Friday, January 6, 2012

DUPE SMACKDOWN #6: IS PHYSICIANS FORMULA HAPPY BOOSTER LIPSTICK IN I heart NUDE EVER HIP?


Hey Gals! Just a quick little comparison between my beloved MAC Ever Hip lipstick and my new Physicians Formula Happy Booster lipstick in I <3 Nude:

Left side of photo, MAC Ever Hip; Right side of photo, Physicians Formula Happy Booster in I <3 Nude

Fragrance/Taste: MAC lipsticks have a vanilla scent that I find delectable. I was a little afraid of trying the Physicians Formula Happy Booster lipsticks because they are supposed to have a violet scent and I usually despise any lip products with floral scents.  However, I find the scent to be surprisingly nice and not too soapy!  It's kind of like the Milani lipsticks in that it is floral but sweet.  While I could almost nom my Ever Hip, I don't mind I <3 Nude's scent at all and don't think either lipstick has a taste.

Texture/Color: Ever Hip is a Cremesheen formula and thus it is rather glossy.  Both lipsticks apply a bit patchy but can be easily built up and blended to full opacity.  Both can sheer down nicely, too.  I <3 Nude is more of a creamy lipstick finish without much gloss to it, but it certainly isn't matte.  It seemed to photograph slightly darker than Ever Hip and I think that's because it's not as glossy/light reflective.

Left, Physicans Formula I <3 Nude; Right, MAC Ever Hip

I visited the MAC counter yesterday and the lovely SA Janelle's jaw dropped and she exclaimed, "That lipstick looks incredible on you!" I asked her if she thought it looked like Ever Hip and she said yes, and that she has four backups, LOL.

Longevity: Both of these lipsticks pull over four hours of wear on me, which is excellent!

I don't really want to declare a "winner" because Ever Hip was limited edition (and I would buy a backup if I could) and the Physicians Formula is brand-new and permanent (I think).  With Ever Hip not being released this Spring (and quickly selling out when it is released), I think you ought to consider spending the $8.79 to get the Physicians Formula Happy Booster lipstick in I <3 Nude as a lovely stand-in (the closest I've found).

What do you guys think - Dupe or not?

23 comments:

  1. Both gorgeous shades, almost a dupe perhaps. Hard to tell exactly by photos.

    Its a shame that the MAC one is a limited edition otherwise I'd be buying it. I'm a sucker for MAC lipsticks!

    Amelia @ UGLY DUCKLING!

    xxx

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  2. That is a very good dupe! I'm loving the heart running through the physicians formula, very nice touch!

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  3. Hey Amelia, I think it is like a 90% dupe :) The PP is not so cheap for a drugstore lipstick but Ever Hip is really hard to dupe and hard to get!

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  4. Hi Emma, thanks :) The packaging is certainly cheap-looking but the heart running through is very cute and the reason I bought it in the first place ^.^

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  5. I really love the "I <3 Nude" on your lip better than EverHip, but I love the EverHip swatch better than "I <3 Nude". I guess it's the one that looks better on the lips that counts! I vote for the PF lipstick! PS "I <3 Nude" doesn't look nude at all!... or is that just me?
    -Holly

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  6. Hey Holly! It is really, terribly misnamed! Not at all nude... almost a fluorescent corally peach.

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  7. That's a great dupe! I have ever hip, but I think I'm going to have to get this eventually anyways :D

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  8. Thanks Kelly! It's a good backup if you want to save your Ever Hip. Get it when they have BOGO 50% off :)

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  9. Anything Vanilla is always right up my street! This looks gorgeous on you - such a subtle yet pretty tone! I love a little bit of a sheen too - suffering from dry lips anything that looks moisturised is always a plus!

    Sarah
    http://fashionismyh2o.blogspot.com/
    xx

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  10. Hi Sarah, Ever Hip would be the winner, except nobody can get it ;)

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  11. I love how you describe floral scents as feeling "soapy." I have the exact same problem! I can wear some florals as fragrances, but I don't like having floral scents near my face.

    http://www.glamkittenslitterbox.com/
    Twitter: @GlamKitten88

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  12. Yeah, Bonnie, don't want to taste soap *ugh*

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  13. Gosh I have been searching for everhip forever now. That's a really good dupe.Thanks for sharing.

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  14. Hey Pandora's Box, I hope this helped satisfy your search :)

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  15. Those are both really nice colors! the packaging to the physicians formula is just so cute! that alone would probably make me buy it! haha :-P

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  16. Wow that's a great dupe! Looks amaze on u x


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  17. great dupe and lovely shade!!!!

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  18. It's *super* close! What an awesome find! I wouldn't say they are spot on, but close enough that when worn you probably can't tell a big difference! :)

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  19. Hi Danielle, thanks! Yeah, it isn't dead-on but Ever Hip isn't very gettable right now :)

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  20. Great dupe! The colours are so similar and it looks great on you!

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  21. Ever Hip looks so beautiful! Must look into this PRONTO. Thanks for bringing it to my attention x

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  22. Hi Yasumi, it's an amazing glowy coral with lots of gloss... love it :)

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