A guide to the best MAC lipsticks

When it comes to looking for the best MAC lipsticks, LOOKFANTASTIC has every finish and shade you will ever need in your makeup collection. We’ve created a handy guide to the different MAC lipsticks available so you can be sure to find the shade and finish that best suits you.

What Makes A MAC Lipstick So Good?

MAC lipsticks are known all over the world for their high-quality texture and diverse shade selection, which means there is a colour to suit every skin type and desired finish.

Formulated with luxury ingredients, each different MAC lipstick possesses slightly different powers, whether you want a high shine or a matte sheen. The finish however is always the same: long-lasting and with a gorgeous colour payoff.

What Are The Available Finishes In MAC Lipsticks?

The original formulation and the one people go back to over and over again. This classic matte texture leaves lips gorgeously coloured for a long period of time.

Buildable coverage with a glossy, satin finish.

Matte finish with a moisturising formula, with a blotted colour effect.

Matte liquid lipstick with long lasting, vivid pigment.

Buildable colour with a metallic pearl finish.

Intensely pigmented, ultra matte.

A smooth matte, lightweight formula with bold pigment.

7. Macximal Sleek Satin Lipstick

Buildable coverage with a glossy, satin finish.

A sheer, high-shine lip colour with a glossy finish.

The Best MAC Lipsticks To Buy

1. MAC Macximal Silky Matte Lipstick 3.5g (Various Shades)

MAC Macximal Silky Matte Lipstick 3.5g (Various Shades)

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The iconic lipstick collection that catapulted MAC into the beauty limelight. If you’re wondering what kind of lipstick finish you might prefer, we’ve rounded up all of the finishes available within MAC lipsticks including matte, high shine, glossy and creamy to ensure you find the right formula for you.

2. MAC Macximal Sleek Satin Lipstick 3.5g (Various Shades)

MAC Macximal Sleek Satin Lipstick 3.5g (Various Shades)

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The iconic lipstick collection that catapulted MAC into the beauty limelight. If you’re wondering what kind of lipstick finish you might prefer, we’ve rounded up all of the finishes available within MAC lipsticks including matte, high shine, glossy and creamy to ensure you find the right formula for you.

3. MAC Powder Kiss Lipstick 3g (Various Shades)

MAC Powder Kiss Lipstick 3g (Various Shades)

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Enriched with hydrating castor seed oil, the Macximal Sleek Satin lipstick promises to nourish and visibly plump the lips, making them feel soft and supple. Arriving in the brand’s iconic sleek black casing, the bullet-tipped lipstick offers a precision application with maximum comfort and control.

4. MAC Locked Kiss Ink Lipcolour 4ml (Various Shades)

MAC Locked Kiss Ink Lipcolour 4ml (Various Shades)

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Infused with a nutrient-rich blend of passion fruit oil, coconut oil and shea butter, the liquid lipstick nourishes and moisturises upon application, leaving a comfortable, lightweight matte coverage. Long-wearing and lightweight, the lip colour resists smudging, bleeding or feathering. The applicator hugs lips for precise and controlled application, with no touch-ups required.

5. MAC Frost Lipstick (Various Shades)

MAC Frost Lipstick (Various Shades)

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True to its namesake, the lipstick is infused with reflective particles for a high pearl and semi-lustrous finish, enhancing the appearance of your lips. Housed in the brand’s signature black bullet, the lipstick arrives in a variety of shades from sumptuous nudes to glowing reds.

6. MAC Retro Matte Lipstick 3g (Various Shades)

MAC Retro Matte Lipstick 3g (Various Shades)

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This long-wearing lipstick offers up to eight hours of wear, working to provide a flawless, fade-free finish. The creamy, ultra-matte formula is housed in a bullet, gliding onto the lips with ease.