There's no denying that MAC's lipstick is a quality, classic lipstick. And one of the brand's most beloved shades happens to be a soft pinky neutral, Whirl, that beauty lovers everywhere adore for its versatility and natural coloring. However, at $16 a bullet, MAC. Major lip – from high-shine to matte formulas – from the #1 premium lip brand on the planet.Source Euromonitor Int'l Ltd; total retail value in premium lip product category for world for CY2019. MAC MATTE LIPSTICK 'WHIRL' One of the most amazing shades in the history of Lipsticks is this one. It is the perfect warm-toned medium-dark brown color. A must-have in your makeup bag! The very close Mac whirl lipstick dupes of this beautiful shade are:. RIMMEL LONDON LASTING FINISH LIPSTICK BY KATE MOSS 'NUDE 48'. Macy's has 2-Count MAC Matte Lipstick (Whirl/Russian Red or Mehr/Diva) on sale for $22.50 + Free Shipping on orders $25 or more or free pickup (where available) See Deal Share. There's no denying that MAC's lipstick is a quality, classic lipstick. And one of the brand's most beloved shades happens to be a soft pinky neutral, Whirl, that beauty lovers everywhere adore for its versatility and natural coloring. However, at $16 a bullet, MAC isn't always the cheapest buy for are bargain-hunting Influensters.
I have another MAC Cosmetics Lipstick dupe to share with you! The next shade up on the dupe list is 'Whirl', a dirty rose hue with a matte finish. After comparing several swatches, I have found a list of alternative shades for the popular lipstick. Let's begin the dupes!
The Dupes
1. Sephora 'Brown is Back' ($14)
Buy at SEPHORA.
2. Rimmel London 'Nude 48' ($5.99)
Buy at AMAZON, WALGREENS or TARGET.
3. Kiko Cosmetics '328 Rosy Brown' ($12)
Buy at KIKO.
4. Anastasia 'Staunch' ($18)
See comparison swatches here.
Buy at AMAZON, ULTA, MACYS, JCPENNEY or SEPHORA.
5. e.l.f. 'Praline' ($3)
Buy at AMAZON or ELF.
More Dupes
Makeup Geek Iconic Lipstick 'Candid'
Buy at MAKEUPGEEK.
LA Girl Lipify Stylo Lipstick 'Teddy' ($7)
Buy at LAGIRL*(Use code KATY10 to save 10% off at LA Girl)*
Mac Matte Lipstick Whirl Review
Maybelline Color Sensational Matte Lipstick 'Nude Nuance'
Buy at AMAZON.
Colourpop Lippie Stix 'Grunge'
Buy at AMAZON, COLOURPOP or ULTA.
Jordana Matte 'Taupe'
Buy at AMAZON.
Wet N Wild MegaLast Lip Color 'Mocha-licious'
Buy at AMAZON.
Related Posts
Meet some of my favorite MAC nude shades this week from the MAC Strip Down collection.
Fun fact about MAC Whirl: Back in the day (as in pre-2015), Whirl, a dark matte brown with a tinge of rose, only existed as a lip pencil.
Way back before the dinosaurs 🦕 disappeared, I used to outline my lips with Whirl pencil, fill them in, and then top everything off with Chapstick to create my own DIY Whirl lipstick.
Yeah!
In 2015, MAC finally turned this iconic color into a lipstick — the Whirl Matte Lipstick we know and love today.
I know there's this whole thing that Whirl is a very 'Kylie Jenner lips' color (as if she invented it 🙄 ), and yes, it's definitely one of those lipsticks that will help you get that specific look. In fact, whenever a friend asks me for a Kylie Jenner lips recommendation, first, I try not to outwardly groan… Then, I suggest MAC Whirl. But really, though, whenever I see Whirl, I think more of '90s supermodels like Linda and Christy and Cindy. It has a very early Bobbi Brown chicness to it IMO, and I love 💖 it.
There's also another reason why I love it… Because it's similar to the color of my gums.
Yes, I realize that that is an odd thing to like about a nude lipstick, but I'm looking at my gums here, and it really is the color of my gums. (Side note: I'm not gonna show you my gums. Hi-res pics of my gums do not need to exist on the Internet.)
Maybe that's why Whirl is the ultimate nude lipstick for so many people. It matches the color of their gums, ha ha ha! Anyway, here it is on lighter skin and darker skin.
Mac Matte Lipstick In Whirl
Whirl is also a color chameleon, and depending on the lighting and how much you're wearing, it can either look like a dark rosy brown if you apply a sheer layer (in that case, it's like browner version of Mehr), or a true brown like Paramount with a heavier application.
Whirl is a consummate flat matte, and it feels thicker on my lips than Velvet Teddy or Mehr. One thing you can do if you find that it looks too thick and heavy on your lips is to first coat your bottom lip with a heavy layer, and then press your lips together to transfer the lipstick from one lip to the other. Then, pat everything down with a finger. That will smooth it into a seamless finish that doesn't look too heavy. 😉
Whirl! Give it a Whirl, and unleash your inner '90s supermodel.
(Cindy Crawford 4 ever.)
Mac Matte Lipstick Color Chart
I have another MAC Cosmetics Lipstick dupe to share with you! The next shade up on the dupe list is 'Whirl', a dirty rose hue with a matte finish. After comparing several swatches, I have found a list of alternative shades for the popular lipstick. Let's begin the dupes!
The Dupes
1. Sephora 'Brown is Back' ($14)
Buy at SEPHORA.
2. Rimmel London 'Nude 48' ($5.99)
Buy at AMAZON, WALGREENS or TARGET.
3. Kiko Cosmetics '328 Rosy Brown' ($12)
Buy at KIKO.
4. Anastasia 'Staunch' ($18)
See comparison swatches here.
Buy at AMAZON, ULTA, MACYS, JCPENNEY or SEPHORA.
5. e.l.f. 'Praline' ($3)
Buy at AMAZON or ELF.
More Dupes
Makeup Geek Iconic Lipstick 'Candid'
Buy at MAKEUPGEEK.
LA Girl Lipify Stylo Lipstick 'Teddy' ($7)
Buy at LAGIRL*(Use code KATY10 to save 10% off at LA Girl)*
Mac Matte Lipstick Whirl Review
Maybelline Color Sensational Matte Lipstick 'Nude Nuance'
Buy at AMAZON.
Colourpop Lippie Stix 'Grunge'
Buy at AMAZON, COLOURPOP or ULTA.
Jordana Matte 'Taupe'
Buy at AMAZON.
Wet N Wild MegaLast Lip Color 'Mocha-licious'
Buy at AMAZON.
Related Posts
Meet some of my favorite MAC nude shades this week from the MAC Strip Down collection.
Fun fact about MAC Whirl: Back in the day (as in pre-2015), Whirl, a dark matte brown with a tinge of rose, only existed as a lip pencil.
Way back before the dinosaurs 🦕 disappeared, I used to outline my lips with Whirl pencil, fill them in, and then top everything off with Chapstick to create my own DIY Whirl lipstick.
Yeah!
In 2015, MAC finally turned this iconic color into a lipstick — the Whirl Matte Lipstick we know and love today.
I know there's this whole thing that Whirl is a very 'Kylie Jenner lips' color (as if she invented it 🙄 ), and yes, it's definitely one of those lipsticks that will help you get that specific look. In fact, whenever a friend asks me for a Kylie Jenner lips recommendation, first, I try not to outwardly groan… Then, I suggest MAC Whirl. But really, though, whenever I see Whirl, I think more of '90s supermodels like Linda and Christy and Cindy. It has a very early Bobbi Brown chicness to it IMO, and I love 💖 it.
There's also another reason why I love it… Because it's similar to the color of my gums.
Yes, I realize that that is an odd thing to like about a nude lipstick, but I'm looking at my gums here, and it really is the color of my gums. (Side note: I'm not gonna show you my gums. Hi-res pics of my gums do not need to exist on the Internet.)
Maybe that's why Whirl is the ultimate nude lipstick for so many people. It matches the color of their gums, ha ha ha! Anyway, here it is on lighter skin and darker skin.
Mac Matte Lipstick In Whirl
Whirl is also a color chameleon, and depending on the lighting and how much you're wearing, it can either look like a dark rosy brown if you apply a sheer layer (in that case, it's like browner version of Mehr), or a true brown like Paramount with a heavier application.
Whirl is a consummate flat matte, and it feels thicker on my lips than Velvet Teddy or Mehr. One thing you can do if you find that it looks too thick and heavy on your lips is to first coat your bottom lip with a heavy layer, and then press your lips together to transfer the lipstick from one lip to the other. Then, pat everything down with a finger. That will smooth it into a seamless finish that doesn't look too heavy. 😉
Whirl! Give it a Whirl, and unleash your inner '90s supermodel.
(Cindy Crawford 4 ever.)
Mac Matte Lipstick Color Chart
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
