MAC Retro Matte Liquid Lipstick 5ml

1. Overview

• Finish & Coverage: Ultra-matte, saturated finish with immediate, full-coverage opaque color payoff in a single swipe.

• Texture & Format: Smooth, fluid liquid-to-matte formula paired with a teardrop-shaped applicator designed for precise contouring and line control.

• Wear & Performance: Up to 8-hour long-wear performance; fade-proof, smudge-resistant, bleed-proof, and non-feathering formula.

• Key Benefits: Delivers a classic, high-drama matte look with intense color retention. Holds shape without bleeding into fine lines around the lip perimeter. Non-feathering and dermatologist-tested.

2. Key Ingredients

• Isododecane & Dimethicone: High-performance volatile solvents and silicone fluids that provide smooth, even glide during application before rapidly evaporating to set the formula into a flat-matte finish.

• Trimethylsiloxysilicate: Flexible silicone film-former that builds a resilient, water-resistant matrix over lip pigments to prevent transfer and migration throughout wear.

• Kaolin & Silica: Natural clay and mineral absorbent micro-powders that eliminate surface shine, enhance formula opacity, and create the signature velvety-matte texture.

• Cera Alba (Beeswax) & Synthetic Wax: Structuring wax components that bind pigments and prevent formula cracking while maintaining structural flexibility on the lips.

• Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E): Lipid-soluble antioxidant agent included to protect lip tissue against oxidative stress and condition the lip barrier.

• Concentrated Color Pigments (Iron Oxides, Titanium Dioxide, Red 7 Lake, Blue 1 Lake): High-density micronized colorants providing true-to-shade opacity.

3. How to Use

1. Prep: Gently exfoliate lips and ensure they are clean, dry, and free of oil or excess lip balm.

2. Line: Use the precision tip of the teardrop applicator to outline the Cupid’s bow and outer perimeter of the lips.

3. Fill: Use the flat side of the applicator to sweep full-coverage pigment across the center of the upper and lower lips.

4. Set: Allow 60 seconds for the liquid formula to dry down completely into its flat-matte, transfer-resistant finish without pressing lips together.