MAC Lipstick In Craving: Review & Swatches


  

Hi All,

I love trying out new shades but tend to stick to pinks since its a safer bet to stick with. But once in a while, I see an unusual shade which I feel like trying out and it makes its way onto my wishlist. This is exactly what happened when I saw this on Rash. As always I was bombarding my bro with a MAC list (the poor fella always has t carry my MAC list no matter where he is in the faint chance that he might see a store and HAVE to get me something) and this is one of the shades he happened to pick for me. Lucky me right?

About MAC Lipstick in Craving:

  • Color: This shade is a rich, deep Plum Pink. I usually shy away from Plum shades but this is the perfect ‘IT’ shade for a lot of us regardless of our skin tones.  It doesn’t have any shimmer and yet has a creamy, glossy finish which makes it one of the most sought after lipsticks from MAC. On me, this lippy I feel is the perfect combination of plum and pink…Don’t you think?

 


  • Price: INR980


  • Coverage & Pigmentation: As visible in the swatch on my hand as well as on my lips, this is a full coverage lipstick and covers my lip pigmentation completely. The shade itself is intensely pigmented and yet lends a very soft look to my face.
  • Texture: MAC Craving lipsticks comes in the Amplified Cream Finish. Hence, this is a super creamy lippy (it’s sooo obvious from the swatch) and is quite moisturizing which is why thankfully, it doesn’t settle into my lip lines. Smile


  • Fragrance: It has the trademark Vanilla fragrance which accompanies every MAC lipstick.
  • Staying Power: This stays for about 4 hrs on my lips without food and drink. But I find that if I apply, blot and then reapply this, it stays longer.

This is a perfect lipstick for anyone regardless of whether one is fair or dusky. An ideal shade for those who are scared of using deep plum shades and just want to dip their toe in the plum sea…so to speak. I love wearing this shades to work especially since it adds to the professional look without looking too severe like I feel most Plums make me look Smile

What I like about MAC Lipstick in Craving:-

  • The perfect Plummy Pink shade…It just balances both shadesperfectly well.
  • This color would suit almost all skin tones.
  • Creamy yet doesn’t settle into the lip lines.
  • Keeps my lips quite moisturized.
  • Glides over the lips easily.
  • Can be built up to an extent.

What I don’t like about MAC Lipstick in Craving:-

  • I can’t think of a single con.. Smile

Ratings:

  • Pigmentation: 5/5
  • Packaging: 5/5
  • Staying Power: 4.5/5
  • Availability: 4/5
  • Price vs. Value: 5/5

 

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Comments

  1. Oooohh la la…Sexyyyyyyyyyyyy shade……. ZEE!
    I Want this.. ur lips r lookin supah dupah hawwwwwt! Lipstick Kiss Hug n Makeup Yes

  2. Even I shy away from ..PLUM..hardly have any plum lipstick..this is a perfect combo of PUM & PINK! Yes Yes Big Smile Big Smile

    • yea…i have a coupla plum shades but hardly wear them coz i dont feel they suit the occasion or what m wearing…but this one was like hitting the jackpot! a perfect combi to the core..

  3. Zee! It looks so damn good!!
    Another one on my wishlist =D
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  4. Simply sensuous..is this one of yur best lippi Zee?

  5. omggg i want dissssss Devil u r queen of our lip swatches..just smoking hot Nerd In Love In Love

  6. itssss perfect zaraa…… Lipstick Lipstick Yippee
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  7. OOOOOOOOOOOOOOO… wat a shade… super sexy lips….

  8. awesome shade Zara..yeah apt for work..u pester ur bro for MAC?I wish I had such a bro

  9. Nooo consssssss Razz Yippeee.. Super duper then
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  10. its a gorgeous shade and oh my your lips look wow! this goes on my wish list Smile

    • Thanx Pari…i too luv how my lips look with this on…It actually makes my lips luk good! Smile which plum shade do u like?

  11. wow zara this one awesome shade…yum plum…very good…its going into my list now Smile
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  12. Kiss In Love supe cute shade Zee! it does make ur lips plump Lipstick
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  13. Zara the lip swatcher!
    Razz
    I am in love with the colour and swatch.
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  14. the name ‘craving’ suits it to the T. I looooooooove plum lippies……. Heart

  15. Hehe..thanks so much Kej , Nirah..the lip swatches r d hardest coz m so conscious..bt I think with all of u being so sweet, its one thing m beginning t luv Smile

  16. Ur so rite Nirah..plums r pretty easy t wear..I find it easier t wear d ones with d pink undertones as opposed t the purple…I find it hard t carry off lippies which luk too purple..

  17. Nahin re tupsi..its not weird at all..all of us hav diff sorta lips and urs r gorgeous..mujhpe vishwas nahi hai to tops se pucho Wink

  18. Arre Tups! Tops ko mat bolna..main waise bhi usse bahut panga le chuki hu..wo seedha pune aake mujhe gaali dega Wink

  19. This one is truly beautiful, the color, finish everything is just perfect..it is Temptalia’s and our Rashmi’s favorite plum lippi as well Smile It looks gorgeous on you Zara
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  20. Paro, if it weren’t fr Rash I wudnt pick this..actually I wudnt hv noticed..she’s like d goddess of MAC Smile

  21. I wanna dip my toes into this plummy sea too Wink Lovely shade Zee n amazing lip swatch as always Big Smile

  22. It looks really nice on you Zara! You are tempting me now! Laugh
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  23. Thanx Tans Smile Ul luv this fr sure…such shades r like total Tans shades Smile

  24. Naf, m telling u..u hafta try this lippy..u won’t regret it Smile its sooooooo gorgeous Smile

  25. Hehe..Paro I think we shud hav a kind of shrine fr Rash and make her d MAC Gurumaiyya Smile

  26. this looks soooooo good on you! seriously this is like the IT shade! gawjus! Yippee
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  27. Thats a very pretty shade zara Big Smile
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  28. yayy… zee ka sexy waala pout! i loved this on rash too… and it looks AMAZING on you Smile
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  29. Thanx a ton Anks.. Smile I so love this lippy…I end up using it atleast once a week if nt more Smile

  30. Its gorgeous bhumi..hav u tried it?

  31. Deeps dis has become of of my most fav lippies in a very short time…u shud defo tk a look at this Smile

  32. I am scared of plums… but your swatch makes me love every shade u wear, very unfair

  33. it is GORGEOUSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS on you Zara …. Lipstick Lipstick Lipstick Lipstick Lipstick Lipstick Lipstick Lipstick Lipstick Lipstick Lipstick Lipstick Lipstick Lipstick Lipstick Lipstick Lipstick
    and the lip swatch is to dieeeee for honey Hug n Makeup Hug n Makeup Hug n Makeup Hug n Makeup Hug n Makeup Hug n Makeup Hug n Makeup Hug n Makeup Hug n Makeup Hug n Makeup Hug n Makeup awesome and wowsome color on you i must say Dance Left Right Dance Left Right Dance Left Right Dance Left Right Dance Left Right Dance Left Right Dance Left Right Dance Left Right

  34. This is a so so gorgeous shade Smile
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  35. ana am laughing hard reading your’s and paruls’s comments ROTFL ROTFL ROTFL ROTFL ROTFL ROTFL ROTFL ROTFL ROTFL ROTFL ROTFL ROTFL ROTFL ROTFL ROTFL ROTFL ROTFL

    • hehe…sach hi to bola hai…mera list to tujhse consult kiye bina thodi na banta hai..the times i did that u only know wot rubbish purchases i made!

  36. I seriously would have bought this one..But i just got 3 lipsticks from URBANTOUCH…
    Debora atomic red in shade 3 and 5 ..and lotus herbals carnation ! Lipstick

  37. WOOOOOOOOWWWW Zara AMAZING shade u have chosen .Its fantastic i love the shade simply

  38. wow……………….. once again mac……………………….. wonderful shade.. Lipstick Lipstick
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  39. u just gave me the awesomest of the ideas Zee. Dance Left Right Dance Left Right Dance Left Right Now will give my bro a list. Shy Shy Shy at least i’ll get something that i can use.He and my bhabhi both have such horrible choice i tell u. Razz i have already told them not to get me any clothes or accessories Snicker Now will give him a list for future gifts ROTFL ROTFL
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  40. its a beaaaaaaaaauuuuuuuuuutiiiiiiiffffffffuuuuulllllll color! I was always longing to get this pink in my stash!! Lemme see!
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  41. gorgeous colour and gorgeous lips.
    loved the name so apt for the color

  42. Thanx madhura..this shade s a total winner Smile

  43. a close dupe to this could be lakme satin enrich lipstick #135
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