deities Lipglass ($10.00 for 0.08 fl. oz.) is a medium, peachy copper with lots and lots of shimmer. It had more semi-opaque coverage due to just how much shimmer was in it; the gloss almost reads metallic applied as the shimmer is finer and very reflective. The texture was smooth, light-medium in weight, and comfortable to wear over four and a half hours. MAC Water Deities (LE, $15.00) is darker, less pigmented (95% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Pink Lust (LE, $30.00) is lighter (90% similar). MAC Flare for Fantasy (LE, $20.00) is warmer (90% similar). MAC Double Happiness (P, $20.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). NARS Bimini (P, $26.00) is lighter (90% similar). NARS Orgasm (P, $26.00) is lighter, warmer (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

FORMULA OVERVIEW | MAC Little MAC Lipglass ($10.00 for 0.08 fl. oz.) is a miniature-sized version of MAC’s regular Lipglass, so the formula is exactly the same and even includes shades previously released as limited edition. The Lipglass formula is supposed to be pigmented, shiny, and hydrating. I find that pigmentation can range from very sheer to totally opaque from shade to shade–there is a ton of variance–with a light-medium to medium-weight texture that’s thicker, moderately to very tacky, and lasts four to six hours. I don’t mind Lipglass myself, despite the tackiness, but if you loathe sticky glosses, Lipglass is probably not going to be your number one favorite! They are vanilla-scented but have no discernible taste. For comparison, full-sized MAC Lipglasses are $15.00 for 0.17 fl. oz. or $88.24/fl. oz. while the miniature-sized is $125.00/fl. oz. The smaller size makes the most sense for those who like more variety rather than more product or who do not typically finish a gloss.