Key ingredients
4.4/5
MAC Caviar in the silky matte line is the prestige black bullet for people who want refined texture.
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M·A·CXIMAL Caviar
$24.90
MAC Caviar in the silky matte line is the prestige black bullet for people who want refined texture. Coverage is opaque and the finish looks intentional on camera. Use it when you want a vanity-tray black. Skip it if drugstore opacity at a lower price is enough.
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The Edyt Score
4.6 / 5.0
Targets
4.3/5
This lipstick is a caviar.
Formula standards
4.6/5
The formula is a caviar.
The verdict
MAC Caviar in the silky matte line is the prestige black bullet for people who want refined texture.
Compare against similar products
Side-by-side vs 6 near substitutes (Black Radiance, NYX PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP, The Lip Bar, wet n wild, evpct, and QiBest). Compare best for, finish, wear, Edyt score, and notes. Swipe sideways to compare.
| Pick | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Prestige silky matte Caviar | Drugstore true-black bullet | Soft liquid matte black | One-swipe modern black matte | Budget vegan black bullet | Black lipstick plus liner kit | Halloween goth black trio |
| Finish | Silky prestige matte | Creamy opaque matte | Soft suede matte | Conditioned liquid matte | Creamy bullet matte | Matte liquid with liner | Matte liquid with gloss option |
| Wear | 4 to 6 hours | 3 to 5 hours | 6 to 8 hours | 6 to 9 hours | 3 to 4 hours | 5 to 8 hours | 4 to 7 hours |
| Edyt score Methodology: The Edyt Score reflects ingredient profiles, concentration, and formulation standards. It is separate from crowd-sourced user reviews. | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.4 |
| Notes | Caviar · Silky matte | True black · Bullet | Liquid matte · Alien black | High pigment · Jojoba | Vegan bullet · Budget | Liquid plus liner · Kit | Trio kit · Gloss option |
| $ / size | $24.90 | $1.97 | $7.80 | $14.99 | $5.99 | $7.99 | $6.99 |
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FAQ
Who is M·A·CXIMAL Caviar best for?
MAC Caviar in the silky matte line is the prestige black bullet for people who want refined texture. Coverage is opaque and the finish looks intentional on camera. Use it when you want a vanity-tray black. Skip it if drugstore opacity at a lower price is enough.
How did Edyt Beauty score this lipstick?
Edyt Beauty rates M·A·CXIMAL Caviar 4.6 out of 5 from the ingredient list, who it is for, and how the formula is built. That is separate from crowd-sourced user reviews.
How does it compare to similar products?
The compare table above stacks M·A·CXIMAL Caviar against near substitutes for the same shopping job, including picks from Black Radiance, NYX PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP, The Lip Bar, wet n wild, evpct, and QiBest. For more from the same brand, see More from MAC below.
Where can I buy it?
Shop M·A·CXIMAL Caviar with the Buy button when it is available. We may earn a commission from qualifying purchases. Prices and availability can change. You can also find it in our guide to Best Black Lipsticks.
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