Make Up For Ever C211, C302, C303 Artist Rouge Lipsticks

Make Up For Ever C211 Artist Rouge Lipstick

Make Up For Ever C211 Artist Rouge Lipstick ($22.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a subdued, medium-dark rosy mauve with warm undertones and a satin finish. This shade had very nearly opaque pigmentation that applied beautifully–evenly, smoothly, and made lips appear plumper and healthier. It had a creamy, lightweight consistency that glided across lips with ease but did not slide around once on. This shade wore well for five hours on me and was hydrating over time. MAC Fastplay (P, $17.00) is warmer (90% similar). Urban Decay Ravenswood (P, $17.00) is lighter, warmer, glossier (85% similar). MAC Modesty (P, $17.00) is lighter (85% similar). MAC Finally Free (LE, $17.00) is warmer (85% similar). MAC Twig (P, $17.00) is warmer (85% similar). Bite Beauty Shiraz (P, $24.00) is warmer (85% similar). Urban Decay Rush (P, $17.00) is lighter (85% similar). Urban Decay Sheer Liar (P, $17.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). Bite Beauty Pepper (P, $26.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). Urban Decay Tampered (P, $17.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). Maybelline Touch of Spice (P, $7.99) is lighter, warmer (80% similar). Bite Beauty Cortado (LE, $24.00) is warmer (80% similar). MAC Cosmo (P, $17.00) is lighter, warmer (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Make Up For Ever C302 Artist Rouge Lipstick ($22.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a pop of light-medium, pinky-coral with warm undertones and a creamy, lightly glossy finish. The texture was very creamy, had a moderate amount of slip, but it wasn’t too heavy and didn’t slide beyond the lip line. It had good color payoff that went on evenly for the most part. This shade wore well for four and a half hours and was moisturizing while worn. NARS Julie (P, $32.00) is warmer (95% similar). Colour Pop Fiesta (P, $5.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). MAC Flavour (LE, $17.00) is lighter, less glossy (90% similar). NARS Brigitte (P, $32.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Dose of Colors Playdate (P, $16.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Make Up For Ever C303 Artist Rouge Lipstick ($22.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a bright, medium coral with warm, orange undertones and a creamy, lightly glossy finish. It had mostly opaque color payoff with smooth, even coverage that was easy to apply and didn’t slide around too much. The texture was lightweight, creamy, and comfortable to wear over the five hours it lasted. The formula was lightly hydrating overall. MAC Style Surge (P, $23.00) is warmer (95% similar). NARS Juliette (P, $32.00) is darker (95% similar). Urban Decay Wired (P, $17.00) is darker (90% similar). Givenchy Croisiere Coral (310) (LE, $36.00) is warmer (90% similar). Bite Beauty Gingersnap (P, $26.00) is darker, warmer, less glossy (90% similar). MAC Vegas Volt (P, $17.00) is darker (90% similar). Colour Pop Chella (LE, $5.00) is lighter, brighter (85% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

FORMULA OVERVIEW | Make Up For Ever Artist Rouge Lipstick ($22.00 for 0.12 oz.) is supposed to be long-wearing, “extremely pigmented,” and hydrating. It is available in two finishes–Cream and Matte, indicated by the C or M in the beginning of each shade’s name. The Cream formula is richly pigmented, lightly creamy without being too emollient or slippery, and go on smoothly and feel good while worn (wear ranges from four to eight hours, depending on the shade). The Matte formula is thinner and clings somewhat to lips, though it goes on nicely and doesn’t tug, and it doesn’t always look flattering on as it can emphasize imperfections on my lips but really depends on the shade, as some look great on. I found the Cream formula to be moderately hydrating, while the Matte formula was slightly to moderately drying. All shades had a slight, rosy scent to them, though I didn’t notice any taste.