Makeup by Mario Daniela Ultra Suede Lipstick ($ 24.00 for 0.14 oz.) Is a medium-dark, reddish plum with muted, warm undertones and a soft, matte finish. It had a rich color coverage paired with a moderately dense, slightly firmer texture that was very light and thin when applied to my lips, although it never felt clingy or uncomfortable when worn as it stayed flexible without slipping. It wore on well for four and a half hours and didn’t feel drying out.
CONTINUE READING: Formula overview for details on general performance and properties (such as fragrance).
- NARS Erotic Adventure (P, $ 26.00) is lighter and cooler (90% similar).
- KVD Beauty Lolita (P, $ 19.00) is lighter, more subdued (90% similar).
- Makeup by Mario Jesse (P, $ 24.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Anastasia Dazed (P, $ 20.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- NARS Spike (LE, $ 27.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- Bite Beauty Extra Sugar Buns (P, $ 28.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Anastasia Stevie (P, $ 18.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- Bite Beauty Chai (P, $ 28.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Anastasia Rosewood (P, $ 18.00) is lighter and warmer (90% similar).
- Too Faced Gingerbread Girl (LE, $ 21.00) is warmer (85% similar).
Formula overview
$ 24.00 / 0.14 oz. – $ 171.43 per ounce
The formula is said to be a “comfortable matte” finish that provides “full coverage” that “does not dry” and includes “smoothing gels and texturizing powder” that provides a “smooth, matte, soft appearance”. It’s a silicone heavy formula that is thin, very light, and has a “soft matte” finish that is mostly matte, but not quite as flat at first as a true matte lipstick.
I find that this type of formula is a more common release from a variety of brands, and they don’t often have a lot of differentiation. Unfortunately, in my experience, most of these formulas have a tendency to highlight lip texture and imperfections – especially to catch dandruff, even slight dryness – and to dissolve into lip wrinkles when worn. The lighter shades tend to apply worst and look worst, while medium and deeper shades can be applied smoother and more flattering.
I noticed that the red and berry tones of the series in the tube seemed stiffer than most of the other hues in the series, and this caused the base of the lipstick to break off the twist mechanism (which broke the following sunglasses: Alicia, Kiana, Kristen, Amanda).
The pigmentation varied from a semi-opaque to an opaque cover, with lighter shades having a more transparent opacity compared to deeper shades. The initial consistency was firmer in the tube, though not so severe that I pulled painfully, but I found this tends to be less pigmentation-prone and tends to be a better application when building shorter, overlapping strokes overall.
The formula didn’t dry out and was very light, making it felt like I had nothing on, but they only wore between two and five hours with some shades exceeding that range (like a red).
Browse all of our Makeup by Mario Ultra Suede Lipstick swatches.
ingredients
Hydrogenated polyisobutene, dimethicone, cetearyl ethylhexanoate, microcrystalline wax (Cera Microcristallina), caprylic / capric triglyceride, polyethylene, SILICA, trimethylolpropane triisostearate, dimethicone / vinyl dimethicone cross polymer, kaolin, mica, dicalcium phosphate, bis-acyladipate, synthetic wax COPERNICIA CERIFERA (CARNAUBA) WAX [CERA CARNAUBA], STEARALKONIUM HECTORITE, POLYHYDROXYSTEAR ACID, PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRA-DI-t-BUTYL HYDROXYHYDROCINNAMATE, PROPYLENE CARBONATE, PINK CANINA FRUIT OIL, PASSOCLORA EDULIS SEED OIL, [MAY CONTAIN/PEUT CONTENIR (+/-): IRON OXIDES (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), RED 7 LAKE (CI 15850), TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891), BLUE 1 LAKE (CI 42090)]
Disclaimer: The ingredient lists are available from the brand (or retailer) at the time of publication. Please always check the product packaging, if any, the valid ingredients list for the product you purchased or the brand or retailer website for the most up-to-date list of ingredients.
Makeup by Mario Erin Ultra Suede Lipstick ($ 24.00 for 0.14 oz.) Is a light, rosy brown with subtle, warm undertones and a soft, matte finish. It had an almost opaque paint release in a single layer that was applied fairly evenly to my lips but was slightly tugging due to the denser, somewhat firm texture.
The lipstick applied better than I expected as this formula and its lighter shades tended to emphasize lip texture and pull lip lines away, but this one wasn’t that bad (very little seen in person). It lasted two and a half hours and didn’t feel drying out.
CONTINUE READING: Formula overview for details on general performance and properties (such as fragrance).
- MAC Burnt Spice (P, $ 21.00) is darker (90% similar).
- MAC Sweet Thing (LE, $ 21.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- MAC Bronx (P, $ 21.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Universal Appeal (P, $ 55.00) is shinier (90% similar).
- MAC Age / Gender / Location (LE, $ 21.00) is more shiny (90% similar).
- Anastasia Coconut (LE, $ 18.00) is darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Muneca (P, $ 6.50) is darker and cooler (85% similar).
- Anastasia On Mute (LE, $ 20.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Make Up For Ever M101 (DC, $ 22.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Makeup Geek Quickstep (LE, $ 12.00) is cooler (85% similar).
Formula overview
$ 24.00 / 0.14 oz. – $ 171.43 per ounce
The formula is said to be a “comfortable matte” finish that provides “full coverage” that “does not dry” and includes “smoothing gels and texturizing powder” that provides a “smooth, matte, soft appearance”. It’s a silicone heavy formula that is thin, very light, and has a “soft matte” finish that is mostly matte, but not quite as flat at first as a true matte lipstick.
I find that this type of formula is a more common release from a variety of brands, and they don’t often have a lot of differentiation. Unfortunately, in my experience, most of these formulas have a tendency to highlight lip texture and imperfections – especially to catch dandruff, even slight dryness – and to dissolve into lip wrinkles when worn. The lighter shades tend to apply worst and look worst, while medium and deeper shades can be applied smoother and more flattering.
I noticed that the red and berry tones of the series in the tube seemed stiffer than most of the other hues in the series, and this caused the base of the lipstick to break off the twist mechanism (which broke the following sunglasses: Alicia, Kiana, Kristen, Amanda).
The pigmentation varied from a semi-opaque to an opaque cover, with lighter shades having a more transparent opacity compared to deeper shades. The initial consistency was firmer in the tube, though not so severe that I pulled painfully, but I found this tends to be less pigmentation-prone and tends to be a better application when building shorter, overlapping strokes overall.
The formula didn’t dry out and was very light, making it felt like I had nothing on, but they only wore between two and five hours with some shades exceeding that range (like a red).
Browse all of our Makeup by Mario Ultra Suede Lipstick swatches.
ingredients
Hydrogenated polyisobutene, dimethicone, cetearyl ethylhexanoate, microcrystalline wax (Cera Microcristallina), caprylic / capric triglyceride, polyethylene, SILICA, dicalcium phosphate, trimethylolpropane triisostearate, dimethicone / vinyl dimethicone cross-polymer, ka-diglyolin, polyacrylic, synthetic wax COPERNICIA CERIFERA (CARNAUBA) WAX [CERA CARNAUBA], STEARALKONIUM HECTORITE, POLYHYDROXYSTEAR ACID, PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRA-DI-t-BUTYL HYDROXYHYDROCINNAMATE, PROPYLENE CARBONATE, PINK CANINA FRUIT OIL, PASSOCLORA EDULIS SEED OIL, [MAY CONTAIN/PEUT CONTENIR (+/-): IRON OXIDES (CI 77492, CI 77491), RED 7 LAKE (CI 15850), TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891), BLUE 1 LAKE (CI 42090)]
Disclaimer: The ingredient lists are available from the brand (or retailer) at the time of publication. Please always check the product packaging, if any, the valid ingredients list for the product you purchased or the brand or retailer website for the most up-to-date list of ingredients.
