Anastasia Purple Rain Lipgloss ($16.00 for 0.16 fl. oz.) is medium-dark purple with pinky-fuchsia tones and fine, multi-colored shimmer. MAC She-Rebel (LE, $20.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). MAC Till Death Do Us Part (LE, $20.00) is less shimmery, cooler (85% similar). Giorgio Armani #604 (P, $29.00) is less shimmery, less pigmented (85% similar). MAC Boys Go Crazy (LE, $20.00) is less pigmented (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

When I bought the Lustrous Lip Gloss Set last month, I couldn’t resist buying this individual gloss as well, because, you know, purple. The formula is supposed to be “ultra-smooth” and “weightless” with the “intensity of a stain” and “the mirror-like shine of a gloss.” Purple Rain is semi-opaque and applies fairly evenly, though a lip liner would likely help this get to the finish line. The texture is mostly non-sticky, with only slight tackiness developing after a couple hours of wear. On me, this shade lasted for four and a half hours and was nicely hydrating while worn.

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Anastasia Purple Rain Lipgloss

Anastasia Purple Rain Lipgloss

Anastasia Purple Rain Lipgloss

Anastasia Purple Rain Lipgloss

Anastasia Purple Rain Lipgloss

Anastasia Purple Rain Lipgloss

Anastasia Purple Rain Lipgloss

Anastasia Purple Rain Lipgloss