MAC Cosmetics Satin Lipstick - Brave - Reviews | MakeupAlley (2025)

Having tried most of the satins at one point or another I have to say 'Brave' - a nude pink shade is probably the closest match from the satins to my actual bare lip color. A long-time fan of all...

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Tan, Not Sure

HairBlack, Other, Other

EyesBrown

This is a pretty midtone pink that is a little on the cool-toned side, I definitely see this as having a mauve tone to it as well. It's close enough to neutral to make it work if you have warm...

Age44-55

SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBrown, Other, Other

EyesGreen

The name of this lipstick made me suggest that it's a very daring color that only the bravest of us would wear. When I went to the MAC counter I asked for Brave and was surprised that it's a...

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

EyesOther

A very pigmented satin lipstick in a very beautiful darker pink hue. Feels nice and soft on the lips and is very long lasting (as with most mac satin lipsticks).

Age25-29

SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBlond, Wavy, Other

EyesHazel

I like this one but don't really love it. I think it is more on the cool side, so it doens't look super flattering with fair warm complexions. I think it will look way better in people with cool...

Age25-29

SkinNormal, Fair

HairBlond

EyesBrown

I keep repurchasing this lipstick, it is sooooo good. I have light skin with neutral undertones, and this is just that perfect my lips but better color. It isn't too cool, and isn't too warm, just...

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Cool

HairBrown, Wavy, Medium

EyesHazel

What else can be said that hasn't been said about Brave!? It's one of the few lipsticks I have re purchased, and always have a back up.. It's just easy to wear and flattering. I like that its...

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBrown, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown

This is my favorite shade. It’s also my first MAC lipstick shade. Probably onto my 3rd tube. Looks awesome paired with soar, edge to edge, plum, and whirl lip liners. Wish I could give it ten ????

Age44-55

SkinDry, Fair-Medium

HairOther

EyesHazel

My go-to everyday shade, MLBB deal for me! Just hands down wonderful, I'm on my second tube and I have a two draw lipstick collection to pick from.

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesHazel

I love the idea of brave as a mlbb but on me it made me look ashy and washed out. I'm someone with wheatish skin and certain nudes and pink wash me out - brave did just that, I'll stick to twig, my...

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Tan

HairBlack

EyesBlack

My favourite all time everyday lipstick.

Age19-24

SkinNormal, Fair, Neutral

HairBlond, Wavy, Medium

EyesBlue

So I wasn't going to buy this and had purchased a dupe and yet I still ended up with it, not quite sure how that happened. Anyway I love this lipstick, it's very noticeable on me, a deeper pinky...

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair, Not Sure

HairBrown, Curly, Coarse

EyesGray

The Best my lips but better (light skinned brunette). I'm at my third.

Age25-29

SkinVery Dry, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesBrown

This is a mauvey medium pink lipstick gorgeous there in no dupes it's worth every penny. I have similar drugstore type of lip colors but nothing comes close to brave. It's my HG lip goes with lots...

Age30-35

SkinVery Oily, Medium

HairBrown

EyesBrown

This is lovely. It's 100% not drab. I'm all for bright lipsticks somexs (my latest muse is MAC All Fired Up) but as I reach middle age i favor conservative pinks & browns, MLBB. This is kind of...

Age36-43

SkinOther, Other, Not Sure

HairOther, Other, Other

EyesOther

This is my go to everyday pink lipstick, when I'm in a hurry and only have foundation on my face I just grab this from my make up bag apply it on the go, to have a bit of color.The color is light...

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Medium

HairBrown

EyesBrown

I bought this lipstick 2 years ago and it is still my go to lipstick. It works really well with my fair skin (NC15) it's a my lips but better lipstick. I love the finish because it's not super...

AgeUnder 18

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Warm

HairBlond, Straight, Fine

EyesBlue

I bought this because I was looking for a new nude lipstick. It's not quite nude, but as my lips are naturally very rosy and pigmented, it's hard to find a nude that doesn't wash my NC15 skin out...

Age19-24

SkinOily, Fair, Cool

HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

EyesGreen

Okay, so I got this as a gift, but forgot about it for about a year. I started using it and I found it to be a good shade for a natural makeup day to my NC20 skin. Even so, I can't catalogue this...

Age19-24

SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBlond, Other, Other

EyesBrown

I purchased this while trying different lipsticks for my wedding. Overall, I think it goes well with my fair skin (NW13). However, I find it to be too bright and flashy for my taste and I don't...

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

HairBlond, Straight, Fine

EyesBlue