Make Up For Ever C106 Artist Rouge Lipstick ($22.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a soft, medium pinky-coral with warm undertones and a creamy, natural finish. The texture was smooth, lightweight, and creamy enough to glide on without tugging nor clinging to the lips without sliding around. It had nearly opaque pigmentation that covered evenly and lasted for four and a half hours. It felt hydrating while worn. Estee Lauder Inescapable (P, $32.00) is cooler (95% similar). Guerlain Cashew Brown (819) (P, $36.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Tarte Flashy (LE, $24.00) is darker, cooler (95% similar). Make Up For Ever Brazen Pink (154) (P, $23.00) is less shimmery, cooler (95% similar). Pat McGrath Christy (P, $38.00) is warmer (95% similar). LORAC Belle-ieve (LE, ) is darker, cooler (95% similar). Charlotte Tilbury Kidman's Kiss (P, $37.00) is lighter, cooler, less glossy (95% similar). Make Up For Ever Fiery Sienna (158) (P, $23.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar). NARS Walk This Way (P, $26.00) is darker, less glossy (90% similar). ColourPop Speed Up (LE, $7.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Bite Beauty Pepper (DC, $24.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Chanel La Secrete (61) (LE, $45.00) is brighter (90% similar). ColourPop Love Bite (LE, $6.00) is lighter, less glossy (90% similar). Clinique Softly (06) (P, $19.50) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar). Bobbi Brown Angel (P, $29.00) is less shimmery, brighter (90% similar). MAC Tres Blasé (P, $23.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Too Faced Pout About It (P, $22.00) is more muted (90% similar). Charlotte Tilbury Super Cindy (P, $37.00) is warmer (90% similar). Dior Saint Germain (414) (P, $35.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Pat McGrath Sextrology (DC, $40.00) is lighter (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Make Up For Ever C107 Artist Rouge Lipstick ($22.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a soft, medium-dark brown with a hint of warm, rosy undertones and a satin finish. The lipstick felt soft and smooth as it applied to the lips, and it delivered even, opaque color payoff in a single pass. On me, the formula was moisturizing and lasted for four and a half hours. Estee Lauder Born Flirt (901) (P, $32.00) is lighter, glossier (95% similar). Bobbi Brown Uber Nude (P, $24.00) is darker (95% similar). Make Up For Ever Chic Brick (112) (P, $23.00) is lighter (95% similar). Smashbox Safe Word (P, $21.00) is cooler (95% similar). MAC Among the Fireflies (LE, $19.00) is darker, glossier (90% similar). Chanel Rouge Angelique (174) (P, $45.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). MAC Whirl (P, $19.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Burberry Nude (407) (P, $35.00) is lighter, less glossy (90% similar). Charlotte Tilbury Catwalking (P, $37.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Pat McGrath She's Heaven (DC, $40.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). ColourPop Brat Pack (LE, $7.00) is darker (90% similar). Tarte Siesta (P, $21.00) is brighter, cooler (90% similar). NARS Sheena (LE, $34.00) is brighter, warmer (90% similar). Lisa Eldridge Velvet Affair (P, $36.00) is warmer (90% similar). Bite Beauty Toasted Cardamom (LE, $26.00) is lighter (90% similar). ColourPop 951 (P, $7.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). MAC Smoked Almond (DC, $21.00) is darker (90% similar). NARS Just What I Needed (P, $26.00) is darker, cooler, less glossy (85% similar). Natasha Denona Claudia (15NB) (P, $25.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). Maybelline Nude Nuance (P, $7.99) is darker (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Make Up For Ever C108 Artist Rouge Lipstick ($22.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a medium-dark, rosy brown with warm undertones and a satin finish. It was richly pigmented, while the texture was smooth, lightly creamy, and easy to apply. The color applied evenly and sat well on the lips without feeling clingy, but it still wore for five hours. ColourPop Frick 'n' Frack (P, $7.00) is darker, more muted (85% similar). Maybelline Mauve for Me (P, $7.49) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (95% similar). Bobbi Brown Downtown Plum (DC, $37.00) is cooler (90% similar). ColourPop Mosh Pit (LE, $7.00) is lighter (95% similar). Bite Beauty Chai (DC, $26.00) is lighter (90% similar). MAC MamaStarrr (LE, $19.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Maybelline Toasted Truffle (P, $7.99) is more muted (90% similar). NARS Sheena (LE, $34.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar). Pat McGrath Spellbound (P, $30.00) is darker, warmer, less glossy (90% similar). NARS Tonka (P, $26.00) is warmer (90% similar). Charlotte Tilbury Mrs Kisses (LE, $37.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar). Make Up For Ever Fearless Valentine (110) (P, $23.00) is lighter (90% similar). KVD Beauty Lolita II (DC, $21.00) is lighter, less glossy (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Equus (P, $55.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). MAC Spank Me Santa (LE, $19.00) is lighter (90% similar). Rare Beauty Support (P, $16.00) is glossier (90% similar). ColourPop Candy Paint (P, $6.00) is darker (90% similar). NARS Pigalle (P, $26.00) is darker, less glossy (90% similar). Becca Mauve (DC, $24.00) is more shimmery, darker, glossier (90% similar). ColourPop Lay Over (P, $10.00) is lighter (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Formula Overview

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 C106 Artist Rouge Lipstick

Make Up For Ever C106 Artist Rouge Lipstick

Make Up For Ever C106 Artist Rouge Lipstick

Make Up For Ever C106 Artist Rouge Lipstick

Make Up For Ever C106 Artist Rouge Lipstick

Make Up For Ever C106 Artist Rouge Lipstick

Make Up For Ever C107 Artist Rouge Lipstick

Make Up For Ever C107 Artist Rouge Lipstick

Make Up For Ever C107 Artist Rouge Lipstick

Make Up For Ever C107 Artist Rouge Lipstick

Make Up For Ever C107 Artist Rouge Lipstick

Make Up For Ever C107 Artist Rouge Lipstick

Make Up For Ever C108 Artist Rouge Lipstick

Make Up For Ever C108 Artist Rouge Lipstick

Make Up For Ever C108 Artist Rouge Lipstick

Make Up For Ever C108 Artist Rouge Lipstick

Make Up For Ever C108 Artist Rouge Lipstick

Make Up For Ever C108 Artist Rouge Lipstick