MAC Relentlessly Red Review and Swatches: Retro Matte Collection
By Contributor: Sharmistha Chowdhury
The much awaited MAC Retro Matte Collection is here. I was so waiting for MAC Relentlessely Red which is now in the permanent range but often shades like this go Out of Stock. Retro Matte range has a shade called All Fired Up which is very similar to Relentlessely Red. I have both the shades are almost dupes of each other with All Fired Up having a slight more pink in it. Apart from these the other shades in this range are Dangerous, Flat Out Fabulous, Runway Hit and Steady Going. I remember the first time I saw the photos on the MAC website, I was jumping literally. My hubby knows that this kind of behavior means I want something really badly! One day I got a call from MAC manager to say that the Retro Matte Collection is launched here..for a second I could not believe what she just said and I was telling her “pardon plz” again and again..dumb! It was literally a riot at the MAC store, with only limited lipsticks and ‘N’ number of ladies fighting for them..yes! That was the scenario actually. The launch happened pretty early in Kolkata, actual date of launch in other cities is 24th October 2013, so ladies do rush, if possible pre book it!
I wanted 3 shades from the collection and all went OOS within 4 hours of the launch, but the MAC Manager is so good and actually know me very well that she kept aside one piece for me. It feel so awesome to grab the last piece in front of the girls who were literally fighting! Though
So here is my review:
MAC Relentlessely Red is described as Bright pink coral shade, to me the color is actually nowhere close to coral, the color is true pinkish red like the season’s first carrot..a carrot pink shade. The color is extremely flattering and will brighten your face instantly. The pigmentation is excellent; it gives opaque coverage in a single swipe. My mommie when saw this shade went gaga over it. She is no makeup person but likes lipsticks. So you see love for lipsticks is in my genes!
I would suggest you to pair the lipstick with dramatic winged eyeliner and Pink Coral blush. Let the lips do the talking because this is such a bright shade. I feel so happy every time is see it. The color would look rocking on fair to medium Indian skin tones. But on darker skin tones it would come out as a red shade.
The finish is Retro Matte, you must be aware of the fact that Retro Matte Finish is very drying, like the famous Ruby Woo lipstick. But I was totally surprised that this isn’t dry matte, I found the finish rather very comfortable. The texture of this lipstick is a little dry, requires firm pressure to apply on lips unlike Ruby woo which you to rub like rubber on your lips.
As it is a matte lipstick, I would still suggest exfoliating and moisturizing your lips well before as at the end of day I see slight flakiness on the lips, like dry bits on lips. My lips are extremely dry by nature.
The staying power is beyond your imagination, it lasted the entire day. I wore it at 8:30 in the morning and came back home at 9 pm. The color wears off after 6-7 hour but a lovely deep tint leaves behind and that remain intact until you remove it. It does stain the lips so I would recommend using baby oil to remove and yes it transfers too.
And here is how Relentlessly Red looks on my lips. The lip swatches are taken under different lights
The Good things about MAC Relentlessely Red:
- Extremely flattering pinkish red shade
- Comfortable matte finish
- Brighten up the face
- Will suit every Indian skin tone
- Pigmentation is outstanding and goes opaque in a single swipe
- Staying power is out of the world with it lasting all day
- Signature vanilla fragrance.
The Bad thing about MAC Relentlessly Red:
- Looks flaky on lips at the end of the day.
- Availability – thought it is now in the permanent range.
Price: Rs.990
VNA Rating: 4.5/5
Do I Recommend: Mac Relentlessly Red from the Retro Matte Collection was a love at first sight to me. This is an extremely beautiful pinkish red shade and I would ask you to grab it asap. This shade can make anyone look beautiful. I can see my mommie rocking this shade at 50’s so this is shade is everyone!
Other red lipstick reviews for you: best red lipsticks, Mac Lady Danger, Colorbar All Fired Up, Colorbar Hot Hot Hot, Russian Red, Mac Chili
Love the shade and yes its look dupe of all fired up true :) and want a fotd yaar … :)
Indeed a pretty one toa.. Will post a FOTD in a next lippie review :D
what to say?????? stunning shade <3 :)
This left me too speechless.. :P Thanks.. :D
Awesome shade. Some shades look very nice as matte. This definitely does.
True… I like bright shades in mattes and always prefer them.. :) Thanks
Wohhhh ! Truly Retro :D
Yesss it is.. :D
Love the shade! Looks very similar to All Fired Up
On lips lore or less they look same.. I have All fired up so i can say that is little darker than this.. :)
Thank u Ansh for posting.. :) <3 wish you and your family a Happy Dussera.. :)
same to you sharmi. hope u had a fun trip! :)
Thanks.. :) yess i had a awesome and memorable trip.. How was yours..??????
awesome too!
this is such a lovely color , me want !!
You should get this.. :)
i so wanted this, but whn i calld, they said its already oos! So waiting for new stock to come. Thanks for the lovely review! :)
This happens with me also when i wanted to buy other shades from Retro Matte collection.. i got other shades from Mumbai.. Do get it for sure… This is HIT shade from this collection.. :)
So stunning! Red in some pictures and bright pink in others… Love the lip swatches :)
Thats the magic of this shade, comes different in different lights.. :D Thanks so much.. :)
i am so jealous..we still hv a week to go before d launch n u hv got all d pretty shades already!
Still it hasn’t launched in Delhi..?? :O :-/
U should atleast ger 3 shades from them.. Its a MUST have range.. :D
I got only 1 from Kolkata.. :(
rest 2 from Mumbai.. Thanks to hubby.. :D
haha i just hope it wont oos before i get thr! which ones did u buy?
Nahi hoga.. dnt wry.. Pre book your lippies well in advance. Thats what i did, I got Flat out Fabulous and All fired Up.
It is such a nice hot shade! Lovely swatches too! :)
You described the shade correctly “hot” .. :D
Am glad you liked my lip swatches.. :) <3
that is a very pretty pinky red!
..I have seen this color a lot on Mad Men… <3
xoxo
Hiii Shubha,
Thanks for liking it…
Omgg Men were flaunting the shade..?? :O
Doesn’t the shade look like Ronnie Red from MAC’s Archies’ Collection?
No Tamanna, Ronnie Red is much more darker and that is leads towards more pink.. :)
Looks a lot like Maybelline 14 hr eternal rose. It is a tad bit darker though!
Preety lip swatches <3
This is much more darker than maybelline eternal rose leans towards fuchsia.. :)
Thanks so much.. :)
i loved this shade a lot :)
Hi 5 jyoti.. :) :D
Beautiful shade!
indeed It is.. :)
VEry very sexy! Me need this!
You should defo get it.. I can imagine How sexy it will look on u.. :D
How would you compare Relentlessly Red to Speak Louder? I read some comments that on pale skin they can look a like, but haven’t found any swatches that would show that…
totally different finishes and shades
Good to hear, thank you!!!
Hi is there any dupe for this shade.. Please… Not have money for mac
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