A drugstore dupe for a cult classic: MAC Rebel

mac rebel dupe drugstore affordable lipstick

Tragedy hit me a couple of weeks ago, when in the craziness of December festivities I went out for dinner with my colleagues rocking this look (here) with MAC Rebel on my lips. After dinner we went out to a pub with live music and as usual I can't keep my hands to myself so while dancing my beloved lipstick bullet fell out of the (bad bad) clutch I had with me and was nowhere to be found. Tragedy. While I was wondering whether i was going to repurchase the lost treasure (which I did the next day), I went through my lipstick collection and found a very close dupe! I kid you not!

mac rebel dupe drugstore affordable lipstick swatches

The drugstore dupe for MAC Rebel is the Rimmel Lasting Finish lipstick in Cutting Edge. First of all, you can see from the swatches above that the color is extremely similar, a gorgeous pink-purple-berry that is unbelievable. I find Rebel to be slightly more punchy and vibrant but the tone is incredibly similar. The texture of the two is creamy and incredibly comfortable and they both have a slightly shiny finish. Regarding the lasting power, both lipsticks last 4-5 hours easily, but the main difference is that MAC Rebel stains my lips with a bright fuchsia wash of color whereas the Rimmel doesn't, so I need to retouch after lunch only when I'm wearing Cutting Edge.

So my final verdict is yes, Rimmel Cutting Edge is a good drugstore dupe for MAC Rebel and it is only 10€ when you have to buy it full price, but as usual at the drugstore you can easily find it for half price, like I did, and bring this home for only 5€.

Have you ever tried this or another dupe for MAC lipsticks?
xo
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Comments

  1. charlibruceJanuary 21, 2015 at 10:21 PM

    I wish I could wear colours like this! This looks like such a great dupe though xxx

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  2. sophieJanuary 21, 2015 at 10:26 PM

    Looks like a great dupe I love Mac Rebel.


    Sophie
    xx
    www.pocockins.co.uk

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  3. Nicol WongJanuary 21, 2015 at 11:01 PM

    i love mac rebel but dang that is a great dupe!

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  4. BeautyqueenukJanuary 22, 2015 at 11:43 AM

    OOh good spot x

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  5. JesssJanuary 22, 2015 at 3:28 PM

    These look like such a good shade match! I bet they both look stunning on you :)

    Jess xo
    http://just-jesss.blogspot.co.uk

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  6. JHollidayJanuary 22, 2015 at 6:23 PM

    Hmm, that's a good comparison and great option for the same result!

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  7. KelJanuary 22, 2015 at 9:07 PM

    Wow, they really are very close ! Gorgeous shades, both of them!

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  8. Barbie RitzmanJanuary 23, 2015 at 3:31 AM

    Very close, I love dupes!

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  9. NatashaJanuary 23, 2015 at 4:27 PM

    Oh wow!!! I love when people find dupes! It's such a money saver and this looks like a great match!!

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  10. KristinaJanuary 23, 2015 at 11:25 PM

    Wow these are identical!
    I'm not into that kinda shade much but this is impeccable :)

    Creepers & Cupcakes

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  11. Julie BJanuary 25, 2015 at 6:13 PM

    What an amazing dupe! The difference is minimal! I need this in my life!! xx

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