Make Up For Ever Artist Rouge Lipstick ($22.00 for 0.12 oz.) is supposed to be long-wearing, “extremely pigmented,” and hydrating. It is available in two finishes–Cream and Matte, indicated by the C or M in the beginning of each shade’s name. The Cream formula is richly pigmented, lightly creamy without being too emollient or slippery, and go on smoothly and feel good while worn (wear ranges from four to eight hours, depending on the shade). The Matte formula is thinner and clings somewhat to lips, though it goes on nicely and doesn’t tug, and it doesn’t always look flattering on as it can emphasize imperfections on my lips but really depends on the shade, as some look great on. I found the Cream formula to be moderately hydrating, while the Matte formula was slightly to moderately drying. All shades had a slight, rosy scent to them, though I didn’t notice any taste.

Make Up For Ever C103 Artist Rouge Lipstick ($22.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a very light, pink-tinged beige with a creamy, lightly shiny finish. It had nearly opaque color payoff, but the real feat here was how evenly it applied, despite being a very light shade. The consistency was creamy, comfortable, and felt hydrating over the four hours it lasted. I did have a little bit of the color gather in my lip lines over time. MAC Angel's Kiss (LE, $19.00) is warmer (95% similar). MAC Peach Beige (LE, $19.00) is cooler (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty A/W '16 (Lip Shaper) (LE, ) is more shimmery, less glossy (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty A/W '16 (Lip Color) (LE, ) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). NYX Mirage (P, $6.00) is darker (90% similar). MAC Desert Sun (LE, $19.00) is lighter (90% similar). MAC Bit of Bubbly (LE, $20.00) is darker (90% similar). MAC Bare Bling (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, darker, more muted (90% similar). MAC Mud Wrestler (LE, $19.00) is darker, less glossy (95% similar). Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics John Doe (DC, $18.00) is darker, more muted, cooler (80% similar). MAC Fleshpot (P, $19.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar). Maybelline Nude Thrill (DC, $7.49) is darker, cooler (85% similar). MAC Leave Me Breathless (P, $19.00) is warmer (85% similar). ColourPop Addict (LE, $7.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). MAC Best of Me (P, $22.00) is cooler, less glossy (85% similar). Sephora Love Love (07) (P, $8.00) is darker, cooler, less glossy (85% similar). MAC Myth (P, $19.00) is darker, warmer (80% similar). Too Faced Melted Sugar (P, $21.00) is darker (80% similar). Jaclyn Cosmetics Nude AF (DC, $18.00) is darker, warmer (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Make Up For Ever C104 Artist Rouge Lipstick ($22.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a muted, medium rosy peach with warm undertones and a creamy, lightly shiny finish. It had great pigmentation that applied with smooth, even coverage and sat well on the lips. The consistency was creamy enough to glide on and fill in lip lines to give the illusion of healthier lips while not being too emollient and sliding around. It wore well for four and a half hours and was nicely hydrating. Tom Ford Beauty Edie (P, $36.00) is more shimmery, cooler (95% similar). Tarte Pink Lemonade (P, $21.00) is lighter (95% similar). ColourPop Butter (LE, $10.00) is lighter, warmer (95% similar). KKW Beauty Classic K (LE, $20.00) is cooler (95% similar). NARS All Yours (LE, $26.00) is cooler, less glossy (90% similar). Tarte Skinny Dip (P, $22.00) is darker (90% similar). Sephora Inspire (23) (P, $13.00) is warmer (90% similar). bareMinerals Dream Big (LE, $20.00) is lighter, glossier (90% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty Fawn Over Me (P, $28.00) is warmer (90% similar). Sephora Tan Lines (06) (P, $8.00) is darker, more muted (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Erogenous (P, $57.00) is warmer (90% similar). Makeup by Mario Nude Glow (P, $22.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Sephora Somewhere in Spain (04) (P, $8.00) is warmer (90% similar). ColourPop Cookie (P, $7.00) is darker (90% similar). MAC The Right Note (LE, $19.00) is darker, more muted (90% similar). Urban Decay Oatmilk (P, $19.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Bobbi Brown Pink Sand (DC, $37.00) is brighter (90% similar). NYX Spirit (P, $6.00) is lighter, cooler (80% similar). MAC Shrimpton (P, $19.00) is lighter, less glossy (90% similar). ColourPop Island Time (LE, $7.00) is less pigmented, warmer (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Make Up For Ever C105 Artist Rouge Lipstick ($22.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a soft, light-medium rosy pink with warmer undertones and a satin finish. The color coverage was opaque, while the texture was smooth, lightly creamy, and comfortable to wear. It applied evenly and didn’t cling to the lips. This shade wore well for just over four hours on me and was lightly hydrating over time. Bobbi Brown Pale Mauve (DC, $37.00) is cooler (95% similar). MAC Love U Back (P, $19.00) is less shimmery, warmer (95% similar). Too Faced Strip Search (P, $22.00) is lighter (90% similar). NYX French Kiss (P, $6.00) is lighter (90% similar). KVD Beauty Divine (LE, $19.00) is darker, glossier (95% similar). Shiseido Desert Quartz (RD124) (DC, $28.00) is darker, brighter (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Addison (P, $36.00) is darker (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Hudson (LE, $36.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar). Estee Lauder Desirable (P, $32.00) is darker (90% similar). MAC Love Happens (LE, $19.00) is lighter, more muted, less glossy (90% similar). MAC Naked Dream (LE, $19.00) is lighter, less glossy (90% similar). MAC Pretty Natural (LE, $19.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Heavenly Creature (P, $55.00) is lighter, brighter, warmer (85% similar). Urban Decay Weirdo (DC, $18.00) is darker, brighter, cooler (90% similar). MAC Viva Glam II (P, $19.00) is darker (85% similar). ColourPop Hype Girl (LE, $7.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). MAC Boca (LE, $19.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). NARS Pour Toujours (P, $26.00) is less shimmery, darker, less glossy (85% similar). MAC Modesty (P, $19.00) is darker, cooler (80% similar). Too Faced Birthday Suit (P, $22.00) is warmer (80% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Make Up For Ever C103 Artist Rouge Lipstick

Make Up For Ever C103 Artist Rouge Lipstick

Make Up For Ever C103 Artist Rouge Lipstick

Make Up For Ever C103 Artist Rouge Lipstick

Make Up For Ever C103 Artist Rouge Lipstick

Make Up For Ever C103 Artist Rouge Lipstick

Make Up For Ever C104 Artist Rouge Lipstick

Make Up For Ever C104 Artist Rouge Lipstick

Make Up For Ever C104 Artist Rouge Lipstick

Make Up For Ever C104 Artist Rouge Lipstick

Make Up For Ever C104 Artist Rouge Lipstick

Make Up For Ever C104 Artist Rouge Lipstick

Make Up For Ever C105 Artist Rouge Lipstick

Make Up For Ever C105 Artist Rouge Lipstick

Make Up For Ever C105 Artist Rouge Lipstick

Make Up For Ever C105 Artist Rouge Lipstick

Make Up For Ever C105 Artist Rouge Lipstick

Make Up For Ever C105 Artist Rouge Lipstick