Make Up For Ever C208 Artist Rouge Lipstick ($22.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a bold, bright, medium-dark fuchsia pink with subtle, blue undertones and a satin finish. It had rich, opaque color coverage that went on evenly and smoothly. The consistency was comfortable to wear, as it was lightly creamy but not overly slippery, so it sat well on the lips and didn’t slide around. This shade wore well for over six hours on me and left a stain behind. The formula was nicely hydrating. Becca Sweetener (DC, $24.00) is lighter (95% similar). Givenchy Framboise Couture (323) (P, $36.00) is warmer (95% similar). Urban Decay Menace (DC, $18.00) is cooler (90% similar). Smashbox Inspiration (P, $21.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). MAC Viva Glam Taraji P. Henson (LE, $19.00) is darker (90% similar). MAC Make It Fashun (P, $26.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar). MAC Girl About Town (P, $19.00) is cooler (90% similar). Lancome Paris S'eveille (366) (P, $32.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Illamasqua Glissade (P, $26.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). MAC Say the Magic Word (LE, $19.00) is darker, more muted (90% similar). Bite Beauty Sangria (DC, $26.00) is lighter (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Electrique (P, $57.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). YSL Fuchsia Heroine (7) (P, $38.00) is cooler (90% similar). MAC Ultramarine Pink (LE, $30.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). MAC Tsk Tsk! (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar). MAC Viva Glam Miley Cyrus (LE, $19.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Cooper (LE, $36.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Revlon Seal the Deal (P, $10.99) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Bite Beauty Bellini (DC, $24.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Urban Decay Phone Call (LE, $18.00) is warmer (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Make Up For Ever C209 Artist Rouge Lipstick ($22.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a pop of light-medium pink with soft, bluish undertones and a natural sheen. It had nearly opaque pigmentation that went on evenly for the most part. This shade seemed to have more slip than other shades, which I think is why it did not apply as richly as a shade like C208. I didn’t have any issues with the color feathering or sliding around much, but the wear time was four and a half hours, which is on the shorter side of the wear spectrum for this formula. It seemed more hydrating, though. Tom Ford Beauty Rosie (LE, $36.00) is glossier (95% similar). Hourglass I Love (P, $34.00) is less glossy (95% similar). ColourPop Tickled Pink (LE, $8.00) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar). Bite Beauty Kumquat (LE, $24.00) is lighter (90% similar). Make Up For Ever Candy Pink (200) (P, $24.00) is lighter (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Dakota (LE, $36.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). Laura Mercier Blush Pink (P, $32.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). MAC Dddevilish (LE, $19.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). MAC Gumball (DC, $21.00) is darker, brighter (90% similar). Too Faced Double Bubble (DC, $22.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). MAC Wagasa Twirl (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, darker, less glossy (90% similar). NARS Marisa (P, $34.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). NYX Summer Breeze (P, $6.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). NARS Villa Lante (LE, $25.00) is lighter (90% similar). ColourPop Pitter Ponder (LE, $7.00) is less shimmery, darker, less glossy (90% similar). Bite Beauty Lotus Root (DC, $24.00) is darker (90% similar). NARS Claudia (P, $34.00) is lighter (90% similar). ColourPop Chubby Bunny (P, $7.00) is less shimmery, darker, less pigmented (85% similar). Urban Decay Cuffed Up (P, $25.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar). ColourPop Cinderella (LE, $10.00) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Make Up For Ever C210 Artist Rouge Lipstick ($22.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a medium pink with warm, yellow undertones and a creamy, lightly shiny finish. It had mostly opaque color coverage that went on evenly and smoothly. The texture was lightweight, moderately creamy, and comfortable to wear over the five hours the lipstick lasted. After three and a half hours of wear, there was a bit of color that had gathered noticeably into my lip lines, though. On the upside, the formula was also hydrating to wear. Smashbox Pink Drank (P, $24.00) is darker, glossier (95% similar). Sephora Never Ending (01) (P, $15.00) is cooler (95% similar). Bite Beauty Sorbet (DC, $26.00) is darker, more muted (95% similar). MAC Hi-Fructease (LE, $19.00) is lighter (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Possession (Left) (LE, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Bobbi Brown Nude Reality (P, $37.00) is lighter, less glossy (90% similar). Cle de Peau Chinoiserie (P, $65.00) is more muted, cooler (90% similar). Hourglass Dreamer (P, $32.00) is lighter, more muted, less pigmented (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Gal (LE, $36.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Charlotte Tilbury Liv It Up (P, $37.00) is cooler (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Tomoko (LE, $36.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Charlotte Tilbury Dolly Bird (P, $34.00) is cooler, less glossy (90% similar). Bobbi Brown Pink Kiss (P, $28.00) is lighter (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Anderson (P, $36.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Hourglass I've Kissed (P, $34.00) is darker, less glossy (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Pink Tease (03) (P, $55.00) is lighter (90% similar). Becca Petal (DC, $24.00) is more shimmery, darker, more muted (90% similar). MAC Sweet Venom (LE, $19.00) is lighter, cooler (95% similar). Jaclyn Cosmetics Isla (DC, $18.00) is more muted, less glossy (90% similar). Smashbox Primrose (PiP, $21.00) is darker, more muted (85% 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 C208 Artist Rouge Lipstick

Make Up For Ever C208 Artist Rouge Lipstick

Make Up For Ever C208 Artist Rouge Lipstick

Make Up For Ever C208 Artist Rouge Lipstick

Make Up For Ever C208 Artist Rouge Lipstick

Make Up For Ever C208 Artist Rouge Lipstick

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Make Up For Ever C209 Artist Rouge Lipstick

Make Up For Ever C209 Artist Rouge Lipstick

Make Up For Ever C209 Artist Rouge Lipstick

Make Up For Ever C209 Artist Rouge Lipstick

Make Up For Ever C209 Artist Rouge Lipstick

Make Up For Ever C210 Artist Rouge Lipstick

Make Up For Ever C210 Artist Rouge Lipstick

Make Up For Ever C210 Artist Rouge Lipstick

Make Up For Ever C210 Artist Rouge Lipstick

Make Up For Ever C210 Artist Rouge Lipstick

Make Up For Ever C210 Artist Rouge Lipstick