Lip Products Archives

Vieve Treasure & Ninetease Modern Matte Lipsticks Reviews & Swatches

Vieve Treasure Modern Matte Lipstick ($26.50 for 0.1 oz.) is a medium-dark peach with moderate, warm undertones and a satin finish. It had opaque color payoff paired with a smooth, lightweight texture that was lightly creamy but not too slippery on my lips. The product applied fairly evenly but settled a bit into my deeper lip lines, though it didn’t seem to worsen over the three and a half hours it lasted for. The formula felt lightly hydrating overall. Vieve Ninetease Modern Matte Lipstick ($26.50 for 0.1 oz.) is a darker, peachy beige with moderate, warm undertones and a satin Continue Reading…

Revlon Citrine Queen ColorStay Satin Ink Liquid Lipstick Review & Swatches

Revlon Citrine Queen ColorStay Satin Ink Liquid Lipstick ($10.99 for 0.17 oz.) is a slightly muted, light-medium orange with moderate, warm undertones–not too yellow-based–paired with a glossy, creamy finish. Opaque pigmentation Very fluid, spreadable, creamy Slightly thicker/easier to over-apply Set to a lightly-to-moderately tacky feel, no lifting Transfer-resistant until eating Long-wearing (8 hours of wear but doesn’t make it through two meals well)

L’Oreal Be Determined & Be Uncontrollable Brilliant Signature Shiny Lip Stains Reviews & Swatches

L’Oreal Be Determined Brilliant Signature Shiny Lip Stain ($11.99 for 0.21 oz.) is a medium beige with subtle, warm undertones initially, but it had a orange-red stain that came through as it “set,” which resulted in an uneven, milky top coat effect. Semi-opaque color payoff Lightweight, watery consistency initially “Set” to a slightly thicker, more gel-cream feel, light tackiness Applied unevenly, looked almost mottled Long-wearing (four hours, plus stain), lightly hydrating L’Oreal Be Uncontrollable Brilliant Signature Shiny Lip Stain ($11.99 for 0.21 oz.) is a muted, medium orange with warm, peachy undertones and a glossy, cream finish. Unfortunately, it had Continue Reading…

Maybelline Extra Super Stay Vinyl Ink Liquid Lipcolor Review & Swatches

Maybelline Extra Super Stay Vinyl Ink Liquid Lipcolor ($12.99 for 0.14 oz.) is a rich, burnt orange with moderate, warm undertones–balanced between red and yellow–paired with a glossy, cream finish. Opaque pigmentation Fluid, spreadable, creamy Set to a lightly-to-moderately tacky feel, no lifting Transfer-resistant Very long-wearing (11 hours of solid wear, some remained after 16 hours), lightly hydrating

Revlon In the Zone & Bread Winner Suede Ink Lipsticks Reviews & Swatches

Revlon In the Zone ColorStay Suede Ink Lipstick ($12.39 for 0.08 oz.) is a medium-dark burgundy-red with subtle, cool undertones and a matte finish. Semi-opaque coverage IF warmed up Very stiff/firm texture, tugged painfully Felt lightweight but clingy, prone to emphasizing texture Long-wearing (8 hours, plus stain), lightly drying Revlon Bread Winner ColorStay Suede Ink Lipstick ($12.39 for 0.08 oz.) is a vivid, ruby red with strong, cool undertones–veering almost pink–paired with a matte finish. Opaque coverage IF warmed up Very stiff/firm texture, tugged painfully Felt lightweight but clingy, prone to emphasizing texture Long-wearing (8 hours, plus stain), lightly drying

Revlon Fired Up ColorStay Satin Ink Liquid Lipstick Review & Swatches

Revlon Fired Up ColorStay Satin Ink Liquid Lipstick ($10.99 for 0.17 oz.) is a very bright, medium-dark orange-red with warm, red undertones and a glossy, cream finish. Opaque pigmentation Very fluid, spreadable, creamy Slightly thicker/easier to over-apply Set to a lightly-to-moderately tacky feel, no lifting Transfer-resistant until eating Very long-wearing (10 hours of wear but doesn’t make it through two meals well)

L’Oreal Be Fiery & Be Courageous Brilliant Signature Shiny Lip Stains Reviews & Swatches

L’Oreal Be Fiery Brilliant Signature Shiny Lip Stain ($11.99 for 0.21 oz.) is a medium red with warmer, more orange-leaning undertones and fine golden pearl throughout. Medium color payoff Lightweight, watery consistency initially “Set” to a slightly thicker, more gel-cream feel, light tackiness Spreadable, applied somewhat evenly Long-wearing (six hours, plus stain), lightly hydrating L’Oreal Be Courageous Brilliant Signature Shiny Lip Stain ($11.99 for 0.21 oz.) is a rich, deeper coppery red with warm undertones and a smattering of gold pearl woven through a glossy, cream finish. Mostly opaque color payoff Lightweight, watery consistency initially “Set” to a slightly thicker, Continue Reading…

Revlon Tunnel Vision & Stir the Pot Suede Ink Lipsticks Reviews & Swatches

Revlon Tunnel Vision ColorStay Suede Ink Lipstick ($12.39 for 0.08 oz.) is a neon fuchsia pink with cooler, blue undertones and a matte finish. Opaque coverage IF warmed up Very stiff/firm texture, tugged painfully Felt lightweight but clingy, prone to emphasizing texture Long-wearing (8 hours, plus stain), lightly drying Revlon Stir the Pot ColorStay Suede Ink Lipstick ($12.39 for 0.08 oz.) is a brighter, medium purple with subtle, warm pink undertones and a mostly matte finish. Mostly opaque coverage IF warmed up Very stiff/firm texture, tugged painfully Felt lightweight but clingy, prone to emphasizing texture Long-wearing (7 hours, plus stain), Continue Reading…

Sydney Grace Mya Lip Cream Review & Swatches

Sydney Grace Mya Lip Cream ($10.00 for 0.15 oz.) is a medium-dark pink with neutral-to-warm undertones and a cream finish. Opaque pigmentation in one layer Light-medium thick, smooth, spreadable More prone to settling into my lip lines but applied evenly Long-wearing (4.5 hours), hydrating

Chanel Tentation & Gourmandise Rouge Allure Inks Reviews & Swatches

Chanel Tentation (238) Rouge Allure Ink Matte Liquid Lip Colour ($45.00 for 0.2 oz.) is a vivid, deeper coral-red with subtle, warm undertones and a satin finish. Opaque pigmentation Thin, spreadable, easy to maneuver Applied evenly and didn’t emphasize lip lines Long-wearing (5.5 hours), lightly hydrating Chanel Gourmandise (236) Rouge Allure Ink Matte Liquid Lip Colour ($45.00 for 0.2 oz.) is a medium-dark pink with subtle, warm undertones and a satin finish. Opaque pigmentation Thin, spreadable, easy to maneuver Applied evenly and didn’t emphasize lip lines Long-wearing (5.5 hours), lightly hydrating