MAC Polar Fleece & Ruby Princess Grand Illusion Liquid Lipcolours Reviews & Swatches

Reviews

Aug 19, 2018August 19, 2018

MAC Polar Fleece Grand Illusion Liquid Lipcolour

Polar Fleece
MAC Polar Fleece Grand Illusion Liquid Lipcolour ($21.00 for 0.17 oz.) is a pale pink with subtle, cool undertones and pink and silver pearl. It looked significantly darker applied to my lips, and I triple checked the shade because it was so different… and also ridiculously similar to Party Sparkle, even when worn side-by-side! The consistency was lightweight, more medium in thickness with some tackiness, but the gloss itself felt smooth and spread fairly well across my lips. There was a slight bit of product that gathered in my deeper lip lines, while the color coverage was more semi-sheer than “megawatt.” It wore well for four hours and felt non-drying.

Bite Beauty Blush Pearl (LE, $22.00) is less pigmented (90% similar).Huda Beauty Bewitched (LE, $18.00) is less pigmented (90% similar).MAC Itsy Bitsy (P, $10.00) is darker (85% similar).Huda Beauty Hypnotic (LE, $18.00) is less pigmented (85% similar).Huda Beauty Mystical (P, $18.00) is darker, less pigmented (85% similar).Huda Beauty Enchanting (P, $18.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).LORAC Pastry Chef (LE, $17.00) is less shimmery (85% similar).Kevyn Aucoin Cyber Opal (P, $30.00) is lighter, warmer (80% similar).Illamasqua Boost (P, $22.00) is darker, brighter (80% similar).Surratt Beauty Je Ne Sais Quoi (P, $32.00) is darker, less pigmented (80% similar).More dupes — click to see the full list!Formula Overview
$21.00/0.17 oz. – $123.53 Per OunceThe formula is supposed to “wear evenly” with “megawatt colour” and have a “tingly, cooling sensation” that makes lips “fuller.” The coverage ranged from shade to shade, though most were fairly pigmented, and some seemed more multidimensional than others (they seemed just shimmery/pearly). Some shades applied evenly while others were more uneven or pulled into lip lines.
The finish had a lot of shine and shimmer, so any unevenness/settling wasn’t as apparent in person as it might appear in close-up photos. The consistency was smooth as it applied and developed a lot of tackiness within a minute or so of application, and the tingling lasted noticeably for 20-25 minutes on me. The glosses lasted between four and five hours on me and were comfortable to wear but was mostly non-drying.
They have a sweet, mint scent and subtle tingle and almost seemed to have a slightly sweet taste, but I couldn’t tell as I felt like I was breathing in the sweet mint a bit from the scent alone.
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MAC Ruby Princess Grand Illusion Liquid Lipcolour

Ruby Princess
MAC Ruby Princess Grand Illusion Liquid Lipcolour ($21.00 for 0.17 oz.) is a bright, medium purple with warm undertones and a pearly, metallic sheen. It had nearly opaque pigmentation with a smooth, light-medium thick consistency that was tacky but comfortable to wear and spread easily across my lips. The gloss helped smooth out my natural lip lines rather than fill them. It lasted nicely for five hours and was lightly hydrating over time.

Ciate Zodiac (P, $18.00) is less pigmented (90% similar).Colour Pop Wishes (LE, $6.00) is less pigmented (85% similar).MAC Love You Big Time (P, $10.00) is less shimmery, more muted, warmer (85% similar).MAC Rave Bunny (LE, $21.00) is brighter (85% similar).Lancome Meteoric Violet (06) (P, $22.00) is darker (85% similar).Cle de Peau Fast Lane (15) (P, $48.00) is less shimmery, warmer (85% similar).MAC Itchy & Scratchy & Sexy (LE, $17.50) is lighter, brighter, warmer (85% similar).MAC Heroine (P, $17.50) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (80% similar).More dupes — click to see the full list!Formula Overview
$21.00/0.17 oz. – $123.53 Per OunceThe formula is supposed to “wear evenly” with “megawatt colour” and have a “tingly, cooling sensation” that makes lips “fuller.” The coverage ranged from shade to shade, though most were fairly pigmented, and some seemed more multidimensional than others (they seemed just shimmery/pearly). Some shades applied evenly while others were more uneven or pulled into lip lines.
The finish had a lot of shine and shimmer, so any unevenness/settling wasn’t as apparent in person as it might appear in close-up photos. The consistency was smooth as it applied and developed a lot of tackiness within a minute or so of application, and the tingling lasted noticeably for 20-25 minutes on me. The glosses lasted between four and five hours on me and were comfortable to wear but was mostly non-drying.
They have a sweet, mint scent and subtle tingle and almost seemed to have a slightly sweet taste, but I couldn’t tell as I felt like I was breathing in the sweet mint a bit from the scent alone.
Browse all of our MAC Grand Illusion Liquid Lipcolour swatches.Ingredients

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MAC Grand Illusion Liquid Lipcolour $21.00/0.17 OZ.
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About the Reviewer
Christine has normal-to-dry skin with areas of dryness (cheeks, nose, and under the eyes). She has a light-medium skintone with subtle, warmer yellow undertones. Her best foundation matches include: Tarte Rainforest of the Sea in Light-Medium Neutral (best match), Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Makeup in Desert Beige 2N1, Giorgio Armani Maestro Glow in 4.0, Hourglass Warm Ivory Vanish Seamless Finish, Laura Mercier Candleglow Soft Luminous in Dusk, MAC NC20/NC25, Make Up For Ever Ultra HD Liquid in Y305 (140). (For more information, please check the FAQ.)

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