MAC Retro Matte Lipstick [Relentlessly Red] Reviews

Name: Retro Matte Lipstick [Relentlessly Red]
Brand: MAC
Rating: 4.13 (1561 reviews)

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하와이안마카롱
Aug 7, 2023
수부지Sensitive Skin
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Pros
The spring warm + summer cool combination seems to go well with the pink. While a pure spring warm may feel a bit cool and a pure summer cool may feel a bit warm, the pink is recommended for those who can pull it off nicely. Additionally, true to its retro matte line, the lipstick demonstrates incredible staying power and lasting ability. It is one of the products with the best lasting power among lipsticks, and the fluorescent color makes it a frequently used shade among MAC products.
Cons
The only major downside would be the slightly thick application and some accentuation of dry patches.
Tip
The middle photo is taken with the rear camera, and the one on the right is taken with the front camera. While it's a well-known makeup artist's tip, applying the lipstick, placing a tissue over the lips, and setting it with powder can help it last even longer.

곰탱308
Jul 29, 2023
Dry Skin
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Pros
The vibrant pink color seems a bit too bold. This color would be a perfect match for fair-skinned individuals.
Cons
It's quite thick, so you'll need to exfoliate well before applying. It doesn't have much pigmentation, so you'll have to reapply it periodically.

8'-'8
Dec 21, 2022
Combination Skin
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Pros
The color was a bit different when I applied it to my wrist versus my lips. On my wrist, it had a floral pink feel, but on my lips, it came out a bit more neon and vibrant. The color is so pretty that I'm just lightly dabbing it on.
Cons
I had read the reviews before buying, so I expected it to be thick, but it's actually even harder to apply than I thought. It's matte and really emphasizes any flakiness, so I have to exfoliate before applying it.

꺔뀰
Dec 15, 2022
Combination Skin
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Pros
The color is really pretty... The problem is that it doesn't suit me 😅 The case is also quite luxurious Other than that... I don't have any
Cons
I strongly recommend Yekura... I'm a Yekura mute user and this makes my lips the only thing visible I can't wear it ㅠㅠㅠㅠ And it's too thick and difficult to apply, a lip brush is a must...
Tip
But depending on how you apply it, the versatility is high If you apply it lightly, you can pull off a fresh, pink makeup look

작은흰구
Dec 1, 2022
Dry SkinSensitive Skin
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Pros
1. Color Confident cool-toned color. Vibrant hot pink red The color is beautiful The product is shown in the top part of the image The bottom is the Mamonde Creamy Tint Color Balm in Baby Rose
Cons
1. Application Applies a bit stiffly Accentuates dry patches Lacks longevity Honestly, aside from the name and color, I'm not sure what the other advantages are

뚜리와꼬기
Jun 12, 2021
Dry SkinSensitive Skin
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Pros
This is a vibrant pink lipstick. The color is truly beautiful and eye-catching. It's also known as an IU lipstick, and I think it could be a signature lip color for those with a similar skin tone. The moment you apply it, your face just lights up. Highly recommended! Compared to the MAC lipstick I have, the Ruby Woo, this one is even more vibrant and has a stronger pink tone. I consider myself a warm-toned person, and after wearing this, my face did start to look a bit washed out over time, so I don't reach for it too often. The scent is quite divisive, but I don't mind the chocolate-like aroma that's typical of MAC lipsticks. The matte formula also means it has excellent staying power. It doesn't budge even after eating. I've included a comparison photo with the Chili lipstick from my collection, since someone shared a comparison with Ruby Woo.
Cons
The downside is that it's incredibly dry and stiff, almost like coloring with a crayon. Even the Ruby Woo, which I thought was very matte, isn't as intense as this one. You'll definitely need to use a lip balm when applying this. And the ingredients... Well, like other lipsticks, they're not the best according to Hwahae.

jinule
Jan 3, 2021
Normal SkinSensitive Skin
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Pros
🌕Skin tone -No. 13, summer light tone ✅Color It is a non-cool pink color. When applied lightly, it has a light pink flower color, and when applied heavily, it has a reddish pink tone. -Cool-toned When applied lightly, it is recommended for those with a slightly summer light complexion on a spring light skin tone. Generally, when applied lightly, it is a color that can be used well by those with a summer cool-toned (light-bright) complexion. I tend to not suit it even a little warmer, and I receive well with fuchsia or purple, so if applied incorrectly, it does not suit me. -Warm-toned When applied heavily, it is recommended for those with a spring bright complexion who suit pink well. When applied lightly, it can also be used by those with a spring light complexion on the border of summer light. Among the warm-toned people, those who suit the flower pink well may be able to use it. ✅Lasting power It disappears after meals and brushing teeth, but it seems to depend on the lip condition. On days without any dead skin, it doesn't disappear even after brushing teeth... True to the Mac Retro Matte formula... It lasts really long for a lipstick. (When used with lip balm, it wears off earlier...) ✅Formula -Pigmentation The pigmentation is the best of the best, thanks to the pink pigmentation. The pigmentation is better than Ruby Woo. Compared to just lipsticks, I think it is safe to say that this is the product with the most intense pigmentation. -Color payoff The color payoff is quite good. Even with just one application, a beautiful pink color appears and is stained...
Cons
❎Formula -Accentuates dry patches It is a formula that severely accentuates dry patches, so basic lip care is necessary. Unless you are someone who naturally has no dry patches, this formula requires the use of lip balm.. -Application It is really thick and stiff. I always dab it on. The description of it being a crayon-like formula is spot on. The application varies depending on the temperature... It applies well when kept in a warm place. It's almost like chocolate. Despite the stiff formula, it doesn't melt even when left in a warm place.. ❎Scent The chocolate scent is one that can be divisive...
Tip
❇️Color in the photos First photo: Single application Second photo: Lightly applied Third photo: With a lip gloss on top Fourth photo: Left is Chanel Pink Ruby, right is Relentlessly Red (lightly applied) Fifth photo: Left is Relentlessly Red, right is Chanel Pink Ruby (heavily applied) Sixth photo: Left is Relentlessly Red, right is MAC Ruby Woo

옙나년
Jan 1, 2021
Normal SkinAcne Skin
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Pros
While the chocolate scent may be divisive, I personally enjoyed it. No visible flakes! Absolutely none! The color in the example photo shown on Hwahae is a perfect match - the actual color payoff is exactly as pictured. It's a great fit for cool-toned, light complexions.
Cons
The matte finish is not necessarily a downside, but it does mean the texture isn't as smooth. It applies a bit thick and tacky on the lips.
Tip
If you're not a cool-toned, light complexion, this might not be the best fit. It's actually a very vibrant, slightly neon-like hot pink, quite different from the photo.

어어어여챠더너
Sep 29, 2020
Normal Skin
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Pros
I am a person who wears Bombra and Galmyeong. 💖 Although I am a warm-toned person, it wasn't bad!! It wasn't as closely adhering as I expected, but it wasn't an extreme tone growth either!! And since the color was so pretty to begin with, I could tolerate it even if it didn't quite match perfectly ㅎㅎㅋㅋ However, this color would really suit cool-toned people well>< It's a really lovely pink color!! It's so pretty
Cons
😱 It's too, too, too matte...!!! No matter how matte the lip is, this is a bit too thick and sticky in application, and there's some visible flakiness ㅠ ㅠ I wish it was a little more smooth
Tip
Warm-toned people can use this as a base by applying a warm-toned color, and just dab this on the inner part to utilize it well~

당근젤뤼
Sep 4, 2020
Dry Skin
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Pros
First of all, the color is so, so beautiful... I'm guessing it's a cool-toned color, but when you apply it, your face just brightens up, and it's the perfect cool-toned pink that you can easily reach for without feeling burdened. The formula is on the matte side for my standards (I usually go for glossy lips), but if you dab it on, it applies nicely and evenly. And the scent has a hint of chocolate, which makes me feel good when I'm wearing it!
Cons
The downside is that since it's on the matte side, if you just slap it on, it can feel a bit thick and stiff, so you have to dab it on to make it look nice.
Tip
As I've mentioned a lot already, dab it on!