Besame Holiday 2016 Mini Lipstick Set ($25.00 for 0.18 oz.) includes five miniature sized lipsticks, which are all available individually (should you only like one or two, or perhaps, minis aren’t your cup of tea). The Classic Color Lipstick formula is described as a “budge-proof finish that stays put” with “smooth” color and a “satin meets matte” finish. It’s a nice set of medium and deeper shades with two reds, one burgundy, one rose, and one copper/brown. The tubes are really small, and of the minis this year, the size did feel awkward to use, though I did not have issues with breakage.

Value

• Classic Color Lipstick: $22.00 for 0.12 oz. or $183.33/oz.
• Total Value: $32.08

Noir Red 1930 is a blackened red with warm, brown undertones and a satin finish. It had good pigmentation, though not quite full coverage, that went on fairly evenly. Of the five, this had slight patchiness towards the center of the mouth and noticeable color that had settled in my lip lines. The color wore for six hours, left a stain behind, and was lightly hydrating. Pat McGrath McMenamy (LE, $38.00)(95% similar). Bite Beauty #048 (P, $18.00) is darker (90% similar). MAC Velvet Rebellion (LE, $19.00) is warmer (90% similar). Fenty Beauty Underdawg (LE, $24.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Burberry Black Cherry (57) (P, $34.00) is warmer (95% similar). Too Faced Chocolate Cherries (P, $21.00) is warmer (90% similar). KVD Beauty Motorhead (P, $19.00) is cooler, glossier (90% similar). Makeup Geek Risque (P, $15.00) is lighter (90% similar). MAC Double Fudge (DC, $21.00) is glossier (95% similar). MAC Living Legend (LE, $19.00) is warmer (95% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Saboteur (Right) (LE, ) is glossier (95% similar). Make Up For Ever C407 (DC, $22.00) is warmer, glossier (95% similar). MAC Phenomenal Woman (LE, $19.00) is cooler (90% similar). ColourPop Paramour (LE, $7.00) is warmer (90% similar). ColourPop Tutu (LE, $7.00) is lighter (95% similar). KVD Beauty Vampira (P, $19.00) is lighter (95% similar). Urban Decay Disturbed (DC, $18.00) is warmer (95% similar). YSL Prune Power (89) (P, $38.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar). Anastasia #13 (Vol. 1) (PiP, ) is darker (80% similar). MAC Lingering Kiss (LE, $19.00) is lighter (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Cherry Red 1935 is a medium-dark red with neutral-to-warm undertones and a cream finish. It had good color payoff that applied evenly and smoothly. The consistency was lightly creamy, light-medium in weight, and felt comfortable over the six hours it lasted. NARS Shirley (P, $34.00) is glossier (95% similar). Shiseido Bloodstone (RD503) (DC, $28.00) is more muted (90% similar). Make Up For Ever M402 (DC, $22.00) is lighter, more muted, less glossy (90% similar). NARS Rouge Indiscret (LE, $28.00) is less glossy (90% similar). Chanel Rouge Noble (857) (LE, $45.00) is lighter (95% similar). Bite Beauty Red Velvet (DC, $24.00) is lighter (95% similar). Dior Diorling (LE, $40.00) is lighter (95% similar). NARS Infatuated Red (P, $27.00) is less glossy (95% similar). Besame Red Velvet 1946 (PiP, $22.00) is lighter (90% similar). NARS Codie (LE, $34.00) is lighter, less glossy (90% similar). NARS Hell Gate (LE, $28.00) is lighter, warmer, glossier (90% similar). Urban Decay Rock Steady (LE, $18.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). Chanel Blast (146) (P, $45.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar). Givenchy Pourpre Edgy (326) (P, $36.00)(85% similar). ColourPop Avenue (DC, $6.50) is warmer, less glossy (90% similar). MAC Dubonnet (P, $19.00) is warmer (90% similar). Chanel Experimente (154) (P, $45.00) is more muted, cooler, less glossy (90% similar). NARS Eva (LE, $34.00) is darker, glossier (80% similar). MAC Brave Red (P, $19.00) is lighter, brighter (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Red Velvet 1946 is a medium red with subtle, warmer undertones and a cream finish. It had mostly opaque color coverage that was easy to apply, as the texture was lightly creamy without being too slippery or too stiff in the tube. The color wore well for six hours and left a stain behind. I found the formula slightly hydrating overall. MAC Dubonnet (P, $19.00) is darker (90% similar). Bite Beauty Red Velvet (DC, $24.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). MAC Brave Red (P, $19.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Bite Beauty Braised (DC, $24.00) is lighter, glossier (90% similar). NARS Mysterious Red (P, $27.00) is less glossy (90% similar). NARS Hell Gate (LE, $28.00) is glossier (90% similar). MAC Fire Roasted (DC, $21.00) is glossier (90% similar). Urban Decay Bad Blood (DC, $18.00) is darker, glossier (95% similar). ColourPop Liquid Courage (P, $10.00) is darker (90% similar). NARS Codie (LE, $34.00) is more muted (90% similar). Make Up For Ever C406 (DC, $22.00) is more muted (95% similar). Urban Decay Bad Blood (DC, $22.00) is warmer (95% similar). Bite Beauty Fraise (DC, $24.00) is lighter, brighter (80% similar). Besame Cherry Red 1935 (PiP, $22.00) is darker (90% similar). Make Up For Ever M402 (DC, $22.00) is more muted (95% similar). Estee Lauder Drop Dead Red (320) (P, $32.00) is lighter (85% similar). Urban Decay Rock Steady (LE, $18.00) is darker, glossier (90% similar). Urban Decay Doubt (DC, $18.00) is lighter, less glossy (85% similar). Maybelline Dynamite Red (DC, $7.49) is lighter, brighter, less glossy (85% similar). Estee Lauder Red Ego (P, $32.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Dusty Rose 1969 is a muted, medium-dark rose with subtle, warm undertones and a creamy finish. It was richly pigmented with a lightly creamy, smooth texture that glided on without tugging on the lips. It was comfortable to wear over the five hours it lasted, and the formula was moderately hydrating. MAC Offshoot (LE, $19.00) is darker (90% similar). KVD Beauty Double Dare (P, $19.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). ColourPop Still Crazy (P, $10.00) is lighter (85% similar). Smashbox Stylist (P, $24.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). MAC Del Rio (P, $19.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Cary (P, $36.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). MAC Soft Sell (P, $18.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Bobbi Brown Rose Blossom (DC, $37.00) is darker (85% similar). bareMinerals Love (P, $20.00) is lighter, warmer, glossier (85% similar). Urban Decay Hideaway (DC, $18.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar). Bobbi Brown Babe (P, $29.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar). Laura Mercier Sophia (LE, $26.00) is brighter, cooler (85% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Casablanca (P, $57.00) is lighter (95% similar). Pat McGrath Femmebot (P, $38.00) is lighter, warmer, less glossy (85% similar). Ciate Pin Up (PiP, $19.00) is darker, less glossy (85% similar). Urban Decay Tampered (DC, $18.00) is more muted (85% similar). Burberry Nude Rose (No. 405) (P, $35.00) is lighter (85% similar). Natasha Denona Averyl (23P) (P, $25.00) is less shimmery, lighter (80% similar). Estee Lauder Incensed (P, $32.00) is lighter, warmer (80% similar). bareMinerals Queen (PiP, $20.00) is darker, cooler, glossier (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Chocolate Kiss 1970 is a medium-dark coppery brown with warm, orange undertones and a satin finish. This was the most pigmented–full coverage–shade in the set. The texture was a touch less creamy, but it didn’t drag on the lips at all, and it wore for just as long as the reds at six hours. The only thing I noticed was that the texture was thicker compared to the other shades, so it felt and looked heavier on. Urban Decay Epigram (LE, $18.00) is lighter, glossier (95% similar). Guerlain #04 (P, $33.00) is lighter (95% similar). Urban Decay Backseat (DC, $18.00) is lighter, glossier (90% similar). Bite Beauty Molasses (DC, $24.00) is lighter, cooler, glossier (90% similar). ColourPop Reign (PiP, $7.00) is cooler, glossier (90% similar). MAC Royally Riotous (LE, $19.00) is darker, more muted (85% similar). ColourPop Money Moves (P, $7.00) is lighter (90% similar). KVD Beauty Lolita II (P, $19.00) is lighter (90% similar). MAC Marrakesh (P, $19.00) is darker, brighter (85% similar). NARS Femme Fleur (LE, $26.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). NARS Walkyrie (P, $27.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar). Maybelline Maple Kiss (925) (P, $7.49) is lighter (90% similar). MAC Tabla (P, $19.00) is darker, glossier (85% similar). NARS Slow Ride (P, $26.00) is lighter (85% similar). Bite Beauty Yucca (DC, $24.00) is warmer, glossier (85% similar). Anastasia Spice (P, $18.00) is lighter, less glossy (85% similar). Giorgio Armani Sandstone (102) (P, $38.00) is cooler, glossier (85% similar). Sephora Yum Yum (10) (P, $8.00) is darker, more muted, cooler (85% similar). Hourglass I've Been (P, $34.00) is glossier (85% similar). MAC Brick Dust (DC, $21.00) is lighter, cooler, glossier (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Besame Holiday 2016 Mini Lipstick Set

Besame Holiday 2016 Mini Lipstick Set

Besame Holiday 2016 Mini Lipstick Set

Besame Noir Red 1930 Classic Color Lipstick

Besame Noir Red 1930 Classic Color Lipstick

Besame Noir Red 1930 Classic Color Lipstick

Besame Noir Red 1930 Classic Color Lipstick

Besame Noir Red 1930 Classic Color Lipstick

Besame Noir Red 1930 Classic Color Lipstick

Besame Cherry Red 1935 Classic Color Lipstick

Besame Cherry Red 1935 Classic Color Lipstick

Besame Cherry Red 1935 Classic Color Lipstick

Besame Cherry Red 1935 Classic Color Lipstick

Besame Cherry Red 1935 Classic Color Lipstick

Besame Cherry Red 1935 Classic Color Lipstick

Besame Red Velvet 1946 Classic Color Lipstick

Besame Red Velvet 1946 Classic Color Lipstick

Besame Red Velvet 1946 Classic Color Lipstick

Besame Red Velvet 1946 Classic Color Lipstick

Besame Red Velvet 1946 Classic Color Lipstick

Besame Red Velvet 1946 Classic Color Lipstick

Besame Dusty Rose 1969 Classic Color Lipstick

Besame Dusty Rose 1969 Classic Color Lipstick

Besame Dusty Rose 1969 Classic Color Lipstick

Besame Dusty Rose 1969 Classic Color Lipstick

Besame Dusty Rose 1969 Classic Color Lipstick

Besame Dusty Rose 1969 Classic Color Lipstick

Besame Chocolate Kiss 1970 Classic Color Lipstick

Besame Chocolate Kiss 1970 Classic Color Lipstick

Besame Chocolate Kiss 1970 Classic Color Lipstick

Besame Chocolate Kiss 1970 Classic Color Lipstick

Besame Chocolate Kiss 1970 Classic Color Lipstick

Besame Chocolate Kiss 1970 Classic Color Lipstick