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Posted by Nepenthe Posted on Mar - 09 - 2010

Stash ~ Mattenes & Slimshines [M.A.C.]

Mattene Lipstick Swatches

It’s been far too long since I’ve updated with a “stash” post. During today’s makeup storage re-organization I figured I might as well knock out another one.

Some more lip products, this time featuring the slender tubed Mattene and Slimshine lipsticks. While the packaging looks similar, the formulas couldn’t be anymore different.

Mattene Lipstick:
With its streamlined design, this new slimline lipcolour, features the traditional glamour properties of a matte lipstick – intense colour and semi-matte velvety finish – while offering a creamier, softer, more glide-on application. Non-caking, non drying. Moisturizing and incredibly wearable yet absolutely matte.

- maccosmetics.ca

Slimshine Lipstick:
A new Lipstick combining creamy emolliency with a unique sheer colour pay-off. Finishes include cream, sparkling pearl and metallic. Provides the shine and moisturizing comfort of a gloss but with a smooth, non-sticky finish. Distinctive on and off. Comes packaged in its own stylish extra-long lipstick case.

- maccosmetics.ca

Slimshine Lipstick Swatches

By far my favourite of the two finishes is Mattene. I love matte lips, they’ve just got this air of refinement about them. The greatest thing about this formulation compared to many other matte lipsticks, is the fact that they’re so moisturizing. The best of both worlds.

Mattene & Slimshine Lipstick

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4 Responses so far.

  1. Shadowy Lady says:

    Thanks for the swatches! I’m not a big slimshine fan (though I have 3) but mattenes are the best! I’ve got Night Violet, Kircsh, Rougette and PowerSuit and I don’t mind getting more ;)

    How does Immodest compare to other hot pink lipsticks like Gladiola or Show Orchid?

    • Nepenthe says:

      Not a huge fan either, I prefer more colour. I only picked up Grenadine because I thought it’d be cute for spring. I’d love to find some of the other Mattenes.. or if MAC re-promoted them!

      I’m not sure how either of them compare, as I don’t have those colours. It’s not neon like OCC’s Anime, but it’s got the same sort of intensity. Lancome had a LE colour out last year called Rock Icon Fuchsia, it’s similar but without the blue duochrome.

  2. FaceFab says:

    Immodest is gorgeous!