MAC’s MACximal Lipsticks Review

 

I love MAC Lipsticks, I have collected them ever since I started Blogging.  I even got my first lipstick (MAC!) in highschool when I reunited with my classmate who immigrated to Canada.  

Unfortunately, as much as I love the brand, my favorite shades come in MATTE formulation which looks gorgeous on my clients but doesn't work for my dry lips! 

Fastforward to year 2024, when I got an invite for MAC Cosmetics' MACximal Silky Matte lipstick launch, I had to go as it was said that these iconic lipsticks have been maxed out to give lips more with silky matte finish that is richer, feels better on lips and lasts longer.

With creamy blend of coconut oil, organic shea butter and organic cocoa butter, I am looking forward to try these because I need a lip product that showcase my favorite shades at the same time can nourish my dehydrated lips. 

 If you hold on a new MACximal lipstsick, you will immediately SEE and FEEL the difference.  The lipstick bullet is taller by approximately 2cm, the lipstick itself contains .5g more than the old one!  As we joked during the event, everyone's on recession except MAC!

I got 3 new shades to try, thankfully I do not own such shades in my previous collection.  As a MAC fan, I have always been a Velvet Teddy and Mehr repurchaser.  Thankful I get to try and discover other shades because I tend to be a loyalist!

Top to bottom: Cafe Mocha, Marrakesh and Ring the Alarm

AMW wears MACximal Lipstick 

Shade: Cafe Mochamac

Price: Php1,350.00

Available at LAZADA and MAC Stores nationwide

Cafe Mocha is my favorite out of the 3.  Obviously, I like something in warm tone quite muted in light brown shade.  The lipstick has a satin finish so it does not sit on my lip lines and works even on bare faced!

AMW wears MACximal Lipstick 

Shade: Marrakesh

Price: Php1,350.00

Available at LAZADA and MAC Stores nationwide

Marrakesh appears RUST on my lips, a medium red-orange tone satin finish lip color that is quite tricky on different skin tone.  If you are on a cool tone complexion, this will appear bright reddish orange as opposed to it looking very warm on me as I have dark  pigmented lips.  

This is a great alternative shade for those who wants to wear lipstick but felt the need to adjust for the time being.  

AMW wears MACximal Lipstick 

Shade: Ring the Alarm

Price: Php1,350.00

Available at LAZADA and MAC Stores nationwide

Ring the Alarm is a darker, slightly muted coral-red shade on tube but looks pinkish red on me.  The coverage is opaque and it has a glossier, shinier finish as compared to the other 2.  

This is how my lips look like in REAL situation, dry, parched and lipstick pigment tends to sit on deeper lines as shown on photo below.  So for MACximal lipsticks to glide smoothly and appears even on my lips speaks VOLUME on the texture and consistency of the product.

Are these lipsticks more long-wearing than the old ones?  I do feel a slight change, the pigment stays longer with eating and drinking approximately 2-3 hours more than regular ones.  Considering I do not drink a lot of water through the day but re-application will always be inevitable when it comes to lip products so I do not mind as long as it doesn't dry out my lips or make my lips feel tight midday.

Overall, I am happy with the newly launched MAC lipsticks.  I can't wait to grab my hands for more shades!

Keep smilin'

Stay happy!