Make Up For Ever #21 Rouge Artist Intense Lipstick Review, Photos, Swatches
Saturday, December 4th, 2010
Make Up For Ever #21 Rouge Artist Intense Lipstick
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Several readers inquired whether Make Up For Ever #21 Rouge Artist Intense Lipstick ($19.00 for 0.12 oz.) was a dupe for Kat Von D’s Adora Lipstick yesterday, but I didn’t have it to compare then–obviously I do now! It was meant to be, I suppose, as it arrived yesterday afternoon. I knew I had to swatch and review it immediately!
It is and isn’t a dupe. It is the closest I’ve seen, even after going through the Scarlet Season posts from last year, and it has some of that shimmer-metallic sheen, but the metallic finish is much stronger in Adora, which gives it a darker look. It is also glossier and less matte than Adora. The color itself is quite close, slightly brighter, but the red itself seems right there with Adora. #21 is a bright cherry red with a very slight blue base, but it doesn’t read cool when I wear it. It applies opaque in just one layer, and it wears for six hours with ease.
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- Product: 29/30
- Value: 8/10
- Ease of Use: 4/5
- Packaging: 4/5
RECOMMENDATION: If you can’t track down Adora, you might find comfort in #21.
AVAILABILITY: Sephora
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Make Up For Ever #21 Rouge Artist Intense Lipstick
Make Up For Ever #21 Rouge Artist Intense Lipstick
Make Up For Ever #21 Rouge Artist Intense Lipstick
Make Up For Ever #21 Rouge Artist Intense Lipstick
Make Up For Ever #21 Lipstick / Kat Von D Adora Lipstick
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Product & Review FAQ
Where can I purchase #21? How much is it?
Sephora, $19.
Is it limited edition?
No.
Wow, that is such a beautiful bold red. I'm definitely getting that.
I think both these reds are really beautiful. What a classic red. Love it.
Try out Lancome's Rouge Absolut in Rouge Velour as a dupe. It will cost more...$29 but I think it looks awfully similar. I dont have KVD to compare but if you have Lancome's, could you do a comparison swatch like you did MUFE #21? Thanks! :) Hopes this helps someone!
I don't have that Lancome lipstick, sorry!
So glad you could post it for everyone! This is my favorite red and I own "tons" of reds from high end brands. For those who are "light" beauties, I'm a MAC NC15, Bobbie Brown Warm Ivory in other words, I'm light skinned blonde with yellow undertones and this red is "gorgeous"...
Wow! Love it
How would you compare #21 and Adora with Port Red? Which one do you recommend the most for someone who has medium skin with yellow undertones?
I wouldn't compare either, as Port Red has a very obvious gold shimmer/shine. I have yellow undertones, and I think all three would work :)
I like the MUFE one better!
I prefer this one over Adora.
That is my kind of red ... beautiful orangy red. I love it!!!
I love this lipstick! I've had it for some time now and along with Moulin Rouge, it's the perfect red for my NC45 skin.
Yes! Yes! You're awesome! Thank you!! I actually made it to Sephora today, and took my KVD Adora with me, to compare the two, I used my VIB Gift card thing as an excuse to go. Had I not gone, I definitely would have picked up this lipstick anyway, based on your review and swatches. For me personally, as this is a bit of a truer red, and cooler, it works better with my skintone. My tube of Adora pulls a bit orange on me, I guess from the slight flecks of gold that are in the finish. I find that the MUFE feels much nicer as well, it's more creamy. The KVD dried down a bit too much. I'll definitely hang on to Adora for the summertime though, as that is when I wear a lot of warmer colours. Both of them have their place in my stash now <3
I actually like this a lot better.
same!
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