Best Affordable Alternatives To MAC’s Top 10 Lipsticks
Sweta Mookerjee
Updated At 19 Feb 23
MAC Cosmetics undoubtedly has one of the best lipsticks shades. Seen as a must have for all makeup lovers, sometimes their products can be a little heavy on the pocket. But why should that keep you from achieving the look you want.
If you are looking for affordable alternatives for mac lipsticks then check out the article as we list the MAC dupes for all the popular lipsticks including MAC Ruby Woo.
These reasonable alternatives for the best MAC lipsticks are not going to cost you a lot as well.
10 Best Affordable Alternatives For MAC Lipsticks
1. MAC Ruby Woo (Retro Matte) and Lakme 9 to 5 Matte Lipstick in Red Coat:
One of MAC’s best selling products, Ruby Woo is one of those few lipsticks that somehow just looks great on everybody. It is a beautiful blue undertoned red that just looks fabulous on whoever wears it. It is simply a must have shade.
The dupe for MAC Ruby Woo is Lakme 9 to 5 Matte Lipstick in Red Coat.
2. MAC Candy Yum Yum and NYX Matte Lipstick in Shocking Pink
Candy Yum Yum is not just a delicious name, but an equally delectable shade. If you’re looking to experiment with a nice bright fuchsia colour, this is the one.
The dupe that we found for it is NYX Matte Lipstick in Shocking Pink
3. MAC Diva (Matte) and L’Oreal Collection Star Reds in Pure Garnet
Who said that dark lipsticks are only for Autumn? if you find yourself a shade like MAC Diva, you ought to make it your signature. For anyone who likes dark shades and wants to go for the vampy look, Diva is a gorgeous burgundy red. It looks especially beautiful on duskier skintones.
The dupe that we found for it is L’Oreal Collection Star Reds in Pure Garnet
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4. MAC Velvette Teddy and Revlon Mauve It Over
Velvette Teddy is as beautiful a shade as its name is. A versatile brownish nude, it looks great on Indian skin tones. It is the must have nude shade in your makeup kit.
The dupe that we found for it is Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick Matte Mauve It Over
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5. MAC Girl About Town and Revlon Color burst Matte Balm in Unapologetic
A bright pink with soft blue undertones, Girl About Town is aptly named. It is the go to color for a fun look that looks great in summers and winters. It also looks on most Indian skintones.
The dupe that we found for it is Revlon Color burst Matte Balm in Unapologetic
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6 MAC MEHR (Matte) and Sugar Matte Lipstick in Peachy Little Liars
Mehr was initially a part of a Limited edition collection with Mickey Contractor, but seeing how successful it was MAC went ahead and made it a permanent addition to their range. Described by MAC as a dirty blue pink, although the stick looks muted brown the colour ends up looking rosy nude on the lips.
The dupe which can act as a perfect MAC Mehr alternative is Sugar Matte Lipstick in Peachy Little Liar
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7. MAC Crosswires and Inglot Freedom System Square Lipstick
Crosswires is a beautiful coral, perfect for the summers. It works well for a day as well as an evening look. The shade is a nice coral-orange, so it can be worn to work as well.
The dupe that we found for it is Inglot Freedom System Square Lipstick
8. MAC Relentessly Red and Maybelline Color Sensational Creamy Matte Lipstick in All Fired Up
Relentlessly red is from their retro matte collection. Despite the same, it’s not exactly red. It’s a beautiful amalgamation of red, pink and coral. To add that instant brightness to your face, this is your go to shade.
The dupe that we found for it is Maybelline Color Sensational Creamy Matte Lipstick in All Fired Up
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9. MAC Whirl and Nykaa So Matte! Lipstick in Irish Coffee:
Another universally flattering nude from MAC, Whirl got its due credit when Kim Kardashian revealed how much Kylie Jenner loves this shade. So if you’re looking for that Kylie pout, this pinkish brown is the shade for you.
The dupe that we found for it is Nykaa So Matte! Lipstick in Irish Coffee
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10. MAC Viva Glam Ariana Grande II Lipstick and Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick Black Cherry
Described by MAC as a matte plum shade, this lipstick gives you a dark burgundy color with cool, berry undertone. If you’re someone who has never worn a dark shade, you should definitely start off with this.
The dupe that we found for it is Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick Black Cherry.
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