Smashbox Mauve Be Legendary Matte Lipstick ($21.00 for 0.10 oz.) is a light-medium pink with neutral-to-warm undertones and a satin finish. It had a heavier consistency that was more cream-like than velvety, and it definitely was not matte. The texture caught on the natural texture of my lips, and the color pulled into lip lines over the four hours it lasted. It was neither drying nor hydrating, but it would streak anytime I pressed my lips together. Sephora Blossom (P, $14.00) is darker, less glossy (90% similar). Charlotte Tilbury Dolly Bird (P, $34.00) is warmer (90% similar). Urban Decay Heartless (DC, $18.00) is lighter (90% similar). Bobbi Brown Pink Cloud (P, $40.00) is cooler (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Pink Tease (03) (P, $55.00) is brighter (90% similar). ColourPop 1st Base (LE, $6.50) is darker, less glossy (90% similar). Jaclyn Cosmetics Isla (DC, $18.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). ColourPop Tiny Chum (LE, $7.00) is cooler (90% similar). Bobbi Brown Pink Kiss (P, $28.00) is warmer (90% similar). Urban Decay Criminal (DC, $18.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). MAC Please Me (P, $19.00) is warmer (95% similar). Urban Decay Backtalk (DC, $18.00) is more muted (90% similar). Burberry Fawn Rose (P, $34.00) is lighter (90% similar). NARS Anna (P, $34.00) is darker (90% similar). Bite Beauty Sorbet (DC, $26.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Vervain (P, $55.00) is more muted, cooler (85% similar). Anastasia Buff (P, $18.00) is darker, less glossy (85% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Virgin Rose (P, $57.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar). NYX Whipped Caviar (P, $6.00) is darker, less glossy (90% similar). ColourPop Off to Paris (LE, $8.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Smashbox Safe Word Be Legendary Matte Lipstick ($21.00 for 0.10 oz.) is a muted, medium-dark rose-brown with warm undertones and a mostly matte finish. This was one of the more matte shades in the range, as most were semi-matte or even satin. It had a velvety consistency that applied the full coverage color evenly and smoothly. On me, I was able to wear it for six hours, but it was lightly drying over time. Pat McGrath 1995 (P, $38.00) is lighter (90% similar). Make Up For Ever C107 (DC, $22.00) is warmer (95% similar). NARS Get It On (P, $26.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). MAC Whirl (P, $19.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). NYX Mauve Mist (P, $7.50) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). MAC Velvet Teddy (P, $19.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). NARS Just What I Needed (P, $26.00) is darker, cooler, less glossy (90% similar). Sephora Classic Beige (02) (P, $14.00) is lighter (85% similar). L'Oreal Le Wood Nonchalant (P, $13.99) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). Burberry Nude (407) (P, $35.00) is lighter (80% similar). NARS Bondage (LE, $27.00) is darker, warmer, less glossy (85% similar). ColourPop WYD (DC, $6.50) is warmer, less glossy (90% similar). Anastasia Coconut (LE, $18.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). Urban Decay Bun Bun (LE, $18.00) is lighter (90% similar). ColourPop Muneca (P, $5.00) is lighter, less glossy (90% similar). Make Up For Ever M101 (DC, $22.00) is lighter (85% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Evan (P, $36.00) is lighter (90% similar). Bobbi Brown Uber Nude (P, $24.00) is warmer, glossier (90% similar). Anastasia Rock Sand (P, $20.00) is darker, cooler, glossier (90% similar). MAC Burnt Spice (P, $21.00) is lighter, less glossy (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Smashbox Pinch Me Be Legendary Matte Lipstick ($21.00 for 0.10 oz.) is a bright, medium-dark orange-coral with warm undertones and a semi-matte finish. The texture was thicker, denser, and emphasized lip lines as the color settled there over time, so it wasn’t the most flattering shade to wear. I would recommend a lip primer or lip liner underneath to minimize settling. It had opaque coverage, though, and it was neither drying nor hydrating over the five hours it lasted. Makeup Geek Smarty Pants (P, $12.00) is lighter, brighter (95% similar). MAC Tropic Tonic (P, $19.00) is lighter, brighter (95% similar). Bite Beauty Gingersnap (DC, $26.00) is lighter (90% similar). MAC Vegas Volt (P, $19.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). NARS Juliette (P, $34.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). KVD Beauty Julia (LE, $20.00) is lighter (90% similar). Givenchy Croisiere Coral (310) (LE, $36.00) is lighter, brighter, warmer (90% similar). ColourPop Come Up (P, $7.00) is brighter (90% similar). NARS Joyride (LE, $26.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar). MAC Sugar Sweet Cameo (LE, $19.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar). ColourPop Dreamy (PiP, $7.00) is warmer (85% similar). Anastasia Hollywood (P, $18.00) is lighter, more muted (85% similar). Bite Beauty Peche (DC, $24.00) is darker, less glossy (85% similar). Sephora First Date (70) (P, $14.00) is lighter (85% similar). ColourPop Sucker (DC, $5.00) is more muted (85% similar). Makeup Geek Jitterbug (LE, $12.00) is lighter, less glossy (85% similar). ColourPop Sike (LE, $7.00) is more muted, warmer (90% similar). KVD Beauty Lolita II (P, $19.00) is darker, more muted (80% similar). ColourPop Instigator (LE, $6.50) is lighter, more muted (80% similar). Guerlain Soft Tonka (539) (P, $36.00) is lighter, warmer (80% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

FORMULA OVERVIEW |
Smashbox Be Legendary Matte Lipstick ($21.00 for 0.10 oz.) is supposed to be a creamy, long-wearing, richly pigmented formula that’s lightweight and moisturizing. The texture has a more velvety feel compared to the Cream range, and the finish varied between matte and satin. The formula didn’t cling, but it often accentuated the appearance of lip lines and natural texture on the lips, and it was mostly a non-drying formula. The majority of the colors I tested had good pigmentation and longer wear. There was a very, very faint vanilla scent to them (I could only detect when the entire tube is untwisted) but no discernible taste.

Smashbox Mauve Be Legendary Matte Lipstick

Smashbox Mauve Be Legendary Matte Lipstick

Smashbox Mauve Be Legendary Matte Lipstick

Smashbox Mauve Be Legendary Matte Lipstick

Smashbox Mauve Be Legendary Matte Lipstick

Smashbox Mauve Be Legendary Matte Lipstick

Smashbox Mauve Be Legendary Matte Lipstick

Smashbox Safe Word Be Legendary Matte Lipstick

Smashbox Safe Word Be Legendary Matte Lipstick

Smashbox Safe Word Be Legendary Matte Lipstick

Smashbox Safe Word Be Legendary Matte Lipstick

Smashbox Safe Word Be Legendary Matte Lipstick

Smashbox Safe Word Be Legendary Matte Lipstick

Smashbox Safe Word Be Legendary Matte Lipstick

Smashbox Pinch Me Be Legendary Matte Lipstick

Smashbox Pinch Me Be Legendary Matte Lipstick

Smashbox Pinch Me Be Legendary Matte Lipstick

Smashbox Pinch Me Be Legendary Matte Lipstick

Smashbox Pinch Me Be Legendary Matte Lipstick

Smashbox Pinch Me Be Legendary Matte Lipstick

Smashbox Pinch Me Be Legendary Matte Lipstick