Dolce & Gabbana Classic Cream Lipstick ($33.00 for 0.12 oz.) is supposed to be a long-wearing, richly-pigmented, and hydrating formula. In May, the brand added twenty new shades to its range for a total of forty-two. The formula is rose-scented but has no discernible taste for me. The consistency is creamy, light-to-medium in weight, comfortable to wear, and moderately moisturizing.

Dolce & Gabbana Mandorla (125) Classic Cream Lipstick ($33.00 for 0.12 oz.) is described as a “beige pink.” It’s a light-medium, muted peach with a creamy, natural finish. It had mostly opaque color coverage, and the consistency applied easily over the lips without tugging or dragging. It didn’t have too much slip, though, so the color stayed in place well. This shade lasted for four hours on me, which is average and not particularly long-wearing for me. Too Faced Country Star (P, $22.00) is glossier, slightly darker. Chanel Satisfaction (89) (P, $34.00) is pinker, sheerer. Chanel Charmeuse (142) (LE, $34.00) is more shimmery. MAC Close Contact (LE, $16.00) is a touch darker. See comparison swatches / view dupes.

Dolce & Gabbana Petal (135) Classic Cream Lipstick ($33.00 for 0.12 oz.) is described as a “neutral lilac rose.” It’s a medium, warm-toned rose with a natural sheen. It had nearly full color coverage, but you could see a shadow of my lip freckle. It glided on across the lips without dragging and felt comfortable to wear without being too slick. It wore well for four and a half hours on me. Givenchy Nude Guipure (106) (P, $36.00) is similar. Estee Lauder Dynamic (P, $30.00) is brighter. Marc Jacobs Beauty Flirt (144) (LE, $30.00) is lighter. NARS Descanso (LE, $25.00) is warmer. NARS Sex Machine (P, $25.00) is pinker, more matte. MAC Shy Shine (P, $16.00) is lighter. See comparison swatches / view dupes.

Dolce & Gabbana Dahlia (320) Classic Cream Lipstick ($33.00 for 0.12 oz.) is described as a “red wine.” It’s a deep, dark berry-red with subtle cool undertones and a satin finish. It had rich, intense color payoff that applied well without settling into lip lines or feathering over time. The consistency was lightly creamy, so it had good glide, but it didn’t slip around once applied. This shade lasted for seven hours and left a stain behind, though neither are surprising given how rich and dark this shade is. MAC Primrose (LE, $16.00) is sheerer. Inglot #293 Lipstick Cream (P, $12.00) is glossier. Laura Mercier Myth (P, $24.00) is lighter, warmer. Givenchy Violine Precieux (312) (LE, $36.00) is lighter. Illamasqua Shard (P, $24.00) is more matte. MAC Sweet Succulence (LE, $16.00) is warmer. NARS Palais Royal (P, $25.00) is more matte, redder. See comparison swatches / view dupes.

Dolce & Gabbana Mandorla (125) Classic Cream Lipstick

Dolce & Gabbana Mandorla (125) Classic Cream Lipstick

Dolce & Gabbana Mandorla (125) Classic Cream Lipstick

Dolce & Gabbana Mandorla (125) Classic Cream Lipstick

Dolce & Gabbana Mandorla (125) Classic Cream Lipstick

Dolce & Gabbana Mandorla (125) Classic Cream Lipstick

Dolce & Gabbana Petal (135) Classic Cream Lipstick

Dolce & Gabbana Petal (135) Classic Cream Lipstick

Dolce & Gabbana Petal (135) Classic Cream Lipstick

Dolce & Gabbana Petal (135) Classic Cream Lipstick

Dolce & Gabbana Petal (135) Classic Cream Lipstick

Dolce & Gabbana Petal (135) Classic Cream Lipstick

Dolce & Gabbana Dahlia (320) Classic Cream Lipstick

Dolce & Gabbana Dahlia (320) Classic Cream Lipstick

Dolce & Gabbana Dahlia (320) Classic Cream Lipstick

Dolce & Gabbana Dahlia (320) Classic Cream Lipstick

Dolce & Gabbana Dahlia (320) Classic Cream Lipstick

Dolce & Gabbana Dahlia (320) Classic Cream Lipstick