ColourPop Red Pocket, Lion Dance, Lucky Charm Lippie Stix Reviews & Swatches
Red Pocket
ColourPop Red Pocket Lippie Stix ($7.00 for 0.0352 oz.) is a bright, medium red with neutral-to-warm undertones paired with a matte finish. It had a “blur” finish, which is actually intended to have medium coverage, though this shade had nearly opaque pigmentation in one layer.
The consistency felt more velvety, lightweight, and thin, which made it more prone to emphasizing lip texture, so you’ll want to exfoliate prior to applying. It lasted nicely for four and a half hours, left a faint stain behind, and felt neither drying nor hydrating.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- MAC High Heels (LE, $21.00) is darker, warmer (95% similar).
- Guerlain Fascinating Ruby (880) (LE, $36.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- MAC Viva Glam 26 (LE, $19.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Lancome Rouge Vintage (178) (LE, $32.00) is warmer, glossier (90% similar).
- ColourPop Trust Me (P, $6.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Giorgio Armani Lucky Red (403) (P, $38.00) is darker (90% similar).
- NARS Lesbos (LE, $27.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- Revlon Lip Boom (P, $12.39) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- KVD Beauty Thumbelina (LE, $20.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- NARS Riot (LE, $27.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$7.00/0.0352 oz. - $198.86 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have "full coverage" with a "long-wearing, ultra comfortable" feel. Because there are quite a few finishes in the range, some of the results depend more on the finish.
The matte finish tends to be thinner, drier, and firmer in the tube, and they can, occasionally, tug on my lips noticeably during application, but usually have good pigmentation and long wear; they range from non-drying to somewhat drying.
The Creme finish has a creamier, more emollient quality to it that has excellent pigmentation, comfortable wear, and good wear time (four to six hours); it tends to be a little hydrating but occasionally suffers from issues where product gathers in lip lines or they don't go on as evenly as they could. There's a soft, sweet vanilla scent but no discernible taste.
Browse all of our ColourPop Lippie Stix swatches.
Ingredients
cyclopentasiloxane, polyethylene, caprylyl methicone, cyclohexasiloxane, stearyl methicone, phenyl trimethicone, methyl methacrylate crosspolymer, trimethylsiloxysilicate, lauryl laurate, microcrystalline wax , synthetic beeswax, paraffin, caprylyl glycol, flavor, ethylhexylglycerin, hexylene glycol, butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter, mangifera indica (mango) seed butter, glycerin, tocopherol, persea gratissima (avocado) oil, hydrogenated vegetable oil, glycine soja (soybean) oil, c12-16 alcohol, hydrogenated lecithin, palmitic acid, betaine, momordica grosvenori fruit extract, phenoxyethanol, mica (ci 77019), red 6 (ci 15850), red 7 lake (ci 15850), red 28 lake (ci 45410).
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.
Red Pocket
LELimited Edition. $7.00.
Lion Dance
ColourPop Lion Dance Lippie Stix ($7.00 for 0.0352 oz.) is a deep, coppery red with subtle, warm undertones and a semi-matte finish. It had medium color coverage, which was as described for this particular finish (“blur”). T
he texture was moderately firm/dense in the tube but had light glide that enabled the product to apply comfortably across my lips. The formula was more prone to emphasizing my natural lip textures, so it could have applied better. It wore well for three and a half hours and felt non-drying.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- NARS Codie (LE, $34.00) is warmer, glossier (90% similar).
- Makeup Geek Flamenco (LE, $12.00) is darker (90% similar).
- MAC Stay Curious (P, $22.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- MAC Moot Point (LE, $20.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- Chanel Experimente (154) (P, $45.00) is darker (85% similar).
- NYX Alabama (P, $6.00) is less shimmery, darker, more pigmented (85% similar).
- Bite Beauty Red Velvet (DC, $24.00) is darker, more pigmented, glossier (85% similar).
- Chanel Ultrarose (257) (LE, $45.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- ColourPop Lost (P, $7.00) is more shimmery, warmer (85% similar).
- ColourPop Lucky Cat (P, $9.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$7.00/0.0352 oz. - $198.86 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have "full coverage" with a "long-wearing, ultra comfortable" feel. Because there are quite a few finishes in the range, some of the results depend more on the finish.
The matte finish tends to be thinner, drier, and firmer in the tube, and they can, occasionally, tug on my lips noticeably during application, but usually have good pigmentation and long wear; they range from non-drying to somewhat drying.
The Creme finish has a creamier, more emollient quality to it that has excellent pigmentation, comfortable wear, and good wear time (four to six hours); it tends to be a little hydrating but occasionally suffers from issues where product gathers in lip lines or they don't go on as evenly as they could. There's a soft, sweet vanilla scent but no discernible taste.
Browse all of our ColourPop Lippie Stix swatches.
Ingredients
cyclopentasiloxane, polyethylene, caprylyl methicone, cyclohexasiloxane, stearyl methicone, phenyl trimethicone, methyl methacrylate crosspolymer, trimethylsiloxysilicate, lauryl laurate, microcrystalline wax , synthetic beeswax, paraffin, caprylyl glycol, flavor, ethylhexylglycerin, hexylene glycol, butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter, mangifera indica (mango) seed butter, glycerin, tocopherol, persea gratissima (avocado) oil, hydrogenated vegetable oil, glycine soja (soybean) oil, c12-16 alcohol, hydrogenated lecithin, palmitic acid, betaine, momordica grosvenori fruit extract, phenoxyethanol, iron oxides (ci 77491, ci 77492, ci 77499), mica (ci 77019), red 7 lake (ci 15850).
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.
Lion Dance
LELimited Edition. $7.00.
Lucky Charm
ColourPop Lucky Charm Lippie Stix ($7.00 for 0.0352 oz.) is a muted, medium-dark red with neutral-to-warm undertones and a matte finish. It had nearly opaque color payoff in one layer, though it was supposed to have medium coverage based on the description. The texture felt more velvety with a silicone-like slip to it, so it didn’t feel conventionally creamy or emollient going on.
It was very lightweight, slightly thinner, but it was more flattering to wear than other shades with the same finish. It stayed on well for four hours and felt neither drying nor hydrating over time.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Strong Chi (LE, $9.00) is darker, cooler (95% similar).
- Revlon Lip Boom (P, $12.39) is lighter (95% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury Carina's Love (P, $37.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Sky Walking (LE, $6.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Giorgio Armani Lucky Red (403) (P, $38.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Dior 999 Matte (999) (P, $35.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Urban Decay 714 (P, $18.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Red Pocket (LE, $7.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- NARS Riot (LE, $27.00) is brighter (90% similar).
- Too Faced Rebel Heart (P, $22.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$7.00/0.0352 oz. - $198.86 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have "full coverage" with a "long-wearing, ultra comfortable" feel. Because there are quite a few finishes in the range, some of the results depend more on the finish.
The matte finish tends to be thinner, drier, and firmer in the tube, and they can, occasionally, tug on my lips noticeably during application, but usually have good pigmentation and long wear; they range from non-drying to somewhat drying.
The Creme finish has a creamier, more emollient quality to it that has excellent pigmentation, comfortable wear, and good wear time (four to six hours); it tends to be a little hydrating but occasionally suffers from issues where product gathers in lip lines or they don't go on as evenly as they could. There's a soft, sweet vanilla scent but no discernible taste.
Browse all of our ColourPop Lippie Stix swatches.
Ingredients
cyclopentasiloxane, polyethylene, caprylyl methicone, cyclohexasiloxane, stearyl methicone, phenyl trimethicone, methyl methacrylate crosspolymer, trimethylsiloxysilicate, lauryl laurate, microcrystalline wax , synthetic beeswax, paraffin, caprylyl glycol, flavor, ethylhexylglycerin, hexylene glycol, butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter, mangifera indica (mango) seed butter, glycerin, tocopherol, persea gratissima (avocado) oil, hydrogenated vegetable oil, glycine soja (soybean) oil, c12-16 alcohol, hydrogenated lecithin, palmitic acid, betaine, momordica grosvenori fruit extract, phenoxyethanol, iron oxides (ci 77492, ci 77499), mica (ci 77019), red 7 lake (ci 15850), titanium dioxide (ci 77891), yellow 6 lake (ci 15985).
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.
Oh no, I totally forgot to put Lion Dance in my cart the other day when I placed my order! I really love the color of this one… maybe because I have MAC VG I or Chanel Rouge Vie? Hmmm.
I find that all of these shades are fairly similar to each other and I am not so keen on the matte finishes – they look a little dry to me. But they are pretty colours.
I love all these colors. I don’t mind the blur finish, since all my lip products end up doing that because of masks.