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Make Up For Ever C211, C302, C303 Artist Rouge Lipsticks Reviews, Photos, Swatches

Make Up For Ever C211 Artist Rouge Lipstick
Make Up For Ever C211 Artist Rouge Lipstick

Make Up For Ever C211 Artist Rouge Lipstick ($22.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a subdued, medium-dark rosy mauve with warm undertones and a satin finish. This shade had very nearly opaque pigmentation that applied beautifully–evenly, smoothly, and made lips appear plumper and healthier. It had a creamy, lightweight consistency that glided across lips with ease but did not slide around once on. This shade wore well for five hours on me and was hydrating over time. Makeup Geek Shy (P, $15.00) is lighter (95% similar). Bobbi Brown Desert Rose (DC, $37.00) is warmer (90% similar). Bite Beauty Pink Salt (LE, $26.00) is lighter (90% similar). Urban Decay Hideaway (DC, $18.00) is darker (95% similar). Bobbi Brown Tawny Pink (P, $37.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). YSL Arlene's Nude (121) (LE, $38.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Coloured Raine May She Raine (P, $17.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar). Maybelline Pink for Me (P, $7.49) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar). Laura Mercier Beige Intime (P, $32.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar). MAC Soar (P, $19.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar). NARS American Woman (P, $26.00) is lighter, less glossy (90% similar). Bite Beauty Taurus (LE, $26.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). Bite Beauty Biscotti (P, $24.00) is darker (90% similar). MAC Fastplay (P, $19.00) is warmer (90% similar). Tarte Salt Lyfe (P, $21.00) is lighter (90% similar). Pat McGrath Divine Rose (P, $30.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar). Bobbi Brown Lilac (P, $29.00) is less shimmery, brighter (85% similar). MAC Mmmmmm (LE, $19.00) is lighter (85% similar). Bite Beauty Pastille (P, $24.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar). ColourPop Tip Toe (LE, $10.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Make Up For Ever C302 Artist Rouge Lipstick ($22.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a pop of light-medium, pinky-coral with warm undertones and a creamy, lightly glossy finish. The texture was very creamy, had a moderate amount of slip, but it wasn’t too heavy and didn’t slide beyond the lip line. It had good color payoff that went on evenly for the most part. This shade wore well for four and a half hours and was moisturizing while worn. ColourPop Seven Seaways (LE, $8.00) is more shimmery, warmer (95% similar). Smashbox Nude Mood (P, $21.00) is more muted, cooler (95% similar). NARS Julie (P, $34.00) is warmer (95% similar). Natasha Denona Peony (20P) (P, $25.00) is less shimmery, warmer (95% similar). Cle de Peau Hummingbird (P, $65.00) is darker, more muted (90% similar). YSL Nude Pulse (404) (P, $36.00) is darker (90% similar). MAC Flavour (LE, $19.00) is lighter, less glossy (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Rinko (LE, $36.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). Givenchy Nude Cachemire (101) (P, $37.00) is darker (90% similar). Charlotte Tilbury Chic Pink (P, $37.00) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar). ColourPop Birdy (P, $7.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). Sephora Strong as Helle (27) (P, $13.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar). NYX Temptress (P, $6.00) is darker, cooler, less glossy (90% similar). NARS Brigitte (P, $34.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). KVD Beauty Muneca (P, $19.00) is lighter (90% similar). NYX Hippie Chic (P, $6.00) is lighter, less glossy (90% similar). ColourPop Fiesta (LE, $7.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). MAC Little Darling (LE, $19.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). Laura Mercier Coral Clair (P, $32.00) is less shimmery, more muted, warmer (85% similar). Chanel Beige Rose (P, $37.00) is more muted (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Make Up For Ever C303 Artist Rouge Lipstick ($22.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a bright, medium coral with warm, orange undertones and a creamy, lightly glossy finish. It had mostly opaque color payoff with smooth, even coverage that was easy to apply and didn’t slide around too much. The texture was lightweight, creamy, and comfortable to wear over the five hours it lasted. The formula was lightly hydrating overall. NARS Juliette (P, $34.00) is darker (95% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Charles (P, $36.00) is warmer (95% similar). Hourglass Explorer (P, $32.00) is warmer (95% similar). Urban Decay Wired (DC, $18.00) is darker (90% similar). MAC Style Surge (P, $25.00) is warmer (95% similar). MAC Vegas Volt (P, $19.00) is darker (90% similar). Makeup Geek Giddy (P, $15.00) is darker, brighter, cooler (90% similar). Dior Ultra Lively (450) (P, $37.00) is darker, more muted, warmer (90% similar). ColourPop Bloom Time (LE, $10.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). ColourPop Come Up (P, $7.00) is darker, less glossy (90% similar). Bite Beauty Gingersnap (DC, $26.00) is darker, warmer, less glossy (90% similar). YSL Coral Aviator (81) (P, $38.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Chanel Highway (LE, $45.00) is lighter (90% similar). Dior Bubble Gum (546) (LE, $38.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). MAC Luck Be a Lotus (LE, $26.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Makeup Geek Smarty Pants (P, $12.00) is darker, less glossy (90% similar). Shiseido Coral Pop (217) (P, $26.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). YSL Corail Marrakech (14) (P, $38.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Urban Decay Broadcast (DC, $18.00) is darker (85% similar). Givenchy Croisiere Coral (310) (LE, $36.00) is warmer (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 C211 Artist Rouge Lipstick
Make Up For Ever C211 Artist Rouge Lipstick

Make Up For Ever C211 Artist Rouge Lipstick
Make Up For Ever C211 Artist Rouge Lipstick

Make Up For Ever C211 Artist Rouge Lipstick
Make Up For Ever C211 Artist Rouge Lipstick

Make Up For Ever C211 Artist Rouge Lipstick
Make Up For Ever C211 Artist Rouge Lipstick

Make Up For Ever C211 Artist Rouge Lipstick
Make Up For Ever C211 Artist Rouge Lipstick

Make Up For Ever C211 Artist Rouge Lipstick
Make Up For Ever C211 Artist Rouge Lipstick

Make Up For Ever C302 Artist Rouge Lipstick
Make Up For Ever C302 Artist Rouge Lipstick

Make Up For Ever C302 Artist Rouge Lipstick
Make Up For Ever C302 Artist Rouge Lipstick

Make Up For Ever C302 Artist Rouge Lipstick
Make Up For Ever C302 Artist Rouge Lipstick

Make Up For Ever C302 Artist Rouge Lipstick
Make Up For Ever C302 Artist Rouge Lipstick

Make Up For Ever C302 Artist Rouge Lipstick
Make Up For Ever C302 Artist Rouge Lipstick

Make Up For Ever C302 Artist Rouge Lipstick
Make Up For Ever C302 Artist Rouge Lipstick

Make Up For Ever C303 Artist Rouge Lipstick
Make Up For Ever C303 Artist Rouge Lipstick

Make Up For Ever C303 Artist Rouge Lipstick
Make Up For Ever C303 Artist Rouge Lipstick

Make Up For Ever C303 Artist Rouge Lipstick
Make Up For Ever C303 Artist Rouge Lipstick

Make Up For Ever C303 Artist Rouge Lipstick
Make Up For Ever C303 Artist Rouge Lipstick

Make Up For Ever C303 Artist Rouge Lipstick
Make Up For Ever C303 Artist Rouge Lipstick

Make Up For Ever C303 Artist Rouge Lipstick
Make Up For Ever C303 Artist Rouge Lipstick

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  • Guerlain Les Voilettes Loose Setting Powder
  • Becca Champagne Collection Face Palette
On eyes:
  • Giorgio Armani #8 Eye Tint
  • Giorgio Armani #9 Eye Tint
  • Giorgio Armani #10 Eye Tint
  • Make Up For Ever I36 Aqua XL Eye Pencil

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AB Avatar

I’m glad these are scoring as well as they are; I’ve developed an appreciation for MUFE in general, and was concerned when the new eyeliner series underperformed earlier this year. I’m going to swatch C303 in-store, it looks like it could suit my fair warm skin tone, and see what happens.

Nancy T Avatar

It just figures that I would LOVE C211 and C303. I’m in dupesville over here for both. Have MAC Modesty and Cosmo, Maybelline Touch Of Spice, MAC Vegas Volt and some others that seems fairly close on my wishlist: UD Wired, Tampered (LOVE!) and Ravenswood.
As for the lighter coral, C302, I wonder whether I could pull off such a light, bright coral? I have MAC Reel Sexy, it looks decent, but this appears lighter than that, Idk.?

shelby Avatar

I’ve been trying to ask MUFE if they have a dupe for they’re #31 lipstick in the new line and have been completely ignored, but looks like 211 might be similar, hopefully.

Kylie5 Avatar

302 and 303 Are absolutely my colours. Especially 303. You have the new urban Decay wired in your dupe List. I have wired and on me the colour looked Different and Overall I was not so happy with it, how it looked on the lips and it was a Little bit drying. Which one Do you like more, the urban Decay or the makeup forever one ? the one from makeup forever Looks Like it is more Creamy. Thank you very much.

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