MAC Candy Yum Yum Lipstick Review
This lipstick was a complete impulse buy back in January. I was at the MAC store looking for Dark Side to gift to a friend for her birthday then I saw the tester for Candy Yum Yum. I know this lipstick is very popular and hyped. It was originally released with the 2011 Quite Cute collection then it was brought back by voters during the By Request collection. Finally, it was recently made part of the permanent collection due to popular demand. I had never been interested in Candy Yum Yum until I saw it at the store that day. It’s one of those neon color that’s best appreciated in person. Anyways, I ended up purchasing it without much thought. Here’s a review:
Pigmentation
Opaque in one coat. The color is so intense that it sometimes gathers a bit on my lip lines (see lip swatch). It’s only noticeable from up close though (really up close, like invading-my-personal-space close).
Color
I’ve seen Candy Yum Yum look different in pictures across many blogs. It’s such a bright, neon magenta that it was definitely hard for me to capture. It ended up looking a bit different in almost every picture. It’s definitely cool toned so it does make my teeth look a bit yellow.
Formula
Candy Yum Yum goes on smoothly and evenly. My lips don’t feel dry while wearing it, but after having it on all night I feel like I need some lip balm. It’s very long wearing and leaves a persistent stain.
Overall
I really love Candy Yum Yum! The color is not for everyone, but I think you should see it in person first and then decide whether it’s something you would wear or not. I didn’t own any neon lipsticks before this one and I wasn’t interested in Candy Yum Yum until I fell in love with it at the store.
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48 Comments
HeartsAndCrosses
18th Feb 2013 - 1:54 pmIt's such a fab colour, but I don't like the idea of leaving a stain π
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Katherine Baker
18th Feb 2013 - 1:55 pmsuch a vibrant pink, gorgeous!
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Marvelle
18th Feb 2013 - 2:01 pmOhhh this looks beautiful on you!
Ellie May
18th Feb 2013 - 2:16 pmThis colour looks gorgeous on you such a vibrant pink be so nice for summer time π x
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Becky
18th Feb 2013 - 2:17 pmGorgeous color! I'm not bold enough to wear something like that, yet π
Lucy Cole
18th Feb 2013 - 2:20 pmIt's so bright! It's beautiful xx
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Anonymous
18th Feb 2013 - 2:23 pmoh wow that colour is definitely a WOW! It looks so gorgeous in you! I don't think It would look as nice in me though, will have a look in the mac counter! great review as always honey! <3 big hugs <3
Liss Cope
Coco
19th Feb 2013 - 4:45 pmThank you. Liss!! xx
TheImperfectBeauty
18th Feb 2013 - 2:28 pmOooh its amazing! I'd be terrified to wear it!:O xxx
noire
18th Feb 2013 - 2:37 pmWow I need glasses to look at this, but may, what a gorgeous colour! Looks lovely on you Coco
Oh and LOL to "like invading-my-personal-space close"; I've had my fair share of those people haha so annoying! xx
Coco
19th Feb 2013 - 4:46 pmHaha, some people are awkward xx
Jadirah Sarmad
18th Feb 2013 - 2:37 pmGorgeous! π xo
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Catherine
18th Feb 2013 - 2:45 pmIt's a gorgeous colour! It looks great on you, although I don't think how neon it is would suit me :/ xo
Megan Lillie
18th Feb 2013 - 2:49 pmI can see why this is such a raved about colour, it's so beautiful and vibrant. Great review.
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Megan xxx
Vi
18th Feb 2013 - 3:03 pmSo vibrant and dramatic! It looks so lovely on you – but I probably wouldn't have the guts as it's so bright xD Best fuschia shade ever!
Andrea Marie
18th Feb 2013 - 3:12 pmLove love love love this color on you!
Lovely post!
– Andrea Marie xx
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Coco
19th Feb 2013 - 4:47 pmThank you, hun xx
Anonymous
18th Feb 2013 - 3:48 pmI really wanted to try this shade, it looks amazing!
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charissa
18th Feb 2013 - 3:56 pmI've heard so many people rave about this product, it's so bright and it suits you so well xx
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ThriftThick
18th Feb 2013 - 4:03 pmI always hear about Candy Yum Yum but never really considered it for me. Looks absolutely lovely on you though Coco!! π
Cassie
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Coco
19th Feb 2013 - 4:53 pmThank you, Cassie π
Maddy
18th Feb 2013 - 4:16 pmLove the colour of this so much, it looks amazing on the swatch! xxx
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Julie-Ann Fortune
18th Feb 2013 - 5:17 pmLove this on you Coco xx
Sandy @ absolute beaut
18th Feb 2013 - 5:20 pmThis looks so gorgeous on you xx
Catherine S
18th Feb 2013 - 5:40 pmSo vibrant! I love it on you x
Jen27
18th Feb 2013 - 5:51 pmLove the heart-shaped swatch! I never picked this up because I think it would be slightly too cool-toned for me, but it really is a fantastic shade. Looks great on you! π
-Jen
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Erica
18th Feb 2013 - 6:24 pmI would totally wear this during the summer! It looks fabulous on you π
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Amie H
18th Feb 2013 - 7:22 pmThis is a beautiful colour and looks amazing on you, but I don't think I could pull it off π Which is a shame! xx
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Nathalie
18th Feb 2013 - 7:54 pmThat colour looks absolutely amazing on you, but I'm not sure I'd be able to pull it off!
Gorgeous colour though!
xo
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KayleighLouise
18th Feb 2013 - 8:06 pmBeautiful shade – it really suits you π xxx.
Anonymous
18th Feb 2013 - 8:51 pmI love this pink, its SO bright. Am getting more and more tempted to buy it, will be fab for spring/summer!
Gemma Talbot
18th Feb 2013 - 8:52 pmThis lipstick is gorgeous and such a lovely review covering everything. I can see why this would not suit everyone but it looks really good on you x
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aly7
18th Feb 2013 - 9:15 pmThis looks amazing on you Coco! I feel like I look really bad in neon pinks, so i've stayed away from this color – but the more I see it, the more I really want to try it! It's such a great shade!!
aly xo
With love, Ana.
18th Feb 2013 - 9:50 pmOh wow, great color for upcoming spring!
Laura Loves Makeup
18th Feb 2013 - 10:13 pmAmazing colour, i've been wanting this forever.X
terrileanne x
18th Feb 2013 - 10:35 pmMy boyfriend bought me this for valentines, I love it since I've dyed my hair dark, but didn't like it on me when I was blonde xx
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Elizabeth King
18th Feb 2013 - 11:50 pmVery bright, vivid color. Really pretty too!
Jessica
19th Feb 2013 - 1:34 amI got the hype as it's gorgeous and bright but never wanted it until I saw it in person and then I NEEDED to have it! I love it so much and I can't wait until it's socially acceptable to wear this out! Great review π
– Jess
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Makeupbypatricia
19th Feb 2013 - 2:28 amSuch a beautiful color with your gorgeous skin tone!
Amy M
19th Feb 2013 - 2:49 amI love this shade! I got my hands on it a few weeks ago and have been addicted to it since then!
Simera H
19th Feb 2013 - 3:48 amThis is my favorite lipstick right now. I'm addicted
Fiona Sykes
19th Feb 2013 - 9:12 amIt's gorgeous! π very bright though, I think you're right about seeing it in person first! Xx
Mishelles Sleepy Time
19th Feb 2013 - 9:37 amThis colour is so intense, I love it π I may get this if I am feeling super brave one day!
Coco
20th Feb 2013 - 9:08 pmI think it would look very nice on you xxx
Jess Slater
19th Feb 2013 - 12:02 pmso pretty! suits you as well π xx
Hannah
19th Feb 2013 - 3:37 pmStunning colour! x
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Alma
23rd Feb 2013 - 2:31 amThanks for stopping by my blog! Nice review, I've had my eye on candy yum yum forever. I'm on a higher end makeup spending diet for a while, but I've heard of lots of drugstore dupes for this shade that I might check out.
Tanya
14th Apr 2013 - 8:33 pmLovely lip colour!
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