Shoppers Say This ‘Moisturizing’ $6 Lipstick Is ‘Very Comparable’ to the Discontinued Mac Snob (2025)

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Anyone who has been a fan of Mac Cosmetics’ lipsticks know that once you find that perfect shade, you better stock up. The millennial-favorite makeup brand has something of a habit of quietly discontinuing some of their most beloved lipstick shades, leaving fans in a lurch when they go to restock.

This is what fans of Mac’s Snob have recently discovered, as some fans have been unable to find it, while others claim a new formula doesn’t give the exact finish that they first fell in love with. This is why many fans of the dusty rose lip color are turning to Revlon’s Super Lustrous Lipstick in Primrose, saying that the $6 lipstick is “very comparable” to the Mac hue.

One shopper described the lip color best, saying, “I LOVE this color. It’s a shade, if it were paint, would be called ‘Dusty Rose.’ I can NOT find any other lip color even close to this, in any brand.” That soft, cool-toned pink hits the sweet spot between natural and polished, making Primrose a go-to for fans of that understated, yet put-together look.

It isn’t just about the shade, though. The creamy lipstick’s formula is infused with 80% conditioning ingredients, which keeps lips hydrated and feeling so good you might forget you’re wearing lipstick. “This formula keeps my lips from becoming chapped,” admitted one devoted reviewer, while another pro tip from a long-term beauty enthusiast noted that it goes on “not waxy, or runny or oily”—just right for all-day comfort.

Even fans of luxury brands like Chanel have found themselves coming back to this budget-friendly favorite. One reviewer kept it real, saying, “Of course I prefer Chanel, but when the wallet doesn’t allow for Chanel or Mac, the Revlon colors I wore in the past are the ones I continue to go back to.” At $6 a pop, the price point is, frankly, hard to beat.

The microfine pigments of the dusty rose lipstick create a smooth, lightweight finish that won’t cake or settle into lines. One reviewer summed it up best, calling it “a GREAT product” they’ve been loyal to “for almost twenty YEARS.”

So if you’ve been left hanging by the mysterious disappearance of Mac Snob, Revlon’s Lustrous Lipstick in Primrose could be the answer to your lipstick woes. Pick up a tube or two before this beauty secret becomes everyone’s favorite beauty steal!

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