Looking for a MUFE Super Boost lip gloss dupe that won’t cost $28? A viral infographic points to the Visee Essence Lip Plumper at about $9.60, and says both give a cool, plumped-lip feel.
Make Up For Ever Super Boost Lip Gloss costs about $28 for 9ml. Visee Essence Lip Plumper costs about $9.60 for 5.5ml. On sticker price, that’s the infographic’s 2.9x gap.
The bottles are different sizes, so per ml the gap shrinks to about 1.8x: roughly $3.11 per ml for MUFE against $1.75 per ml for Visee. You’re paying less than the price tags suggest, but you’re also getting less product.
The INCI lists show two glosses with more in common than you’d expect, and a few real differences.
Why Everyone Wants Plumpers
Plumping glosses don’t add volume. They use sensory agents that cool or warm the lips, which temporarily boosts blood flow and gives a slightly swollen look. Pair that with a high-shine film and lips look fuller.
The infographic says both products give a slight cool feel when applied. It also says MUFE leans toward comfort and a smoothing, conditioning finish, while Visee is the better value.
The surprise is that the two share more of a base than their prices suggest.
The At-a-Glance Comparison
| Product Name | Price (USD) & Volume | The Plumping Engine (Cool vs. Spicy) | Nourishing Oils | Pigments/Color |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Make Up For Ever Super Boost Lip Gloss (Crystal) | Menthyl Lactate (#6): gentle cooling | Camellia, Cottonseed, Meadowfoam and Castor oils | None in Crystal (clear) | |
| Visee Essence Lip Plumper | Menthoxypropanediol (cooling) plus Vanillyl Butyl Ether (warming) | Squalane, Vitamin E | Iron Oxides, Titanium Dioxide, Mica, cosmetic dyes |
The Shared Gloss Base
Both lists are built on the same glossy backbone:
- Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, a sticky synthetic polymer that gives thickness and shine
- Diisostearyl Malate, a heavy ester that adds slip and gloss
- Dextrin Palmitate, a gelling agent that thickens the formula
- Sodium Hyaluronate, a humectant
- Parfum in both lists
So the “entirely different goals” story is only half right. These are close cousins on the gloss side. The differences are in the sensory agents, the oils and the color.
The Plumping Chemistry: Ice vs. Fire
MUFE keeps it cool. It relies on Menthyl Lactate, a milder cooling agent than menthol. That means a soft, lasting coolness without much sting.
Visee adds a second sensation. It pairs Menthoxypropanediol (cooling) with Vanillyl Butyl Ether (warming), a combination that creates a cool-and-warm tingle.
Both Visee agents, near the end of the list. Potent sensory agents are used in small amounts, so expect a tingle rather than a burn.
The infographic describes both as a slight cool feel, so don’t expect a stinging fireworks show. Neither list contains anything that gives lasting volume.
MUFE’s Clear Oil-Rich Gloss
In the shade Crystal, MUFE’s list contains no color pigments. It’s a clear gloss.
It does contain real plant oils: Camellia Seed Oil, Cottonseed Oil, Meadowfoam Seed Oil and Castor Seed Oil. Castor oil in particular is a classic gloss ingredient because it’s thick and shiny.
The top three ingredients are still synthetic: Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride and Diisostearyl Malate. That means the gloss is a polymer-and-ester base with plant oils mixed in, not a pure botanical oil.
Cottonseed and castor are commodity oils, so the $28 price reflects the brand, texture and packaging more than a rare oil blend. Sodium Hyaluronate sits near the end, so don’t expect real hydration from it on lips.
Think of MUFE as a comfortable, clear, mildly cooling gloss. It won’t treat chapped lips the way a balm does. It also contains Parfum, which can bother sensitive lips.
Visee’s Tinted Glass-Lip Formula
Visee is a makeup-first formula.
Its shine comes from heavy synthetic ingredients: Tridecyl Trimellitate, Diisostearyl Malate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene and Polybutene. Together they create a thick, mirror-like film.
For color, the list includes Iron Oxides, Titanium Dioxide, Mica, Tartrazine (Yellow 4) and CI 15850 (Red 202). Japanese lip products often list colorants for the whole shade range, so any single shade will contain only some of them.
For care, it adds Squalane, Vitamin E and Sodium Hyaluronate. It’s basic comfort, not treatment.
Two flags: Visee lists BHT (CosDNA safety score 5) and Parfum. CosDNA also gives CI 15850 its highest caution score of 10. That’s a crude rating, not a regulatory verdict, but note it if your lips are reactive.
The Verdict: Cousins, Not Twins
These are different products built on a similar gloss. The shine is closely related. The sensation, color and care story are not.
Choose MUFE ($28) if you want a clear, comfortable gloss with plant oils and a gentle cool feel, and you don’t mind paying for the brand. Pick it for comfort, not as a lip treatment.
Choose Visee ($9.60) if you want a tinted, mirror-shine topper with a cool-and-warm tingle at a lower per-ml price. It’s the better makeup buy.
The smart-shopper move: if you want shine and a tingle, Visee does the job for less. If you want clear and gentle, MUFE earns its spot. For chapped lips, reach for a balm first and add gloss on top.
Disclaimer: The information and ingredient analysis provided in this article are for educational and informational purposes only. Everyone’s skin type and condition are different; readers should carefully assess their own individual needs and conduct a patch test before purchasing or using any new skincare. Every product has its unique formulation and characteristics. For specific product inquiries or claims, please contact the respective brand directly. For professional dermatological advice, diagnoses, or skin concerns, always consult a board-certified dermatologist or qualified healthcare professional.
