Babes and Balls

MAC Babes and Balls Lipstick ($17.00 for 0.10 oz.) is described as a "deep burgundy [with a Matte finish]." It's a deep berry-plum with subtle, cool undertones and a satin finish. It had mostly opaque pigmentation that covered the lips with even color. The texture was lightly creamy, which made it glide on without tugging on the lips, but it didn't slide around or feather on me while worn. This shade was still going strong after six hours, and it was neither drying nor hydrating over that period of time. Make Up For Ever M501 (DC, $22.00) is darker (95% similar). Makeup Geek Rocker Chick (P, $12.00) is darker (95% similar). Givenchy Violine Retro (P, $37.00) is lighter, cooler (95% similar). Make Up For Ever Daring Mulberry (218) (P, $23.00) is lighter (95% similar). ColourPop Galore (LE, $7.00) is warmer (95% similar). MAC P for Potent (P, $22.00) is lighter, cooler (95% similar). Milani I Am Powerful (P, $6.99) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). MAC Toung 'n' Chic (LE, $18.50) is lighter (90% similar). Pat McGrath Deep Orchid (P, $38.00) is lighter, glossier (90% similar). Smashbox Femme Fatale (P, $21.00) is cooler (95% similar). Anastasia #10 (Vol. 1) (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar). Hourglass If I Could (P, $34.00) is lighter, glossier (90% similar). Charlotte Tilbury Hel's Bells (P, $37.00) is lighter (90% similar). ColourPop Srsly (LE, $9.00) is warmer (90% similar). MAC Joie de Vivre (P, $23.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar). Pat McGrath Wrecked (DC, $40.00) is lighter, brighter, warmer (90% similar). Urban Decay CSB (DC, $18.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). Sephora Leo (93) (LE, $8.00) is lighter (90% similar). ColourPop Plucked (LE, $10.00) is warmer (90% similar). Hourglass I Hide My (P, $34.00) is glossier (90% 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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