Smashbox Light It Up Be Legendary Lipstick Set

Smashbox Light It Up Be Legendary Lipstick Set

Smashbox Light It Up Be Legendary Lipstick Set ($29.00 for 0.64 oz.) includes six miniature lipsticks and a miniature Insta-Matte Lipstick Transformer. I liked the set overall; I think it is a great value, and I like the addition of the Insta-Matte Lipstick Transformer, which adds more versatility to the kit. Insta-Matte feels like a more slippery silicone-based face primer but for lips, which dulls the finish of whatever you already have on your lips to something more satin to matte. It did make whatever I had on slide a bit more initially, though it eventually seemed to wear down and feel more comfortable to wear. I’m a fan of the Be Legendary formula overall; it is typically pretty pigmented, comfortable to wear, and wears four to six hours, so getting six shades for this price point is great–it has just tremendous value, and the price is low, period, for mid-to-high-end makeup. I can easily see these being great for gifts to friends, especially as the shade range has some variety to it–neutral, cool, warm.

The Be Legendary Lipstick formula is supposed to be a creamy, long-wearing, and richly pigmented that feels lightweight and moisturizing. The Creams have a consistency that is light-medium in thickness–not thin but not heavy–that sits well on the lips and adheres for four to seven hours comfortably. Most of the shades had semi-opaque to fully opaque color coverage that went on evenly and smoothly. Some shades were nicely hydrating while others were lightly moisturizing but none of the Cream shades were drying. There was a very, very faint vanilla scent to them (I could only detect when the entire tube is untwisted) but no discernible taste.

Value

Be Legendary Lipstick: $21.00 for 0.10 oz. or $210.00/oz.
Insta-Matte Lipstick Transformer: $24.00 for 0.34 oz. or $70.59/oz.
Set Values: $100.80 worth of lipstick, $11.29 worth of Insta-Matte
Total Value: $112.09

Famous is a muted, medium peachy-pink with warm undertones and a natural sheen. It had mostly opaque color coverage that applied evenly and smoothly, though some color seemed to gather in my lower lip lines. The texture was lightly creamy, thin without being clingy, and was comfortable to wear. This shade lasted for four hours on me and was hydrating over time. bareMinerals Kitty (P, $20.00) is warmer (95% similar). MAC Jubilee (P, $17.00) is warmer (90% similar). MAC Koi Coral (P, $17.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). YSL Le Nu (70) (P, $36.00) is warmer (90% similar). Urban Decay Snitch (P, $17.00) is warmer (85% similar). MAC Shy Girl (P, $17.00) is warmer (85% similar). MAC Touche (LE, $20.00) is warmer (85% similar). Surratt Beauty Lili Doree (P, $36.00) is more shimmery, warmer (85% similar). MAC Razzledazzler (P, $17.00) is warmer (85% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Fig is a medium-dark, slightly muted, plum with subtle, warm undertones and ultra-fine pearl paired with a glossy finish. It had nearly opaque pigmentation that applied with smooth, even coverage. The consistency was moderately emollient and had a glossier finish as a result, so it had some slip and slide when worn. I did not personally experience feathering or bleeding, though. This shade wore well for five hours on me and was hydrating over time. Urban Decay Bruise (LE, $17.00) is darker (90% similar). MAC Heavy Petting (LE, $17.00) is lighter (90% similar). Tarte Spicy (LE, $20.00) is warmer (85% similar). Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Shoegazer (LE, $16.00) is warmer (85% similar). MAC Party Line (P, $17.00) is warmer (85% similar). MAC Spice It Up! (P, $17.00) is warmer (85% similar). Laura Mercier Merlot (P, $26.00) is warmer (85% similar). Laura Mercier Tutti Frutti (P) is warmer (85% similar). Laura Mercier Iced Pomegranate (P, $25.00) is warmer (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Inspiration is a bright, medium fuchsia pink with cool, blue undertone and a luminous shimmer-sheen finish. It had semi-opaque color payoff with a lightly creamy, emollient texture that glided on without tugging. The color wore well for five and a half hours and was hydrating while worn. Bite Beauty #002 (LE, $36.00) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar). NARS Fanny (P, $32.00) is less shimmery, warmer (95% similar). MAC Lickable (P, $17.00) is darker (95% similar). Urban Decay Sheer Anarchy (DC, $22.00) is lighter (90% similar). Make Up For Ever C208 (P, $22.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). MAC Ultramarine Pink (LE, $30.00) is lighter (90% similar). Urban Decay Menace (P, $17.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Violet Fatale (P, $50.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). MAC Girl About Town (P, $17.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). MAC Hollywood Cerise (LE, $17.00) is lighter, brighter, warmer (85% similar). MAC Milan Mode (P, $17.00) is lighter, less pigmented (85% similar). Chanel La Romanesque (50) (P, $36.00) is lighter, brighter, warmer (85% similar). MAC Catharina (P, $23.00) is lighter, brighter (85% similar). Guerlain Neon Pumps (065) (P, $32.00) is less pigmented (85% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Legendary is a bright, medium-dark red with cool, blue undertones and a luminous finish. It had semi-opaque pigmentation that covered the lips with smooth, even color. The consistency was lightweight, comfortable to wear, and had moderate slip but did not slide around or feather on me. This shade wore well for almost six hours and was moisturizing over time. Guerlain Rouge Saphir (821) (LE, $55.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). Revlon Flirtatious (125) (P, $8.99) is lighter, brighter, cooler (90% similar). MAC Prepare for Pleasure (LE, $17.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Tony (P, $35.00) is warmer (90% similar). Bite Beauty Tannin (P, $24.00) is warmer (90% similar). Smashbox Red Rage (P, $21.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Laura Mercier Vivien (LE, $26.00) is darker, more muted (90% similar). Bobbi Brown Russian Doll (P, $35.00) is warmer (90% similar). Guerlain Red Hot (328) (P, $37.00) is warmer (90% similar). MAC Life's Blood (LE, $21.00) is darker (90% similar). Colour Pop JujuRouge (LE, $5.00) is darker, less glossy (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Alejandro (P, $35.00) is warmer (90% similar). Bite Beauty #009 (LE, $36.00) is darker (90% similar). Revlon 5th Ave. Red (LE, $7.99) is warmer (85% similar). MAC Mulling Spices (P, $21.00) is darker (85% similar). MAC Evening Posh (LE, $17.00) is brighter, warmer (85% similar). Urban Decay Wonderland (P, $17.00) is lighter, brighter (85% similar). MAC Roxo (LE, $17.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). MAC Oblivion (LE, $17.00) is lighter, brighter, warmer (85% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Leonardo (P, $35.00) is darker (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Primrose is a soft, medium rose pink with warm, yellow undertones and a lightly glossy, cream finish. The pigmentation was almost full coverage–you can see my lip freckle barely peeking through, though. The lipstick was lightly creamy so it applied evenly and did not tug on the lips, but it was comfortable to wear and was hydrating. I noticed that some of the color pulled into lip lines, but this did not seem to worsen over time. This shade lasted for four hours on me. NARS Anita (P, $32.00) is warmer (95% similar). Urban Decay Wrong Number (P, $17.00) is darker, more muted (90% similar). NARS Last Tango (LE, $26.00) is lighter (90% similar). NYX Blush (P, $4.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). Surratt Beauty Perfectionniste (P, $34.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). MAC Peach Blossom (P, $17.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). Bite Beauty Pepper (P, $24.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Fling It On (Lip Color) (P) is warmer (90% similar). MAC I'm In (LE, $20.00) is warmer (90% similar). Urban Decay Naked (P, $17.00) is cooler (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Forbidden Pink (22) (P, $50.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). Make Up For Ever C210 (P, $22.00) is lighter, brighter (85% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty Eat Cake (150) (P, $30.00) is warmer (85% similar). NARS Apoline (P, $32.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar). MAC Mystical (LE, $17.00) is warmer (85% similar). bareMinerals XOX (P, $20.00) is darker, more muted (85% similar). Estee Lauder Dynamic (P, $30.00) is brighter, warmer (80% similar). MAC Hug Me (P, $17.00) is lighter, warmer (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Tabloid is a bright, medium-dark purple with warm, pink undertones and a natural sheen. It had semi-opaque color coverage that went on fairly evenly, though this shade had more slip and showed “lines” if I pressed my lips together. The color wore well for five hours and left a slight stain behind, while the formula itself felt hydrating to me. Urban Decay Bittersweet (P, $17.00) is more muted, warmer (90% similar). Dose of Colors Love Potion (P, $16.00) is lighter (90% similar). MAC Seductive Intent (LE, $19.00) is darker (90% similar). Urban Decay Bittersweet (DC, $22.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty Willful (248) (P, $30.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). Dose of Colors Dark Secret (P, $16.00) is darker (85% similar). MAC Stylist's Tip (LE, $17.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). MAC Heroine (P, $17.00) is darker (85% similar). MAC Night Blooming (LE, $19.00) is lighter, brighter, warmer (85% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.