Wednesday, February 20, 2013

MAC Archie's Girls Betty Bright Lipstick Review, Photos, Swatches and Comparisons!

MAC Betty Bright Lipstick

MAC Betty Bright Lipstick ($16.50) is one of the three new limited edition lipsticks that recently launched in the MAC Archie's Girls Collection. Betty Bright is described as a light, vibrant peach, but I don't find it very peach at all. It's more along the lines of a vibrant, coral-pink. I'd almost consider it a lighter, slightly less pink version of Viva Glam Nicki (I'm sure if you mixed Nicki and Myth together, you'd get something very close).

Betty Bright was one of the first Archie's Girls lipsticks that sold out on the MAC website because, well, who doesn't love a good coral?

I was excited to see that it's a MAC Satin, so the coverage is opaque with one swipe. With this particular lipstick, applying less is more. I found that if I apply more than one layer, the color settles in my lip lines when I rub my lips together, the color can look uneven.

Also with light shades like this it can emphasize dryness. I own several bright peach, coral and pink lipsticks from many brands and they all do the same thing. It's almost unavoidable unless you exfoliate your lips regularly and apply a good, hydrating lip balm prior to application. Applying a lip gloss over top always helps mask dryness with shades like these.


One thin layer of MAC Betty Bright Lipstick on my lips.


I don't really find Betty Bright to be a necessary purchase if you own any similar shades, but I wanted to have at least one item from the collection. I think the packaging is super cute!





Swatches from left to right: MAC Betty Bright, MAC Everhip, MAC Jazzed, MAC Cut-a-Caper, MAC Viva Glam Nicki, Nars Bolero, Illamasqua Fable.

Did you get anything from the MAC Archie's Girls Collection? Any love or regrets?

The Round-Up

Pros:
  • Great color - it's not super unique, but I don't have any exact dupes for it!
  • Opaque coverage
  • Comfortable to wear
  • Adorable packaging
Cons:
  • Can emphasize dryness
  • Color can look uneven if too many layers are applied
Price: $16.50, MAC. It's currently sold out, but it's possible that it may be re-stocked. Keep your eyes out!
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26 comments:

  1. meraFebruary 20, 2013 at 9:50 PM

    I don't have any of their collection but this is the only shade I've been eyeing on!great post!

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  2. UnknownFebruary 20, 2013 at 9:54 PM

    Awesome :) Please do a review on cover girl outlast fabolus 3n1 foundation!

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  3. melisa17February 20, 2013 at 10:04 PM

    Looks pretty, too bad missed out on it! I bought a lipglass from the Betty collection in Kiss & Don't Tell. I love the color, think it would go well with the lipstick over a nude lipstick.

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    1. NatalieFebruary 21, 2013 at 8:43 PM

      Kiss and Don't Tell looks super pretty! It almost looks like a lipglass version of Betty Bright.. but more subtle of course. :)

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    2. AnonymousApril 2, 2013 at 3:40 AM

      This colour looks lovely! I wish I had of picked it up, I can't find it anywhere now :(

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  4. S.Lennyn82February 20, 2013 at 10:30 PM

    Gorgeous. I did get a few things from this collection but sadly this one was sold out before I could get my hands on it.

    http://beautifulworldoflennynb.blogspot.ca/

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  5. AnonymousFebruary 20, 2013 at 10:57 PM

    I realy like it :)


    http://lenalamour.blogspot.de/

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  6. Kisti BelleFebruary 20, 2013 at 11:09 PM

    I also got this colour from the collection, love it and can't wait to wear it for spring/summer. I found the Archie Collection to have incredibly good products!
    Check out my little haul on the MAC Archie's Girls collection: http://labellemusegrecque.blogspot.ca/2013/02/mac-archie-girls-2013.html

    Kisti

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  7. UnknownFebruary 21, 2013 at 1:10 AM

    Great colour, so spring :)
    xoxo

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  8. Makeup ByMerryFebruary 21, 2013 at 5:10 AM

    Awesome Lip color. I liked all bright colors.

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  9. AnonymousFebruary 21, 2013 at 5:48 AM

    I love this colour on you! Perfect for spring

    http://thepocketsizedbeauty.blogspot.co.uk/

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  10. UnknownFebruary 21, 2013 at 6:03 AM

    This is such a pretty colour. I have Viva Glam Nicki which I love but this looks even prettier.

    Gillian x

    www.glamupeveryday.com

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  11. E.February 21, 2013 at 9:12 AM

    Great colors!

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  12. Rachel G.February 21, 2013 at 9:37 AM

    I also got this color. I love it! I actually went a little crazy and got everything from the Betty side of the collection (except the pigments and 1 lipstick). I'm a sucker for peach & corals and this packaging was beyond cute! I did a little haul if you wanna check it out. Love your blog! It's my go-to! We have the same taste in makeup shades. What do you use to edit your pics?? They always look so perfect! Thanks for all the hard work!
    oxox!
    Rachel G

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    1. NatalieFebruary 22, 2013 at 9:08 AM

      Haha!! I very well could have went crazy, but I tried my best to be realistic in what I'll actually get good use out of. I love peach and corals too! :) Thank you so much! Your blog is amazing and you're so gorgeous!!!!

      I'm using a 30 day trial of Adobe Photoshop CS6 from the Adobe website. Prior I was using CS5 on my old laptop, but I upgraded to a Macbook last month. :) Thank you so much for the compliment.. I really appreciate it!

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  13. AnonymousFebruary 21, 2013 at 9:55 AM

    It looks like a great addition to your collection. :)

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  14. YewizzyFebruary 21, 2013 at 11:32 AM

    You have gorgeous lips, any lipstick looks good on you Natty! :)

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  15. MeredithFebruary 21, 2013 at 2:01 PM

    Try MAC Coral Bliss. It's a more wearable version of this color!

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  16. kosmetoholiczkaFebruary 21, 2013 at 2:18 PM

    Looks really great:)

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  17. dreamsOFglitterFebruary 22, 2013 at 4:38 PM

    How about a MAC lipstick collection or your favourite and least fave MAC lip products?

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  18. SHFebruary 24, 2013 at 6:27 PM

    The packaging is adorable!

    Hope you had a great weekend!

    -Sheree
    The Hartungs Blog
    thehartungs.blogspot.ca

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  19. Sarah FFebruary 24, 2013 at 11:07 PM

    Ahhh I'm in love with the packaging! So cute! I really like the color too.

    xo, Sarah
    hustlababy09.blogspot.com

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  20. faye luMarch 9, 2013 at 6:28 PM

    i can easily see why this sold out - beautiful comparison swatches x

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  21. KateMarch 24, 2013 at 1:22 PM

    I wish I had bought this ASAP but now it's wiped out everywhere and people are scalping the crap out of it on eBay.... ;____; baw...

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