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Smashbox Cognac, LA Sunset, Get Fired Be Legendary Lipsticks Reviews, Photos, Swatches

Smashbox Cognac Be Legendary Lipstick
Smashbox Cognac Be Legendary Lipstick

Smashbox Cognac Be Legendary Lipstick ($21.00 for 0.10 oz.) is a muted, medium-dark reddish-plum with fine copper pearl. The consistency was lightly creamy, smooth, and comfortable to wear as it didn’t cling nor did it feather. It had very good pigmentation that distributed evenly and smoothly across the lips. On me, this shade wore well for four and a half hours and was lightly hydrating. Revlon Smoky Rose (P, $8.49) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar). Estee Lauder Dark Desire (P, $32.00) is darker (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Romy (LE, $36.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Chanel Inspiree (164) (LE, $45.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). MAC Jupiter (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Temptation Waits (LE, $52.00) is darker (90% similar). Bobbi Brown Downtown Plum (DC, $37.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Sephora + Pantone Universe Pure Marsala (LE, $18.00) is lighter, brighter, warmer (85% similar). ColourPop Mosh Pit (LE, $7.00) is less shimmery, cooler, less glossy (85% similar). Shiseido Rose Crush (RD715) (DC, $28.00) is less shimmery, cooler (85% similar). Tarte Beach Bum (P, $22.00) is less shimmery, lighter, less glossy (85% similar). Guerlain Air Kiss (304) (P, $37.00) is more shimmery, lighter, glossier (85% similar). Bobbi Brown Soft Berry (DC, $37.00) is less shimmery, cooler (85% similar). Chanel Farouche (122) (P, $45.00) is brighter (90% similar). Urban Decay Lawbreaker (LE, $18.00) is lighter, glossier (85% similar). MAC Magic Spell (LE, $19.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar). MAC I Get So OOC (LE, $19.00) is cooler (80% similar). Urban Decay Accident (DC, $18.00) is more shimmery, darker (80% similar). MAC Act So Cool (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, darker (80% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Bittersweet (03) (LE, $55.00) is lighter, brighter, warmer (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Smashbox LA Sunset Be Legendary Lipstick ($21.00 for 0.10 oz.) is a bright, medium-dark coral-red with warm undertones and a soft sheen. It had semi-opaque pigmentation that covered evenly, but I had a little bit of visible streaking, particularly around the edges, as the consistency was thin and emollient. The color still managed to stay on for five hours, and it was comfortable to wear due to the formula being lightly hydrating. Shiseido Liaison (RD306) (DC, $28.00) is darker (90% similar). Lancome Idole (186) (LE, $32.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar). Chanel Ultrarose (257) (LE, $45.00) is darker (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Something Wild (46) (P, $57.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Grace (LE, $36.00) is more muted (90% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty Je t'aime (238) (P, $30.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). Chanel Rouge Corail (P, $37.00) is brighter, warmer (90% similar). Guerlain Rouge Sensuel (DC, $58.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Christian Louboutin Beaute Miss Loubi (P, $90.00) is lighter, brighter (85% similar). Bobbi Brown Pink Guava (DC, $37.00) is lighter, brighter, warmer (85% similar). ColourPop Frenemie (LE, $7.00) is lighter, brighter (85% similar). Guerlain Poppy Cap (020) (P, $32.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). Stellar Beauty Disco Moon 02 (P, $22.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar). Givenchy Rouge Egerie (305) (P, $36.00) is lighter, brighter (85% similar). Fresh Icon (P, $24.00) is less shimmery, more muted, less pigmented (85% similar). Guerlain Rouge Kiss (325) (P, $37.00) is lighter, brighter (85% similar). MAC Understanding (LE, $19.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty Fram-bois (350) (P, $26.00) is more shimmery, more muted, less glossy (80% similar). Gucci Beauty Mae Coral (301) (P, $42.00) is less shimmery, lighter, less pigmented (80% similar). Gucci Beauty Three Wise Girls (401) (P, $42.00) is less shimmery, lighter, less pigmented (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Smashbox Get Fired Be Legendary Lipstick ($21.00 for 0.10 oz.) is a bright, medium red with warm, orange-y undertones and a dusting of fine, gold pearl. It had good color payoff, though it didn’t quite cover my lip freckle, but the color applied evenly across the lips. The lipstick had a lightweight feel that didn’t migrate or feather beyond my natural lip line. I found the formula on this shade to be moderately hydrating as well as long-wearing at six hours. MAC Night to Remember (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Warren (P, $36.00) is darker (95% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty Surrender Dorothy (124) (DC, $30.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). MAC Must Be Red (LE, $19.00) is glossier (95% similar). Urban Decay Zealot (DC, $18.00) is darker (90% similar). Shiseido Toffee Apple (RD308) (DC, $28.00) is more shimmery, cooler (95% similar). MAC Brave Red (LE, $30.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). NARS Future Red (LE, $26.00) is brighter, warmer (90% similar). Bite Beauty Holly (DC, $24.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Bobbi Brown Parisian Red (DC, $37.00) is darker, glossier (90% similar). Shiseido First Bite (RD307) (DC, $28.00) is lighter (90% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty Showstopper (134) (DC, $30.00) is less shimmery, glossier (90% similar). Bite Beauty Rosehip (DC, $24.00) is less shimmery, less glossy (90% similar). MAC Audacious (P, $23.00) is less shimmery, brighter (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Rouge Fatal (LE, $57.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). MAC Steam Heat (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, brighter (90% similar). NARS Rita (P, $34.00) is lighter, less glossy (95% similar). MAC My Inner Femme (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Shiseido Real Ruby (RD502) (DC, $28.00) is darker (90% similar). Maybelline Infra-red (DC, $7.99) is warmer, glossier (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

FORMULA OVERVIEW |
Smashbox Be Legendary Lipstick ($21.00 for 0.10 oz.) is supposed to be a creamy, long-wearing, richly pigmented formula that’s lightweight and moisturizing. The consistency is light-medium in thickness–not thin but not heavy–that sits well on the lips and adheres for four to seven hours comfortably. Most of the shades had semi-opaque to fully opaque color coverage that went on evenly and smoothly. Some shades were nicely hydrating while others were lightly moisturizing but none of the Cream shades were drying. There is a very, very faint vanilla scent to them (I can only detect when the entire tube is untwisted) but no discernible taste.

Smashbox Cognac Be Legendary Lipstick
Smashbox Cognac Be Legendary Lipstick

Smashbox Cognac Be Legendary Lipstick
Smashbox Cognac Be Legendary Lipstick

Smashbox Cognac Be Legendary Lipstick
Smashbox Cognac Be Legendary Lipstick

Smashbox Cognac Be Legendary Lipstick
Smashbox Cognac Be Legendary Lipstick

Smashbox Cognac Be Legendary Lipstick
Smashbox Cognac Be Legendary Lipstick

Smashbox Cognac Be Legendary Lipstick
Smashbox Cognac Be Legendary Lipstick

Smashbox Cognac Be Legendary Lipstick
Smashbox Cognac Be Legendary Lipstick

Smashbox LA Sunset Be Legendary Lipstick
Smashbox LA Sunset Be Legendary Lipstick

Smashbox LA Sunset Be Legendary Lipstick
Smashbox LA Sunset Be Legendary Lipstick

Smashbox LA Sunset Be Legendary Lipstick
Smashbox LA Sunset Be Legendary Lipstick

Smashbox LA Sunset Be Legendary Lipstick
Smashbox LA Sunset Be Legendary Lipstick

Smashbox LA Sunset Be Legendary Lipstick
Smashbox LA Sunset Be Legendary Lipstick

Smashbox LA Sunset Be Legendary Lipstick
Smashbox LA Sunset Be Legendary Lipstick

Smashbox LA Sunset Be Legendary Lipstick
Smashbox LA Sunset Be Legendary Lipstick

Smashbox Get Fired Be Legendary Lipstick
Smashbox Get Fired Be Legendary Lipstick

Smashbox Get Fired Be Legendary Lipstick
Smashbox Get Fired Be Legendary Lipstick

Smashbox Get Fired Be Legendary Lipstick
Smashbox Get Fired Be Legendary Lipstick

Smashbox Get Fired Be Legendary Lipstick
Smashbox Get Fired Be Legendary Lipstick

Smashbox Get Fired Be Legendary Lipstick
Smashbox Get Fired Be Legendary Lipstick

Smashbox Get Fired Be Legendary Lipstick
Smashbox Get Fired Be Legendary Lipstick

Smashbox Get Fired Be Legendary Lipstick
Smashbox Get Fired Be Legendary Lipstick

Makeup Look
On face:
  • Tarte Rainforest of the Sea Foundation
  • Laura Mercier Translucent Setting Powder
  • Kevyn Aucoin Sunlight The Celestial Powder
  • Clinique Bronze Glow Uplighting Powder
On eyes:
  • Too Faced Totally Cute Eyeshadow Palette
  • Urban Decay Scorch Eyeliner

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AB Avatar

I love the look of Cognac on my screen but have to swatch it in-store. I’m so fair that Air Kiss — listed as a dupe — showed quite dark on me; I just couldn’t make it work. Whether or not Cognac works, I’m now interested in Smashbox lipsticks, which I’ve never looked at before.

Mo Merrell Avatar

Cognac is my favorite color. I buy backups of this one because it’s the perfect brownish nude on me. When I can’t pick a lipstick of the day…..cognac is the winner.

Shannon. N Avatar

I’m wearing Cognac today!! Topped with a bit of Clinique Richer Raisin for some moisture, because I find these a big drying!!

You look beautiful in all three of the lipsticks Christine!!

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