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MAC Velvet Teddy

MAC

Velvet Teddy for Soft Summer

M·A·CXIMAL Silky Matte Lipstick

$25 at Sephora

NAY — 25% for Soft Summer. This shade clashes with Soft Summer's coloring. Your palette is cool-neutral, muted, and gentle — skip this and try the alternatives below.

Why this score?

Soft Summer skin is cool-neutral, muted, and gentle. You look best in muted mauves, soft plums, and dusty roses. Velvet Teddy's color profile is bright, warm, or high-contrast — the opposite of what Soft Summer needs. It will compete with your natural coloring instead of supporting it.

Better alternatives for Soft Summer

These lipstick shades score YAY for Soft Summer.

AOA Studio — Clear

$2 · 100% for Soft Summer

YAY

AOA Studio — Crystal

$2 · 100% for Soft Summer

YAY

AOA Studio — Glass

$2 · 100% for Soft Summer

YAY

AOA Studio — Lasso

$2 · 96% for Soft Summer

YAY

AOA Studio — Eggplant

$2 · 94% for Soft Summer

YAY

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Common questions

Is MAC Velvet Teddy good for Soft Summer?

Velvet Teddy scores 25% for Soft Summer — that's a NAY.

What lipstick works best for Soft Summer?

Soft Summer looks best in muted mauves, soft plums, and dusty roses. Look for shades that are cool-neutral, muted, and gentle. Avoid anything bright, warm, or high-contrast.

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