Anastasia Bronzed, Kristen, Undressed Lip Glosses

Anastasia Bronzed, Kristen, Undressed Lip Glosses

Anastasia Bronzed Lip Gloss ($16.00 for 0.16 fl. oz.) is a medium, golden copper with warm undertones and a lot of larger copper and gold sparkle. This shade isn’t consistent with the brand’s formula at all, as it is lighterweight, more emollient, and very sheer. It added primarily sparkle with some warmth against my natural lip color, but it may vary a lot from person to person due to its sheerness. The gloss was comfortable to wear, hydrating, and lasted for three and a half hours. Illamasqua Culminate (LE, $24.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Dior Ambre Lumiere (227) (P, $29.50) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). MAC Soft Serenade (LE, $15.00) is warmer (90% similar). Dior Etincelante (432) (P, $29.50) is lighter (90% similar). MAC Blessedly Rich (LE, $15.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Chanel Attirance (LE, $32.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Revlon Rosegold (DC, $7.49) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Anastasia Kristen Lip Gloss ($16.00 for 0.16 fl. oz.) is a muted, medium rosy brown with warm undertones and a cream finish. It had rich pigmentation that covered the lips with smooth, even, and opaque coverage. The texture was almost gel-like and cushion-y on the lips without being heavy. It did seem to emphasize the texture of my lips just slightly, but it didn’t settle very much at all, which was a surprise. This shade lasted well for four and a half hours on me. MAC Show Me (P, $19.50) is darker, more muted, warmer (95% similar). MAC Pamela (LE, $20.00) is darker (95% similar). Anastasia Toffee (LE) is lighter (90% similar). Anastasia Caramel (LE) is lighter, brighter (85% similar). MAC Over Indulgence (P, $20.00) is warmer (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Anastasia Undressed Lip Gloss ($16.00 for 0.16 fl. oz.) is a light-medium peach with warm undertones and a cream finish. It had good color payoff, but the gloss was unforgiving to apply, as it had some visible streaks, but it also settled into lip lines, which I felt worsened over time. The gloss still wore for a good four hours, and the formula was hydrating and comfortable to wear, but it didn’t sit well on lips at all. MAC Liquid Passion (LE, $15.00) is lighter, more muted (90% similar). MAC Overspiced (LE, $15.00) is darker (90% similar). MAC Spanking Haute (LE, $20.00) is darker (90% similar). MAC Peachstock (LE, $15.00) is lighter (85% similar). Divergent Supreme Ritual (LE) is lighter, cooler (85% similar). Charlotte Tilbury Bardot Beige (P, $22.00) is cooler (85% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

FORMULA OVERVIEW | Anastasia Lip Gloss ($16.00 for 0.16 fl. oz.) is supposed to be “opaque” with “high-shine” that’s “non-drying.” It is one of the more pigmented lipglosses out there that has a smoother, more cushion-y consistency that typically spreads well across the lips. Some shades gather in lip lines, and some shades apply streaky; it seems more common with lighter shades and milkier colors. The formula is non-sticky initially and develops slight tackiness over time. My experience from wearing the formula is that they are often lightly to moderately hydrating and wear three to five hours. They have a vanilla scent that isn’t too overpowering nor does it linger once applied (I notice it mostly in the tube).