Name: Retro Matte Lipstick [Runway Hit]
Brand: MAC
Rating: 4.4 (110 reviews)

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Retro Matte Lipstick [Runway Hit]

Matte

Hard to Apply

Applies Smoothly

Not Moisturizing

Doesn't Adhere Well

Not Smooth

Sits on Skin

Innocent

Pink Tint

Recommended for Fall Warm Tones

White Cast

Recommended for Warm Tones

Has Good Color

Looks Natural

Personally, I use this a lot for muted winter deep shades. I often layer it with D for Danger for a great look.

While it's not as matte as Retro Matte, it's still quite matte. I recommend applying lip balm before your makeup routine and then putting this on as a final step.

When I was younger, I used to wear smokey eyes a lot, so I often wore nude lips on their own. These days, I mainly use this as a base lip color. MAC's nude lipsticks apply so smoothly that they really shine as true nude shades. I have naturally dark lips with a slightly muted rosy-pink tone, and only MAC can effectively neutralize my lip color for a true nude look. It applies well even though it's matte.

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I used to love this shade 7-8 years ago, but it seems they've added a subtle orange undertone now. I preferred the previous pale pink-beige tone. It's a bit disappointing.

The muted coral-pink shade is perfect for light to muted skin tones. As someone who doesn't suit glossy finishes, I really appreciated the matte formula.

If you apply a generous amount of lip balm before using Runway Hit, it tones down the color.

It's a bit disappointing that it accentuates dead skin cells in the middle of winter. When that happens, using it with a lip gloss helps smooth out the flakiness.

I've never finished a lip product before, but after receiving this as a gift, I've bought two more! I thought I'd only use it as a base due to its light color, but even when used alone, it's a beautiful pink-coral that doesn't look floaty like a tint.

However, if you wear it on its own, you might end up looking like that famous character from the comic... you know, the one with the exaggerated lips.

This product is absolutely fantastic as a base layer for your lips! Its pros and cons are pretty much on par with other MAC lipsticks.

As with most matte lipsticks, it can become slightly dry after some time. When that happens, I simply apply a touch of lip balm.

Despite being a matte lipstick, it absorbs beautifully. The color payoff is excellent, and it doesn't accentuate dead skin cells.

As expected with lipsticks, it does wear off easily. But the color is quite unique!

I've lost count of how many times I've used this! If you're looking for a lipstick with a subtle white undertone, I highly recommend it.

In the third photo, Runway Hit is on the right, and Rom&nd's Pink Sand, a representative cool tone, is on the left. I took this picture to show you how warm the color is.

Emphasizes dead skin cells: It's very, very matte. Even after exfoliating, it manages to highlight even the tiniest bits of dead skin... I wouldn't recommend this to those like me with chapped, dry lips and noticeable dead skin cells.

Beautiful color: When I took Runway Hit to get my personal color analysis, they said it's a deep undertone ~ warm autumn shade. It's visibly warm, so it'll look natural and pretty on those with matching skin tones.

Base: Perfect as a base color. Since it's not too bold, I recommend it for daily use to those who want something versatile.

Staying power: Compared to my previous base product, the staying power was quite good. My old one would disappear just from eating, but Runway Hit stayed on well even after meals.

Due to its matte formula, it feels a bit stiff. There's a slight emphasis on dead skin cells.

The color is intriguingly beautiful. It seems perfect for those with muted skin tones.

It's quite stiff, so you need to dab it on or apply very gently. Otherwise, it feels like it might break.

For a MAC lipstick, it has a natural and versatile color. It's absolutely gorgeous whether used as a base or main lip color.

It's convenient that you can do an all-in-one makeup for lips, cheeks, and eyes with just this one lipstick.

There's nothing I dislike about it.
   The price is relatively reasonable compared to other department store brand lipsticks.

1. Color
   While it's a classic nude lip, it has more vibrancy than expected, making it beautiful even on its own.
   The shade is between a soft pink and a light salmon (pale orange).

2. Pigmentation
   I have naturally dark lips, but when I apply foundation to neutralize my lip color and then use this lipstick, even the light shade shows up well, which I love.

3. Longevity
   It's great that the color stays on my lips even after drinking water, eating, and gently blotting with a tissue.

4. Versatility
   It's a convenient size to carry anywhere, and the black packaging doesn't show dirt. It's versatile as you can use it as a blush and eyeshadow too.

5. Texture
   Although it's a matte lipstick, it's not dry at all. It applies smoothly with a soft, powdery finish that looks natural.

If the price is burdensome, Peripera and Tony Moly have a 'Runway' dupe for cheap
But the Tony Moly one has more of a pink tone
This one is a bit... a sort of coral-toned neon pink
From the left: Clio Cara Sexy, Runway Hit, Etude House Peach in Dream, and the bottom one is Eglips #22 Darling, and on my fingertip is Peripera Heart Stopper
The first photo is Runway Hit alone, the second is with Runway Hit as a base and Relentlessly Red layered on top

But it's super matte, and in the winter, the lipstick surface is a flaky mess... It's in the same retro matte line as Relentlessly Red, but Runway Hit seems even drier somehow
And since it's matte, the color payoff isn't great in the winter. It doesn't apply smoothly on the lips, so I end up using a lot of product when I do a full-lip look
Other than the matte aspect, there's nothing I'm unhappy with

Just buy it, really
I don't think there's anything like a life-changing product, but the Runway Hit has destroyed that idea
It's really pretty, I think it would look good as a base lip for those with thick lips
It's pretty even when worn alone, and for those with pigmented lips, if you gradient it with a bright lipstick, it's really, really pretty
If you mix it with an odd, mismatching color, you can pretty much wear it with anything

And if you just wear this, everyone will ask what it is, and they'll buy it even without me trying to sell it!!
I bought it when I went to Jeju in December, and it's been my daily ever since. It really goes well with whatever eyeshadow I wear
It also goes really well with MAC Chili

If it gets discontinued, I'll blow up MAC💕
I love you, MAC💕

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Retro Matte Lipstick [Runway Hit]

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