The Retro Matte collection is finally here! And it got all sold out before the day was even done…You might find a few pieces but it depends on your luck. Fights broke out here in Kolkata apparently over them 😀 Wow! Some people take their lipsticks very seriously and I advice you to approach with extreme caution. Jokes apart this collection has been the most awaited and has created a big stir even before it reached our shores.
I’m not a matte fan I will be very frank but when my friend Dolon of Pout Pretty got her hands on one when it was launched in Singapore she was all praise for the texture and the girl is a matte buff and knows her stuff. I actually went to the store to pick up the booked pieces for my friends and ended up swatching this shade. And you know the rest…I picked up a lip liner too which I will be reviewing later on.
The one in the middle is taken in natural light and the bottom one in artificial light |
The color stays put for a long time and on me it was providing adequate coverage till almost 6 hours after which it looked like a stain but went off completely after 8 hours of wear time. It survives eating and drinking but at times looks flaky which you need to sort of swipe and pat down with your fingers. The color has been described as a pinky coral but to me it looks more like a pinkish red with slight blue tone to it.
Definitely an eye catching shade. If you are a matte lover you need to try out this collection and run asap to the store if you want your fav shade. Like I said on the FB page, don some protective gear 😛 So that sums up this review and like always waiting to hear your thoughts. What all have you gotten from this collection or are planning too? This is my limit from it coz in spite of the fact it is not as drying but even a little bit of it makes me uncomfortable and I will wear this with some gloss 🙂 Ciao!
Would you purchase MAC Retro Matte Lipstick Relentlessly Red again? – It is a LE collection. But no I would not as matte is not my texture.
Would you recommend MAC Retro Matte Lipstick Relentlessly Red to your friend? – Yes I would especially if they have a fondness for matte textures. The lasting power is really good.