10 Best MAC Lipsticks for Indian Skin
By Contributor: Karishma
Best Mac Lip Colors For Fair Skin
This color might be too brown on fair skin tones but on medium to dark skin tones, this is perfection. MAC Pander Me – this color was launched last year as part of the new Matte Lip Collection. MAC describes it as a “soft peachy mocha” and again, it is a great every day wear lipstick. Mac retro liquid lipstick coral pink is one of the best shades of the lipstick for the fair skin tone women, actually it is the mixture of the pink and coral color. This shades of the Mac lipstick can be carried out in the office as it not too much intimidating nor too much lustrous as it is a matte finish. Best MAC Lipstick Color for Fair Skin Having fair skin is either a blessing or a disaster. It’s a dream for many women, and on the other hand, some fair-skinned women wish they’re tanner or darker. I think medium tones can rock most lip colors, but I find that Viva Glan V is perfect for any occastion. I also think Love Nectar is the perfect gloss for all skin tones. November 6, 2009 at 9:12 am 11/6/09.
That is the question that crosses the mind of every girl atleast once daily! When you buy your first MAC lipstick, you can’t just stop there and before you know you are hooked to everything MAC. And then you start googling “top mac lipsticks” “best mac lipsticks” and so on. When I started writing this post. All I could think was… How am I supposed to pick up the best 10 lipsticks from such a great brand! Well this post has by far been the most difficult to write… Go on… Read about the 10 best MAC Lipsticks for Indian Skin. You can find the reviews and swatches of all of them on VNA.
1. MAC Mehr:
Mehr is just like Cosmo but with a matte finish. It is a brownish pink lipsticks which is always OOS in all MAC stores because of the high demand. It looks so natural and in harmony with the rest of your makeup and is a great pick if you are not into attention grabbing lipsticks.
2. MAC Ruby Woo or Riri Woo:
They say when you’re in doubt, wear red! I Say when you’re in doubt, wear Ruby Woo. Or Riri Woo from Rihanna Collection. This lipstick makes you feel bold just like Rihanna. This shade is a cool red with a retro matte finish and surprisingly suits every skin tone. Amazing packaging. A single swipe will cover it all. It lasts easily for 6 hours.
3. MAC Twig:
An elegant shade of pink which has hints of brown in it. This shade will suit almost all skin tones. It has a very smooth and creamy texture but looks matte on the lips. Its opaque, hydrating, glides very smoothly and staying power is good!
4. MAC Speak Louder:
A reddish pink creamy lipstick. Glides on very smoothly. Lasts for more than 4 hours with small snacks & drinks, leaving behind a beautiful tint. It moisturizes the lips while it lasts. It’s bright, but not neon. Easily wearable during both day and night. One of the easiest pink lipsticks to carry.
5. MAC Mocha
Mocha on your lips, sounds yummy. Doesn’t it? Anyway this is a beautiful shade which is slightly peachy brown in colour with yellow undertones. It is a satin finish lipstick but its texture is almost matte and long lasting. Working women can easily pick this shade without a doubt. Can be easily used for office wear or with smokey eyes. One of the best brown lipsticks out there.
6. MAC Chili:
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Scared of wearing a red lipstick – MAC Chili is your saviour. Beautiful colour – orangish brick red. Suits Indian skin tones really well. Me Likes: unique shade, good pigmentation, matte finish, not drying & long lasting. It really is a hot chili red!
7. MAC Rebel:
One shade from MAC which will definitely suit the warm toned Indian skin. It’s a pretty plum colour with a subtle sheen. It does tend to look a little vampy in the packaging but it looks oh – so – gorgeous on the lips! Plus points: highly pigmented, does not settle in lines and easily stays on for 5 hours!
8. MAC Creme In Your Coffee:
Mac Crème In Your Coffee is a creamy pinkish brown shade which suits the Indian skin so beautifully. This is an everyday wear lipstick – perfect for working women and those who are scared to wear bright shades. Pros: smooth & creamy, doesn’t bleed on lips, very hydrating & gives a glossy look to lips.
9. MAC Relentlessly Red:
A bright carrot pink which will light up your face. It has a very nice retro matte finish and the colour lasts easily for 6 hours, leaving behind a lovely deep tint. Best part – it doesn’t transfer. Infact Dangerous is also a great pick from the retro matte collection.
10. MAC Girl About Town:
I’d rate GAT as the best fuchsia lipstick available. It suits almost all Indian skin tones. A great shade for winters. It has a very creamy and moisturizing texture. This shade can add some freshness to a dull looking face. It easily stays on 6 hours with light snacks and drinks. Brownie points: does not settle in fine lines, does not smear, highly moisturizing and completely opaque with just one swipe.
So this was our list of the best MAC lipsticks available in India which go well with our yellow toned medium skin. The girls with pink tones can also choose from the list because a lot of these shades are very versatile.
Which is your best 10 Best MAC Lipsticks for Indian skin? Share your favourites with us.
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Finding the right shades of lipstick for desi skin tones can get frustrating. With all that is available, makeup shopping can get very overwhelming. When I used to work for MAC I got the opportunity to test, try and understand which lipstick shades are the best. Read ahead to find out some of my personal favorite MAC lipstick shades for desi skin tones. Also please find some swatches below to give you a better idea about the color (I’m a NC25 for those who follow the MAC number system). Please keep in mind that I’ve chosen a mix of colors that would suit different tones of skin – light, medium, olive and dark. So the best bet is to check out the colors mentioned below at the store and try them out on yourself.
Russian Red (Texture: Matte) – Is a great all purpose blue based red that looks good on all skin tones (makes the teeth look whiter as well).
Ruby Woo (Texture: Matte) – A bright red that will get you attention. Recently popularized by Rihanna, this lip color is stunning from all directions.
Chili (Texture: Matte) – A natural more warmer based red that’s not so in your face. Looks beautiful on desi skin tones. A perfect ‘retro’ red.
Diva (Texture: Matte) –If your fair skinned and daring this color can be a beautiful vampy lip shade. If not it looks like a natural deep red on medium to dark skin tones.
Mehr (Texture: Matte) – Designed my MAC Senior Artist India: Mickey Contractor. This pink lipstick mimics the color of healthy gums – making it the perfect pink.
Please Me (Texture: Matte) – A pretty pretty pink that shows but isn’t too bright.
Faux (Texture: Creamy) – A creamier pink that looks good on everyone. I particularly like it on medium skin tones.
Snob (Texture: Semi Matte) – A girly girl pink shade that looks good on fair to medium complexions.
Ravishing (Texture: Glossy) – Everyone’s always looking for a pretty peach. This is it. A perfect glossy peach shade that’s not too orange. Especially love it paired with bronzer or a natural tan ?
Lady Danger (Texture: Matte) – An orangish red lip shade that I loveeee most on brown desi skin. Every time I see someone wearing it, I have to compliment them…it’s very sexy. If you have lighter skin you can still wear it as a statement lip but it all depends on your comfort level.
Velvet Teddy (Texture: Matte) – A very popular nude lipstick for desi’s.
Cherish (Texture: Creamy) – A creamier nude that compliments desi skin tone beautifully.
Kinda Sexy (Texture: Matte) This is an all time favorite for many desi’s. It has a slightly orange base that just gives that sexy soft nude lip look to most desi skin tones. (Editor’s Favorite)
Hug Me (Texture: Glossy) – A glossier nude lip for those who don’t want too much color. Looks amazing on a variety of desi skin tones.
Rebel (Texture: Creamy) – A daring plum that is a unique shade of purple. Looks absolutely stunning as an alternative to a typical statement red lip. You can play with the color to adjust it to your specific skin tone by mixing it with different tones of lip liners. A must have.
Craving (Texture: Creamy) – A very popular lipstick amongst Desi’s – this beautiful berry lip color is perfect for when you want to have color on your lips but not pink.
Girl About Town (Texture: Creamy) – A classic hot pink lipstick that looks good on all skin tones.
All Fired Up (Texture: Matte) – A newer lip color added to MAC’s permanent collection in 2013. Love love love this shade. (Editor’s Favorite)