MAC Pro Longwear Lipcreme: Review, Swatches, Photos

Today MAC introduced Pro Longwear Lipcreme’s to its permenant line up. Available in 12 shades,  Pro Longwear Lipcremes are a marriage of lip stains and amplified cream liptsticks, in my opinion.  They have a lightweight feel and a creamy (slightly slippery) smooth texture. These lip cremes are slated to last 12 hours without transferring, feathering or drying out the lips.

The first thing I noticed about these lip cremes was the packaging. Retaling for $16.oo each, these tubes are slender and very streamline. However, I sure hope MAC doesn’t change the packaging of the regular lipsticks to this because, my one package downfall is the shape of these lip cremes. I like the pointy tip of the lipsticks and these are lacking that. Guess they would be best applied with a brush but, I’m not a lip brush girl so…. i’ll get over it (quickly)

Here’s what I picked up from this permanent collection. To see a complete list of shades with swatches Click here

Till Tomorrow - is a cream formula that’s described as a grey-tinted mauve brown. I don’t see the grey in this one but, of the 12 colors available this is the only color that works as a nude for my skintone.  This lip creme also has a hint of rose pink thrown in which is pretty nice.

Love Forever – is a cream formula that is described as a bright blue based hot pink. I’m loving this color as it will tie perfectly with the fall trend of bold lips and barely there makeup.

Made to last- is a frost formula that is described as deep plum brown. This is a color that I wouldn’t normally reach for as it makes me look a bit older. But when worn with gloss it adds a hint of sexy sophistication that will look great for the office or happy hour lol

Overall, I really like these longwear lipcremes. They apply silky and dry down nicely. A little sticky but not overly sticky. I personally felt a little dryness from these but it was OK . It wasn’t to the point that my lips felt like they were suffocating or anything. I suggest you exfoliate your lips before applying to prevent the product from settling into the lines of your lips and also keep a lip balm , if you want to keep the texture and a lip gloss if you want to amp the color up a bit. Just know that a non-longwear lip balm or glass will cause the lip creme to wear off faster. Speaking of wear, I have had on “Till Tomorrow” since I purchased it earlier today and it has worn off a little but, that’s to be expected since I’ve been snacking and drinking water half the afternoon. The color is still there and if I were going out I would only need to apply a little gloss because the color hasn’t faded off completely.

Checked these out yet? Let’s talk about them in the comments