Make Up For Ever C103, C104, C105 Artist Rouge Lipsticks

Make Up For Ever C103 Artist Rouge Lipstick

Make Up For Ever Artist Rouge Lipstick ($22.00 for 0.12 oz.) is supposed to be long-wearing, “extremely pigmented,” and hydrating. It is available in two finishes–Cream and Matte, indicated by the C or M in the beginning of each shade’s name. The Cream formula is richly pigmented, lightly creamy without being too emollient or slippery, and go on smoothly and feel good while worn (wear ranges from four to eight hours, depending on the shade). The Matte formula is thinner and clings somewhat to lips, though it goes on nicely and doesn’t tug, and it doesn’t always look flattering on as it can emphasize imperfections on my lips but really depends on the shade, as some look great on. I found the Cream formula to be moderately hydrating, while the Matte formula was slightly to moderately drying. All shades had a slight, rosy scent to them, though I didn’t notice any taste.

Make Up For Ever C103 Artist Rouge Lipstick ($22.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a very light, pink-tinged beige with a creamy, lightly shiny finish. It had nearly opaque color payoff, but the real feat here was how evenly it applied, despite being a very light shade. The consistency was creamy, comfortable, and felt hydrating over the four hours it lasted. I did have a little bit of the color gather in my lip lines over time. MAC Angel's Kiss (LE, $17.00) is warmer (95% similar). MAC Peach Beige (LE, $17.00) is cooler (90% similar). NYX Mirage (P, $6.00) is darker (90% similar). MAC Desert Sun (LE, $17.00) is lighter (90% similar). Maybelline Nude Thrill (P, $7.49) is darker, cooler (85% similar). MAC Fleshpot (P, $17.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar). Colour Pop Addict (DC, $5.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). Too Faced Melted Sugar (P, $21.00) is darker (80% similar). MAC Myth (P, $17.00) is darker, warmer (80% similar). Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics John Doe (P, $18.00) is darker, more muted, cooler (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Make Up For Ever C104 Artist Rouge Lipstick ($22.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a muted, medium rosy peach with warm undertones and a creamy, lightly shiny finish. It had great pigmentation that applied with smooth, even coverage and sat well on the lips. The consistency was creamy enough to glide on and fill in lip lines to give the illusion of healthier lips while not being too emollient and sliding around. It wore well for four and a half hours and was nicely hydrating. bareMinerals Dream Big (LE, $20.00) is lighter, glossier (90% similar). Chanel Adrienne (402) (P, $37.00) is more shimmery, darker, less pigmented (90% similar). Maybelline Daringly Nude (P, $7.99) is more muted, less glossy (90% similar). Tarte Skinny Dip (P, $22.00) is darker (90% similar). Bobbi Brown Pink Sand (P, $35.00) is brighter (90% similar). Bite Beauty Amaretto (P, $24.00) is darker (85% similar). Urban Decay Unicorn (P, $17.00) is lighter, brighter, cooler (85% similar). Givenchy Beige Mousseline (101) (P, $36.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). Colour Pop Button (P, $5.00) is darker, brighter, cooler (80% similar). MAC Real Redhead (LE, $17.00) is more shimmery, more muted, cooler (80% similar). Bite Beauty Leche (P, $24.00) is darker, brighter (80% similar). MAC Oxblood (LE, $17.00) is darker, warmer (80% similar). Givenchy Beige Plume (102) (P, $36.00) is darker, cooler (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Make Up For Ever C105 Artist Rouge Lipstick ($22.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a soft, light-medium rosy pink with warmer undertones and a satin finish. The color coverage was opaque, while the texture was smooth, lightly creamy, and comfortable to wear. It applied evenly and didn’t cling to the lips. This shade wore well for just over four hours on me and was lightly hydrating over time. Bobbi Brown Pale Mauve (P, $35.00) is cooler (95% similar). NYX French Kiss (P, $6.00) is lighter (90% similar). Estee Lauder Desirable (P, $30.00) is darker (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Addison (P, $35.00) is darker (90% similar). MAC Love Happens (LE, $17.00) is lighter, more muted, less glossy (90% similar). Urban Decay Weirdo (P, $17.00) is darker, brighter, cooler (90% similar). MAC Naked Dream (LE, $17.00) is lighter, less glossy (90% similar). MAC Pretty Natural (LE, $17.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Colour Pop Hype Girl (LE, $5.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). MAC Boca (LE, $17.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). MAC Viva Glam II (P, $17.00) is darker (85% similar). MAC Modesty (P, $17.00) is darker, cooler (80% similar). NARS Vanessa (P, $32.00) is darker, warmer, glossier (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.