December 20, 2012

Cheap dupes for MAC Impassioned lipstick

MAC Impassioned lipstick is my absolute all time favourite colour. It's a gorgeous watermelon red, not quite pink, not quite orange. Just perfect. It's also a pro colour and is sometimes difficult to find so I try to limit how often I use it lest I run out of it and can't find a replacement!


Well over time I've somehow amassed a few cheaper alternatives which are pretty close to Impassioned in colour. I'll let you judge for yourself.

From left to right:
  • MAC "Impassioned" - The original and the best. I love its creamy formula and lovely vanilla smell. Price $36
  • Chi Chi "Fashion Police" - This is quite a matte shade and is slightly warmer than Impassioned, but is still a good dupe if you can't find the original. Chi Chi is available at Myer, Gloss and target stores and costs $18.95. 
  • BYS "Revenge" - This shade is slightly more red than Impassioned, and the formula is a bit drier than the MAC one but at $4.95 you can't go wrong if you get it.
  • BYS "Temper Tantrum" - This colour is slightly warmer toned than Impassioned, and it's also a bit sheerer than the original. But again at $4.95 you won't feel bad for getting it. 
  • Golden Rose "#53" - This is the closest in colour and texture to MAC Impassioned. Unfortunately this brand is only available in Europe (where it costs approx 3 euro) so my European readers are in luck.   
All prices above are in Australian dollars.

Here are the swatches below where you can see the comparison even better. Please note the one up top is taken in sunlight, and the one on the bottom is taken in the shade. No flash has been used in either of the pics. 
Swatches of MAC Impassioned lipstick dupes


What do you think of these dupes? 
Do you know of any others?

27 comments :

  1. I have a Sports Girl lippie in Juicy Watermelon which looks pretty similar to MAC Impassioned but its matte formula!! A quick swatch here:
    http://through-beauty-eyes.blogspot.com.au/2011/11/summer-sunday-2-more-haulage-from.html

    (it should still be available :D)

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    1. I remember that post, I even commented on it originally that I was going to get both lippies but when I went to my local Sportsgirl both were sold out.... booo.

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  2. Wow what a bright colour! Love it!

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    1. Thanks Sheri, it's a great colour for the warmer weather.

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  3. Those dupes are brilliant, they look so similar!
    x

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    1. They've very close huh? Now I don't have to worry about using up my beloved IMpassioned :)

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  4. golden Rose is the closest .. to bad for us Aussies

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    1. I know right, I have so many great Golden Rose lippies which I bought overseas for a couple of dollars, I wish the brand was available here!

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  5. Oh wow, these dupes are amazing! Impassioned has been on my wishlist for the longest time - I may have to try out a few of these dupes first :) x

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    1. Yeah definitely, try the cheaper dupes first and if you like the colour then go for the original as nothing beats the original :)

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  6. Oh the golden rose one seems to be an exact dupe!!And it is available here!!I'm so getting this!!

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    1. You're so lucky, I wish Golden Rose was available here!

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  7. I love Mac Impassioned, it is my favourite lipstick ever. I know of one dupe for it from Ulta3, I actually have a blog post on it here! http://mishellesleepytime.blogspot.com.au/2012/10/dupe-for-my-favourite-mac-lipstick.html
    x

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    1. That's a fantastic dupe Mishelle, thanks for the link!

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  8. Revlon Love That Pink is another one if you have Revlon available in your area.

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    1. I've heard of that one but haven't tested it myself, so next time I'm near a revlon stand that's what I'll keep a lookout for. Thanks!

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  9. This is great!ive been looking for a good dupe to test out for a while :)
    Xx

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  10. Would you believe I have still only worn my Impassioned ONCE?! I'm just not sure it suits me, but it looks SO fabulous on you! Xx

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    1. Are you kidding me, I think the colour would look GREAT on you so can you please start wearing it! xx

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  11. wow! I just did a post on it a couple of days ago!! and a reader mentioned Sleek true colour lipstick in candy cane to be a close dupe too!

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    1. Great minds think alike! I just had a look at it on your blog, the lip balm is such a lovely shade and great for people who are too scared to try the original opaque colour. And I'll have to check out the Sleek one too, I quite like their lippies. Thanks for the heads up!

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  12. Thanx for dupes! Golden Rose #126 is dupe for YSL Rouge Voulupte Peach Passion. Check out #128, you will looove it! Also, check GR Terra Powder, it's a dupe for Benefit Hoola, and Golden Rose eyeshadow #209 is great for contouring! In my country GR lipsticks are about 1,5 euros. Yes!:)

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    1. I've tried a few lippies and have been so impressed, unfortunately they're not available to purchase in Australia. And 1.5 euros is nothing for the quality you get. Lucky you!

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  13. wow you spotted so many awesome dupes.

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    1. Clearly I really like the colour that's why I buy so many of them! :)

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  14. Very good post!!! I just was looking yesterday at Golden Rose! Thank you!!! If it's so similar I think I should take it.especially because it''s price is much better than Mac price:)

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