Rare Beauty Wise and Bold Kind Words Lipsticks Reviews & Swatches
Wise
Rare Beauty Wise Kind Words Matte Lipstick ($20.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a muted, light-medium brown with subtle, warm peach undertones and a semi-matte finish.
- Opaque coverage
- Lightweight, velvety glide-on feel
- Applied evenly but settled slightly into lip lines
- Average-wearing (four hours), non-drying
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Lancome Crème de Marron (254) (P, $32.00) is more shimmery, lighter, glossier (95% similar).
- Bobbi Brown Cocoa (P, $29.00) is lighter, glossier (95% similar).
- NARS Pigalle (P, $26.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Pat McGrath She's Heaven (DC, $40.00) is lighter, warmer, glossier (90% similar).
- MAC Verve (P, $19.00) is more shimmery, darker, glossier (90% similar).
- ColourPop Lay Over (P, $10.00) is lighter, warmer, glossier (90% similar).
- NARS Tonka (P, $26.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- NARS Sheena (LE, $34.00) is lighter, warmer, glossier (90% similar).
- Pat McGrath Spellbound (P, $30.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- MAC Over the Taupe (P, $26.00) is cooler (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$20.00/0.12 oz. - $166.67 Per Ounce
The formula is described as "buttery, pigment-rich, [and] soft matte" that gives "pure comfort all day." The shade range offered mostly opaque to fully opaque coverage in one layer, and the lipsticks applied smoothly without tugging or dragging, but they were not overly emollient--they had more of a velvety glide.
Some of the lighter shades were more prone to separate along deeper lip lines, though it wasn't really noticeable in person until a few hours into wear. I will note that this formula was one of the least likely to separate out of the more modern "soft matte" type of lipsticks that have launched in the last few years, so it was ultimately better than expected, even if not perfect! The more mid-tone and deeper shades were most forgiving, smoothest in appearance, and did last longer.
Most shades wore for around four hours with a few getting closer to five hours. They were more non-drying to barely hydrating, but the formula was comfortable enough to wear throughout the day.
It had a soft, sweet and floral scent that was hard to notice once on, and there was no discernible taste.
Browse all of our Rare Beauty Kind Words Matte Lipstick swatches.
Ingredients
Isononyl Isononanoate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Octyldodecanol, Dicalcium Phosphate, Polyethylene, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Wax/Helianthus Annuus Seed Cera, Polybutene, Silica, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Microcrystalline Wax/Cera Microcristallina/Cire microcristalline, Synthetic Wax, Tocopheryl Acetate, Fragrance/Parfum, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, BHT, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Nymphaea Odorata Root Extract. [+/- (May Contain): Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Red 7 (CI 15850), Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090)].
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
Wise
PPermanent. $20.00.
Bold
Rare Beauty Bold Kind Words Matte Lipstick ($20.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a brighter, medium-dark dusty coral with warm, more orange-leaning undertones and a semi-matte finish.
- Opaque coverage
- Lightweight, velvety glide-on feel
- Applied evenly but settled slightly into lip lines
- Average-wearing (four hours), non-drying
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Air Kiss (P, $9.00) is brighter, warmer (85% similar).
- ColourPop 21 Questions (P, $10.00) is darker, brighter (80% similar).
- ColourPop Lucky Cat (P, $9.00) is darker, brighter (80% similar).
- MAC Sweet Cinnamon (P, $27.00) is darker (80% similar).
Formula Overview
$20.00/0.12 oz. - $166.67 Per Ounce
The formula is described as "buttery, pigment-rich, [and] soft matte" that gives "pure comfort all day." The shade range offered mostly opaque to fully opaque coverage in one layer, and the lipsticks applied smoothly without tugging or dragging, but they were not overly emollient--they had more of a velvety glide.
Some of the lighter shades were more prone to separate along deeper lip lines, though it wasn't really noticeable in person until a few hours into wear. I will note that this formula was one of the least likely to separate out of the more modern "soft matte" type of lipsticks that have launched in the last few years, so it was ultimately better than expected, even if not perfect! The more mid-tone and deeper shades were most forgiving, smoothest in appearance, and did last longer.
Most shades wore for around four hours with a few getting closer to five hours. They were more non-drying to barely hydrating, but the formula was comfortable enough to wear throughout the day.
It had a soft, sweet and floral scent that was hard to notice once on, and there was no discernible taste.
Browse all of our Rare Beauty Kind Words Matte Lipstick swatches.
Ingredients
Isononyl Isononanoate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Octyldodecanol, Dicalcium Phosphate, Polyethylene, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Wax/Helianthus Annuus Seed Cera, Polybutene, Silica, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Microcrystalline Wax/Cera Microcristallina/Cire microcristalline, Synthetic Wax, Tocopheryl Acetate, Fragrance/Parfum, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, BHT, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Nymphaea Odorata Root Extract. [+/- (May Contain): Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Red 7 (CI 15850), Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090)].
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
Bold
PPermanent. $20.00.
Rare Beauty Wise Kind Words Matte Lipstick
Rare Beauty Wise Kind Words Matte Lipstick
Rare Beauty Wise Kind Words Matte Lipstick
Rare Beauty Wise Kind Words Matte Lipstick
Rare Beauty Bold Kind Words Matte Lipstick
Rare Beauty Bold Kind Words Matte Lipstick
Rare Beauty Bold Kind Words Matte Lipstick
Rare Beauty Bold Kind Words Matte Lipstick
Because I do have a few dupes for Wise, I will hold off on buying it for now.
However, I’m not seeing that I have one for Bold? And this is also one that I loved enough to slip onto my WL!
Bold is gorgeous – love that shade.