Plastics

Plastics is described as a "deep red violet [with a Matte finish]." It's a muted, medium-dark berry purple with cool undertones and a semi-matte finish. This was another shade that had a stiffer, drier texture in the tube, which made it harder to apply to the lips--it tugged and dragged, and the resulting coverage was uneven. The color itself was semi-sheer to semi-opaque. On me, the color lasted for five hours with some settling into lip lines, and it was drying overall. NARS Warm Leatherette (P, $26.00) is lighter, less glossy (90% similar). Milani I Am Powerful (P, $6.99) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar). Urban Decay CSB (DC, $18.00) is darker (90% similar). Givenchy Heroic Pink (212) (LE, $36.00) is lighter (90% similar). ColourPop Persuasion (LE, $7.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). ColourPop Panda (P, $7.00) is darker, more muted (90% similar). MAC P for Potent (P, $22.00) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar). Dior Ultra Pulse (870) (P, $37.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar). ColourPop Boogie (LE, $7.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar). Smashbox Femme Fatale (P, $21.00) is darker (90% similar). Anastasia #10 (Vol. 1) (PiP, ) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). Pat McGrath Deep Orchid (P, $38.00) is darker, glossier (90% similar). Maybelline Berry Bossy (DC, $7.49) is warmer (95% similar). Fenty Beauty Flamingo Acid (P, $18.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar). Anastasia Plumeria (P, $18.00) is lighter (90% similar). MAC Toung 'n' Chic (LE, $18.50) is warmer (95% similar). MAC Babes and Balls (LE, $19.00) is darker (85% similar). Urban Decay Venom (DC, $18.00) is warmer, glossier (85% similar). Sephora Leo (93) (LE, $8.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar). MAC Fashion Revival (LE, $19.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview, which is a detailed review of the range as a whole.

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