Makeup Geek Vain, Savvy, Shady Iconic Lipsticks

Vain

Makeup Geek Vain Iconic Lipstick ($15.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a deep berry with subtle,c ool undertones and a mostly matte finish. The texture was rather stiff, so this shade dragged and tugged as I applied it, but it was forgiving enough on the lips that it managed to distribute color fairly evenly despite the struggle to get it on in the first place. It lasted well for over six hours, left a strong fuchsia stain behind, but felt extremely drying after three hours of wear.

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Tarte Friyay (P, $20.00) is lighter (95% similar).
Colour Pop Pack Pack (LE, $5.00) is more muted (85% similar).
NARS Train Bleu (P, $25.00) is warmer, more muted, darker (85% similar).
Colour Pop Panda (P, $6.00) is glossier, warmer, brighter (85% similar).
Bite Beauty Berry Rouge (LE, $26.00) is glossier, darker (85% similar).
MAC Babes and Balls (LE, $17.00) is warmer, brighter, lighter (80% similar).
MAC Smoked Purple (P, $17.00) is warmer, darker (80% similar).
Smashbox Femme Fatale (P, $21.00) is warmer, brighter, lighter (80% similar).

Makeup Geek Iconic Lipstick Vain

Vain

Temptalia

C+

Permanent

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

Longevity

Application

78%

Total

Savvy

Makeup Geek Savvy Iconic Lipstick ($15.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a muted, dark purple with warmer, pink undertones and a satin finish. The consistency was firmer, slightly stiffer in the tube, and it seemed to get a little creamier after three or four uses (I applied once for photos, then once to wear, and I just kept wearing down the end on the back of my hand). It had semi-opaque pigmentation that went on fairly evenly, though it tugged a bit during application. The color stained my lips a vibrant fuchsia upon removal, which was after it wore for six hours. It was drying on me after three and a half hours of wear. The biggest upside to this shade was how unique the color was.

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Kat Von D Ayesha (P, $20.00) is lighter (85% similar).
MAC Leap of Delight (LE, $17.00) is brighter, darker (80% similar).
Colour Pop Cheap Thrills (P, $6.00) is lighter (80% similar).
Colour Pop Pack Pack (LE, $5.00) is warmer, darker (80% similar).

Makeup Geek Iconic Lipstick Savvy

Savvy

Temptalia

B+

Permanent

8.5

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

Longevity

4.5

Application

89%

Total

Shady

Makeup Geek Shady Iconic Lipstick ($15.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a blackened berry with cool undertones and a glossy finish. It had semi-opaque pigmentation paired with a very slippery consistency. The lipstick melted immediately upon contact, and I had trouble keeping the lipstick in the “lines.” I experienced a little bit of feathering along my upper lip line, which I don’t usually experience, but this was a very dark hue with an extremely emollient texture. It was lightly hydrating and managed a good four and a half hours. This shade also left a strong, fuchsia stain behind.

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Urban Decay Troublemaker (LE, $17.00) is cooler, brighter, lighter (85% similar).
MAC Cyber (P, $17.00) is brighter, lighter (85% similar).
MAC Which Witch (LE, $17.00) is less pigmented, more muted, lighter (85% similar).
MAC Power My Spirit (LE, $19.00) is less pigmented, lighter (85% similar).
Maybelline Blackest Berry (P, $7.49) is cooler, brighter, lighter (85% similar).

Makeup Geek Iconic Lipstick Shady