As most of you know, I’ve reviewed a lot of MAC Lipsticks in the past year and I have always loved them to bits even though they are damn expensive. My favorite finish out of all the others are matte lipsticks because they are creamy to apply with a high color payoff and they don’t dry out the lips unlike the retro mattes. So today, I’m going to list my Top 10 Matte MAC Best Selling Lipsticks along with their swatches and also affordable dupes!
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1. MAC Diva Lipstick-
Starting off with the reds, if you are looking for the best deep maroon matte lipstick, then MAC Diva lipstick will fit your bill. I love it as this while emphasizing the lips is not too bright and goes well with both subtle and party makeup looks. The affordable dupe for the MAC Diva lipstick is the Wet N Wild Cherry Bomb lipstick.
2. MAC Russian Red Lipstick-
If you are on the hunt for the perfect bright red lipstick, check out MAC Russian Red lipstick. This red is great for classic pin up looks or even smoky eyes where the high color payoff is just amazing. The best and affordable dupe for MAC Russian Red lipstick is the Wet N Wild Stoplight Red Lipstick.
3. MAC So Chaud Lipstick-
MAC So Chaud is miles away from the classic reds but it is a beautiful reddish orange lipstick which is perfect for special occasions and during summers. The color is both bright and gorgeous which enhances the tan and the best dupe for MAC So Chaud lipstick is the Wet N Wild Purty Persimmon.
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4. MAC Chili Lipstick-
MAC Chili is a pretty burnt orange shade which glides on the lips like a dream and is a great summer shade. It again enhances the tan and it looks fabulous on all skin tones. The closest affordable dupe for MAC Chili lipstick is the Colour Pop Matte X Love Life Lippie Stix.
5. MAC Heroine Lipstick-
MAC Heroine is a cool toned bright purple shade which is definitely a bold shade to pull off. It looks great with a variety of different makeup looks but it is not for the faint hearted folks. If you do not want to spend a ton of money on a shade this peculiar I have a drugstore dupe for MAC Heroine lipstick which is the Wet N Wild Ravin Raisin lipstick.
6. MAC Please Me Lipstick-
Moving away from the reds and oranges, if you like pink shades, then you have to definitely check out MAC Please Me lipstick. This matte lipstick is perfect for the lighter skin tones and can be worn for casual day outs and even as an everyday lipstick. The dupe for MAC Please Me Lipstick is the NYX Istanbul Soft Matte Lip Cream.
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7. MAC Whirl Lipstick-
If you just want to get a subtle nude shade, I will start off with the MAC Whirl Lipstick. It is a rosy brown shade that is a total all rounder suiting all skin tones. The MAC Whirl Lipstick dupe is the Wet N Wild Mochalicious lipstick which costs only $1.99.
8. MAC Taupe Lipstick-
This was the first ever shade of lipstick I got from MAC which is a beautiful terracotta brown shade and I have always loved it. Not only is it matte, it is also subtle and can be used as an everyday lipstick. It is a universally flattering shade. The MAC Taupe lipstick dupe is the Revlon Matte Lipstick in Coco Craving.
9. MAC Kinda Sexy Lipstick-
Another nude shade that I love is the MAC Kinda Sexy Lipstick. An everyday lipstick, it is suits light to medium skin tone and is perfect for work, school or whenever you want wear a very subtle shade. The best dupe for MAC Kinda Sexy Lipstick is the Wet N Wild Just Peachy Lipstick.
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10. MAC Velvet Teddy Lipstick-
The last matte lipstick in the list is also a nude shade. After getting the Kinda Sexy, I got the MAC Velvet Teddy lipstick and if you are looking for a great nude shade for pale to medium skin tone this is the one. The MAC Velvet Teddy Lipstick dupe is Wet N Wild Bare It All lipstick.
This concludes our list of Top 10 Matte MAC Best Selling Lipsticks post.
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