Some have commented on the scent of these. The packaging is just like the regular MAC Lipsticks but it has a slightly matte finish resembling the finish of the lipstick formula. Still it applied smoothly without any patchy issues. There is only one shade that didn’t work for me by itself which is the palest option Best of Me. I suspect with some of the lighter shades you can mix and blend together for an ombre lip or to create your own custom color. They’re not really as hydrating as a lip balm, but I do think they have some moisture in them given the fact that they do not look dry on the lips. MAC describes these as having moisture-coated powder pigments which seems so interesting to me.
The finish is cushiony with full smooth coverage and I am truly surprised at how lightweight it is. They have a weightless texture and finish that almost feels like it’s wearing an airy cloud on the lips. The Powder Kiss Lipstick has a soft blurred matte finish without looking or feeling dry.
These are described as, “A moisture-matte weightless lipstick that delivers a romantic blur of effortless soft-focus colour.” Depending on your lipstick finish preference these are going to be hit or miss for you. Long time readers know I really do not like matte lips.
These were seen all over the backstage beauty photos in recent fashion week coverage and I thought these were going to be too trendy for me but was pleasantly surprised.
MAC launched a new formula of matte lip color called Powder Kiss Lipstick ($19 each for 3 g/0.1 oz, made in Italy).