Anastasia Vamp, Venom, Bordeaux Lip Glosses

Anastasia Vamp, Venom, Bordeaux Lip Glosses

Anastasia Vamp Lip Gloss ($16.00 for 0.16 fl. oz.) is a slightly muted, medium-dark reddish-burgundy with subtle, warm undertones and a cream finish. The coverage was semi-opaque, and a second layer might give you better coverage, but the consistency is most comfortable with just one layer in my experience. It felt lightweight, moderately hydrating, and sat well on the lips over the five hours it lasted. Anastasia Bordeaux (P) is lighter, brighter, warmer (90% similar). Chanel Controversy (72) (P, $32.00) is warmer (85% similar). Giorgio Armani #200 Night Berry (P, $38.00) is warmer (85% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Anastasia Venom Lip Gloss ($16.00 for 0.16 fl. oz.) is a deep, reddish-burgundy with fuchsia and violet pearl. It had semi-opaque color coverage that applied evenly, but I did have issues with some of the color gathering and darkening my lip lines. I don’t think it’s too noticeable from a normal viewing distance, and the lack of streaking did make it better than some alternatives I’ve tried. The color lasted for six hours and was really hydrating over time. MAC With Gusto (LE, $20.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar). Christian Louboutin Beaute Casanovella (P, $85.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Anastasia Potion (P) is less shimmery, more muted, cooler (90% similar). MAC Lasting Achievement (P, $19.50) is less shimmery, more muted (85% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Anastasia Bordeaux Lip Gloss ($16.00 for 0.16 fl. oz.) is a medium-dark brick red with warm undertones and a cream finish. It had semi-opaque pigmentation, where a bit of the natural lip color peeked through. The texture was lightweight, mostly non-sticky, and comfortable to wear over the six hours the gloss lasted. The color applied evenly and smoothly with little effort. Anastasia Vamp (P) is darker, more muted, cooler (90% similar). Giorgio Armani #200 Night Berry (P, $38.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). NARS Special Force (LE, $28.00) is lighter, brighter (80% similar). MAC Viva Glam I (LE, $15.00) is lighter, warmer (80% similar). Urban Decay Brickhouse (P, $26.00) is lighter, brighter (80% similar). MAC Ready to Roam (LE, $15.00) is more shimmery, lighter, brighter (80% 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).