As I am sure most of you may know, Rihanna has teamed up with MAC to release a new collection called RIRI hearts MAC. I didn't get in on the first edition of the Summer collection which sold out in three hours but I was able to snag all the lippies second time around. The Summer collection includes three lipsticks: Riri Woo, Heaux and Riri Boy (retail $15 US)
Heaux is a retro matte berry-hued lip color. Retro Matte is one of MAC most popular finishes, or at least most talked about. MAC's most loved red Ruby Woo has a retro matte finish. You either love it or hate it.
The color is a beautiful berry red and the finish is extremely matte. It almost looks like velvet on your lips. The plus with matte is no bleeding and crazy staying power. Color pay-off lasts hours. I love matte lipstick but keep in mind it will emphasize any unsightly dryness or imperfections. Remember to slather on lip balm prior to application.
The ingredients appear to be comparable to other retro matte formula lipsticks in MAC's line. As a bonus it is paraben free which I love. I'm allergic.
The packaging is the same as all other MAC lipsticks. The one difference is that Rihanna's signature is carved around the sides of the lipstick.
Here is what it looks like under artificial light and with flash. It is more berry colored than the pics make it appear. I am fair to light skinned for reference.
It is similar to Riri Woo but with more of a purple undertone. My lips were dry so you will be able to notice it in these pics. Below is another pic with natural light on a rainy day.
I have seen other vloggers give some dupes of this lip color. I've heard that MAC Rebel is somewhat comparable but I don't have it, so I can't say. Another comparison I have seen made is with Covergirl Lip Perfection in Euphoria. Euphoria is not a matte lipstick. It has a satin finish and although it is within the same range of color. It isn't a perfect dupe. Euphoria is less opaque than Heaux and it has more of a purple undertone but still it is similar.
Euphoria on the top lip and Heaux on the bottom.
Another possible look-a-like I have in my stash is Maybelline Color Sensational in Blissful Berry. Again this lippie is less opaque and also less pigmented. Keep in mind, most drug store lip colors are less pigmented than higher end brands. Blissful Berry is has a satin finish and has a cooler more pinkish-purple undertone.
Blissful Berry on top lip and Heaux on bottom.
Run Down
Packaging 5 of 5
Texture and Smell 4 of 5
Application 4 of 5
Pigmentation 5 of 5
Lasting Power 5 of 5
Overall 4.6 out of 5 Not bad at all...
Jess
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