- How is MACximal different from the original MAC Matte lipstick?
- The color payoff and matte look are similar, but MACximal is formulated to feel silkier and hold moisture longer. Most reviewers find it less drying than the classic Matte.
- Does it really last 12 hours?
- It holds well through a normal day, but eating and drinking wear it down and it transfers. Expect touch-ups after meals rather than a full 12 hours.
- Is it drying on dry lips?
- It is gentler than older matte formulas but still matte. Exfoliating and using a thin balm underneath helps if your lips are dry or flaky.
- Do I need a lip liner with it?
- For nudes and pinks, usually not. For reds and berries, a liner keeps the edge clean and slows feathering.
- What is in the box?
- One 3.5 g lipstick in the shade you choose. The case contains at least 30% recycled material.
- Where is the MAC MACximal Silky Matte Lipstick cheapest?
- At eBay, for $15.99, 36% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the MAC MACximal Silky Matte Lipstick?
- 8 stores we checked sell it, including Kohl's, Ulta Beauty, MAC, Sephora, Nordstrom.