Makeup Forever Empowered Beige (100) Rouge Artist Lipstick (2020) Makeup Forever Empowered Beige (100) Rouge Artist Lipstick (2020) ($ 23.00 for 0.11 oz.) Is a light beige with subtle, warm, peach-colored undertones and a natural sheen. It had almost opaque pigmentation in one layer that was applied somewhat evenly, but the product looked almost crumbly, with color that set into my lip lines from the start – this only worsened when I wore the product. The texture felt light, thin but not clingy, and had an easy glide. It took three hours and didn’t feel drying.
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 bits 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 four to six hours with me, with some of the very rich, deeper hues lasting 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.
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ingredients
For the most part, it had an opaque color payout that was mostly evenly adhered. This shade stayed decent for three hours and felt slightly moisturizing.
MORE READING: Formula overview for details on general performance and properties (such as fragrance).
- MAC Myth (P, $ 20.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
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- MAC Peachy Peter (LE, $ 20.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- MAC LarLarLee (LE, $ 20.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Jaclyn Cosmetics As If (DC, $ 18.00) is darker and cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Vice (LE, $ 6.50) is brighter and cooler (85% similar).
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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 bits 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 four to six hours with me, with some of the very rich, deeper hues lasting 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, glycerate 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)].
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The consistency felt smoother, slightly creamy, and a little velvety so that while it felt clingy, it didn’t feel that way. It wore well for four hours and felt slightly moisturizing over time.
MORE READING: Formula overview for details on general performance and properties (such as fragrance).
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- ColourPop Mrs. Norris (LE, $ 7.00) is lighter and warmer (85% similar).
- KVD Beauty Bow ‘n’ Arrow (P, $ 19.00) is lighter and warmer (80% similar).
- NYX Butter (P, $ 6.00) is shimmery, lighter, and warmer (80% similar).
- Shiseido Rose Syrup (BR721) (DC, $ 28.00) is lighter and warmer (80% similar).
- Maybelline Gray Over It (DC, $ 7.49) is shimmery, darker, and warmer (80% similar).
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 bits 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 four to six hours with me, with some of the very rich, deeper hues lasting 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
