Chateau M

Chateau M is a medium-dark red with cool, blue undertones and a matte finish. It had nearly opaque pigmentation that applied evenly and smoothly without emphasizing lip lines or streaking. The consistency was thin, spreadable, and easy to work with on the lips. It lasted for over eight hours and was drying over time. Urban Decay Crimson (P, $18.00) is lighter, warmer (95% similar). Make Up For Ever Red Ink (LE, ) is darker (95% similar). ColourPop Melonade (LE, $6.50) is warmer (95% similar). Bite Beauty Cayenne (P, $28.00) is warmer (95% similar). MAC PhillipeBlond (LE, $21.00) is lighter, warmer (95% similar). Smashbox Unzipped (P, $21.00) is darker, glossier (95% similar). ColourPop Besame (LE, $6.50) is lighter (95% similar). KVD Beauty Hexagram (P, $19.00) is darker (95% similar). MAC PattyPout (LE, $21.00) is darker (95% similar). ColourPop Take a Bao (LE, $9.00) is darker, cooler, glossier (95% similar). Anastasia Primary #3 (Vol. 1) (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (95% similar). Charlotte Tilbury Carina's Love (P, $37.00) is brighter (95% similar). NARS Power Trip (LE, $26.00) is lighter, warmer (95% similar). Make Up For Ever M401 (DC, $22.00) is cooler (95% similar). ColourPop Strong Chi (LE, $9.00) is lighter, warmer (95% similar). Guerlain Cherry Red (219) (P, $36.00) is darker, cooler (95% similar). Makeup Geek Flamenco (LE, $12.00) is darker (95% similar). NARS Starwoman (P, $26.00) is darker (95% similar). Tarte Cheerleader (P, $20.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). MAC Viva Glam Sia (LE, $19.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

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