Too Faced Melted Matte Liquid Lipstick ($21.00 for 0.23 fl. oz.) is supposed to apply l ike a gloss but dry to “an ultra-matte, opaque finish” that is “never dry, shriveled, or cracked” that should “last for hours.” Most of the shades are unforgiving once they dry down and emphasize lip lines, look “cracked” if you smile, though they feel lighter-weight than they look. It’s one of the more unflattering liquid lipsticks I have tried as many shades highlighted lip lines, and while the lipstick itself wasn’t extremely clingy, there was a dryness present there that, at times, made my lips tingle/ache. For me, the wear was between four and six hours, as a lot of the shades faded unevenly and were faster to breakdown than the average liquid lipstick. The formula is thin, more water-like (reminded me of ColourPop’s formula but sometimes thinner) with a fairly quick dry-down time.

Too Faced 1998 Melted Matte Liquid Lipstick ($21.00 for 0.23 fl. oz.) is described as a “matte bright bubblegum pink.” It’s a bright, light-medium bubblegum pink with cool, blue undertones and a matte finish. It had opaque color coverage that applied evenly, but it emphasized lip lines and the color noticeably pulled apart when I smiled, making the surface appear “cracked.” It lasted for four and a half hours before starting to fade unevenly. It was moderately drying. Fenty Beauty Ballerina Blackout (P, $18.00)(90% similar). MAC Happy Song (LE, $19.00) is more muted, warmer (90% similar). NYX Summer Breeze (P, $6.00) is glossier (90% similar). Anastasia Party Pink (P, $20.00) is darker, less glossy (90% similar). Anastasia Cotton Candy (P, $18.00) is darker, more muted (90% similar). ColourPop Buds (LE, $6.50) is darker (90% similar). Bite Beauty #086 (P, $18.00) is more muted, warmer (90% similar). Makeup Geek Moonwalk (LE, $12.00) is darker, more muted (85% similar). MAC Party Commencing (LE, $19.00) is lighter, more muted (85% similar). Urban Decay PDA (DC, $18.00) is darker, glossier (85% similar). MAC Candy Yum Yum (P, $19.00) is darker, brighter, glossier (85% similar). KVD Beauty Backstage Bambi (DC, $21.00) is darker, more muted, glossier (85% similar). KVD Beauty Backstage Bambi (P, $20.00) is darker (85% similar). MAC Steady Going (P, $19.00) is more muted, warmer (80% similar). Jouer Mure (P, $18.00) is more muted (80% similar). Melt Cosmetics Stupid Love (P, $19.00) is darker, brighter, glossier (80% similar). MAC Embrace Me (LE, $19.00) is darker, glossier (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Too Faced Bend and Snap! Melted Matte Liquid Lipstick ($21.00 for 0.23 fl. oz.) is described as a “matte deep raspberry.” It’s a dark, plummy berry with cool, blue undertones and a matte finish. It had less of a “flat matte” finish compared to 1998, and it was much more forgiving in finish as a result–no severe “cracking” upon smiling. It lasted for six hours but was fairly drying. Fenty Beauty Unlocked (P, $24.00) is lighter, cooler (95% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Velvet Violet (16) (P, $55.00) is darker, glossier (90% similar). KVD Beauty Miss Argentina (P, $20.00) is darker, more muted (90% similar). ColourPop Gifted (P, $7.00) is darker (90% similar). MAC Dame un Beso (LE, $21.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). NARS Full Time Females (P, $26.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). ColourPop Maleficent (LE, $8.00) is cooler, glossier (90% similar). Kaleidos Rosefire (P, $12.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Tarte Fly (P, $20.00) is darker (90% similar). ColourPop Bee's Knees (DC, $5.00) is more muted, warmer (90% similar). Bite Beauty #096 (P, $18.00) is darker (90% similar). NARS Damned (P, $27.00) is darker, more muted (95% similar). Milani Embrace (LE, $8.99) is darker, more muted, cooler (85% similar). ColourPop Scrooge (LE, $6.50) is darker, warmer (90% similar). NARS Warm Leatherette (P, $26.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar). Too Faced Hey Gurrl (P, $22.00) is lighter, warmer, glossier (90% similar). NARS Give It Up (P, $26.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar). NYX Merlot (P, $6.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar). MAC Si, Si, Me! (LE, $19.00) is cooler, glossier (80% similar). MAC Toung 'n' Chic (LE, $18.50) is darker (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Too Faced 1998 Melted Matte Liquid Lipstick

Too Faced 1998 Melted Matte Liquid Lipstick

Too Faced 1998 Melted Matte Liquid Lipstick

Too Faced 1998 Melted Matte Liquid Lipstick

Too Faced 1998 Melted Matte Liquid Lipstick

Too Faced 1998 Melted Matte Liquid Lipstick

Too Faced 1998 Melted Matte Liquid Lipstick

Too Faced Bend and Snap! Melted Matte Liquid Lipstick

Too Faced Bend and Snap! Melted Matte Liquid Lipstick

Too Faced Bend and Snap! Melted Matte Liquid Lipstick

Too Faced Bend and Snap! Melted Matte Liquid Lipstick

Too Faced Bend and Snap! Melted Matte Liquid Lipstick

Too Faced Bend and Snap! Melted Matte Liquid Lipstick

Too Faced Bend and Snap! Melted Matte Liquid Lipstick