Sephora + Pantone Universe Rose Quartz Lipstick ($18.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a bright, pastel pink with neutral-to-cool undertones and a satin finish. It was mostly opaque in coverage, though there’s a translucency throughout where the natural lip color may enhance the pink tones or darken the overall color. It is extremely white-based and feels almost chalky on; I would recommend applying this with a lip brush to get really even edges, as the creamier, thicker consistency yielded jagged edges for me. It applied more evenly than I would have expected, though the color gathers in lip lines over time. The color lasted for three hours and was neither drying nor hydrating. MAC Lazy Lullaby (P, $19.00) is lighter, cooler (95% similar). MAC Weekend 1 (LE, $19.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). MAC Vivid Image (LE, $19.00) is darker (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Sephora + Pantone Universe Serenity Lipstick ($18.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a light-medium, periwinkle blue with cool undertones and a natural sheen. It had semi-opaque pigmentation that covered fairly evenly, though it could have been smoother overall. The texture had a lot of slip, so it slides around easily and would greatly benefit from a lip liner or primer, as it only lasted for two hours before it had significantly migrated into lip lines and looked like a mess. I was surprised at the overall pigmentation–no copping out here in the name of Serenity–but I wish it was less white-based and had less slip. It was neither drying nor hydrating on me. If you layer it to minimize the strength of the blue, I’d recommend pairing with something matte and patting it on top (vs. wearing it as the base) to avoid a lot of the pitfalls of the texture. NYX Earl Grey (P, $6.00) is brighter (90% similar). MAC Dew (P, $19.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar). Fenty Beauty Ya Dig (P, $18.00) is darker (80% similar). KVD Beauty Dagger (P, $20.00) is darker, less glossy (80% similar). Sephora 5-0 Grind (56) (P, $8.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Sephora + Pantone Universe Rose Quartz Lipstick

Sephora + Pantone Universe Rose Quartz Lipstick

Sephora + Pantone Universe Rose Quartz Lipstick

Sephora + Pantone Universe Rose Quartz Lipstick

Sephora + Pantone Universe Rose Quartz Lipstick

Sephora + Pantone Universe Rose Quartz Lipstick

Sephora + Pantone Universe Serenity Lipstick

Sephora + Pantone Universe Serenity Lipstick

Sephora + Pantone Universe Serenity Lipstick

Sephora + Pantone Universe Serenity Lipstick

Sephora + Pantone Universe Serenity Lipstick

Sephora + Pantone Universe Serenity Lipstick