Makeup Forever Exposed Guava (160) Rouge Artist Lipstick (2020) Makeup Forever Exposed Guava (160) Rouge Artist Lipstick (2020) ($ 23.00 for 0.11 oz.) Is a light medium pink with subtle, warm undertones and a satin sheen. It had an almost opaque color payout in a single layer that didn’t build up into full coverage as adding more product tended to produce less even and slightly streaky results. The texture felt light, thin but not clingy, and had a creamy glide, making it more prone to settle in my lip lines over time. It lasted four hours and felt slightly moisturizing.
MORE READING: Formula overview for details on general performance and properties (such as fragrance).
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Formula overview
$ 23.00 / 0.11 oz. – – $ 209.09 per ounce
The formula is said to “smudge, smooth and hydrate” with “the intensity of a mat and the comfort of a cream” and delivers “ultra-pigment”[ation]”The consistency reminded me of the newer ‘matte’ formulas that feel velvety without moisture / shine – those that feel more silicone-heavy, primer-like and often thinner. I would say the new Rouge Artist formula is a bit more traditional Creaminess, hence there was a satin sheen (which was as marketed – satin finish!).
The consistency was smooth, light and thin without feeling clingy. Multiple shades were seen in the close-ups that looked like small pieces were scattered on my lips, almost like it had pilled, although I didn’t feel it when I pressed my lips together and couldn’t see it in person.
They usually had an opaque to opaque color coverage in a single layer. Most of the colors were applied evenly and sat well enough on my lips, although there were a few that slightly emphasized my lip lines. They carried me for four to six hours with some of the very rich, deeper hues that lasted a little longer. For the most part, the formula felt non-drying to slightly moisturizing to me.
There was a sweet, slightly floral scent that was noticeable for the first few minutes, but I didn’t notice any taste.
Browse all of our Make Up For Ever Rouge Artist Lipstick Swatches (2020).
ingredients
Hydrogenated polydecene, octyldodecanol, dimethicone / vinyl dimethicone cross-polymer, nails, polybutene, Euphorbia cerifera (candelilla) wax, silica, synthetic fluorophlogopite, disteardimonium hectorite, bentonite, propylene carbonate, sodium myristoyl oleifera seed oil, citrate (silica, hydrated oleifera) oil Water), aluminum hydroxide, lactic acid, lecithin, squalene, limonene, chlorella vulgaris extract, linalool, Maris Sal (sea salt), +/-: daughter salt, +/-: 15850 (red 6, red 7, red 7 lake), Ci 19140 (yellow 5, yellow 5 see), Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499 (iron oxide), Ci 77891 (titanium dioxide)].
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are available from the brand (or distributor) at the time of publication. Please always check the product packaging, if any, on the ingredients list for the product you are purchasing or the brand or retailer’s website for the most up-to-date list of ingredients.
The product built up slightly in my lower lip lines over time – which was noticeable after two hours of wearing it – which was unfortunate. It stayed decent for four and a half hours and felt slightly moisturizing.
MORE READING: Formula overview for details on general performance and properties (such as fragrance).
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Formula overview
$ 23.00 / 0.11 oz. – – $ 209.09 per ounce
The formula is said to “smudge, smooth and hydrate” with “the intensity of a mat and the comfort of a cream” and delivers “ultra-pigment”[ation]”The consistency reminded me of the newer ‘matte’ formulas that feel velvety without moisture / shine – those that feel more silicone-heavy, primer-like and often thinner. I would say the new Rouge Artist formula is a bit more traditional Creaminess, hence there was a satin sheen (which was as marketed – satin finish!).
The consistency was smooth, light and thin without feeling clingy. Multiple shades were seen in the close-ups that looked like small pieces were scattered on my lips, almost like it had pilled, although I didn’t feel it when I pressed my lips together and couldn’t see it in person.
They usually had an opaque to opaque color coverage in a single layer. Most of the colors were applied evenly and sat well enough on my lips, although there were a few that slightly emphasized my lip lines. They carried me for four to six hours with some of the very rich, deeper hues that lasted a little longer. For the most part, the formula felt non-drying to slightly moisturizing to me.
There was a sweet, slightly floral scent that was noticeable for the first few minutes, but I didn’t notice any taste.
Browse all of our Make Up For Ever Rouge Artist Lipstick Swatches (2020).
ingredients
Hydrogenated polydecene, octyldodecanol, dimethicone / vinyl dimethicone cross-polymer, nails, polybutene, Euphorbia cerifera (candelilla) wax, silica, synthetic fluorophlogopite, disteardimonium hectorite, bentonite, propylene carbonate, sodium myristoyl oleifera seed oil, citrate (silica, hydrated oleifera) oil Water), aluminum hydroxide, lactic acid, lecithin, squalene, limonene, chlorella vulgaris extract, linalool, Maris Sal (sea salt), +/-: daughter salt, +/-: 15850 (red 6, red 7, red 7 lake), Ci 19140 (yellow 5, yellow 5 see), Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499 (iron oxide), Ci 77891 (titanium dioxide)].
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are available from the brand (or distributor) at the time of publication. Please always check the product packaging, if any, on the ingredients list for the product you are purchasing or the brand or retailer’s website for the most up-to-date list of ingredients.
The consistency felt light and was more creamy than non-slip. It wore well for five hours, staining, and feeling slightly moisturizing over time.
MORE READING: Formula overview for details on general performance and properties (such as fragrance).
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Formula overview
$ 23.00 / 0.11 oz. – – $ 209.09 per ounce
The formula is said to “smudge, smooth and hydrate” with “the intensity of a mat and the comfort of a cream” and delivers “ultra-pigment”[ation]”The consistency reminded me of the newer ‘matte’ formulas that feel velvety without moisture / shine – those that feel more silicone-heavy, primer-like and often thinner. I would say the new Rouge Artist formula is a bit more traditional Creaminess, hence there was a satin sheen (which was as marketed – satin finish!).
The consistency was smooth, light and thin without feeling clingy. Multiple shades were seen in the close-ups that looked like small pieces were scattered on my lips, almost like it had pilled, although I didn’t feel it when I pressed my lips together and couldn’t see it in person.
They usually had an opaque to opaque color coverage in a single layer. Most of the colors were applied evenly and sat well enough on my lips, although there were a few that slightly emphasized my lip lines. They carried me for four to six hours with some of the very rich, deeper hues that lasted a little longer. For the most part, the formula felt non-drying to slightly moisturizing to me.
There was a sweet, slightly floral scent that was noticeable for the first few minutes, but I didn’t notice any taste.
Browse all of our Make Up For Ever Rouge Artist Lipstick Swatches (2020).
ingredients
Hydrogenated polydecene, octyldodecanol, dimethicone / vinyl dimethicone cross-polymer, nails, polybutene, Euphorbia cerifera (candelilla) wax, silica, synthetic fluorophlogopite, disteardimonium hectorite, bentonite, propylene carbonate, sodium myristoyl oleifera seed oil, citrate (silica, hydrated oleifera) oil Water), aluminum hydroxide, lactic acid, lecithin, squalene, limonene, chlorella vulgaris extract, linalool, Maris Sal (sea salt), +/-: daughter salt, +/-: 15850 (red 6, red 7, red 7 lake), Ci 19140 (yellow 5, yellow 5 see), Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499 (iron oxide), Ci 77891 (titanium dioxide)].
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are available from the brand (or distributor) at the time of publication. Please always check the product packaging, if any, on the ingredients list for the product you are purchasing or the brand or retailer’s website for the most up-to-date list of ingredients.
