Bette

Bette is a rich, deep red-burgundy with subtle, warm undertones and a creamy, lightly glossy finish. It had very nearly opaque pigmentation that covered the lips with smooth, even color. The texture was lightly creamy with moderate slip with a thinner feel than most of the Audacious range, but I didn't experience any feathering with this shade. The color lasted for six and a half hours, left a stain behind, and was just a touch hydrating. Maybelline Smoking Red (DC, $7.49) is less glossy (95% similar). ColourPop Tiana (LE, $10.00) is lighter, cooler (95% similar). Lancome Pigeon Blood Ruby (481) (P, $32.00) is cooler (95% similar). NARS Josephine (LE, $34.00) is lighter (95% similar). Smashbox Brick Trick (P, $24.00) is lighter, glossier (95% similar). Bite Beauty Liquorice (DC, $26.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Urban Decay Hex (DC, $18.00) is darker, cooler, glossier (90% similar). MAC Runner (LE, $19.00) is less glossy (90% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty Bad Behavior (LE, $30.00) is darker, less glossy (90% similar). MAC Diva (P, $19.00) is lighter, less glossy (90% similar). MAC Dionysus (DC, $21.00) is darker, more muted (85% similar). YSL Topanga Sunset (150) (P, $38.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar). MAC Cheers Dears (LE, $26.00) is cooler (90% similar). Tarte High Dive (P, $21.00) is cooler (90% similar). Bite Beauty Black Cherry (LE, $24.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). Dior Ultra Poison (883) (P, $37.00) is cooler (90% similar). NARS Ginette (LE, $34.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). NARS Ingrid (P, $34.00) is cooler (90% similar). Sephora Me First (38) (P, $13.00) is lighter, cooler, glossier (90% similar). ColourPop Cashing Out (PiP, $7.00) is cooler, less glossy (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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