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). 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). 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). 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). ColourPop Lumiere (P, $7.00) is cooler (85% similar). MAC Finally Free (LE, $19.00) is warmer (85% similar). Bite Beauty Shiraz (DC, $24.00) is warmer (85% 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). 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. Natasha Denona Peony (20P) (P, $25.00) is less shimmery, warmer (95% similar). 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). 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). 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). bareMinerals Kitty (PiP, $20.00) is darker (85% similar). Dior Grege 1947 (169) (P, $35.00) is darker, more muted (90% similar). MAC Little Darling (LE, $19.00) is darker, warmer (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). 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). 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). Burberry Peach (25) (P, $34.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar). Chanel Esquisse (227) (LE, $37.00) is cooler (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 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 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