Evil Sunz Scarlet vs Lipstick

How close are they?

ΔE 27.7, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Lipstick is a little lighter, more muted, cooler than Evil Sunz Scarlet.

Can I use Lipstick instead of Evil Sunz Scarlet?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 28). Lipstick is a little lighter, more muted, cooler than Evil Sunz Scarlet.

Can I use Evil Sunz Scarlet instead of Lipstick?

The same difference applies the other way round: Evil Sunz Scarlet is a little darker, more saturated, warmer.

ΔE is the colour difference between our two swatch estimates: under about 6 is close, over about 15 is loose. Real paints also differ in finish, coverage and how they thin, so test before you commit.