Smashbox Unzipped, Jam On It, Femme Fatale Be Legendary Matte Lipsticks

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. MAC Perfect Score (LE, $17.00) is darker (95% similar). Charlotte Tilbury Carina's Love (P, $32.00) is lighter, less glossy (95% similar). Tarte Firework (P, $22.00) is lighter (95% similar). Chanel Rouge Charnel (56) (P, $36.00) is warmer (95% similar). Make Up For Ever C405 (P, $22.00) is darker (95% similar). MAC MAC Red (P, $17.00) is glossier (95% similar). NARS Mascate (P, $26.00) is darker (95% similar). Colour Pop JujuRouge (LE, $5.00) is lighter (95% similar). Chanel Rouge Tentation (169) (P, $36.00) is darker (90% similar). MAC Just a Bite (LE, $17.00) is glossier (90% similar). Bite Beauty Tannin (P, $26.00) is darker, glossier (90% similar). Bite Beauty Tannin (P, $24.00) is lighter (90% similar). MAC Ruby Woo (P, $17.00) is lighter, less glossy (90% similar). Tarte Swamp Family (LE, $20.00) is lighter (90% similar). Bite Beauty Sour Cherry (P, $26.00) is lighter (90% similar). Make Up For Ever M401 (P, $22.00) is darker, less glossy (90% similar). Colour Pop Blood (DC, $5.00) is brighter (90% similar). Make Up For Ever C404 (P, $22.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). Maybelline Rich Ruby (P, $7.99) is lighter (90% similar). Besame American Beauty 1945 (P, $22.00) is lighter (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. Colour Pop More Better (P, $6.00) is warmer, less glossy (90% similar). Bite Beauty Beetroot (P, $26.00) is lighter, brighter, warmer (90% similar). Illamasqua Shard (P, $24.00) is warmer (90% similar). Tarte Hangry (P, $20.00) is darker, more muted (90% similar). Charlotte Tilbury Hel's Bells (P, $32.00) is lighter (85% similar). MAC What Joy (LE, $17.00) is warmer (85% similar). Bite Beauty Plum (LE, $24.00) is darker, warmer, glossier (85% similar). Make Up For Ever M501 (P, $22.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar). Make Up For Ever M102 (P, $22.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). 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. MAC Babes and Balls (LE, $17.00) is warmer (95% similar). Make Up For Ever M501 (P, $22.00) is warmer (90% similar). Colour Pop Plastics (LE, $5.00) is lighter (90% similar). Maybelline Berry Bossy (P, $7.49) is brighter, cooler (90% similar). Charlotte Tilbury Hel's Bells (P, $32.00) is warmer (90% similar). MAC Oh Lady (P, $20.00) is more muted, warmer, less glossy (90% similar). Make Up For Ever C506 (P, $22.00) is darker (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.