Smashbox Unzipped, Jam On It, Femme Fatale Be Legendary Matte Lipsticks Reviews, Photos, Swatches
Smashbox Unzipped Be Legendary Matte Lipstick
Smashbox Unzipped Be Legendary Matte Lipstick ($21.00 for 0.10 oz.) is a deep red with cool, blue undertones and a semi-matte finish. It had nearly opaque color payoff that applied with smooth, even coverage. The texture was lightweight, velvety, and didn’t slide around or feather over time. This shade stayed on for over six hours and was neither drying nor hydrating. NARS Rouge Improbable (LE, $28.00) is warmer (95% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Dominic (P, $36.00) is lighter, warmer (95% similar). NARS Mascate (P, $28.00) is darker (95% similar). Chanel Nightfall (LE, $45.00) is lighter (95% similar). Tarte Firework (P, $22.00) is lighter (95% similar). Make Up For Ever C405 (DC, $22.00) is darker (95% similar). MAC Chateau M (LE, $21.00) is lighter, less glossy (95% similar). MAC Candy Cane (LE, $19.00) is lighter (90% similar). Chanel Rouge Tentation (169) (P, $45.00) is darker (90% similar). Make Up For Ever M401 (DC, $22.00) is darker, less glossy (90% similar). Chanel Rouge Charnel (56) (P, $45.00) is warmer (95% similar). MAC MAC Red (P, $19.00) is glossier (95% similar). MAC Perfect Score (LE, $19.00) is darker (95% similar). NARS Starwoman (P, $26.00) is less glossy (95% similar). Pat McGrath Elson 4 (P, $30.00) is warmer (90% similar). Anastasia Primary #3 (Vol. 1) (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Guerlain #26 (P, $33.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Pretty Vulgar Blood Flower (P, $24.00) is lighter (90% similar). MAC Siempre Selena (LE, $21.00) is warmer, less glossy (90% similar). ColourPop Blood (LE, $7.00) is brighter (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Smashbox Jam On It Be Legendary Matte Lipstick ($21.00 for 0.10 oz.) is a deep, reddish plum with subtle, cool undertones and a semi-matte finish. The consistency was lightly creamy with a velvety slip, so it was very smooth and easy to apply. It had semi-opaque pigmentation, where you could see my lip freckle peeking through, but it covered evenly. This shade stayed on for over six hours and was neither drying nor hydrating. Chanel Muted Fuchsia (124) (P, $40.00) is less glossy (95% similar). Guerlain Berry Alchemy (777) (LE, $36.00) is cooler (95% similar). MAC Toung 'n' Chic (LE, $18.50) is cooler (90% similar). Guerlain #80 (P, $33.00) is more shimmery, warmer (95% similar). NARS Damned (P, $27.00) is lighter, less glossy (90% similar). ColourPop More Better (DC, $6.50) is warmer, less glossy (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Luscious (LE, $58.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar). Bite Beauty Beetroot (DC, $26.00) is lighter, brighter, warmer (90% similar). NARS Under My Thumb (P, $26.00) is warmer, less glossy (90% similar). L'Oreal Le Carmin Courage (P, $13.99) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). Illamasqua Shard (P, $24.00) is warmer (90% similar). Bite Beauty Mulberry (P, $28.00) is warmer, less glossy (90% similar). Bite Beauty #100 (P, $18.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). ColourPop Alchemist (P, $10.00) is darker, more muted (90% similar). Laura Mercier Plum Sublime (P, $32.00) is cooler (90% similar). NARS Blindfold (LE, $27.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Fenty Beauty Loud Speak'r (LE, $20.00) is darker (90% similar). MAC Burning Love (P, $22.00) is lighter (90% similar). Bite Beauty Plum (LE, $24.00) is darker, warmer, glossier (85% similar). Lancome Berry Noir (397) (P, $32.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Smashbox Femme Fatale Be Legendary Matte Lipstick ($21.00 for 0.10 oz.) is a very deep berry with subtle, cool undertones and a semi-matte finish. It had good color coverage, though not fully opaque, that applied evenly and smoothly. The texture of this shade was better than many in the range, as it was smooth, lightly velvety, but it didn’t cling or emphasize the natural texture of my lips. It wore well for over six hours, left a fuchsia stain behind, and was non-drying. Pat McGrath Deep Orchid (P, $38.00) is warmer, glossier (95% similar). Givenchy Violine Retro (P, $37.00) is glossier (95% similar). MAC Babes and Balls (LE, $19.00) is warmer (95% similar). NARS Zipped (LE, $27.00) is lighter, warmer, less glossy (90% similar). MAC Oh Lady (P, $21.00) is more muted, warmer, less glossy (90% similar). ColourPop Doin' Fine (LE, $7.00) is lighter (90% similar). Anastasia #10 (Vol. 1) (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar). Urban Decay CSB (DC, $18.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). MAC Got a Callback (P, $26.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). ColourPop Plastics (LE, $7.00) is lighter (90% similar). ColourPop Persuasion (LE, $7.00) is lighter (90% similar). Makeup Geek Rocker Chick (P, $12.00) is warmer (90% similar). Hourglass I Hide My (P, $34.00) is warmer, glossier (90% similar). Charlotte Tilbury Hel's Bells (P, $37.00) is warmer (90% similar). Make Up For Ever M501 (DC, $22.00) is warmer (90% similar). Maybelline Berry Bossy (DC, $7.49) is brighter, cooler (90% similar). NARS Warm Leatherette (P, $26.00) is lighter (85% similar). Givenchy Heroic Pink (212) (LE, $36.00) is lighter, glossier (85% similar). MAC It's a Tie (LE, $26.00) is warmer (85% similar). Make Up For Ever C506 (DC, $22.00) is darker (85% 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.
Unzipped
PPermanent. $21.00.
Jam On It
PPermanent. $21.00.
Femme Fatale
PPermanent. $21.00.
Smashbox Unzipped Be Legendary Matte Lipstick
Smashbox Unzipped Be Legendary Matte Lipstick
Smashbox Unzipped Be Legendary Matte Lipstick
Smashbox Unzipped Be Legendary Matte Lipstick
Smashbox Unzipped Be Legendary Matte Lipstick
Smashbox Unzipped Be Legendary Matte Lipstick
Smashbox Unzipped Be Legendary Matte Lipstick
Smashbox Jam On It Be Legendary Matte Lipstick
Smashbox Jam On It Be Legendary Matte Lipstick
Smashbox Jam On It Be Legendary Matte Lipstick
Smashbox Jam On It Be Legendary Matte Lipstick
Smashbox Jam On It Be Legendary Matte Lipstick
Smashbox Jam On It Be Legendary Matte Lipstick
Smashbox Jam On It Be Legendary Matte Lipstick
Smashbox Femme Fatale Be Legendary Matte Lipstick
Smashbox Femme Fatale Be Legendary Matte Lipstick
Smashbox Femme Fatale Be Legendary Matte Lipstick
Smashbox Femme Fatale Be Legendary Matte Lipstick
Smashbox Femme Fatale Be Legendary Matte Lipstick
Smashbox Femme Fatale Be Legendary Matte Lipstick
Smashbox Femme Fatale Be Legendary Matte Lipstick
Femme Fatale is my fave!
Yay!
Smashbox really seems to have stepped up their lippie game. The quality has been stellar. I love all these shades but I’m pretty much done with buying mattes. I have a good number of mattes already (at least a dozen or more) and I rarely wear them.
They must have… since they are now launching 120 shades.
Are you serious???? Just when I finished narrowing down the UD Vice list, out comes Smashbox with ANOTHER 120 lippies? Good God, it IS raining lipsticks this year!
Not my colors but as per usual you look fab in them 🙂
Thank ya!
I just cannot get over the quality of these Smashbox lipsticks! They are way beyond what I had expected. Femme Fatale is screaming my name. That is the *perfect* autumnal deep plum shade for me!
This year, my lipstick wishlist has gone into hyperdrive! Getting me a little bit scared….???
It’s the year of the Lip, no doubt!
I own about 100 lipsticks, of which at least 90% are REDS. In my defence, they all get much love on heavy rotation and I use them – and use ’em up as well – *a lot*.
Still, it’s a pretty massive amount of lipsticks.
But I know that I need Unzipped in my life. Just Unzipped. Then I can quit any time I want to, I swear!
Oh, Unzipped ♥
As long as you use them! 🙂
Really beautiful looking lipsticks, so creamy and hydrating on your lips. Love the colours.
They were easy to test! 😀
Gorgeous shades, especially Femme Fatale.
Agreed!
I’ve not bought a Smashbox lipstick in years, decades even, I di think I must buy one very soon. Jam On It and Femme Fatale are both very lovely, as is Unzipped, but I have dupes for that one. One, or both of the other ones will be mine.
Well done Smashbox, getting me interested in your brand after such a long time.
Did any of the shades that you graded as A accentuate the appearance of lip lines and natural texture on the lips? Specifically, did Femme Fatale do this?
No, I didn’t have any issues with that. I usually try to note that in the review – any issues or downsides experienced – as things like that affect the rating.
Thanks for clarifying
Would you suggest a lip liner color that might match this ?
I’m honestly not that versed in liners – I don’t review them very often! 🙁