Anastasia Summer 2019 Mini Lipstick Set Review & Swatches

• Anastasia Orange Blossom (LE, $18.00) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
• Ciate Topaz (P, $22.00) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar).
• Chanel Sari Dore (414) (P, $37.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (80% similar).
• MAC Banana Muffins (LE, $17.50) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (80% similar).
• Kat Von D Solo (DC, $21.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (80% similar).
• MAC Saigon Summer (P, $18.50) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (80% similar).

Formula Overview

$18.00/0.12 oz. – $150.00 Per Ounce

The formula is supposed to have “full-pigment” with a “smooth, ultra-matte finish.” Since the description was a little light, I also watched the brand’s video, where the formula is also supposed to be comfortable to apply and not settle in lip lines. The best aspects of the formula are how lightweight it felt on–almost like nothing on, so despite being more matte and denser, not heavy or clingy–and that most shades have been non-drying (so far).

There has been some transfer, and the finish is mostly matte but not “ultra-matte” (certainly not as flat or matte as their liquid lipsticks, as an example). Some shades have emphasized my lip lines from a texture standpoint or due to color settling into them, but it depended on the shade. The wear has ranged from four and a half hours to eight hours, and some of the richer shades can survive a moderate meal and definitely drinking coffee. I found the texture to be the drawback; the lipstick is incredibly firm and dense with little to creaminess, which resulted in an application that tugged and pulled on the lips. It was also the type of texture that caught on flakes, so regular exfoliation is key. There were a few shades that were creamier and thicker on the lips, which were more comfortable to apply, but the majority were quite firm. (They also did not get softer with use.)

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• MAC Sequin (DC, $18.50) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
• MAC Love Drought (LE, $18.50) is darker (90% similar).
• Tom Ford Beauty Ellie (LE, $36.00) is lighter (90% similar).
• Urban Decay Rebel (LE, $18.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
• MAC A Wink of Pink (LE, $18.50) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
• MAC High Strung (P, $18.50) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
• MAC Viva Glam VI (P, $18.50) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar).
• Burberry Orchid Pink (213) (P, $34.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
• Sephora Frosted Rose (61) (P, $14.00) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar).
• MAC Where No Man Has Gone Before (LE, $18.50) is brighter, cooler (85% similar).

Formula Overview

$18.00/0.12 oz. – $150.00 Per Ounce

The formula is supposed to have “full-pigment” with a “smooth, ultra-matte finish.” Since the description was a little light, I also watched the brand’s video, where the formula is also supposed to be comfortable to apply and not settle in lip lines. The best aspects of the formula are how lightweight it felt on–almost like nothing on, so despite being more matte and denser, not heavy or clingy–and that most shades have been non-drying (so far).

There has been some transfer, and the finish is mostly matte but not “ultra-matte” (certainly not as flat or matte as their liquid lipsticks, as an example). Some shades have emphasized my lip lines from a texture standpoint or due to color settling into them, but it depended on the shade. The wear has ranged from four and a half hours to eight hours, and some of the richer shades can survive a moderate meal and definitely drinking coffee. I found the texture to be the drawback; the lipstick is incredibly firm and dense with little to creaminess, which resulted in an application that tugged and pulled on the lips. It was also the type of texture that caught on flakes, so regular exfoliation is key. There were a few shades that were creamier and thicker on the lips, which were more comfortable to apply, but the majority were quite firm. (They also did not get softer with use.)

Browse all of our Anastasia Matte Lipstick swatches.

• NARS Embrasse Moi (LE, $28.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
• Anastasia Guava (LE, $18.00) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar).
• Estee Lauder Languid Love (P, $32.00) is more muted, cooler (85% similar).
• Tom Ford Beauty Luca (LE, $36.00) is more shimmery, cooler (85% similar).
• MAC Barking Gorgeous (LE, $25.00) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
• MAC Tangerine Dream (P, $18.50) is less shimmery, darker (80% similar).

Formula Overview

$18.00/0.12 oz. – $150.00 Per Ounce

The formula is supposed to have “full-pigment” with a “smooth, ultra-matte finish.” Since the description was a little light, I also watched the brand’s video, where the formula is also supposed to be comfortable to apply and not settle in lip lines. The best aspects of the formula are how lightweight it felt on–almost like nothing on, so despite being more matte and denser, not heavy or clingy–and that most shades have been non-drying (so far).

There has been some transfer, and the finish is mostly matte but not “ultra-matte” (certainly not as flat or matte as their liquid lipsticks, as an example). Some shades have emphasized my lip lines from a texture standpoint or due to color settling into them, but it depended on the shade. The wear has ranged from four and a half hours to eight hours, and some of the richer shades can survive a moderate meal and definitely drinking coffee. I found the texture to be the drawback; the lipstick is incredibly firm and dense with little to creaminess, which resulted in an application that tugged and pulled on the lips. It was also the type of texture that caught on flakes, so regular exfoliation is key. There were a few shades that were creamier and thicker on the lips, which were more comfortable to apply, but the majority were quite firm. (They also did not get softer with use.)

Browse all of our Anastasia Matte Lipstick swatches.

• Make Up For Ever M101 (P, $22.00) is warmer (95% similar).
• NARS Rowdy (LE, $27.00) is lighter, warmer (95% similar).
• Colour Pop Little One (LE, $6.50) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
• Colour Pop Up All Night (P, $6.50) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
• Tom Ford Beauty Universal Appeal (P, $54.00) is cooler (90% similar).
• MAC Age/Sex/Location (LE, $18.50) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
• MAC Half ‘n’ Half (P, $18.50) is warmer, glossier (90% similar).
• MAC Love Me Lots (LE, $18.50) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
• Smashbox Safe Word (P, $21.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
• MAC Burnt Spice (P, $21.00) is darker (90% similar).

Formula Overview

$18.00/0.12 oz. – $150.00 Per Ounce

The formula is supposed to have “full-pigment” with a “smooth, ultra-matte finish.” Since the description was a little light, I also watched the brand’s video, where the formula is also supposed to be comfortable to apply and not settle in lip lines. The best aspects of the formula are how lightweight it felt on–almost like nothing on, so despite being more matte and denser, not heavy or clingy–and that most shades have been non-drying (so far).

There has been some transfer, and the finish is mostly matte but not “ultra-matte” (certainly not as flat or matte as their liquid lipsticks, as an example). Some shades have emphasized my lip lines from a texture standpoint or due to color settling into them, but it depended on the shade. The wear has ranged from four and a half hours to eight hours, and some of the richer shades can survive a moderate meal and definitely drinking coffee. I found the texture to be the drawback; the lipstick is incredibly firm and dense with little to creaminess, which resulted in an application that tugged and pulled on the lips. It was also the type of texture that caught on flakes, so regular exfoliation is key. There were a few shades that were creamier and thicker on the lips, which were more comfortable to apply, but the majority were quite firm. (They also did not get softer with use.)

Browse all of our Anastasia Matte Lipstick swatches.