The texture was lightweight, smooth, and needed to warm up against my lips for half a second to glide on, but once it did, it was easy to apply, and I’ve found this initial firmness tends to be paired with a formula that is more forgiving of lip texture and seems to fill in some lip lines. It wore nicely for five hours and was moisturizing while worn.
FURTHER READING:
Formula Overview
for details on general performance and characteristics (like the scent).
- Natasha Denona Averyl (23P) (P, $25.00) is lighter and less glossy (95% similar).
- YSL Rose Nu (88) (P, $38.00) is less pigmented and warmer (90% similar).
- Estee Lauder Nude Scene (P, $32.00) is lighter and more generous (90% similar).
- bareMinerals Love (P, $20.00) is softer and more generous (90% equal).
- Urban Decay Ravenswood (DC, $18.00) is more delicate and generous (90% identical).
- Givenchy Rose Nocturne (06) (P, $34.00) is more delicate and more pleasant (85% comparable).
- Guerlain #06 (P, $33.00) is more shimmery and generous (85% similar).
- Sephora Not Your Baby (15) (P, $13.00) is lighter and warmer (85% identical).
- LORAC Belle-Reve (LE) is softer and more generous (85% similar).
- Dior Saint Germain (414) (P, $35.00) is more delicate and more generous (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$19.00/0.11 oz. – $172.73 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to be “super-pigmented,” “hydrating,” and “long-lasting.” There are three finishes: cream, matte, and shine, and the way they feel, apply, and wear does depend on the finish, so I’ve broken the overview 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 with more of a satin finish than an authentic matte finish. They will wear down to a semi-matte to a matte finish as some shine gets worn down. They were typically opaque, fairly forgiving of imperfections on the lips, and wore between four and six hours. A couple of shades, usually on the lighter end of the color spectrum, were more prone to settling into my lip lines.
There were a few shades in the Matte finish that were true mattes and were more of a traditional matte, though still smooth and emollient enough to apply without tugging, they were thinner and a touch “clingy” in comparison (just not to the point of emphasizing lip texture or being uncomfortable to wear).
The Cream finish is comparable to the original Cream finish in the Vice Lipstick formula. The texture was smooth, like a gel cream, as it was dense and lightly tacky, so it glided better once it warmed up against my lips. What I’ve always enjoyed–and enjoy about the reformulation–is the texture helps keep the color in place, makes it appear smoother, and sits better on my lips while still giving lots of shine. These shades were semi-opaque to opaque in coverage and had a wear time of around four to five hours.
The Shine finish is most comparable to the original Sheer finish in the Vice Lipstick formula, but to me, these were less comparable than the other two. The Shine finish is a smooth, gel-like balm with many glides, no tackiness, and glossy. They are almost easy to over-apply as they are so soft and creamy (also why they come in the slim tube to prevent the lipstick from breaking at the base). These shades were more semi-opaque to primarily opaque with some transparency. They lasted around two to four hours.
Most of the shades were hydrating, though a few more exact matte shades were more non-drying. There was no discernible scent or taste.
Browse all of our Urban Decay Vice Hydrating Lipstick swatches.
Ingredients
Urban Decay Weho Vice Hydrating LipstickUrban Decay Weho Vice Hydrating Lipstick ($19.00 for 0.11 oz.) is a bright, peony pink with moderate, warm undertones and a cream finish. The texture was lightweight, like a balm-lipstick hybrid, so it was initially slightly stiff but softened and glided on as it warmed up against my lips.
There was a slight tackiness once it was, though it wasn’t thick. This shade had nearly opaque color coverage lasting for four and a half hours, and felt moisturizing.
FURTHER READING:
Formula Overview
for details on general performance and characteristics (like the scent).
- MAC Brave (P, $20.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Revlon Beaming Strawberry (002) (P, $9.99) is darker (95% identical).
- Tom Ford Beauty Johnny (LE, $36.00) is darker (95% comparable).
- Bobbi Brown Peach and Quiet (P, $27.00) is darker and warmer (90% similar).
- Rare Beauty Blessed (P, $16.00) is warmer (90% identical).
- Charlotte Tilbury Liv It Up (P, $37.00) is shimmery and warmer (90% equal).
- Tom Ford Beauty Mustique (P, $55.00) is darker and cooler (90% similar).
- MAC Chatterbox (P, $20.00) is darker (90% identical).
- MAC Sweet Venom (LE, $20.00) is warmer (90% equal).
- Shiseido Botan (206) (P, $26.00) is darker (90% identical).
Formula Overview
$19.00/0.11 oz. – $172.73 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to be “super-pigmented,” “hydrating,” and “long-lasting.” There are three finishes: cream, matte, and shine, and the way they feel, apply, and wear does depend on the finish, so I’ve broken the overview 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 with more of a satin finish than an authentic matte finish. They will wear down to a semi-matte to a matte finish as some shine gets worn down. They were typically opaque, fairly forgiving of imperfections on the lips, and wore between four and six hours. A couple of shades, usually on the lighter end of the color spectrum, were more prone to settling into my lip lines.
There were a few shades in the Matte finish that were true mattes and were more of a traditional matte, though still smooth and emollient enough to apply without tugging, they were thinner and a touch “clingy” in comparison (just not to the point of emphasizing lip texture or being uncomfortable to wear).
The Cream finish is comparable to the original Cream finish in the Vice Lipstick formula. The texture was smooth, like a gel cream, as it was dense and lightly tacky, so it glided better once it warmed up against my lips. What I’ve always enjoyed–and enjoy about the reformulation–is the texture helps keep the color in place, makes it appear smoother, and sits better on my lips while still giving lots of shine. These shades were semi-opaque to opaque in coverage and had a wear time of around four to five hours.
The Shine finish is most comparable to the original Sheer finish in the Vice Lipstick formula, but to me, these were less comparable than the other two. The Shine finish is a smooth, gel-like balm with many glides, no tackiness, and glossy. They are almost easy to over-apply as they are so soft and creamy (also why they come in the slim tube to prevent the lipstick from breaking at the base). These shades were more semi-opaque to primarily opaque with some transparency. They lasted around two to four hours.
Most of the shades were hydrating, though a few more accurate matte shades were more non-drying. There was no discernible scent or taste.
Browse all of our Urban Decay Vice Hydrating Lipstick swatches.
Ingredients
Isononyl Isononanoate, Octyldodecanol, Oleyl Erucate, Silica, Phenyl Trimethicone, Ci 77891/Titanium Dioxide, Polyethylene, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil/Sesame Seed Oil, Paraffin, Peg-45/Dodecyl Glycol Copolymer, Alumina, Cera Microcristallina/Microcrystalline Wax/Cire Microcristalline, 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 Glycerides Citrate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil/Sunflower Seed Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract/Rosemary Leaf Extract. (D268223/1).
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