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formula overview
$11.99 –
The formula is said to have a “strong color impact” with a “lustrous, high-shine finish” and has the “lasting durability” of a lip stain. When they’re good, they’re good: pigmented, high-gloss, and comfortable to wear without being too sticky and not prone to bleeding.
It was very similar to YSL’s Glossy Stains and I had similar problems applying some of the lighter shades from the YSL range as this one. One of the problems was that the tinting strength of the formula really took away from even the lighter pigments, resulting in an uneven look – like I’d applied a milky gloss over a lip stain.
They had a smooth, light consistency that spreadable as it was initially thin and more watery, and as it “cured” it developed a thicker, almost gel-like feel that was still light and comfortable to wear, but a light one Tackiness helped keep it in place over time.
These left strong, reddish stains (they hardly varied, just warmer/cooler reds) after they subsided, which took about five to six hours in total.
They had a powdery, floral scent but no discernible taste.
Browse all of our L’Oreal Brilliant Signature Shiny Lip Stain swatches.
Ingredients
Octyldodecanol, Aqua/Water/Eau, Trimethylsiloxyphenyl Dimethicone, Ethylcellulose, Sorbitan Stearate Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Sucrose Cocoate, Hydroxypropyl Guar, Calcium Aluminum, Borosilicate, Synthetic Fluorophlogopite, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Linalool, Alumina, Magnesium Silicate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Barium Sulfate, Tin Oxide, Silica, Perfume/Fragrance [+/- May Contain / Peut Contenir, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499/Iron Oxides, CI 77891/Titanium Dioxide, CI 15850/Red 7, CI 15985/Yellow 6, CI 17200/Red 33, CI 45410/Red 28, Mica, CI 19140/Yellow 5, CI 75470/Carmine, CI 42090/Blue 1].
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as stated by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publication. Please always check the product packaging (if any) for the ingredient list applicable to the product you are purchasing or the most up-to-date ingredient list on the brand or retailer’s website.
CONTINUE READING: Formula overview for details on general performance and properties (such as fragrance).
Based on our duping algorithm, these are likely very similar shades.
formula overview
$11.99 –
The formula is said to have a “strong color impact” with a “lustrous, high-shine finish” and has the “lasting durability” of a lip stain. When they’re good, they’re good: pigmented, high-gloss, and comfortable to wear without being too sticky and not prone to bleeding.
It was very similar to YSL’s Glossy Stains and I had similar problems applying some of the lighter shades from the YSL range as this one. One of the problems was that the tinting strength of the formula really took away from even the lighter pigments, resulting in an uneven look – like I’d applied a milky gloss over a lip stain.
They had a smooth, light consistency that spreadable as it was initially thin and more watery, and as it “cured” it developed a thicker, almost gel-like feel that was still light and comfortable to wear, but a light one Tackiness helped keep it in place over time.
These left strong, reddish stains (they hardly varied, just warmer/cooler reds) after they subsided, which took about five to six hours in total.
They had a powdery, floral scent but no discernible taste.
Browse all of our L’Oreal Brilliant Signature Shiny Lip Stain swatches.
Ingredients
Octyldodecanol, Aqua/Water/Eau, Trimethylsiloxyphenyl Dimethicone, Ethylcellulose, Sorbitan Stearate Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Sucrose Cocoate, Hydroxypropyl Guar, Calcium Aluminum, Borosilicate, Synthetic Fluorophlogopite, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Linalool, Alumina, Magnesium Silicate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Barium Sulfate, Tin Oxide, Silica, Perfume/Fragrance [+/- May Contain / Peut Contenir, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499/Iron Oxides, CI 77891/Titanium Dioxide, CI 15850/Red 7, CI 15985/Yellow 6, CI 17200/Red 33, CI 45410/Red 28, Mica, CI 19140/Yellow 5, CI 75470/Carmine, CI 42090/Blue 1].
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as stated by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publication. Please always check the product packaging (if any) for the ingredient list applicable to the product you are purchasing or the most up-to-date ingredient list on the brand or retailer’s website.
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