Make Up For Ever Lustrous Artist Rouge Lipstick Set Review, Photos, Swatches

Christine — Thu, 28 Sep 2017 21:00:00 +0000

Lustrous

Make Up For Ever Lustrous Artist Rouge Lipstick Set ($35.00 for 0.16 oz.) is new, limited edition set for the holidays that features four miniature-sized lipsticks from the brand’s permanent offerings. The first downside was that C211 looked little like the permanent version I have–in depth but also strongly differed in undertone. Color discrepancies are frustrating, since one might fall in love with the shade but upon a repurchase, discover it has changed. Three of the four shades were quite pigmented with all wearing at least four hours, but two were slightly drying (both mattes) and one could have been more pigmented (C407).

Value

A full-sized Artist Rouge Lipstick retails for $22.00 and contains 0.12 oz. or costs $183.33/oz. The set contains $29.33 worth of product, which was a bit surprising–would have figured it to have a $30 price tag in that instance.

Lustrous

LELimited Edition. $35.00.

Product

9.5

Pigmentation

Texture

9.5

Longevity

Application

93%

Total

M100

M100 is a muted, light-medium peach with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish. The consistency had a velvety feel, so it did not drag on my lips at all, though it had a drier look on the lips. It actually applied a bit better than the full-sized tube I have, but it had a similar drier appearance on the lips. The color stayed on well for four hours and was slightly drying.

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Maybelline Beige Babe (P, $7.99) is lighter (95% similar).
Marc Jacobs Beauty Cream and Sugar (P, $30.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar).
Too Faced Sugar Cookie (LE, $21.00) is lighter (95% 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).
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).

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$22.00/0.12 oz. - $183.33 Per Ounce

The formula 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.

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M100

DCDiscontinued. $22.00.

B+

8.5

Product

9.5

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

Longevity

Application

88%

Total

C211 (Holiday 2017)

C211 (Holiday 2017) is a medium-dark mauve with neutral-to-cool undertones and a cream finish. It was richly pigmented with a creamy, smooth consistency that glided across the lips easily and was comfortable to wear. The color applied evenly and lasted for five hours on me with a lightly hydrating formula. It did, however, differ dramatically enough from the permanent version that I had to label them separately as their respective Dupe Lists wouldn’t make sense!

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MAC Craving (P, $19.00) is darker (95% similar).
Bobbi Brown Lilac (P, $29.00) is lighter (95% similar).
MAC Amorous (P, $19.00) is lighter (95% similar).
MAC Plumful (P, $19.00) is lighter (95% similar).
MAC Private Party (LE, $19.00) is warmer (95% similar).
Urban Decay TMI (DC, $18.00) is glossier (95% similar).
Tarte Perf (LE, $20.00) is darker (90% similar).
MAC Soar (P, $19.00) is lighter (90% similar).
MAC No Wine-ing (LE, $22.00) is lighter (90% similar).
Laura Mercier Mauve Merveilleux (P, $32.00) is cooler (90% similar).

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C211 (Holiday 2017)

PiPPermanent in Palette. $22.00.

9.5

Product

Pigmentation

9.5

Texture

9.5

Longevity

Application

97%

Total

M401

M401 is a rich, medium-dark red with strong, cool undertones and a matte finish. It had good color coverage in a single layer, which was buildable to full coverage with half of a layer on top. The texture was smooth, lightweight, and sat well on the lips despite being thinner overall. The color was still going strong after six hours of wear, and it left a moderate stain behind. The formula felt a touch drying to me.

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Urban Decay Crimson (P, $18.00) is lighter, brighter, warmer (95% similar).
Urban Decay 714 (P, $19.00) is brighter (95% similar).
Rare Beauty Transform (P, $20.00) is brighter (95% similar).
MAC Rusi Woo (LE, $19.00) is warmer (95% similar).
Lisa Eldridge Velvet Duchess (P, $36.00) is cooler (95% similar).
MAC Chateau M (LE, $21.00) is warmer (95% similar).
Tom Ford Beauty LA Woman (P, $60.00) is lighter (95% similar).
ColourPop Melonade (LE, $6.50) is darker, warmer (95% similar).
MAC Frenesi (LE, $19.00) is lighter (95% similar).
ColourPop Besame (LE, $6.50) is darker (95% similar).

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M401

DCDiscontinued. $22.00.

Product

9.5

Pigmentation

Texture

Longevity

Application

94%

Total

C407

C407 is a deep burgundy with subtle, warm undertones and a glossy, cream finish. It had semi-opaque pigmentation that applied evenly on the lips, though there was a bit of color that settled into my lip lines. The consistency had moderate slip and felt more slippery when worn, and while I did not personally experience feathering, it had that feel that would make me concerned about feathering for someone who was more prone to it. The color wore well for five hours and was hydrating over time. It was less pigmented than the full-sized tube I have.

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Make Up For Ever Eggplant (501) (P, $24.00) is cooler (95% similar).
ColourPop Prim (P, $7.00) is lighter, warmer (95% similar).
Tom Ford Beauty Saboteur (Right) (LE, ) is lighter, cooler (95% similar).
Burberry Black Cherry (57) (P, $34.00) is lighter, cooler (95% similar).
Urban Decay Disturbed (DC, $18.00) is warmer (95% similar).
Too Faced Chocolate Cherries (P, $21.00) is lighter, warmer, glossier (95% similar).
Tarte Frenemy (P, $20.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
KVD Beauty Motorhead (P, $19.00) is cooler (90% similar).
Shiseido Noble Plum (224) (P, $26.00) is cooler (90% similar).
Besame Noir Red 1930 (PiP, $22.00) is cooler, less glossy (95% similar).

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C407

DCDiscontinued. $22.00.

B+

8.5

Product

8.5

Pigmentation

Texture

9.5

Longevity

Application

88%

Total

Make Up For Ever Lustrous Artist Rouge Lipstick Set

Make Up For Ever M100 Artist Rouge Lipstick

Make Up For Ever C211 (Holiday 2017) Artist Rouge Lipstick

Make Up For Ever M401 Artist Rouge Lipstick

Make Up For Ever C407 Artist Rouge Lipstick

Make Up For Ever Lustrous Artist Rouge Lipstick Set

Make Up For Ever M100 Artist Rouge Lipstick

Make Up For Ever C211 (Holiday 2017) Artist Rouge Lipstick

Make Up For Ever M401 Artist Rouge Lipstick

Make Up For Ever C407 Artist Rouge Lipstick

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Make Up For Ever Lustrous Artist Rouge Lipstick Set Review, Photos, Swatches

Lustrous

Value

Lustrous

LELimited Edition. $35.00.

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M100

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M100

DCDiscontinued. $22.00.

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C211 (Holiday 2017)

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C211 (Holiday 2017)

PiPPermanent in Palette. $22.00.

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M401

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M401

DCDiscontinued. $22.00.

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C407

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C407

DCDiscontinued. $22.00.

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