Marlene (458)

Chanel Marlene (458) Rouge Coco Lipstick ($37.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a muted, medium pink-coral with warm undertones and a luminous sheen. It had semi-opaque color payoff with a lightweight, thin texture that had moderate slip and wore for three hours on me. It was neither hydrating nor drying. MAC Only You (LE, $19.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty Have We Met? (108) (P, $30.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). MAC I'm In (LE, $20.00) is warmer, glossier (90% similar). MAC Bare Hug (LE, $20.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Chanel Mademoiselle (434) (P, $37.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Austin (P, $36.00) is lighter (85% similar). MAC A Sprinkle of Magic (LE, $19.00) is lighter (85% similar). Tarte Romantic (LE, $24.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). NARS Rosecliff (DC, $28.00) is lighter (85% similar). MAC Nippon (P, $19.00) is darker (85% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Carriacou (LE, $55.00) is lighter (85% similar). ColourPop Crunch (LE, $7.00) is warmer (85% similar). Chanel Saga (P, $37.00) is brighter, warmer (80% similar). MAC Marque (P, $23.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

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