MAC Matte Lipstick 3g in shade Diva is one of the brand's most loved cult shades — a deep, warm-toned reddish-burgundy with a flat matte finish, designed to deliver full opaque colour in a single sweep. The richly pigmented, velvety formula coats the lips with the brand's signature matte texture: defined, dramatic and unmistakably grown-up.
About MAC Matte Lipstick
MAC Cosmetics was founded in 1984 in Toronto by makeup artist Frank Toskan and Frank Angelo, originally for professional artists working in fashion and entertainment. The brand has since become one of the largest professional-grade makeup lines in the world, and its Matte Lipstick line is one of its most iconic — particularly the long-running shades like Velvet Teddy, Russian Red, Ruby Woo and Diva.
Shade — Diva
Diva is a moderately warm-toned, medium-dark burgundy red — sitting somewhere between a true red and a deep wine. The shade reads as confident and statement-making, particularly flattering on light-medium to deep skin tones with warm or neutral undertones. A long-standing red-carpet and editorial favourite, and a sensible "go-to dramatic" lip in any makeup wardrobe.
Key features
- Iconic matte finish — flat, defined, velvety; no shine or shimmer.
- High pigmentation — full opaque colour in a single coat.
- Long-wearing formula — designed to hold colour through hours of wear.
- Slim bullet shape with the brand's classic black metal casing.
- Permanent shade — a long-running mainstay of the MAC lipstick line.
Who it's for
Best suited to anyone wanting a confident, dramatic burgundy-red lip — particularly fans of grown-up evening makeup, statement red-lip looks and editorial-style smoky eyes paired with a defined lip. Diva is also a long-standing favourite for autumn and winter wardrobes, formal occasions, dinner parties and weddings.
How to use
- Exfoliate the lips lightly and apply a balm if the lips feel particularly dry; allow a few minutes for the balm to absorb.
- Outline the lips with a coordinating lip liner for a sharper finish and to prevent the colour bleeding.
- Apply Diva from the centre of the lips outwards, following the lip line.
- Blot lightly with a tissue and reapply for a long-lasting finish.
- For an even more matte effect, dust translucent powder lightly over the top.
Specifications
- Shade: Diva (deep warm burgundy red)
- Size: 3g
- Format: Bullet lipstick
- Finish: Matte
- Brand: MAC Cosmetics
- Range: Matte Lipstick
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