MAC Versicolour Stain Preserving Passion Review, Swatches, Price & Buy India

MAC Versicolour Stain Preserving Passion Review, Swatches, Price & Buy Online India

MAC recently launched their new Versicolour Stains in India which is like a hybrid between a gloss and a lip stain. Lip stains were all the rage a few years back and I’m surprised to see that it’s only now that MAC Cosmetics is getting into it. However, shimmer and gloss have been trending big time on the international runways and everyone wants a lip color thats stays on and on. Keeping that in mind, their new lip stains can very well be a hit. Read on to know if it’s worth buying or not.

Price: Rs 1800 for 8.5ml
Available at MAC Stores

MAC Versicolour Stains are available in 16 shades: Tattoo My Heart (bright pinky coral), Let’s Stay Together (mid tone warm pink), Resilient Rouge (bright cherry red), Forever Darling (intense orange red), Truly Everlasting (bright warm pink), Always & Forever (pinky salmon), It’s Never-ending (deep raspberry pink), Can’t Stop Won’t Stop (intense warm orange), Last Minute (intense pinky cranberry), Ceaseless Energy (bright raspberry pink). Long Distance Relationship (intense mid tone violet), Constant Craving (mid tone blue pink), Energy Shot (pale nude pink), Long Live The Night (pale warm nude), Perpetual Holiday (deep grape purple), Preserving Passion (deep wine)

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Packaging
MAC Versicolour Stains are packaged in a black cardboard box, similar to the MAC Lipsticks. It has all the necessary details like the list of ingredients, date of expiry, price etc mentioned on it. The lip stain comes in a see through packaging with a black screw on cap. It has a pointed doe foot applicator which helps in lining and applying the lip stain perfectly.

Texture
The beauty of MAC Versicolour Lip Stains has to be the consistency. It has a light and slightly watery texture which applies easily. Even if you build up the pigmentation it does not get tacky or uneven. Initially, it gives a glossy finish which settles into a satin one and in the end into a matte finish when it becomes a proper lip stain. It’s one of the most moisturizing and comfortable formulas that I’ve come across though can settle into lip lines if your lips are extremely chapped. It feels extremely light weight on the lips and I love wearing it during my no makeup days.

Shade
MAC Versicolour Stain Preserving Passion is one of the most flattering shades. It is a red toned berry color which is more red in a single swipe and more berry if you build it up. I love wearing this when I don’t feel like applying any makeup as it instantly perks up my complexion. The color is appropriate for both daytime and night time depending on the amount of layers you apply. I can easily rock this to a club or to my neighborhood market, so it’s a very versatile color.

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Pigmentation & Staying Power
I’ve read that MAC Preserving Passion is one of the more pigmented shades in the collection. A single layer gives a good color pay off and hides moderate lip pigmentation. You can easily build up the pigmentation for better coverage. As for the staying power, the baby stays on and on. The glossiness lasts for an hour or so, the color stays put through meals and snacks. After 5-6 hours it settles into a strong lip stain which is very tough to remove even with a waterproof makeup remover. When I swatched it on my arm, the stain lasted more than a day. I have never had to touch up this color which makes me love it all the more.

The MAC Versicolour collection includes a beautiful range of corals, berries, purples and reds. At Rs 1800, it can definitely feel a bit expensive but if you want a lip color that does not require any touch ups, then it might be worth investing in.

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Pros of MAC Versicolour Stain

1. Lightweight and comfortable formula
2. Suitable for dry lips as it is moisturizing
3. Decent color pay off
4. Amazing staying power
5. Lasts throughout the day
6. Comes in a huge range of 16 shades

Cons of MAC Versicolour Stain

1. Can settle into fine lines if your lips are severely chapped
2. Expensive

HBM Rating
4 / 5(Reviewed by Lisha B.)MAC Versicolour Stain Preserving Passion Review, Swatches, Price & Buy India