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What it is: A semi-lustrous, ultracreamy, and balmy lipstick formula in two bold shades, dressed in party-ready limited-edition packaging to celebrate 40 years of MAC.

What it does: Up The Amp: This ultra-creamy lipstick formula features a smooth glide, bold colour payoff, full coverage and a semi-lustrous finish. MAC's mega-vibrant mid-toned violet hue is back from the vault for one time only. Originally released in the early 2000s, when violet was the lip color en vogue, this prized purple has proven to be just as iconic today with the same head-turning, on-trend allure that always makes a powerful fashion statement. Shanghai Spice: This creamy, balmy lipstick formula features a comforting feel, medium buildable coverage and a semi-glossy finish. This warm, mid-toned peach hue made its original debut in 2012. Now she's back

How to use: Apply lipstick to lips directly from the lipstick bullet.

Pro Tips: Up The Amp: Line lips with an ultra-precise Lip Pencil in Plum, Magenta or Burgundy for an on-trend, lip contour look. Layer on Lipglass in Love Child for a high-shine finish. Shanghai Spice: Line lips with an ultra-precise Lip Pencil in Brick or Redd for an on-trend, lip contour look. Layer on Lipglass in Prrr for a high-shine finish.

  • 0.1 oz.
  • Made in Canada
  • Item #10357735
  • Core Product ID 333333EN7X

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(89)894.7 out of 5
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Most helpful positive review

Oct 3, 2024

Happy

I was so happy when Mac brought back UP THE AMP! It is just as pretty this time around!
CeeC26
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Most helpful critical review

Aug 5, 2024

Below average

I’m a Charlotte Tillbury fan. I do have some fave Macs as well - Ruby Woo etc. this shade (hot gossip) looked good online. But is very unattractive in person. Further the lipstick “spreads” outside your lips - liner doesn’t help. Skip this one.
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Oct 27, 2024

Driest ever

New to brand, looking for an “ autumn color”, purchased Shanghai Spice”. This must be the driest lip color/gloss/whatever I’ve ever used. Not going on easily. Going back to some L’Oriel stuff from the supermarket!
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autumngal
Size purchased:
One Size
Color:
SHANGHAI SPICE
2found this helpful
Aug 5, 2024

Below average

I’m a Charlotte Tillbury fan. I do have some fave Macs as well - Ruby Woo etc. this shade (hot gossip) looked good online. But is very unattractive in person. Further the lipstick “spreads” outside your lips - liner doesn’t help. Skip this one.
spin_girl
Color:
Hot Gossip
2found this helpful
Oct 3, 2024

Happy

I was so happy when Mac brought back UP THE AMP! It is just as pretty this time around!
Verified purchase
CeeC26
Color:
UP THE AMP
1found this helpful
Aug 2, 2024

Was sent the wrong color!

The box said Shanghai Spice, the inside lipstick tube said Hot Gossip. It's too late to exchange since I took it on my trip without noticing. The packing department needs to pay attention.
MTM3
Color:
Shanghai Spice
1found this helpful
Apr 25, 2025

Bright, bold color

Bright color bold
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Anonymous
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Mar 3, 2025

not the right color

It did not look that color it looked brown
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Lovenordygirl
Size purchased:
One Size
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Feb 26, 2025

love it

I loved this color back in the day! I hate they discontinued it, but I was happy for the anniversary drop! Very rich unique bold color
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AddictiveX
Size purchased:
One Size
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Jan 3, 2025

Returned. Unsure the reach out.

Returned. Unsure why you are reaching out.
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Brookess
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Nov 29, 2024

My favourite…

I was thrilllllled when I saw Hot Gossip was featured in a “Back to Mac” campaign! This is the perfect everyday blue/pink lipstick in my opinion. Syrup is another good option, but this formulation is longer wear. I bought 5 just to make sure I would not run out. I use a Makeup by Mario liner or Mac Half-Red when wearing this product.
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Carla Loreen
Color:
Hot Gossip
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Nov 13, 2024

Limited edition and very good

Very creamy and soft
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Tatianochka
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Oct 10, 2024

The BEST color hands down!

This is my all time favorite lip color. It's the perfect peachy nude, but not too orange. It leans more toward nude pink with peach undertones. The color showing online makes it look really orange. It's not orange at all. For more accurate color reference, look at the pics of it on the models. I purchased this for the 1st time when it launched in 2012. It was the only color I wore. Then the inevitable happened- they discontinued it. I am so over the moon happy that they brought this back. I bought THREE tubes just to make sure I don't run out for a long time. Thank you soooo much M.A.C. for bringing back this beautiful shade. You have made this girl very happy.
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PrincessPea73
Sept 23, 2024

LOVE LOVE

I LOVE THIS COLOR PLEASE KEEP IT IN STOCK. THERE IS NOTHING LIKE IN IN THE MARKET. I PURCHASED 3 OF THEM SO I CAN KEEP USING IT.
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