Make Up For Ever C604 Artist Rouge Lipstick ($22.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a deep black with neutral undertones and a satin finish. There seemed to be very, very fine shimmer that kept it from being a true cream. The consistency was lightly creamy but dense, which yielded full color coverage in a single pass. The lipstick held well to the lips, so it didn’t migrate or move around, but it wasn’t clingy, which made it comfortable to wear. This shade wore for five hours and was lightly hydrating. Marc Jacobs Beauty Blacquer (000) (LE, $30.00) is darker (95% similar). Make Up For Ever #50 (DC, $19.00) is glossier (95% similar). ColourPop Aeronaut (P, $10.00) is glossier (95% similar). Fenty Beauty F'n Black (P, $18.00) is lighter, less glossy (95% similar). MAC Stallion (DC, $21.00) is glossier (95% similar). Tarte Naughty (P, $20.00) is cooler (95% similar). MAC In the Spirit (LE, $19.00) is cooler (95% similar). MAC Hautecore (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). NYX Chambord (P, $6.00) is warmer (95% similar). ColourPop Hello Boys (LE, $8.00) is lighter (95% similar). Anastasia Primary #2 (Vol. 1) (PiP, ) is less glossy (95% similar). Urban Decay Perversion (DC, $18.00) is more muted, cooler, less glossy (95% similar). Milani I Am Invincible (P, $6.99) is lighter (95% similar). Anastasia Midnight (P, $18.00) is lighter, less glossy (90% similar). Fenty Beauty Uninvited (P, $24.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar). Anastasia Midnight (P, $20.00) is less glossy (95% similar). Dior Ultra Night (111) (P, $37.00) is less shimmery, lighter, less pigmented (90% similar). Bite Beauty #056 (P, $18.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Sephora Woof (44) (P, $8.00) is lighter (90% similar). KVD Beauty Slayer (P, $19.00) is lighter (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Make Up For Ever M100 Artist Rouge Lipstick ($22.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a medium, pinky-peach with warm undertones and a matte finish. It had a velvety consistency that was comfortable to apply, as it didn’t tug and glided smoothly over the lips, but it was thin and clung to lips a bit–not the most flattering of finishes! I found that this one faded unevenly over time, so there was less product along the center of the lips and a stronger, noticeable edge. The color lasted for four hours and was lightly drying. Maybelline Beige Babe (P, $7.99) is lighter (95% similar). Too Faced Sugar Cookie (LE, $21.00) is lighter (95% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty Cream and Sugar (P, $30.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). Anastasia Soft Touch (P, $18.00) is cooler (90% similar). MAC Bronx (P, $19.00) is darker (95% similar). MAC Antonio's Girls (LE, $19.00) is warmer (90% similar). MAC Influentially It (P, $22.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). NYX Spirit (P, $6.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). Maybelline Daringly Nude (P, $7.99) is warmer (95% similar). Too Faced Sorry Not Sorry (P, $22.00) is darker (85% similar). Tarte Namaste (P, $20.00) is darker (95% similar). MAC LarLarLee (LE, $19.00) is lighter, cooler (95% similar). Urban Decay Unicorn (DC, $18.00) is warmer (95% similar). ColourPop Echo Park (P, $7.00) is darker (85% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Automatic (Left) (LE, ) is lighter, cooler, glossier (85% similar). ColourPop Can U Even (P, $9.00) is darker (85% similar). Burberry Dusty Pink (406) (P, $35.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar). Sephora Peach Tart (LE, $14.00) is darker, brighter, warmer (90% similar). ColourPop Third Eye (P, $7.00) is darker (85% similar). Sephora Alter-ego (72) (P, $14.00) is darker (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Make Up For Ever M101 Artist Rouge Lipstick ($22.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a muted, medium rose-brown with warm undertones and a matte finish. It had nearly opaque color coverage that applied evenly and smoothly. The texture of this shade was more forgiving than M100, as it wasn’t as clingy, so it glided across the lips with ease but was also easier to wear. This shade stayed on well for closer to five hours and was neither drying nor hydrating. Sephora Alter-ego (72) (P, $14.00) is lighter (95% similar). MAC Bronx (P, $19.00) is lighter (90% similar). MAC Spirit (P, $19.00) is darker (90% similar). ColourPop Time Square (LE, $6.50) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). Anastasia Coconut (LE, $18.00) is cooler (95% similar). Burberry Nude (407) (P, $35.00) is warmer (90% similar). Bite Beauty Cashew (P, $24.00) is glossier (95% similar). MAC Half 'n' Half (P, $19.00) is glossier (95% similar). MAC Burnt Spice (P, $21.00) is darker (95% similar). ColourPop Muneca (DC, $6.50) is cooler, less glossy (90% similar). NARS Rowdy (LE, $27.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). ColourPop Muneca (P, $5.00) is darker, less glossy (90% similar). MAC Age/Sex/Location (LE, $19.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Dose of Colors Nude Chica (LE, $18.00) is lighter (90% similar). Tarte Bestie (LE, $20.00) is lighter, cooler, glossier (85% similar). Urban Decay Bun Bun (LE, $18.00) is darker, glossier (90% similar). MAC Story of Home (LE, $19.00) is lighter (90% similar). Anastasia #11 (Vol. 1) (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). MAC Love Me Lots (LE, $19.00) is cooler (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Evan (P, $36.00) is warmer (95% 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 C604 Artist Rouge Lipstick

Make Up For Ever C604 Artist Rouge Lipstick

Make Up For Ever C604 Artist Rouge Lipstick

Make Up For Ever C604 Artist Rouge Lipstick

Make Up For Ever C604 Artist Rouge Lipstick

Make Up For Ever C604 Artist Rouge Lipstick

Make Up For Ever M100 Artist Rouge Lipstick

Make Up For Ever M100 Artist Rouge Lipstick

Make Up For Ever M100 Artist Rouge Lipstick

Make Up For Ever M100 Artist Rouge Lipstick

Make Up For Ever M100 Artist Rouge Lipstick

Make Up For Ever M100 Artist Rouge Lipstick

Make Up For Ever M101 Artist Rouge Lipstick

Make Up For Ever M101 Artist Rouge Lipstick

Make Up For Ever M101 Artist Rouge Lipstick

Make Up For Ever M101 Artist Rouge Lipstick

Make Up For Ever M101 Artist Rouge Lipstick

Make Up For Ever M101 Artist Rouge Lipstick