4 trending MAC lipstick shades and how to wear them.

Guest article by MAC.

Celebrate this Lipstick Day on the 29th July with the Queen of lipstick brands. The iconic lipstick formulas made the brand famous with makeup professionals, beauty novices and celebrities, alike. A MAC lipstick is the trusty go-to in every makeup bag that easily elevates any beauty look, no matter what your makeup skills are or how much time you have.

1. Velvet Teddy

Velvet Teddy is a great go-to neutral for everyday wear and is known for its wearability with MAC Lip Pencil in shades Soar, Strip Down and Spice. For a more neutral makeup look that you can wear every day, pair your Velvet Teddy with a creamy nude to pale pink lip liner, such as MAC Lip Pencil in Whirl and create a subtle, yet flawless lip.

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2. Chili

When it comes to lipstick shades, it doesn't get sexier than Chili.


Chili can be worn in so many ways, but to create a fuller, classic bold red look, try MAC Lip Pencil in Mahogany. MAC Chicory Lip Pencil is also a popular choice with Chili, as its soft muted peachy brown shade pairs beautifully, adding a touch of definition to complete your look.

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3. Whirl

If you’re searching for the perfect nude, then look no further than MAC Matte Lipstick in Whirl. In a sexy yet subtle, dirty rose shade, Whirl is an easy-to-wear colour that combines pink and brown hues to perfectly enhance your natural lips.


Whirl pairs nicely with a number of MAC Lip Pencil shades. Try Paramount, Taupe or Velvet Teddy: three lip colours that are suitable for all skin tones and won’t wash you out.

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4. Mocha

Mocha is a creamy lipstick formula with a soft cushiony feel in a beautiful nude shade with peach to yellow-brown undertones. With a satin finish, Mocha gives your pout a bit of a stain, so there’s no need or fuss in having to reapply every hour.


Perfect your pout with ease and pair Mocha with MAC Lip Pencil in shades Spice, Chicory and Chestnut.

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