L’Oreal Be Captivating Brilliant Signature Shiny Lip Stain ($11.99 for 0.21 oz.) is a light-medium pink with warmer, yellow undertones with a darker, orange-red stain that came through, so the lighter pink ended up looking uneven and almost mottled in its effect over an uneven, orange-red stain.
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Formula Overview
for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Fenty Beauty Pinch Me (P, $18.00) is cooler (95% similar).NARS Conquest (LE, $26.00) is cooler (90% similar).Pat McGrath Prima Donna (P, $30.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).Pat McGrath Belladonna (P, $30.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).ColourPop JJ (LE, $10.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).Hourglass Adorn (P, $49.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).ColourPop Crushin’ (LE, $10.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).ColourPop Figgy Wit It (P, $8.00) is more shimmery, lighter, less pigmented (90% similar).ColourPop Boo (LE, $10.00) is lighter (90% similar).Bobbi Brown Love Letter (P, $27.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).Formula Overview
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The formula is supposed to have “bold color impact” with a “glossy, high-shine finish” and has the “lasting wear” of a lip stain. When they’re good, they’re good: pigmented, high-gloss, and comfortable to wear without being too tacky and not prone to feathering.
It was very similar to YSL’s Glossy Stains, and I had similar issues applying some of the lighter shades in the YSL range as I did in this one. One of the issues was that the staining power of the formula itself really interfered with the lighter pigments, which resulted in an uneven look–like I applied a milky gloss over a lip stain.
They had a smooth, lightweight consistency that was spreadable as it was thin and more watery initially, and as it “set,” it developed a thicker, almost gel-like feel that was still lightweight and comfortable to wear but had light tackiness, which helped to keep it in place over time.
These left strong, reddish stains behind (they didn’t vary much, just warmer/cooler takes on red) after they wore off, which was around five to six hours overall.
They had a powdery, floral scent but no discernible taste.
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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 Fluorphlogopite, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Linalool, Alumina, Magnesium Silicate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Barium Sulfate, Tin Oxide, Silica, Parfum / 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].
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L’Oreal Be Outstanding Brilliant Signature Shiny Lip Stain ($11.99 for 0.21 oz.) is a brighter, medium-dark coral with warm, reddish undertones and a lightly glossy, cream finish. It had a darker, more red-orange stain, which made the end result look somewhat uneven in application.
FURTHER READING:
Formula Overview
for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
ColourPop First Bite (LE, $8.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).YSL Restricted Pink (203) (P, $38.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar).ColourPop Sealed with a Kiss (LE, $8.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar).Too Faced Tickle-Me-Peach (P, $19.00) is lighter (85% similar).MAC Tattoo My Heart (P, $24.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).ColourPop Cabaret (P, $10.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar).MAC Too Cool for Pool (LE, $21.00) is more shimmery, cooler (85% similar).Formula Overview
$11.99 –
The formula is supposed to have “bold color impact” with a “glossy, high-shine finish” and has the “lasting wear” of a lip stain. When they’re good, they’re good: pigmented, high-gloss, and comfortable to wear without being too tacky and not prone to feathering.
It was very similar to YSL’s Glossy Stains, and I had similar issues applying some of the lighter shades in the YSL range as I did in this one. One of the issues was that the staining power of the formula itself really interfered with the lighter pigments, which resulted in an uneven look–like I applied a milky gloss over a lip stain.
They had a smooth, lightweight consistency that was spreadable as it was thin and more watery initially, and as it “set,” it developed a thicker, almost gel-like feel that was still lightweight and comfortable to wear but had light tackiness, which helped to keep it in place over time.
These left strong, reddish stains behind (they didn’t vary much, just warmer/cooler takes on red) after they wore off, which was around five to six hours overall.
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 Fluorphlogopite, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Linalool, Alumina, Magnesium Silicate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Barium Sulfate, Tin Oxide, Silica, Parfum / 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 available by the brand (or retailer)
at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable
to the product you’re purchasing, or the brand or retailer’s website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.