Make Up For Ever Ignited Lava, Magnetic Brown, Inspiring Petal Rouge Artist Lipsticks Reviews & Swatches
Ignited Lava (120)
Make Up For Ever Ignited Lava (120) Rouge Artist Lipstick (2020) ($23.00 for 0.11 oz.) is a rich, reddish-brown with warm undertones and a cream finish. The lipstick was intensely pigmented with a smooth, lightly creamy consistency that felt lightweight, thinner but not clingy, and was easy to apply for an even layer of product. It stayed on well for five hours and felt lightly moisturizing over time.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Tom Ford Beauty In Deep (P, $55.00) is lighter, less glossy (95% similar).
- Makeup Geek Witty (P, $15.00) is glossier (95% similar).
- Chanel Rouge Ascendant (872) (P, $55.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- MAC Paramount (P, $19.00) is warmer, less glossy (90% similar).
- Urban Decay En Fuego (DC, $18.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Pat McGrath Unnatural Natural (DC, $40.00) is brighter (90% similar).
- Pat McGrath Strange (DC, $40.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar).
- Pat McGrath Flesh 3 (P, $30.00) is lighter, less glossy (90% similar).
- Milani I Am Confident (P, $6.99) is lighter, less glossy (90% similar).
- Pat McGrath Flesh 3 (P, $38.00) is lighter, less glossy (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
Ignited Lava (120)
PPermanent. $23.00.
Magnetic Brown (122)
Make Up For Ever Magnetic Brown (122) Rouge Artist Lipstick (2020) ($23.00 for 0.11 oz.) is a deep brown with subtle, warm undertones and a cream finish. It had semi-opaque pigmentation, which didn’t build up to full coverage as the product was too slippery to do so.
The consistency felt lightweight, thin but not clingy, and had more of a glide than typical creaminess, but it still managed to a little emollient. It wore nicely for four hours and felt lightly hydrating over time.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Smashbox Caffeinate (P, $24.00) is lighter, cooler (95% similar).
- MAC I Vote for Me (P, $24.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Fenty Beauty Flaunty Auntie (P, $20.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Editrix (250) (P, $30.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- Estee Lauder Secret Life (P, $32.00) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- Tarte Shades (P, $21.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Chanel Dilemme (215) (P, $45.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Maybelline Chocoholic (DC, $7.49) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Fenty Beauty PMS (P, $18.00) is darker, more muted (90% similar).
- Laura Mercier Chocolat Divin (P, $32.00) is lighter, 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
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.
Magnetic Brown (122)
PPermanent. $23.00.
Inspiring Petal (150)
Make Up For Ever Inspiring Petal (150) Rouge Artist Lipstick (2020) ($23.00 for 0.11 oz.) is a light pink with warmer undertones and a satin finish. It had opaque color coverage in a single layer, which applied fairly evenly, but it was more prone to settling into my lip lines, which became more noticeable over time.
The texture felt lightweight, thin but not clingy, and was comfortable to apply and to wear as it had enough glide without being too slippery. It lasted for three hours and felt lightly moisturizing while worn.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Birdy (P, $7.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Shiseido Hushed Tones (RD713) (DC, $28.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (95% similar).
- Clinique Beige Pop (P, $19.50) is warmer, glossier (95% similar).
- ColourPop Stone Fox (DC, $10.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Spiced Honey (P, $57.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Abigail (LE, $36.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Hype Girl (LE, $7.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- Giorgio Armani Selfless (104) (P, $38.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Bite Beauty Sugarcane (DC, $26.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Weirdo (DC, $18.00) is lighter, 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
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.
Interesting. One is too light. One is too deep. One is perfect, but I have a couple of dupes for Ignited Lava. Too bad, because I really love it!
Ignited Lava looks beautiful to me, but I am wondering whether it would turn out to be too dark. I do have Brick from CP, which is a pretty close dupe.
Ignited Lava is gorgeous! I like Magnetic Brown a lot as well, I now wonder what’s happened, I have a sudden love for brow toned lipsticks!? I generally don’t go for brown tones. Interesting.
Ignited Lava went to the wish list, though I might have a dupe, I have to investigate.