As a YouTube addict, I enjoy watching what is released overseas before it finally reaches Australia (...years later, joking - not joking). So as I was saying, when something is released that tickles my fancy I go into stalker mode. Perhaps, by living in Australia, you learn to stake out the internet, watching its every move, until you find that product you want and then pounce on it and get it shipped back to home base. A bit dramatic, but you get the point.
Unfortunately after rummaging through online shops, Amazon and Ebay, I couldn't find a reputable reseller that shipped to Australia for a reasonable price. So I decided to wait out the release in Australia and then purchase these bad boys as soon as they popped up on the Priceline website.
A few months after using these lip lacqeurs, I thought it would be a prime time to do a review and provide swatches of this hyped up proposed dupe of the YSL Glossy Stains (YSL is owned by the same company as L'Oreal?).
Claims:
From the L'Oreal Website:
"The next generation lip colour, that combines the texture & shine of a gloss with the long wear of a stain. Delivering a lasting colour with a subtle glossy shine.
The unique formula comprised of 30% water and 60% oil provides an exceptionally high level of moisture, allowing for 6hr hydration.
Concentrated soluble colour pigments create a subtle wet look with a weightless feeling on lips. "
Ingredients:
G900109 - INGREDIENTS: OCTYLDODECANOL, AQUA / WATER, TRIMETHYLSILOXYPHENYL DIMETHICONE, ETHYLCELLULOSE, SORBITAN STEARATE, ALCOHOL, CETYL ALCOHOL, PHENOXYETHANOL, SUCROSE COCOATE, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, HYDROXYPROPYL GUAR, CALCIUM ALUMINUM BOROSILICATE, BENZYL ALCOHOL, CALCIUM SODIUM BOROSILICATE, ALUMINA, SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE, POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE, GERANIOL, SILICA, ACRYLATES COPOLYMER, TIN OXIDE, HEXYL CINNAMAL, HYDROXYCITRONELLAL, PARFUM / FRAGRANCE. <+/- MAY CONTAIN CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499 / IRON OXIDES, CI 77891 / TITANIUM DIOXIDE, MICA, CI 17200 / RED 33, CI 15985 / YELLOW 6, CI 15850 / RED 7, CI 16035 / RED 40, CI 19140 / YELLOW 5, CI 42090 / BLUE 1, CI 45380 / RED 22 LAKE, CI 45410 / RED 28 LAKE, CI 15850 / RED 6, CI 15985 / YELLOW 6 LAKE, CI 15850 / RED 7 LAKE, CI 19140 / YELLOW 5 LAKE, CI 42090 / BLUE 1 LAKE, CI 75470 / CARMINE>. ( FIL B51772/1).
Shades:
The shades that are available in Australia are the ones listed below, however the shade range or names may differ from country to country:
101 - Lolita
102 - Romy
103 - Marilyn
200 - Princess
300 - Juliet
400 - Eve
402 - Milady
501 - Bonnie
Swatches:
The shades which I own are: 101, 102, 200, 300, 402, 501
In natural daylight L-R: Lolita, Romy, Bonnie, Princess, Juliet, Milady
In natural daylight L-R: Lolita, Romy, Bonnie, Princess, Juliet, Milady
In direct Sunlight L-R: Lolita, Romy, Bonnie, Princess, Juliet, Milady
Stain Left after wiping with tissue:
L-R: Lolita, Romy, Bonnie, Princess, Juliet, Milady
L-R: Lolita, Romy, Bonnie, Princess, Juliet, Milady
Stain Left after wiping with tissue, make-up remover and washing arm with soap and water
Tear shaped applicator wand - Shine Caress in Juliet
So here's the run down:
Price: I purchased mine from Priceline on sale, however the normal price is $19.95
Weight: 6.0ml
Packaging: Slim pale gold tube with twist off wand with a tear shaped applicator.
Consistency: Quite thin in consistency, but still moisturising and pigmented.
Fragrance: A sweet enjoyable berry-like scent
Application: A tear shaped applicator makes application very easy and touch ups on the go made very simple.
Longevity: Due to the staining nature of this product it lasts very well. I find the gloss aspect of this lip lacquer lasts about 4 hours, with the colour remaining after this period. With the packaging as it is, reapplication is very simple to add the gloss back.
Colour Range: I quite enjoy the colour range offered as there includes some more natural shades to deeper more statement colours. Of course, all shades can be either sheered out or built up to your intended intensity which makes all shades incredibly wearable.
Finish: The finish is a lovely glossy stained lip that is neither sticky or unpleasant on the lips.
Overall impressions: This is a lovely release from L'Oreal that is said to be a dupe for the YSL Glossy stains. I can't exactly verify this as I don't own any of the Gloss stains, but if they are as good (or better) than these I would be very chuffed. I find that I use these on an everyday basis, from wearing to work or to a night out, or just popping out to the shops. Due to their long-wear, non-drying nature and easily application they are a staple in my handbag and a constant compliment magnet. I would recommend you check these out at your local shops and I'm sure you are likely to find (atleast!) one shade that will tickle your fancy.
Do you own any lip lacquer products? How do you find them?
Ellen Rozalia xx
*Disclaimer: All products mentioned were purchased with my own money and all opinions are my own
