The Sultry Season: Make Up For Ever #49 Rouge Artist Lipstick
Make Up For Ever #49 Rouge Artist Lipstick
($19.00 for 0.12 oz.) is described as a satin blueberry, and though I would never have thought to use the word “blueberry” as a descriptor, it kind of is. It is very similar to the color of baked blueberries–very dark, a tinge blue, but veering on purple. This is a rich, intense shade–very vampy. I felt all, “I vant to suck your blooooood!” when I wore it, but it is sexy in a dark, sultry way. It is an opaque shade that goes on and feels a bit dry initially, but it’s not actually drying when you wear it for a few hours. The color clings and hugs lips and this shade gave me five hours of wear, plus a residual stain. It was scent- and taste-free.
Is this the right vamp for you? Would you wear it?
The Sultry Season is a series of posts featuring deep, rich shades of brown, berry, plum, and wine lipsticks and lipglosses — just right for autumn — that runs through October 2010.
See photos and swatches…
Make Up For Ever #49 Rouge Artist Intense Lipstick
Oohh such a rich deep purple! lovely
Why are your lips so perfect? I’m jealous.
Aww
Definitely not for me, this shade is very unflattering.
this is a mac cyber doop?
Similar for sure!
Mmmm, too dark for me. maybe in the 80′s
I love this color and am super excited for this series! Love vampy colors
So pretty. Reminds me of Vamp by Chanel.
It reminds me more of a (smoother) Bing from Cult of Cherry.
It’s a little too dark for me. I think it’s gorgeous, but it’s definitely not something I’m brave enough to wear.
What a sexy vampy shade. I love it!!
Sexy! 
:)
Not a shade for everyday wear, but it makes me think of the 1920′s starlets and flapper girls with their bobs, drop waist dresses and pouts.
Or Morticia Adams….
hahaha that’s what i thought of too, Morticia Adams
hi christine ..i guess only u can carry this color so beautifully…………..
No way!
I’m not sure if I am allowed to request, but if so I love to see one of these on MAC Amorous Lipstick!!
thanks
Hey Tasha,
I have 140 shades to go through, so I’m not taking any requests, but maybe that’s in the pile, lol! I have about 15 MAC shades to test out!
Wow! Are these colors that you set aside throughout the year or are these colors that are sent to you specifically for the sultry season? Just curious. Thanks
I purchase as well as receive samples with the specific purpose of being featured in a certain series.
I’d also love to see a good swatch (read Christine’s !!) of Amorous ! I don’t have a MAC store around and he’s a hard to find on the web !
KarlaSugar has a skin swatch of Amorous here:
http://karlasugar.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/MAC-Satin-lipsticks-1-Medium.jpg
it looks like it is very close to Captive if you have seen that one…
I just love that kind of color!
Whoa, I love this! Such a cool color.
i would totally wear this. these colors are right up my alley! looking forward to the whole series.
This looks like a color that’s far out of my league, but it’s so beautiful. I can see this lipstick doing all the talking. I’m NW20, so I’d do a very nude eye… maybe just Orb, lightly dusted all over the lid. Very light or no eyeliner. Light contouring. This lipstick looks like it’s meant to be the centerpiece.
Where is the option for “love it but gotta leave it”? lol, I really adore this color, but couldn’t pull it off….so, I’d have to go with leave it, I suppose.
Love it is really for if you think it’s pretty/cute/lovely, leave it is more for “it’s ugly!” than anything else
Oh, my god! I love this! It’s so great and vampy; I can totally see myself wearing this in the fall with a neutral smokey eye (not too smokey) and a lighter cheek. *sigh* Your site is making me go broke! Haha!
That looks so pretty on you! I doubt I could pull it off lol x
Thank you, Violet
May I ask how this compares to MAC Cyber? I LOVE these tones, but it looks fairly close from these swatches…. I don’t know if i should immediately fall in love, or if i should say I already own it!
Cyber seems a little redder – like more of a very dark burgundy, BUT I haven’t swatched it in forever. I *think* I have it in my list of 140 shades to go through for the Sultry Season, though.
I can’t wait to see and compare-I think Cyber is redder, as well, and I’ve been CRAVING rich purple, lavender, and dark purple plum lately.
this is cool, for a pale skinned person its quite editorial, you would be able to see my lips from a mile away! but it could really work on darker skin tones! its a beautiful original colour!
Sultry means “hot and humid.” Why are you using that word to describe fall, which is usually dry and cool?
I’m using this definition of sultry (taken from dictionary.com directly): characterized by or arousing passion: sultry eyes. There are multiple definitions
But in terms of weather… really depends on where you live! It’s definitely not cool where I am until late October/November!
I always think of sultry as meaning dark and sexy, I’m sure most people would associate it with that.
I agree sultry (in make up/fashion terms) means dark and sexy. Considering the blogs’s context, I think the title is most appropriate to describe the fall make-up season rather than fall weather.
aw that’s really dark
unless when doing a vampiry look !
This really does remind me of a couture blueberry shade… I find it intriguing! Looks great on you!
Hmm, I like it! I think it looks good on you too.
Though I’m conflicted on one thing:This too mature to go without noticeable eye make-up, but too intense to got with smoky eyes, I figure it would be too gothic. What am I supposed to do for my eyes when I use this?
Thanks, Evanna!
I would do either a light gray-mauve smoky eye (not too dark) or just simple eyeliner
I’d wear it for costume purposes only. It’s reeeeeaaaaalllllyyyyy dark. lol!
I’m loving it, I have no idea if it’d be flattering on me, but one thing (among a MILLION) your site has taught me SO FAR is to go for it. I used to wear one brown shade on my eye, lip gloss, and I had NO idea there were a thousand different shades of peach blush….now I’m rocking blue eyes, smoky greens, YELLOW even…and I don’t care if its not particularly flattering one day, I DID IT! And this is one color I’m getting. Because it’s beautiful and that’s exactly what it’ll make me
Anyway, thanks
Aww!! This makes me so happy to hear!
Sultry ? yes ! Me ? No !
With my pale skin, it’d probably look too halloween-ish ! I’ll pass on that one
That color is soooo pretty! It really makes your teeth look white!
i LOVE blueberries, so it’s only natural i love anything that can be compared with the color. the color is absolutely gorgeous, but i have no idea where i would wear this color. unless i was lady gaga, i would totally wear it out.
Thank you for posting this!!! You rock because you care what your readers like and care about!!!
Sure thing!
OMG! I swear had a color just like this in ’93..except it was Revlon’s Blackberry. LOL!
omg im in love
Omg, this lipstick is so mine!
omg I need this!!!!!!!!! this is so beautiful!
this shade looks very unflattering
Sorry you feel that way!
fortunately the lipstick is significantly more flattering than the things some people say…
this would be amazing with very pale skin (flawless foundation of course), a light wash of lilac shadow or a smoky grey liner, mega mascara, a dusting of highlighter (maybe marylou or chez chez) on the cheekbones and cupid’s bow, and a dot of high shine gloss in the center of the lower lip. very minimal look.
it could probably be worn much more subtley by dotting it on lightly and rubbing lips together lightly as a stain. definitely an amazing color to have on hand. I bet a tiny dot of it could even be smudged on cheeks as blush straight or blended with a bit of moisturizer or primer. There’s only one shade I think I want more (the black for a special look).
pic is worth 1000 words, so appreciate the on-the-lip photo on something like this Christine.
Wowza! this is stunning, I love vampy lip shades! can I justify getting this if I have MAC Night Violet mattene though, or could I get the same effect by using that sheered out with a gloss?
Night Violet was a little redder and sheerer on me. http://www.temptalia.com/mac-style-black-lipstickmattene-review-swatches-lip-swatches
oh this is TRULY what I crave when fall hits. Rich deep colors, and this one knocks it right out of the park for me!!!! Just wish I could have more places to wear this!
i actually find that color REALLY flattering with your eye color. i have brown eyes that are pretty dark, so i’m excited to see how well it plays out
Thanks, Cara!
I LOOOOVE this and might just have to add it to my shopping list with MUFE. I wish I could swatch these against MAC lipsticks though… MUFE isn’t nearly as good about returns as MAC is so if I have an equivelant, once I’ve opened the package I’m stuck with it :/
And I know you aren’t taking requests, but I’m excited to see if Smoked Purple by MAC makes the list for Fall (I LooOOoOOOooOve that one). LOL!
It did. I only *just* started swatching them over the weekend – I have about 25-30 done – and I know I did Smoked Purple already
Hehe awesome! It’s one of my favorite ones to mix with other colors because it’s SO matte and SO intense! It’s like a dark purple lipliner in a tube
Such a gorgeous, dark shade. Shame I don’t have the guts to wear it! But I bet it makes for a lovely contrast when worn by girls with very fair skin.
Yay eventually someone who says dark lipsticks make cool contrasts with pale skins!!! I so totally agree…I even prefer those deep shades on paler skintones rather than dark ones!
Hot damn, girl! That is one vampy berry!
very pretty! how are you liking the quality?
Good so far!
I love dark lipsticks!
I hope Homegirl from Kat Von D makes the list! It’s my very favorite dark purple.
Thanks for this, by the way; looking through your posts always helps me find products I wind up loving that I never would have looked at otherwise.
No problem, Vijaya!
Wow, I thought Chanel’s Rouge Noir was pretty vampy but this is gorgeous as well!
PERFECT Color !!!
I LOOOOOVE the new Rouge Artist lipsticks; we just got them in at work. The NUDE is to-die for. Heehee. LOOOVE.
I love this series already! Can’t wait til you get to some glosses! I’ve been needing a good dark gloss.
Christine, I love this color!!! Also how do you get the color on your lips so perfectly? I am thinking you used a brush (angled?)…pls do tell your secrets. Also does this lipstick require a liner to prevent bleeding? I just purchased a few new MUFE lipsticks…can’t wait!
It’s probably after doing 500-600 lipstick/gloss swatches – I’ve just learned how to maneuver the lipstick in such a way that works well for my lip shape. I don’t use lip brushes or liners when I do lip swatches (just too time consuming — I usually swatch between 5-15 lip products in one sitting), so it’s all about trying to get the color just so.
I would normally wear this with a liner, just because it is so dark, it might bleed. I don’t have too many issues with lip products bleeding on me (only if they’re creamier or glossier), though!
Which new ones?
For anyone who says they cannot wear this color, I suggest you can apply a thin coat on the lips and then put a light gloss over it. Put your own spin on this color or any other color dark like this
Oe la la!
So beautiful! I can tell I’m going to love this series. I personally would pair this with a sleek winged eye
It’s a lovely color but I don’t think I could pull this off…ever!
I love it. Perfect vampy or a fall color. And it’s reasonably priced, too.
I think I’ll leave this… esp since I live in a place where we don’t really have seasons…
it’s sunny all year round with the exception of showers. Pinks and corals for me. 
I can’t wait for the 140 swatches!!! I love the sultry season already!
Not all of them make it
hey christine, i was on the macpro site in the lipstick section and jazzed lipstick isn’t marked as a limited color. do you know if it’s part of the permanent line now?
I haven’t heard anything.
i think the stain from this would look super, like the goth-y lips from the fall fashion shows
maybe a picture of how it looks after awhile?
Maybe, if I review the lipstick later on
I love your lips. Every lipstick looks gorgeous on you!
Thank you, Christina!
not my style but it makes your teeth look very very white! =)
i probably wouldn’t wear this but that doesn’t mean i don’t think it’s gorgeous. I can always appreciate a lovely & unique lipstick
Reminds me of MAC faultlessly.
Ooooh, I want to marry this lipstick! I just got MAC Smoked Purple so I’m really into this type of color right now. I saw that Smoked Purple made the season list, so I’m excited and will wait (semi-)patiently to see how the two compare. This color is so rich. Love it!
This looks like mac tribalist!
Oh. My. God. Have to have this. I’m ditching this dinner party and getting in my car as we speak…
I love the way these vampy lip colors look on other women, but I would not be able to pull it off at all.
I really hate dark lipsticks unless they’re black, but this one appeals to me for some reason.
Oh heeeeeeeelllllll yesssss. This is my kind of colour.
This lipstick makes your teeth look really white!
This is gorgeous.
I loooooove this.. and I can’t stop staring at it, it looks so good on you. now I need to figure out what to wear it with
Thank you, Stacey M! I think just a cat eye would be amazing!
I am lusting for this lipstick!!!
Wow ! What a sexy color ! Perfect for fun photoshoots..my God it makes your eyes pop !
This reminds me of media by mac
That colour looks great on you!
Thanks, Vanessa!
I love it, I love it, I looooooove it!!! Yes, finally you have come to a season when you can review lovely colours! No more pinks, no more corals, no more china red… finally gothic make up! Loooooooooooooove it!!! ^^ ^^ ^^ It must be mine
Wauw this is a deep color. I really like the color but I don’t like it as a lipstick. It makes you look a bit pale.
I really love the way you apply lipsticks, it’s so precise!
why is there no make up forever in austria?! do you think mac media is an alternative?
No idea
Media is pretty close. Not quite as cool-toned, I’d say.
I don’t think there is a color you can’t wear! This is a crazy color and yet you look good in it:)
Aw, thank you, Melissa!
So sexy and vampy! I don’t know if I’m brave enough to wear it, but I sure do want it.
*drools*
You got some white teeth, Christine!
Seriously, with teeth like those you can pull off any shade of lipstick!
Btw I was drooling over the lipstick, not the teeth. Just thought I’d mention. Yeah, I think I might buy it. The lipstick, not your teeth… You know what: it’s time for me to stop typing and just go to bed.
LOL! The lipstick helps
It definitely helps my teeth look whiter!
i love a good vampy color, but this is way too dark.
Ohhhhhh!
May I have two please?
I LOVE IT!
I love it! I love all MAKEUPFOREVER But what kind of look would you wear it with, like what on the eyes, cheeks. Recommendation? Thanks
I would do a very light eye – maybe just eyeliner, mascara, and a beige wash. For cheeks, a plum blush!
omg, it really brings out the color of your eyes, like a warm honey brown, i like it alot
This lipstick would look awesome for Halloween or a costume party! But for regular wear, not so much, sorry, if I offend you or anyone on here. >_<
I think this would look fantastic with a clear gloss and some MAC reflects transparent teal glitter. I’d wear it.
this looks so ugly, looks like a colour for monsters , vampires, definitly won’t work on people with fair skin
Completely disagree – this would be amazing on fair skin.
I can’t wait to try the dark lips for fall. In the 90′s they were my staple…. but I think I’m going to have to veer away from the harshness of some lines and go for subtle.
Um I’ll have two please!
I was in Sephora yesterday and there is an exact dupe for this by Sephora brand. The color is bewitch me..only 12 bucks
Hej, Christine, do you know any dupes for this one? I just LOVE this shade?! But in my country I can’t buy MFE
But I’ve been longing for this vampylike color! BTW; you have the most perfect shape of lips, the problem is you make me wanna buy each and every lipstick/lipgloss that I saw here :/
Hm, just saw a comment above; I’ll check SEPHORA! But do tell if you remember any other dupes!
Try MAC Cyber!
Thank you!
major lust….