MAC Pink Nutcracker Sweet Lipstick Kit (Temptalia)

MAC Pink Nutcracker Sweet Lipstick Kit

MAC Red Nutcracker Sweet Lipstick Kit ($35.00 for 0.24 oz.) contains four, miniature sized lipsticks–all shades from the permanent range. Of the three sets, “Pink” is a fairly apt description of these, as pink is a common thread either in overall hue or undertone across these shades, but you might also consider it a bright or bold-hued set as they’re all brighter, richer shades.

The lipsticks come in a small box with a plastic, pull-out drawer. Each lipstick is 0.06 oz., so it’s 60% of the amount you get in a full-sized lipstick, and I think the value is there–it’s not a value-packed set, but you get more than you’re paying for and get four shades for a little more than the price of two. If you fall in love with one shade, you can repurchase it later as well, which is always nice. I didn’t have any issues using the minis directly from the tube, as sometimes minis can break more easily. The shades were very consistent with the individual permanent versions I have, and as I just swatched MAC’s permanent line a few months ago, the lip swatches and full face photos are from then (the swatches are of the actual minis).

Value

Lipstick: $17.00 for 0.10 oz. or $170.00/oz.
Total Value: $40.80

Impassioned is a bright, medium-dark pink-coral with warm undertones and a lightly creamy finish. It had opaque color coverage that applied evenly and smoothly. The consistency was lightly creamy with a lightweight feel on the lips that didn’t slide around but didn’t cling either. It wore well for five and a half hours and was a touch hydrating but not by much. Givenchy Magnolia Organza (301) (P, $36.00) is brighter (95% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Giacomo (P, $35.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Estee Lauder Blossom Bright (P, $30.00) is warmer (95% similar). Estee Lauder Jealous (P, $30.00) is darker (95% similar). MAC Flocking Fabulous (LE, $17.00) is warmer (95% similar). NARS Greta (P, $32.00) is lighter, brighter, cooler (90% similar). Too Faced Melted Candy (P, $21.00) is glossier (95% similar). MAC Pleasure Bomb (LE, $17.00) is warmer (90% similar). Revlon Vivacious (120) (P, $8.99) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). MAC Flowerscope (LE, $17.00) is cooler, glossier (90% similar). Guerlain Gracy (P, $55.00) is lighter (90% similar). Colour Pop Toucan (DC, $5.00) is glossier (95% similar). Guerlain Insolence (144) (LE, $37.00) is darker (90% similar). MAC Postmodern (P, $21.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). Guerlain Rose Grenat (864) (LE, $55.00) is darker, cooler, glossier (90% similar). Clinique Plushest Punch (P, $17.00) is more muted (90% similar). Bite Beauty Bellini (LE, $24.00) is cooler, glossier (90% similar). Maybelline Mesmerizing Magenta (P, $7.99) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar). Tarte Wonder (LE) is more muted (90% similar). MAC Red Balloon (LE, $17.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Dangerously Red is a deep pink with subtle, cooler pink undertones and a semi-matte finish. The color payoff was mostly opaque, and it applied decently, but it could have sat better on the lips as it tended to emphasize lip lines slightly. The texture was lightly creamy and didn’t tug on the lips during application. The color wore well for six hours, left a stain behind, and was a bit drying. MAC Relentlessly Red (P, $17.00) is lighter (95% similar). Chanel La Merveilleuse (347) (LE, $36.00) is glossier (95% similar). Make Up For Ever M301 (P, $22.00) is warmer (95% similar). Maybelline Fiery Fuchsia (P, $7.49) is darker (95% similar). MAC Pleasure Bomb (LE, $17.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Estee Lauder Jealous (P, $30.00) is warmer (95% similar). Urban Decay Alpha (P, $17.00) is warmer (95% similar). MAC All Fired Up (P, $17.00) is darker (90% similar). Maybelline All Fired Up (P, $7.99) is darker, more muted (90% similar). MAC Intoxica (LE, $17.00) is darker (90% similar). Guerlain Provocative (863) (LE, $55.00) is brighter, glossier (90% similar). Make Up For Ever M203 (P, $22.00) is more muted, cooler (90% similar). Make Up For Ever M204 (P, $22.00) is darker, more muted (90% similar). Tarte Bikini (P, $22.00) is lighter (90% similar). MAC Impassioned (P, $17.00) is cooler, less glossy (90% similar). Tarte Lovespell (P, $20.00) is cooler (90% similar). Tarte Selfish (P, $20.00) is less glossy (95% similar). Colour Pop Cougar (LE, $5.00) is darker (85% similar). MAC Moxie (LE, $17.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). Colour Pop Mars (P, $6.00) is less glossy (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Girl About Town is a bright, medium-dark fuchsia pink with cool, blue undertones and very, very fine violet pearl. It had mostly opaque pigmentation paired with a lightly emollient consistency that glided across lips without tugging. The formula delivered even coverage that lasted for five hours, which left a stain behind and felt a bit moisturizing. Urban Decay Menace (P, $17.00) is darker (95% similar). Buxom Exhibitionist (P, $21.00) is brighter (95% similar). MAC Ultramarine Pink (LE, $30.00) is brighter, warmer (95% similar). Bite Beauty Framboise (P, $24.00) is cooler (85% similar). MAC Pink Poodle (DC, $17.00) is less shimmery, darker, more muted (85% similar). Urban Decay Menace (DC, $22.00) is darker, glossier (90% similar). NARS Carthage (P, $26.00) is darker (95% similar). MAC Midnight Mambo (LE, $23.00) is more shimmery, less pigmented (90% similar). MAC Rare Exotic (LE, $19.00) is darker (95% similar). Too Faced Melted Jelly Donut (P, $21.00) is lighter, brighter, warmer (90% similar). Make Up For Ever C208 (P, $22.00) is warmer (90% similar). Urban Decay Crush (DC, $22.00) is lighter (90% similar). Givenchy Fuchsia Irresistible (205) (P, $36.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). Too Faced Troublemaker (P, $22.00) is lighter, less glossy (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Justin (P, $35.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). MAC No Faux Pas (LE, $17.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Smashbox Inspiration (P, $21.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). Urban Decay Anarchy (DC, $22.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). Charlotte Tilbury Velvet Underground (P, $32.00) is darker, more muted (80% similar). Urban Decay Crush (P, $17.00) is lighter (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Heroine is a slightly brighter, medium-dark purple with warm, pink undertones and a satin finish. It had good color payoff with a fairly creamy consistency that didn’t tug on the lips but does cling noticeably on (though it did not feel too clingy or drying). It wore well for six hours, left a stain behind, but it felt a touch drying toward the end of wear. Maybelline Vibrant Violet (P, $7.99) is darker, more muted, less glossy (90% similar). MAC Seductive Intent (LE, $19.00) is lighter (90% similar). Kat Von D L.U.V. (P, $20.00) is lighter, less glossy (95% similar). Kat Von D L.U.V. (P, $21.00) is more muted, less pigmented, lower quality (90% similar). Urban Decay Notorious (P, $17.00) is cooler (90% similar). Revlon Shameless (P, $8.99) is darker, more muted (90% similar). Colour Pop Lychee (P, $6.00) is less glossy (90% similar). Colour Pop Grind (DC, $5.00) is darker (90% similar). NARS Kate (P, $32.00) is darker, glossier (90% similar). NYX Twisted (P, $6.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar). MAC Vogue en Violet (P, $23.00) is more muted, warmer, glossier (90% similar). Buxom Ultraviolet (P, $22.00) is lighter (85% similar). MAC Strong Woman (LE, $17.00) is darker (85% similar). Smashbox Tabloid (P, $21.00) is lighter (85% similar). Kat Von D Susperia (P, $20.00) is darker, more muted, less glossy (90% similar). Colour Pop Zipper (P, $6.00) is darker, less glossy (80% similar). Too Faced Unicorn (P, $21.00) is darker, less glossy (90% similar). MAC Men Love Mystery (P, $17.00) is lighter, more muted (85% similar). Anastasia Vintage (P, $20.00) is darker, more muted, less glossy (85% similar). MAC Recollection (P, $20.00) is darker, cooler, less glossy (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.