Laura Mercier Iced Pomegranate Lip Parfait Creamy Colourbalm ($25.00 for 0.12oz.) is a medium-dark, reddish plum with subtle, warm undertones and a natural sheen. It had mostly opaque color payoff with a very smooth, creamy, and balm-like texture that was fairly emollient. The texture is thin enough that it doesn’t feel slippery, but feathering might be a concern for those more prone to it (I didn’t experience it, to be clear). This shade lasted for four and a half hours on me and was hydrating. Urban Decay Manic (DC, $18.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Revlon Berry Rich (P, $8.49) is less shimmery, more muted (90% similar). Tarte Escape (P, $21.00) is lighter (90% similar). Chanel Or Cuivre (117) (LE, $45.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Aphrodite (P, $55.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar). Estee Lauder Thrilling (P, $32.00) is darker, less glossy (90% similar). Bobbi Brown Hibiscus (DC, $37.00) is cooler, less glossy (85% similar). Bite Beauty Gemini (LE, $26.00) is lighter, less glossy (85% similar). Tarte Spicy (LE, $20.00) is darker, more muted, less glossy (85% similar). Pat McGrath Beautiful Creature (DC, $40.00) is more muted (85% similar). Chanel Experimente (74) (P, $45.00) is more shimmery, darker, less glossy (85% similar). Hourglass I Can't Live Without (P, $34.00) is more muted (90% similar). MAC Natural Born Leader (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar). Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Shoegazer (DC, $17.00) is darker, more muted, cooler (85% similar). MAC Candy Apple (LE, $17.00) is lighter, less glossy (85% similar). Laura Mercier Tutti Frutti (P, $25.00) is darker, more muted, cooler (85% similar). YSL Red in the Dark (76) (LE, $38.00) is more shimmery, more muted, cooler (85% similar). Makeup Geek Plain Jane (P, $12.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). Smashbox Rose B4 Bros (P, $24.00) is lighter (90% similar). Bite Beauty Brandy (P, $24.00) is darker, more muted (80% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Laura Mercier Cinnful Lip Parfait Creamy Colourbalm ($25.00 for 0.12oz.) is a muted, medium rosy brown with warm undertones and a natural sheen. It had mostly opaque color payoff with a creamy, lightweight texture that glided on and felt very nourishing while worn. The color wore for three and a half hours on me. Hourglass I'm Addicted (P, $34.00) is darker (95% similar). Rose Inc Graceful (P, $28.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (95% similar). Bite Beauty Latte (DC, $24.00) is lighter, less glossy (90% similar). Tarte Margs (LE, $21.00) is darker (95% similar). Hourglass Influencer (P, $32.00) is warmer (95% similar). Estee Lauder Naked Desire (P, $32.00) is lighter (90% similar). MAC Rich Marron (LE, $20.00) is darker, less pigmented (90% similar). Hourglass Futurist (P, $32.00) is lighter (90% similar). Dior Ultra Tender (325) (P, $37.00) is less shimmery, cooler (95% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Joan (LE, $36.00) is cooler (90% similar). Tarte Siesta (P, $21.00) is darker (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Devore (P, $57.00) is cooler (90% similar). Makeup Geek Waltz (LE, $12.00) is less glossy (90% similar). Bobbi Brown Neutral Rose (DC, $37.00) is darker, cooler, less glossy (85% similar). Anastasia Staunch (P, $18.00) is less glossy (85% similar). Estee Lauder Discreet (P, $32.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). Pat McGrath She's Heaven (DC, $40.00) is darker (85% similar). Guerlain Avarice (DC, $49.50) is darker, cooler, less glossy (85% similar). Charlotte Tilbury Super Nude (LE, $37.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar). Bobbi Brown Pink Nude (DC, $37.00) is lighter (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Laura Mercier Red Velvet Lip Parfait Creamy Colourbalm ($25.00 for 0.12oz.) is a bright, pinky-red with subtle, warm undertones and a natural sheen. It had mostly opaque pigmentation, though there was a little more translucency across the board. The consistency was creamy and smooth, which made it comfortable to wear and apply, and I noticed this shade had a bit less slip than the other two. It lasted for four and a half hours on me and was moisturizing over time. Chanel Dimitri (442) (P, $37.00) is warmer (90% similar). Revlon Provocateur (135) (DC, $8.99) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Too Faced Red Stiletto (DC, $22.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Guerlain #22 (P, $36.00) is warmer (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Dressed to Kill (P, $57.00) is darker, more muted (90% similar). Revlon 5th Ave. Red (LE, $8.49) is darker (90% similar). Urban Decay Sheer F-Bomb (DC, $22.00) is lighter (90% similar). Maybelline On Fire Red (DC, $7.99) is brighter, warmer (85% similar). ColourPop Chimichanga (P, $7.00) is less shimmery, cooler (85% similar). MAC Cherry Glaze (LE, $20.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Devil Inside (Lip Color) (PiP, ) is warmer (85% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

FORMULA OVERVIEW | Laura Mercier Lip Parfait Creamy Colourbalm ($25.00 for 0.12 oz.) is supposed to have the “comfort of a lip balm, the coverage of a lipstick, and the shine of a gloss.” The formula is really quite pigmented, creamy, and hydrating; their downfall is longevity was typically less than similar-hued shades with a less emollient consistency (not entirely unexpected). There was a slight, sweet scent to them but no discernible taste. It’s a really comfortable formula to wear, and if you don’t mind reapplying or transfer, well worth a look!

Laura Mercier Iced Pomegranate Lip Parfait Creamy Colourbalm

Laura Mercier Iced Pomegranate Lip Parfait Creamy Colourbalm

Laura Mercier Iced Pomegranate Lip Parfait Creamy Colourbalm

Laura Mercier Iced Pomegranate Lip Parfait Creamy Colourbalm

Laura Mercier Iced Pomegranate Lip Parfait Creamy Colourbalm

Laura Mercier Iced Pomegranate Lip Parfait Creamy Colourbalm

Laura Mercier Iced Pomegranate Lip Parfait Creamy Colourbalm

Laura Mercier Cinnful Lip Parfait Creamy Colourbalm

Laura Mercier Cinnful Lip Parfait Creamy Colourbalm

Laura Mercier Cinnful Lip Parfait Creamy Colourbalm

Laura Mercier Cinnful Lip Parfait Creamy Colourbalm

Laura Mercier Cinnful Lip Parfait Creamy Colourbalm

Laura Mercier Cinnful Lip Parfait Creamy Colourbalm

Laura Mercier Cinnful Lip Parfait Creamy Colourbalm

Laura Mercier Red Velvet Lip Parfait Creamy Colourbalm

Laura Mercier Red Velvet Lip Parfait Creamy Colourbalm

Laura Mercier Red Velvet Lip Parfait Creamy Colourbalm

Laura Mercier Red Velvet Lip Parfait Creamy Colourbalm

Laura Mercier Red Velvet Lip Parfait Creamy Colourbalm

Laura Mercier Red Velvet Lip Parfait Creamy Colourbalm

Laura Mercier Red Velvet Lip Parfait Creamy Colourbalm