Back Up

ColourPop Back Up Matte X Lippie Stix ($5.00 for 0.035 oz.) is a muted, purpled plum with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish. It had good color payoff with even, smooth coverage that applied without tugging or dragging on the lips. The color lasted for seven hours and was lightly drying. MAC Evening Rendezvous (LE, $19.00) is darker (95% similar). MAC Dancing Flowers (LE, $19.00) is darker, brighter (90% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty Vinyl Dream (P, $30.00) is glossier (90% similar). Sephora Tender Love (55) (P, $14.00) is lighter (90% similar). Makeup Geek Tomboy (P, $12.00) is darker, more muted, glossier (90% similar). ColourPop Sweet Stuff (LE, $7.00) is darker, brighter (85% similar). Urban Decay Wavelength (P, $22.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar). Sephora Very Vintage (87) (P, $14.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). MAC Hey, Boy, Hey! (LE, $19.00) is darker, brighter (85% similar). ColourPop Are & Be (DC, $6.50) is darker (85% similar). Makeup Geek Urbanista (P, $12.00) is darker, more muted, glossier (80% similar). Bite Beauty Aquarius (LE, $26.00) is darker, cooler (80% similar). ColourPop Viper (DC, $6.50) is darker, warmer (80% similar). Pat McGrath Antidote (LE, $38.00) is darker, glossier (80% similar). NARS London Calling (P, $26.00) is darker, more muted (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

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