MAC Lipstick Shades List & Colour Chart
The complete MAC lipstick shades list — every colour in our catalogue with swatches, undertone labels, and finish tags. Filter the chart by nude, red, pink, berry, and more, then try any shade on your selfie before you buy.
Deep-dive guides: Velvet Teddy, Warm Teddy, Mehr, Chili, Ruby Woo. Comparisons: Velvet Teddy vs Warm Teddy, Ruby Woo vs Russian Red.
Most Popular MAC Lipstick Shades
The cult classics — click any swatch for undertone details, dupes, and virtual try-on.
Full MAC Lipstick Shades List
Filter by colour family, undertone, or finish. All 3 MAC lipstick colours in one chart — no pagination, no paywall.
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Iconic MAC lipstick shades — what they actually look like
Names on a chart are not enough. These are the MAC lipsticks Google already sends here — undertone in one glance, then try-on before you buy.
MAC Velvet Teddy
Warm peachy-beige MLBB. The default MAC nude for golden and fair-to-medium warm skin. Skip it if Mehr looks better in silver jewellery light.
MAC Ruby Woo
Cool blue-red Retro Matte. The teeth-whitening MAC red. Opposite of Chili’s brick warmth.
MAC Whirl
Dusty rose-brown mauve. Cooler and deeper than Velvet Teddy — a 90s defined nude, not a beige wash.
How to choose a MAC lipstick shade
1. Undertone before the name
Velvet Teddy and Mehr sit at similar depth and still look like different products on the same mouth. Gold jewellery / peach blush → warm (Teddy, Chili, Honeylove). Silver / pink blush → cool (Ruby Woo, Mehr, Twig).
2. Finish is wear, not colour
Retro Matte (Ruby Woo) is dry and camera-proof. Satin (Russian Red, Twig) is the comfortable everyday. Matte is the middle. Do not buy a second bullet in the same undertone just to change finish until the first colour is right.
3. Confirm in daylight, buy UK in-stock
Filter the chart, shortlist two, try both on a window-lit selfie, then shop the in-stock Amazon or AWIN listing. Counter LEDs are why MAC nudes disappoint at home.
MAC Lipstick Finishes Explained
Matte
Creamy matte with rich colour and a velvety zero-shine look. Long-wearing.
Popular: Velvet Teddy, Whirl, Chili
Retro Matte
Ultra-matte, intense pigment. Legendary staying power; can feel drier.
Popular: Ruby Woo, All Fired Up
Satin
Semi-matte with soft shine. Comfortable everyday wear.
Popular: Twig, Russian Red
Amplified
Ultra-creamy, bold pigment with a subtle sheen.
Popular: Blankety, Vegas Volt
Cremesheen
Moisturizing formula with a luminous, glossy finish.
Popular: Creme d'Nude, Modesty
Lustre
Sheer, buildable colour with a glossy balmy feel.
Popular: See Sheer, Hug Me
Top MAC Shade Comparisons
Velvet Teddy vs Warm Teddy
Original nude vs M·A·Cximal warm update.
Velvet Teddy vs Teddy 2.0
Classic beige vs richer teddy.
Velvet Teddy vs Pillow Talk
MAC nude vs Charlotte Tilbury icon.
Ruby Woo vs Russian Red
Blue-red matte vs satin classic.
Velvet Teddy vs Whirl
Warm beige vs cool brown-mauve.
Ruby Woo vs Red Carpet Red
MAC blue-red vs CT Hollywood red.
Velvet Teddy vs Mehr
Warm beige vs cool dusty rose.
Velvet Teddy vs Honeylove
Dusty beige vs golden peachy MLBB.
Warm Teddy vs Teddy 2.0
Deeper terracotta vs lighter peachy teddy.
MAC Lipstick Chart — Common Questions
Where can I find a MAC lipstick colour chart?
This page is GlowLip's complete MAC lipstick colour chart — 3 shades with hex swatches, undertone tags, and finish labels. Use the filters to narrow by colour family (nude, red, pink), undertone (warm, cool, neutral), or finish (matte, satin). Click any swatch for shade details and free AI try-on.
How many MAC lipstick shades are there?
MAC's full line includes 100+ shades across collections and finishes. We catalogue 3 MAC lipsticks with verified colour data, including cult favourites like Ruby Woo, Velvet Teddy, Chili, and Whirl. The chart above lists every shade in our database with swatches you can filter and try on virtually.
What are the different MAC lipstick finishes?
MAC lipsticks come in Matte (velvety, long-wearing), Retro Matte (ultra-matte, zero shine), Satin (semi-matte with subtle shine), Amplified (creamy, bold pigment), Cremesheen (moisturizing gloss), Frost (shimmery), and Lustre (sheer, glossy). Finish affects wear time, comfort, and how the colour reads on lips.
What is the most popular MAC lipstick shade?
MAC Ruby Woo (blue-red Retro Matte) and MAC Velvet Teddy (warm beige nude) are the two most searched MAC lipsticks worldwide. Chili, Whirl, and Mehr are also bestsellers. Use our comparison guides to choose between similar shades like Velvet Teddy vs Warm Teddy or Ruby Woo vs Russian Red.
Can I try MAC lipstick shades before buying?
Yes — upload a selfie on GlowLip and test any MAC shade instantly. No app download or account required. The try-on works for Ruby Woo, Velvet Teddy, and every shade in the colour chart above.
What MAC lipstick shades suit warm skin tones?
Warm undertones suit Velvet Teddy, Chili, Lady Danger, Honeylove, and Whirl. These shades have peachy, brick, or golden bases that complement golden and olive complexions without looking ashy.
What MAC lipstick shades suit cool skin tones?
Cool undertones pair best with Ruby Woo, Russian Red, Mehr, Twig, and Diva. These lean blue-red, mauve, or berry rather than orange or peach.
What are the best MAC nude lipsticks?
Top MAC nudes include Velvet Teddy (warm beige), Whirl (cool brown-nude), Mehr (dusty rose), Honeylove (soft peach-nude), and Patisserie (pink-nude). See our best nude lipsticks guide for picks by skin depth.
Where can I see all MAC lipstick colours?
This chart is the full MAC lipstick colours list we stock — hex swatches, family, undertone, and finish on one page. Colour-chart searches (US “color chart” included) land here. Use filters if you only want nudes or reds.
How do I choose a MAC lipstick shade for my skin tone?
Match undertone first, depth second. Warm/golden skin: Velvet Teddy, Chili, Honeylove. Cool/pink skin: Ruby Woo, Mehr, Twig. Neutral: Whirl or Russian Red. Then try the shortlist on a daylight selfie — store lighting lies.
Best Nude Lipsticks
Nude picks for every skin tone, including MAC favourites.
Best red lipsticks
Cool blue-red vs warm brick — Ruby Woo, Chili, Russian Red.
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Quiz + AI try-on to find your perfect MAC match.
Velvet Teddy dupes
UK drugstore sisters when the MAC nude is out of stock.
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