Blue Beat

MAC Blue Beat Liptensity Lipstick ($21.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a deep navy blue with strong, cool undertones paired with a lightly glossy finish that had some visible pearl. It was almost so cool-toned that it looked almost purplish. The consistency of this shade had a bit more slip than other shades, which led to slightly uneven application. For this type of shade, it still went on rather well, but there was still room for improvement. It had good pigmentation, though not quite opaque, in one stroke and was fairly comfortable to wear over time. It wore well for seven and a half hours and left a strong, purplish stain behind (more pink than blue). It was neither drying nor hydrating while worn. Make Up For Ever Brave Blue (222) (P, $23.00) is darker, more muted (90% similar). Sephora Ice Breaker (46) (P, $8.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Maybelline Midnight Blue (DC, $7.49) is darker (90% similar). Urban Decay Heroine (DC, $18.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). Bite Beauty #054 (P, $18.00) is darker, more muted (85% similar). Smashbox Deep (P, $21.00) is more muted, warmer (85% similar). Maybelline Sapphire Siren (DC, $7.49) is lighter, brighter (85% similar). Sephora City Beat (45) (P, $8.00) is more muted, warmer (85% similar). KVD Beauty Bruno (LE, $20.00) is more shimmery, lighter, less glossy (80% similar). Fenty Beauty Clapback (P, $18.00) is darker, more muted, warmer (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

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