Left to right: Sassy-Frass, No Competition, Flirt Alert, Wild Card
Benefit Full-Finish Lipstick ($18.00) in Sassy Frass, No Competition, Flirt Alert, and Wild Card are our picks for the fall lip. Sassy Frass is a fun shimmery pink raspberry color, while No Competition is a creamy browned-down plum that’s quite subdued. Flirt Alert is a bright pop of orange-based red with subtle shimmer. Wild Card is a step down in boldness from Flirt Alert, being a browner red.
Full-Finish Lipstick is a creamy formula with nine opaque shades to choose from. This formula clings to lips well, and I find they fade naturally – I don’t get the dreaded lipstick ring afterward. I love creamy lipsticks, and I’m all about pigmentation, so of course, I was excited to test these out. I did find that Sassy Frass wasn’t quite as creamy as the other three I tried. I think that’s due in part to how much shimmer is in Sassy Frass compared to the others.
My favorite shade of the four I tried was No Competition, because it’s a nice mix of fall tones without being bold or dramatic. I also liked Wild Card for its everyday red color–at least my shade of everyday red! I know some of you ladies rock Russian Red on a daily basis ;)
See lip and skin swatches…
Left to right: Sassy Frass, No Competition, Flirt Alert, Wild Card
Sassy Frass
No Competition
Wild Card
Flirt Alert
Courtney
Saturday, September 27, 2008
Sassy Frass is purty :) i may have to pick that up!
Christine
Monday, September 29, 2008
It’s a nice color for fall for sure :)
Jennifer
Saturday, September 27, 2008
Oooh Wild Card IS a great shade of everyday red – I think I may have to pick one up… and No Competition is really nice too…
Christine
Monday, September 29, 2008
:) Sometimes you just need something red that pops but not “OMG, look at my lips” pop, haha.
Lydia
Saturday, September 27, 2008
Wow these are gorgeous. No competition is my favorite too. I would have never thought these show up so good. I love it!
Christine
Monday, September 29, 2008
I know! They did a really job of truly making them full-finish and opaque.
Indian Girl
Saturday, September 27, 2008
No Competition certainly has no competition ! It looks amazing !! A very flattery shades for many types of skin tones I’d say.
Christine
Monday, September 29, 2008
Haha! ;) I agree, it’s a very universal shade.
Fie
Saturday, September 27, 2008
No Competition looks lovely. Hmm.. Sassy Frass reminds me of Sci Fi-Delity
julianna
Saturday, September 27, 2008
I never try this brand but now, i want to try it, they look gorgeous =D
Christine
Monday, September 29, 2008
The lipsticks are wonderful :)
Alma
Saturday, September 27, 2008
No competition is definitely my fave..
Christine
Monday, September 29, 2008
Sounds like it’s a winner for most :)
classic
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Christine no competition look very good also wild card
Christine
Monday, September 29, 2008
Yes, I agree, Classic! Both are nice shades :)
Shefali
Sunday, September 28, 2008
I have one of these new full-finish lipsticks and I really, really like the texture and color pay-off. They were designed for Benefit wearers who wanted more pigmentation and intensity (me!). I highly recommend them! They have gorgeous colors too.
Thanks for the review Christine!
Christine
Monday, September 29, 2008
Which one did you pick up, Shefali? I’m so glad Benefit decided to go beyond sheer!
mmmme
Sunday, September 28, 2008
benefit does a good job with lip products. wild card is gorge.
Christine
Monday, September 29, 2008
This is one of my first times really trying out Benefit lip colors, so I’m glad it went so well!
sara
Sunday, September 28, 2008
i love the silky finish versions of the lipsticks. i have candy store, rocket pop and my treat. i’ll definitely have to try out this finish
Christine
Monday, September 29, 2008
Me too! Which of the three colors you have do you think would suit me best?
LocaLoli
Monday, September 29, 2008
Lovley all of them
Christine
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Are you going to check any of them out, LocaLoli?
Shortiee31
Sunday, October 5, 2008
Sassy Frass is gorgeous!
It’s amazing how you can pull of pretty much everything! x
Christine
Monday, October 6, 2008
Thanks, girl ;)
Sarah
Thursday, February 5, 2009
What eye makeup should i use if i had wild card on??? :) I have full lips, so the attention will definitely be on my lips :P :P
thanks!!!
Christine
Friday, February 6, 2009
Hmm, try a nude eye :)