MAC Heroine vs. MAC Pure Heroine ♥ Lipstick Review & Swatches

MAC Heroine vs. MAC Pure Heroine

Have you always wondered about the difference between MAC Heroine and MAC Pure Heroine Lipstick? I know I did, and I was told not to purchase Pure Heroine as I would be wasting money, I was told the colors are so similar that there is no need to double up! Of course I totally regret that decision I made, but I am glad I have finally hunt down Pure Heroine at a reasonable price; I now own two of the prettiest purple MAC lipsticks and I love them both the same.

Today I would like to share with you beauties my thoughts on both MAC Heroine and MAC Pure Heroine. I know Pure Heroine is a Limited Edition lipstick from the MAC x Lorde collection and it is no longer available to purchase, but if you like what you see, I am sure you can hunt it down on eBay or makeup sale groups.

MAC Heroine vs. MAC Pure Heroine

PACKAGING

Both MAC Heroine and MAC Pure Heroine lipsticks comes packaged in a regular MAC bullet. Pure Heroine is a Limited Edition lipstick but the packaging is nothing special, don't you wish Lorde's face is pasted somewhere on the bullet, like the Marilyn Monroe collection?!

COLORS
MAC Heroine is described as a bright purple with a Matte finish, it is one of the bestsellers MAC lipsticks and it is part of the permanent line. MAC Pure Heroine is described as a deep plum with an Amplified finish, it is a Limited Edition lipstick from the MAC x Lorde collection.

As you can see from my swatches below, Pure Heroine is a lot darker compare to Heroine; it is a purple plum shade with a glossy sheen, while Heroine is a lighter purple shade. Both colors are quite pigmented, Heroine could be layered to an intense purple, but it could never layered to a darker plum like Pure Heroine.

APPLICATION
Despite being a Matte, MAC Heroine applies hassle free, it wasn't drying, it did not tug nor drag; Heroine goes on with a soft shine, then after awhile it seems to set into a complete matte. It is not drying nor hydrating during wear, it wasn't uncomfortable to wear too.

MAC Pure Heroine also wears comfortably, it glides on the lips smoothly and its pigmentation is amazing!

LONGEVITY
The longest I have worn each lipstick is around six hours each and during the wear I did not bothered to touch-up at all, because every time I looked, it is in its perfect condition, no fading no feathering, it did not smear around the lips nor fades into the lip line. I was impressed!

Both MAC Heroine and MAC Pure Heroine would leave a strong pink stain after removing with waterproof makeup remover, I have worn both at the night time, gone to sleep after removing the lipsticks; and the next morning I wake up, the pink stain would still be there.

MAC Heroine vs. MAC Pure Heroine

MAC Heroine Lipstick

MAC HEROINE
permanent, bright purple, matte finish.

MAC Heroine Lipstick

MAC Pure Heroine Lipstick

MAC PURE HEROINE
limited edition, deep plum, amplified finish.

MAC Pure Heroine Lipstick

Overall, purple lipstick is not a shade I would reach for regularly, but I do think MAC Heroine is worth a spot in anyone's makeup collection. Heroine is like the perfect purple shade that is not too dark for day wear and it is also a pretty shade to wear at night time. Also, let's not forget it is part of the permanent line, and it is easily to get your hands on at MAC for USD $16.00 ~ MAC Pure Heroine is a limited edition lipstick, it is no longer available, unless if you are willing to go on a Pure Heroine hunt and pay an expensive price tag. I personally love Pure Heroine, I think it is a very unique shade; but if I have to pay a lot of money for it, I probably would skip this lipstick, in my opinion it's not a must have.


MAC HEROINE VS. MAC PURE HEROINE
which have you tried and enjoy wearing the most?