Sephora Fireside, Celebrate, Coconut Grove Lipstories Lipsticks Reviews, Photos, Swatches
Fire Side (11)
Sephora Fire Side (11) Lipstories Lipstick ($8.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a deep brown with warm undertones and a cream finish. It had opaque color payoff that applied evenly and smoothly across my lips and never tugged during application. The lipstick had a lightweight, creamy (but not slippery!) consistency that had a bit of substance to it so it seemed to smooth out most of my lip lines. It stayed on nicely for five hours and was lightly moisturizing.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Friends (P, $10.00) is less glossy (95% similar).
- Urban Decay Iced Americano (P, $19.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- NARS Aya (LE, $34.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Bobbi Brown Brownstone (P, $40.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop Pitch (LE, $7.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- MAC Patricia Bright (LE, $19.00) is lighter, less glossy (90% similar).
- Jaclyn Cosmetics Ambition (DC, $18.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Oh Behave (LE, $7.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Too Faced Indecent Proposal (P, $22.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Propa Beauty Empower (P, $12.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$8.00/0.14 oz. - $57.14 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to be "lightweight" with "full-coverage color in one swipe." The majority of shades were pigmented with semi-opaque to full color payoff in a single layer, as described. The more shimmery shades tended to be a bit sheerer overall, while the mattes and creams were usually closer to opaque in coverage.
The textures were typically creamy, lightweight, and not too thin or too thick on the lips, so they were comfortable to apply and to wear. There were some shades where the color pulled into my deeper lip lines upon application, and it was more or less noticeable just depending on the color and finish of the particular.
Some shades seemed hydrating and others were non-drying. They lasted anywhere from three to over six hours on me. There was a subtle, sweet, fruity scent (I couldn't detect it on, just in the tube), and I haven't noticed any taste after wearing them.
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Ingredients
Octyldodecanol, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), Polyethylene, Diisostearyl Malate, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, CI 77492 (Iron Oxides), Polybutene, VP/Hexadecene Copolymer, CI 77491 (Iron Oxides), Cera Microcristallina (Microcrystalline Wax), Disteardimonium Hectorite, CI 42090 (Blue 1 Lake), CI 15850 (Red 7 Lake), Fragrance, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, BHT.
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.
Fire Side (11)
PPermanent. $8.00.
Celebrate (12)
Sephora Celebrate (12) Lipstories Lipstick ($8.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a deep magenta with cool, blue undertones and a cream finish. It had good pigmentation in a single layer, though it wasn’t opaque and did not build up to full coverage either. The consistency was smooth, creamy without being too slippery, and easy to glide across my lips in a fluid stroke, but there was something about the texture that seemed to pull away along my lip lines, which made the color look less even as a result. It wore well for five hours and left a heavy stain behind. The formula felt lightly hydrating while worn.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- KVD Beauty Crush (LE, $21.00) is less glossy (95% similar).
- NYX Shocking Pink (P, $6.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- NYX Sweet Pink (P, $6.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- Pat McGrath Beauty Junkie (LE, $40.00) is more muted, less glossy (90% similar).
- MAC Smoked Rose (LE, $19.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- NARS Stefania (P, $34.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Make Up For Ever C207 (DC, $22.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Bite Beauty Nearly Neon Fuchsia (LE, $26.00) is darker, brighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Shiseido Primrose Sun (RS419) (DC, $28.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- MAC Breathing Fire (P, $19.00) is less glossy (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$8.00/0.14 oz. - $57.14 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to be "lightweight" with "full-coverage color in one swipe." The majority of shades were pigmented with semi-opaque to full color payoff in a single layer, as described. The more shimmery shades tended to be a bit sheerer overall, while the mattes and creams were usually closer to opaque in coverage.
The textures were typically creamy, lightweight, and not too thin or too thick on the lips, so they were comfortable to apply and to wear. There were some shades where the color pulled into my deeper lip lines upon application, and it was more or less noticeable just depending on the color and finish of the particular.
Some shades seemed hydrating and others were non-drying. They lasted anywhere from three to over six hours on me. There was a subtle, sweet, fruity scent (I couldn't detect it on, just in the tube), and I haven't noticed any taste after wearing them.
Browse all of our Sephora Lipstories Lipstick swatches.
Ingredients
Octyldodecanol, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), Polyethylene, Diisostearyl Malate, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, CI 77492 (Iron Oxides), Polybutene, VP/Hexadecene Copolymer, CI 77491 (Iron Oxides), Cera Microcristallina (Microcrystalline Wax), Disteardimonium Hectorite, CI 42090 (Blue 1 Lake), CI 15850 (Red 7 Lake), Fragrance, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, BHT.
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.
Celebrate (12)
PPermanent. $8.00.
Coconut Grove (13)
Sephora Coconut Grove (13) Lipstories Lipstick ($8.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a medium-dark pink with subtle, cooler undertones and a pearly sheen. It had semi-sheer pigmentation–enough color to tint my natural lip color and a moderate amount of sparkle and pearl–but it had moderate slip, which made it hard to build up coverage. If you’re someone who likes sheerer, shimmery lipsticks, it might still work for you. The texture was lightweight, emollient but not heavy, and I could feel a bit of the texture of the sparkles in the tube, but it did not feel rough or scratchy overall. It wore well for four hours on me and was lightly hydrating.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Wet 'n' Wild Pink Ice (P, $0.99) is warmer (90% similar).
- Milani Cinemattic Kiss (04) (LE, $8.99) is more shimmery, less glossy (90% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Venus Rising (05) (LE, $53.00) is warmer, less glossy (85% similar).
- Estee Lauder Pink Parfait (P, $32.00) is lighter, less glossy (85% similar).
- Estee Lauder Candy (P, $32.00) is brighter, more pigmented, less glossy (85% similar).
- MAC Hot Gossip (P, $19.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$8.00/0.14 oz. - $57.14 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to be "lightweight" with "full-coverage color in one swipe." The majority of shades were pigmented with semi-opaque to full color payoff in a single layer, as described. The more shimmery shades tended to be a bit sheerer overall, while the mattes and creams were usually closer to opaque in coverage.
The textures were typically creamy, lightweight, and not too thin or too thick on the lips, so they were comfortable to apply and to wear. There were some shades where the color pulled into my deeper lip lines upon application, and it was more or less noticeable just depending on the color and finish of the particular.
Some shades seemed hydrating and others were non-drying. They lasted anywhere from three to over six hours on me. There was a subtle, sweet, fruity scent (I couldn't detect it on, just in the tube), and I haven't noticed any taste after wearing them.
Browse all of our Sephora Lipstories Lipstick swatches.
Ingredients
Octyldodecanol, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), Polyethylene, Diisostearyl Malate, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, CI 77492 (Iron Oxides), Polybutene, VP/Hexadecene Copolymer, CI 77491 (Iron Oxides), Cera Microcristallina (Microcrystalline Wax), Disteardimonium Hectorite, CI 42090 (Blue 1 Lake), CI 15850 (Red 7 Lake), Fragrance, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, BHT.
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.
My word, I love Coconut Grove. Wish it scored better but I am tempted to try it anyway as I don’t have to have super opaque coverage to make it work. My only other concern would be bleeding into my lip lines which happens a lot given I have fissures the size of the Grand Canyon above and below my lips. I use to use a lip wax pencil to prevent bleeding and I think it was either Too Faced or Benefit. I recently went looking for it at Ulta and they don’t have it any longer so would have to use a very light shade of lip pencil underneath but really don’t want to mess with the shade of this even a little bit. Maybe UD Ozone?
No surprises for saying that I love Fireside……great rating too.
Fireside reminds me of a deep, rich brown lipstick I rocked a small lifetime ago, and I like it!
I’m on the fence with Celebrate and Coconut Grove, however. Love their color, but it seems like I have a few better performing dupes, ie; Nyx Sweet Pink.
I like Fire Side, and my only dupe is Aya, which pulls purple puce on me, just like Deeply Rooted does. Idk what’s up with that. Chemistry? Prob should swatch the lipstory.
I really like sparkle of Coconut Grove. I’m thinking it might work over my paler lips, or at least make a great topper. For $8, I might give it a try. Celebrate is gorgeous.