December 8, 2014

MAC Nasty Gal Lipstick Review & Swatches

This was provided to me by a brand for review but all opinions expressed are my own

MAC Nasty Gal Lipsticks

Gunner, Stunner, and Runner are three new, limited edition MAC Nasty Gal Lipsticks with matte finishes that recently launched from MAC Cosmetics on December 4th. News of MAC partnering with Nasty Gal broke earlier in October with the promise of three intense matte lipsticks and one lip lacquer.

If you’re a matte lover these lipsticks are for you!

MAC Nasty Gal Lipstick

MAC Nasty Gal Lipstick

MAC Nasty Gal Lipstick swatches

MAC Nasty Gal Lipstick Swatches (Gunner, Runner, Stunner)

MAC Gunner Lipstick is possibly the most unique shade in this launch. It’s a dark purple with a satiny matte finish that’s opaque on a single stroke. The color is intensely pigmented and will look amazing on darker skin tones. I find the texture very creamy and it applies without tugging on lips but it looks best on me as you can see below with gloss on top as it was kinda dry looking on my drier lips. The formula isn’t entire forgivable on my drier lips and tends to look and feel even more drier as the wear time goes on. I can honestly get around seven hours out of wear with this but it isn’t a comfortable wear so gloss over it makes the shade and formula way more wearable.

MAC gunner lipstick fotd

MAC Gunner Lipstick

MAC Gunner Lipstick

MAC Runner Lipstick is also a matte finish that feels very satiny. It’s super creamy and opaque on a single swipe but it is a shade that needs a lip liner worn with it as it tends to want to migrate and creep above the lip line. If you have drier lips it’ll likely feather a bit as well. It’s also prone to dryness as the wear goes on. I can get about six hours of wear from it but during that time the color doesn’t fade but does tend to get drier and drier and drier. Although creamy I find it applies unevenly so as I mentioned above a lip liner may well help prevent this. I love the shade, I just don’t love the wear or application of it.

MAC Runner fotd

MAC Runner Lipstick

MAC Runner Lipstick

MAC Stunner Lipstick is the last in the Nasty Gal Collection and also has a matte finish but not the same satiny feel as the prior two shades. It’s not as thick nor as creamy and does tug during application a fair bit. It’s actually considerably less drier than the other two shades and looks smoother and even after application. The color wears for seven hours without migrating and leaves behind a very bright staining effect once it disappears completely.

MAC Stunner Lipstick ford

MAC Stunner Lipstick

MAC Stunner Lipstick

The MAC Nasty Gal Lipsticks are most definitely for the matte lipstick lover out there. They have quirks here and there but the colors are intensely pigmented and dramatic which might just makeup for some of their quirks if you’re a fan of intense matte lipstick colors!

The MAC Nasty Gal Lipsticks are available at maccosmetics.com and apparently select store locations as well so check with your local shop!

This was provided to me by a brand for review but all opinions expressed are my own

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    • Kristina

      I do too! Makes me wish they were cruelty free! Do you know any good dupes for gunner and runner?

      • Zovesta

        This is late, but Gunner looks a lot like Kate Moss Rimmel London #4, MAC’s Cyber, and Wet n Wild’s Vamp it Up. =]

    • Isabella Muse

      haha cj I look like a crazy person not quite blue though, purple 😀

      • Cj

        Psh close enough 😛 you look fabulous! How have you been?? Was your thanksgiving good!

        • Isabella Muse

          haha CJ! it was great so so so so fast. I can’t believe it’s another Holiday season! Great you!? anything new?

          • Cj

            It was good! We didn’t have any family come down this year and instead me and my best friends family had ours together. Was really nice. Me and my mom finally had help in the kitchen lmao. Got all my shopping done and went to orlando to relax for a couple days 🙂 how are you on shopping?

          • Isabella Muse

            mine wasn’t too too busy thankfully. I had two different ones. One with friends, one with fam so it was a little overkill ;-D Yours sounds lovely. And ALWAYS nice to have help in the kitchen. Shopping all DONE thank GOD! Yay for cyber monday/black friday deals. I got my dad a good deal of stuff already but I’m still hunting for some sort of techy gift/toy for him…kinda hard as he has everything but hoping to be inspired before the Christmas gets here!

      • Majick

        The purple leans a little to the goth but with your hair color you can def rock it. I like it and am a bit jealous that I have to be more careful with these types of colors as I “mature”.😊

  • Kiss & Make-up

    Bold! And therefore not for me, not even Stunner. You pull them off though 🙂

  • Lydia

    Hi I was wondering if you would sale gunner to me or possibly trade ? I’ve been searching all over for it but it’s all sold out

  • Laura

    Had to buy Gunner, and so glad I did because there was a coupon code for free express shipping with no minimum purchase!!

  • Nadine

    I am so in love with Runner and Stunner! They are absolutely gorgeous. Lovely review! 🙂