The texture was a little denser in the tube, but it “melted” as it warmed up on my lips with a slight creaminess and a slight stickiness on my lips. Because of this stickiness, the gloss lasted longer than the average lipstick. It carried well for six hours, stained and moisturized to the touch.
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- MAC Toung ‘n’ Chic (LE, $ 18.50) is shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- Make Up For Ever Daring Mulberry (218) (P, $ 23.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- Sephora Leo (93) (LE, $ 8.00) is lighter, less shiny (95% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Jack (2016) (P, $ 36.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- Bite Beauty Acai Smash (P, $ 24.00) is shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Maybelline Berry Bossy (DC, $ 7.49) is shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Fenty Beauty Flamingo Acid (P, $ 18.00) is lighter and warmer (90% similar).
- MAC Joie de Vivre (P, $ 19.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- Chanel Muted Fuchsia (124) (P, $ 40.00) is lighter, cooler, and less shiny (90% similar).
- Pat McGrath Wrecked (DC, $ 40.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
Formula overview
$ 19.00 / 0.11 oz. – $ 172.73 per ounce
The formula is said to be “super pigmented”, “moisturizing” and “long lasting”. There are three finishes: cream, matte, and shine, and the way they feel, apply, and wear depends on the finish, so I’ve broken the chart down by finish.
The matte finish is comparable to the original Comfort Matte Finish in the Vice Lipstick formula. They have a creamy, smooth consistency that has a silky finish rather than a true matte finish. They wear out to a semi-matte to matte finish when some of the gloss wears off. They were typically opaque, fairly forgiving for imperfections on the lips, and wore anywhere from four to six hours. There were a few nuances, usually on the lighter end of the color spectrum, that were more prone to getting stuck in my lip lines.
There were a few nuances in the matte finish that were really matte and were more of a traditional matte, although they were still smooth and pliable enough to pull on without tugging, but they were thinner and a bit “clingy” by comparison “(just not to the point) emphasizing the lip texture or making it uncomfortable to wear).
The Cream Finish is comparable to the Original Cream Finish in the Vice Lipstick formula. The texture was smooth, more like a gel-cream, in that it was dense and slightly sticky, so it glided better once it warmed on my lips. What I’ve always enjoyed – and what I enjoy about the reformulation – is that the texture helps keep the color in place, making it appear smoother, and sit better on my lips while still adding plenty of shine. These shades had a semi-opaque to opaque coverage and a wearing time of about four to five hours.
The shine finish is most like the original sheer finish in the Vice Lipstick formula, but to me these were less comparable than the other two finishes. The shine finish is a very smooth, gel-like balm that has a lot of lubricity, no stickiness and is very shiny. They’re almost easy to paint over because they’re so soft and creamy (also why they’re available in the slim tube to keep the lipstick from breaking off at the base). These shades were rather semi-opaque to predominantly opaque with some translucency. They lasted about two to four hours.
The majority of shades are moisturizing, although some of the really matte shades won’t dry off. No smell or taste was noticeable.
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ingredients
Isononyl Isononanoate, Octyldodecanol, Oleyl Erucate, Silica, Phenyl Trimethicone, Ci 77891 / Titanium Dioxide, Polyethylene, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil / Sesam Seed Oil, Paraffin, Peg-45 / Dodecyl Glycol Copolymer, Aluminum Oxide, Cera Microcristallina / Microcristalline Wax / Microcristalline Wax / Microcristalline Wax / Cire, Dimethicone, Kaolin, Synthetic Wax, Ci 15850 / Red 7, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Ci 19140 / Yellow 5 Lake, Tocopheryl Acetate, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Ci 77499 / Iron Oxides, Aluminum Hydroxide, Persea Gratissima Oil / avocado oil, isopropyl palmitate, isopropyl myristate, triethoxycaprylylsilane, aloe barbadensis leaf extract, tocopherol, hydrogenated palm glyceride citrate, Helianthus annuus seed oil / sunflower seed oil, rosemary officinalis leaf extract / rosemary leaf extract. (D268223 / 1).
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The paint had rich pigmentation in a single layer that was applied evenly with just a touch of product that settled into my deeper lip lines (which was visible in the close-up photo, but not in person). It lasted a good five hours and felt moisturizing over time.
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- Urban Decay 1993 (DC, $ 18.00) is lighter and cooler (90% similar).
- Tarte Crop Top (P, $ 20.00) is darker (85% similar).
- Bite Beauty Hard Cider (P, $ 24.00) is shimmery, darker, and more subdued (85% similar).
- MAC Gabriel Zamora (LE, $ 20.00) is shimmery, lighter, warmer (80% similar).
- Becca Tawny (P, $ 24.00) is shimmery, lighter, warmer (80% similar).
- Propa Beauty Closer (P, $ 12.00) is darker, cooler (80% similar).
- MAC Strip Me Down (LE, $ 20.00) is lighter, warmer, and less shiny (80% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Hot Cocoa (P, $ 28.00) is lighter, brighter, warmer (80% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Public Display (Lip Color) (PiP,) is brighter, warmer (80% similar).
- ColourPop 951 (P, $ 7.00) is lighter, more subdued (80% similar).
Formula overview
$ 19.00 / 0.11 oz. – $ 172.73 per ounce
The formula is said to be “super pigmented”, “moisturizing” and “long lasting”. There are three finishes: cream, matte, and shine, and the way they feel, apply, and wear depends on the finish, so I’ve broken the chart down by finish.
The matte finish is comparable to the original Comfort Matte Finish in the Vice Lipstick formula. They have a creamy, smooth consistency that has a silky finish rather than a true matte finish. They wear out to a semi-matte to matte finish when some of the gloss wears off. They were typically opaque, fairly forgiving for imperfections on the lips, and wore anywhere from four to six hours. There were a few nuances, usually on the lighter end of the color spectrum, that were more prone to getting stuck in my lip lines.
There were a few nuances in the matte finish that were really matte and were more of a traditional matte, although they were still smooth and pliable enough to pull on without tugging, but they were thinner and a bit “clingy” by comparison “(just not to the point) emphasizing the lip texture or making it uncomfortable to wear).
The Cream Finish is comparable to the Original Cream Finish in the Vice Lipstick formula. The texture was smooth, more like a gel-cream, in that it was dense and slightly sticky, so it glided better once it warmed on my lips. What I’ve always enjoyed – and what I enjoy about the reformulation – is that the texture helps keep the color in place, making it appear smoother, and sit better on my lips while still adding plenty of shine. These shades had a semi-opaque to opaque coverage and a wearing time of about four to five hours.
The shine finish is most like the original sheer finish in the Vice Lipstick formula, but to me these were less comparable than the other two finishes. The shine finish is a very smooth, gel-like balm that has a lot of lubricity, no stickiness and is very shiny. They’re almost easy to paint over because they’re so soft and creamy (also why they’re available in the slim tube to keep the lipstick from breaking off at the base). These shades were rather semi-opaque to predominantly opaque with some translucency. They lasted about two to four hours.
The majority of shades are moisturizing, although some of the really matte shades won’t dry off. No smell or taste was noticeable.
Browse all of our Urban Decay Vice Hydrating Lipstick swatches.
