Milani Chilled Brandy Color Statement Lipstick ($5.49 for 0.14 oz.) is described as a “pearl red mauve.” It’s a cool-toned, medium-dark burgundy with a frosted, slightly metallic, finish. It had semi-opaque color coverage, and it applied evenly for the most part. It wore well for five and a half hours, though it was just slightly drying. MAC Fixed on Drama (LE, $15.00) is darker, less metallic. Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Black Metal Dahlia (P, $18.00) is darker. MAC Heart Hangover (LE, $18.00) is purpler. MAC Musky Amethyst (LE, $15.00) is slightly purpler. Make Up For Ever #13 (P, $19.00) is similar. See comparison swatches.

Hot Pink Rage Color Statement Lipstick ($5.49 for 0.14 oz.) is described as a “bright pink rose.” It’s a vibrant, light-medium pink with cool, blue undertones and a satin finish. It had rich, opaque color coverage, and the consistency was lightly creamy and glided on without tugging on the lip. It wore for almost six hours, and it was neither drying nor hydrating. NARS Yu (P, $25.00) is not quite as blue-based. Maybelline Fuchsia Flash (P, $7.49) is cooler-toned. MAC Silly (LE, $15.00) is lighter. MAC Pink Pigeon (LE, $15.00) is cooler-toned, brighter. MAC Embrace Me (LE, $15.00) is more matte, slightly bluer-based. Chanel Kensington (LE, $34.00) is more muted. Buxom Exhibitionist (P, $21.00) is slightly more blue-based. See comparison swatches.

Milani Chilled Brandy Color Statement Lipstick

Milani Chilled Brandy Color Statement Lipstick

Milani Chilled Brandy Color Statement Lipstick

Milani Chilled Brandy Color Statement Lipstick

Milani Chilled Brandy Color Statement Lipstick

Milani Chilled Brandy Color Statement Lipstick

Milani Hot Pink Rage Color Statement Lipstick

Milani Hot Pink Rage Color Statement Lipstick

Milani Hot Pink Rage Color Statement Lipstick

Milani Hot Pink Rage Color Statement Lipstick

Milani Hot Pink Rage Color Statement Lipstick

Milani Hot Pink Rage Color Statement Lipstick