I told you in my MAC Mehr review, that you are going to see more of lipstick reviews now. The main hindrance in lipstick reviews is getting perfect swatch picture in perfect light and a bit of presentable makeup :D. So that is why lipstick reviews keep getting delayed. Anyways getting back on tack, today I’m reviewing another one of cult-favorite and raved about lipstick from MAC. MAC Velvet Teddy is a holy-grail nude lipstick for many. Is it worth the hype? will it suit all skintones? read on to know.
Price, Quantity & Buy Online:
- Netherlands: € 20.00 for 3gm (Buy it at MAC, Douglas, Lookfantastic) & € 12.00 for 1.8 gm (Buy it at MAC, Douglas).
- India: 1700/- INR for 3gm (Buy it at Nykaa, Myntra) & 1050/- INR for 1.8gm (Buy it at Nykaa).
About MAC Velvet Teddy:
Formulated to color, define and accentuate your lips. Hundreds of colors, fashionable textures. An iconic product that has made M A C famous.
Velvet Teddy is a shade from MAC Matte lipstick range. MAC matte range is pigment rich with intense color pay-off. No-shine with all matte finish.
Ingredients:
Octyldodecanol, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Silica, Tricaprylyl Citrate, Ozokerite, Isononyl Isononanoate, Paraffin, Phenyl Trimethicone, Microcrystalline Wax \ Cera Microcristallina \ Cire Microcristlyalline, Ethylhexyl Palmitate Wax, Capernuba Cericia (Carernubaicera) / Capernicia Capricera \ Cera Carnauba \ Cire De Carnauba, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Tocopherol, Vanillin, Acrylates Copolymer, Polyethylene Terephthalate, Stearyl Stearoyl Stearate, [+/- Mica, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499) , Blue 1 Lake (Ci 42090), Carmine (Ci 75470), Red 6 (Ci 15850), Red 6 Lake (Ci 15850), Red 7 Lake (Ci 15850), Red 21 Lake (Ci 45380), Red 28 Lake ( Ci 45410), Red 30 Lake (Ci 73360), Red 33 Lake (Ci 17200), Yellow 5 Lake (Ci 19140), Yellow 6 Lake (Ci 15985), Yellow 10 Lake (Ci 47005)]
My Experience with MAC Velvet Teddy Lipstick:
I have velvet teddy in mini mac version. It is a permanent shade in MAC collection. let’s dive into details.
Packaging:
MAC Velvet Teddy comes in a typical MAC shiney black bullet with very tiny golden shimmer print. The bullet is not color-coded though there are many limited edition packaging which are color-coded. The mini mac lipstick comes in a plastic ziplock pouch with shade name sticker on it and product details on backside. Again if you own multiple mac lipsticks, it is a challenge to pick up the right shade based on packgaing.
Shade:
MAC Velvet Teddy is described as deep-toned beige by MAC. It is a warm toned peachy browny nude shade which pulls more peach or nude or brown depending upon one’s skin undertones.
Texture & Pigmentation:
Texture of MAC Velvet Teddy is soft and creamy, it glides easily and sets to a creamy matte finish. It never sets to complete matte finish, however you can blot it to mattify it completely. I like to blot and layer it twice. Texture is not at all heavy even upon layering.
Pigmentation of MAC matte range s bang on and velvet teddy is also no exception. It deposits colour in one swipe.
Performance:
Velvet Teddy when applied single layer on it’s own survives little sips and nips in between and lasts for good 4 hours. With blot and layer, you can expect it to stay for good 5-6 hours and even survive a non-oily meal. It does not stain the lips and reapplication is also non-messy. You can easily remove the lipstick with tissue paper. It is comfortable to wear in all seasons.
Coming to the shade, it pulls darker on light skintones and might washout some deeper skintones. So if you are doubtful, do swatch it in store before buying. It is a shade which suits most of the light-medium skintones and can be a full proof lipshade for any makeuplook.
MAC Velvet Teddy Swatches:
Final Verdict: 5/5
For me MAC velvet Teddy is 5/5. MAC Matte formula is my favorite by MAC since it is comfortable, non-drying and long lasting. I understand the hype around this shade and I love how the shade pulls on me (I’m NC20-25). I have seen variety of skintones pull this shade with perfection. It does not feel heavy on lips and stays for good 5-6 hours. I love you to use this with all kinds of eye makeup looks simple or smokey. I’m almost halfway done and would definitely repurchase this shade.
Here are 2 closest dupes I found for MAC Velvet Teddy: Wet n Wild Bare It All (more beige) and Maybelline Stay Matte Crayon Lead the way.
Have you used MAC Velvet Teddy? Which is your favorite MAC formula? Share your thoughts in comment section below.
Till next time…take care…xoxo.
I think this shade will wash me out but it suits you to the core
i think you are lighter toned than me, it will look gorgeous on you. I’m NC20-25 depending on the season.