Smashbox Mauve, Safe Word, Pinch Me Be Legendary Matte Lipsticks

Smashbox Mauve Be Legendary Matte Lipstick

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. MAC Please Me (P, $17.00) is warmer (95% similar). Urban Decay Backtalk (P, $17.00) is more muted (90% similar). Tom Ford Pink Tease (03) (P, $50.00) is brighter (90% similar). Bobbi Brown Pink Kiss (P, $26.00) is warmer (90% similar). Urban Decay Heartless (P, $17.00) is lighter (90% similar). Urban Decay Criminal (P, $17.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Colour Pop 1st Base (P, $6.00) is darker, less glossy (90% similar). NARS Anna (P, $32.00) is darker (90% similar). Bite Beauty Sorbet (P, $26.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). Tom Ford Virgin Rose (P, $50.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar). 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. Make Up For Ever C107 (P, $22.00) is warmer (95% similar). MAC Spice (LE, $17.00) is warmer (90% similar). MAC Taupe (P, $17.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Bobbi Brown Uber Nude (P, $24.00) is warmer, glossier (90% similar). Make Up For Ever M101 (P, $22.00) is lighter (85% similar). MAC Among the Fireflies (LE, $17.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). Maybelline Nude Nuance (P, $7.99) is warmer (85% similar). Urban Decay Carnal (P, $17.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). MAC Whirl (P, $17.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). Urban Decay 1993 (P, $17.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). MAC Mocha (P, $17.00) is warmer (85% similar). Urban Decay 1993 (DC, $22.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). Bobbi Brown Pink Buff (P, $35.00) is lighter, warmer (80% similar). MAC Bad Girl RiRi (LE, $17.00) is lighter, brighter, warmer (80% similar). 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. MAC Tropic Tonic (P, $17.00) is lighter, brighter (95% similar). NARS Juliette (P, $32.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). MAC Vegas Volt (P, $17.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). Givenchy Croisiere Coral (310) (LE, $36.00) is lighter, brighter, warmer (90% similar). Bite Beauty Gingersnap (P, $26.00) is lighter (90% similar). Bite Beauty Peche (P, $24.00) is darker, less glossy (85% similar). 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.