Make Up For Ever Glowing Ginger, Subtle Cider, Beating Earth Rouge Artist Lipsticks Reviews & Swatches
Glowing Ginger (314)
Make Up For Ever Glowing Ginger (314) Rouge Artist Lipstick (2020) ($23.00 for 0.11 oz.) is a vivid, medium orange with moderate, warm undertones and a cream-like sheen. It had semi-opaque pigmentation, which applied somewhat evenly, but there was something about the lipstick texture that seemed to clump around any minor imperfections on my lips.
It had a lightweight, somewhat emollient texture that was thin, though it didn’t feel clingy, and felt smoother than it looked in the close-up photos. The color lasted well for four and a half hours and felt lightly hydrating over time.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Dolce and Gabbana Fire (610) (P, $33.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Bite Beauty Scorpio (LE, $26.00) is lighter, warmer (95% similar).
- Patrick Ta She's Not From Here (P, $32.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Chi Chi (P, $7.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Bite Beauty Tourne (DC, $24.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Bobbi Brown Sunset Orange (P, $40.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Chanel First Light (DC, $45.00) is darker (90% similar).
- MAC So Chaud (P, $19.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- MAC Shamelessly Vain (P, $23.00) is darker (90% similar).
- MAC Peachy Party (LE, $26.00) is darker (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$23.00/0.11 oz. - $209.09 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to "blur, smooth, and hydrate" with "intensity of a matte and the comfort of a cream" and delivers "ultra-pigment[ation]." The consistency reminded me of the more new-school "matte" formulas that feel velvety without wetness/shine--the ones that feel more silicone-heavy and primer-like, which are often thinner, too. I'd say that the new Rouge Artist formula has a little more traditional creaminess, so there was a satin shine (which was as marketed--satin finish!).
The consistency was smooth, lightweight, and thin without feeling clingy. In the close-up photos, there were several shades that looked like there were little bits scattered on my lips, almost like it had pilled, though I didn't feel it when I pressed my lips together and couldn't see it in person.
They had mostly opaque to opaque color coverage in a single layer. Most shades applied evenly and sat well enough on my lips, though there were some that emphasized my lip lines slightly. They wore for four to six hours on me with some of the very rich, deeper shades lasting a little longer than that. The formula felt mostly non-drying to lightly hydrating to me.
There was a sweet, slightly floral scent that was noticeable on for the first few minutes, but I didn't notice any taste.
Browse all of our Make Up For Ever Rouge Artist Lipstick (2020) swatches.
Ingredients
Hydrogenated Polydecene, Octyldodecanol, Dimethicone / Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Nails, Polybutene, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax, Silica, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Bentonite, Propylene Carbonate, Sodium Myristoyl Glutamate, Perfume (Fragrance), Olive Oil Decyl Esters, Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil, Citric Acid, Glycerin, Hydrated Silica, Aqua (Water), Aluminum Hydroxide, Lactic Acid, Lecithin, Squalene, Limonene, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Linalool, Maris Sal (Sea Ciher Salt), +/-: Tocher Salt, +/-: 15850 (Red 6, Red 7, Red 7 Lake), Ci 19140 (Yellow 5, Yellow 5 Lake), Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499 (Iron Oxides), Ci 77891 (Titanium Dioxide)].
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
Glowing Ginger (314)
PPermanent. $23.00.
Subtle Cider (316)
Make Up For Ever Subtle Cider (316) Rouge Artist Lipstick (2020) ($23.00 for 0.11 oz.) is a light-medium orange with warmer, more golden undertones and a satin sheen. The consistency was smooth, more velvety and thin, though not clingy at all, which applied even, opaque coverage to my lips in a single stroke.
The lipstick was a little more prone to catching along imperfections, though. This shade wore well for four and a half hours and felt lightly moisturizing.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- MAC Resort Season (P, $26.00) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- Fenty Beauty Sun Snatched (LE, $20.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- NARS Casablanca (P, $26.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- MAC Tarnished Reputation (LE, $19.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Gucci Beauty Agatha Orange (302) (P, $42.00) is more shimmery, darker, more muted (85% similar).
- Make Up For Ever Orange (300) (P, $24.00) is lighter, brighter, glossier (80% similar).
- Sephora Adventuring (63) (P, $8.00) is lighter (80% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury Only Muse (LE, $37.00) is cooler, less glossy (80% similar).
- ColourPop Felix (P, $7.00) is lighter (80% similar).
Formula Overview
$23.00/0.11 oz. - $209.09 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to "blur, smooth, and hydrate" with "intensity of a matte and the comfort of a cream" and delivers "ultra-pigment[ation]." The consistency reminded me of the more new-school "matte" formulas that feel velvety without wetness/shine--the ones that feel more silicone-heavy and primer-like, which are often thinner, too. I'd say that the new Rouge Artist formula has a little more traditional creaminess, so there was a satin shine (which was as marketed--satin finish!).
The consistency was smooth, lightweight, and thin without feeling clingy. In the close-up photos, there were several shades that looked like there were little bits scattered on my lips, almost like it had pilled, though I didn't feel it when I pressed my lips together and couldn't see it in person.
They had mostly opaque to opaque color coverage in a single layer. Most shades applied evenly and sat well enough on my lips, though there were some that emphasized my lip lines slightly. They wore for four to six hours on me with some of the very rich, deeper shades lasting a little longer than that. The formula felt mostly non-drying to lightly hydrating to me.
There was a sweet, slightly floral scent that was noticeable on for the first few minutes, but I didn't notice any taste.
Browse all of our Make Up For Ever Rouge Artist Lipstick (2020) swatches.
Ingredients
Hydrogenated Polydecene, Octyldodecanol, Dimethicone / Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Nails, Polybutene, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax, Silica, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Bentonite, Propylene Carbonate, Sodium Myristoyl Glutamate, Perfume (Fragrance), Olive Oil Decyl Esters, Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil, Citric Acid, Glycerin, Hydrated Silica, Aqua (Water), Aluminum Hydroxide, Lactic Acid, Lecithin, Squalene, Limonene, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Linalool, Maris Sal (Sea Ciher Salt), +/-: Tocher Salt, +/-: 15850 (Red 6, Red 7, Red 7 Lake), Ci 19140 (Yellow 5, Yellow 5 Lake), Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499 (Iron Oxides), Ci 77891 (Titanium Dioxide)].
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
Subtle Cider (316)
PPermanent. $23.00.
Beating Earth (322)
Make Up For Ever Beating Earth (322) Rouge Artist Lipstick (2020) ($23.00 for 0.11 oz.) is a muted, darker copper with moderate, warm undertones and a satin finish. It had nearly opaque color coverage that adhered well to my lips.
The texture was lightweight, smooth, and on the thinner side, so it didn’t feel overly slippery and stayed in place well without feeling clingy. It stayed on nicely for five hours and felt lightly hydrating.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- MAC Devoted to Chili (P, $22.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Giorgio Armani Redwood (415) (P, $38.00) is more shimmery, lighter, glossier (95% similar).
- Hourglass Only You (LE, $34.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Foolish (P, $10.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Becca Burgundy (DC, $24.00) is more shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- Bite Beauty Hot Harissa (LE, $26.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Makeup by Mario Nikki (P, $24.00) is lighter, less glossy (90% similar).
- ColourPop Fee Fi Fo (LE, $10.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Estee Lauder Persuasive (333) (P, $32.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- YSL Transgressive Cacao (211) (P, $39.00) is warmer (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$23.00/0.11 oz. - $209.09 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to "blur, smooth, and hydrate" with "intensity of a matte and the comfort of a cream" and delivers "ultra-pigment[ation]." The consistency reminded me of the more new-school "matte" formulas that feel velvety without wetness/shine--the ones that feel more silicone-heavy and primer-like, which are often thinner, too. I'd say that the new Rouge Artist formula has a little more traditional creaminess, so there was a satin shine (which was as marketed--satin finish!).
The consistency was smooth, lightweight, and thin without feeling clingy. In the close-up photos, there were several shades that looked like there were little bits scattered on my lips, almost like it had pilled, though I didn't feel it when I pressed my lips together and couldn't see it in person.
They had mostly opaque to opaque color coverage in a single layer. Most shades applied evenly and sat well enough on my lips, though there were some that emphasized my lip lines slightly. They wore for four to six hours on me with some of the very rich, deeper shades lasting a little longer than that. The formula felt mostly non-drying to lightly hydrating to me.
There was a sweet, slightly floral scent that was noticeable on for the first few minutes, but I didn't notice any taste.
Browse all of our Make Up For Ever Rouge Artist Lipstick (2020) swatches.
Ingredients
I’m looking for a lipstick to pretty much match MAC’s Devoted to Chili powder kiss eyeshadow. Of course MAC’s lipstick of same ilk is not much of a match. I want a very uniform monochrono look. I was thinking Beating Earth might be the one.. close, but not the one.
Beating Earth is sublime. Especially for summer/autumn! However (we know what’s coming next) , I do have Bite Hot Harissa. So there goes that!
Beating Earth is my favourite too – but I have CP’s Foolish, a very close dupe. It is such a gorgeous autumnal shade.