I bet this collection has mattenes too. I like the form factor of the mattenes, but to be honest, now that MAC has such great, new and improved matte, retro-matte and satin formulas, I think the lipsticks perform better than my Mattenes. Some Mattenes don't really form a decent seal on the lips (Potent Fig, I am looking at you), so it wears right off the inner part of the lower lip and looks perpetually patchy. I bet a blue mattene would do the same thing, which would be annoying. I do like how light they feel on the lips, though….some of the new lipstick formulas are almost as light feeling, however, and last better. Just give me a rich, sapphire Satin or Matte (or even the newfangled Frost, like in N&M - that would be hot) lipstick and I will be a happy girl.
I still do looooove so many of the Mattenes I own: Delectable, Nocturnal Instincts, Seductive Intent, Fashion Nomad, Fresh Amour, Deliciously Forbidden and yes, even frustrating old Potent Fig!
I'd rather have new KISSABLES in seductive shades, please please please please. That is probably my all-time favorite MAC lip product. I would just lose it if there was a Kissable Lip Colour collection with warm magentas, cool purples, pale taupes and apricots, and an emerald green to go with Peacocky!