This review covers MAC’s 4 Surf, Baby! lipsticks.
- Hibiscus (cremesheen): bright orange coral (limited edition)
- Naturally Eccentric (lustre): creamy white nude (limited edition)
- Mocha (satin): peachy yellow-brown (permanent)
- Bust Out! (lustre): dirty mid-tone violet (limited edition)
Please see this post for full photos of these lipsticks.
Packaging: 9/10
These lipsticks come in standard MAC packaging except with the limited-edition Surf, Baby! design on the surface of the packaging. The tubes are made of plastic and can easily be taken on-the-go.
Quality: 9.5/10
Hibiscus shows up as an orange-coral color; Naturally Eccentric is a pale white nude that will blank out the lips; Mocha is a warm brown; Bust Out! is a semi-opaque violet.
The pigmentation and formulations for all these colors are solid. Just because of its color, Naturally Eccentric is probably the least smooth in application. But even then, it’s a pale nude that doesn’t magnify lip imperfections or make you look dead. Hibiscus and Bust Out! are more moisturizing formulations (lustres). Hibiscus is a unique coral color while Bust Out! goes on semi-opaque, making it a wearable purple. Remember that Mocha is a permanent color.
Ease of Use: 9.5/10
All of the colors apply smoothly and evenly. And you don’t need to do multiple layers to get the color in the tube.
Price: 8.75/10
These are the same size (0.1 oz) as regular MAC lipsticks but cost a dollar more ($15.50). This is due to the limited-edition packaging, but unlike other collections where MAC has to collaborate with another company (think: Disney for Venomous Villains), MAC doesn’t have to pay fees to use these limited-edition designs. I think the extra cost is unnecessary and so bumped down the price score slightly.
I like the Hibiscus. The product looks like it can stand the water. It’s totally protected, and I think it looks adorable.
I really really like how Hibiscus looks! Bust Out I may have to try on just for fun…
I LOVE bust out! It is such a beautiful color and would complement my green eyes. Thank you for the swatches because the images show such a clear color of the product and makes me actually pick the right one, if I were to buy them.
I’m glad the swatches are helpful. I really try to get the most accurate capture of the colors as possible.
I’m pretty sure I’ll be getting Hibiscus and Bust Out.
Those are my 2 favorites.
I love Hibiscus! It’s the perfect color for summer. MAC colors are so pigmented.
The more you show from this collection the more in love I become. Buh-Bye paycheck! Lol!