elf Effortless, Shameless, Drive Satin Lipsticks Reviews & Swatches
Effortless
elf Effortless O Face Satin Lipstick ($9.00 for 0.13 oz.) is a brighter, medium mauve with strong, cool undertones and a satin finish.
- Opaque pigmentation
- Lightweight, thin, slightly clingy (but not in a bad way)
- Firmer feel when initially applying
- Color applied evenly, fairly forgiving of lip texture/lip lines
- Long-wearing (4.5 hours), non-drying
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Fleur Love (LE, $8.00) is lighter, more muted, cooler (90% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Dream Obscene (Lip Color) (PiP, ) is lighter (80% similar).
- Urban Decay Violate (DC, $18.00) is lighter, cooler (80% similar).
Formula Overview
$9.00/0.13 oz. - $69.23 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to be "richly pigmented with a satin finish" that is "long-lasting," "comfortable," and "hydrating." The lipstick was pigmented with a slightly stiffer/firmer feel, so it felt thinner with minimal slip. I wouldn't describe application as painful, but there was a bit of pulling.
The lipstick adhered evenly for the most part but could have been more smoothing and forgiving of lip texture/lip lines. The lightest shades tended to emphasize lip lines a bit over time.
I found the texture made the formula last longer than average on me, but those who are more sensitive to "cling" may find it not as comfortable as desired. I did not feel like it was clingy in a bad way, where it felt drying or uncomfortable, though.
The formula did not have any noticeable scent or taste.
Browse all of our elf O Face Satin Lipstick swatches.
Ingredients
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Mica, Synthetic Wax, Silica, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax, Squalane, Isononyl Isononanoate, Jojoba Esters, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Polycyclopentadiene, Microcrystalline Wax (Cera Microcristallina), Oryza Sativa (Rice) Starch, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Wax, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Fragrance (Parfum), Phenoxyethanol, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Caprylyl Glycol, Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Lecithin, Polyglycerin-3, Propylene Carbonate, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Isostearic Acid, Isopropyl Myristate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane. May Contain: Red 7 Lake (CI 15850), Red 6 (CI 15850), Red Iron Oxide (CI 77491), Yellow Iron Oxide (CI 77492), Red 40 Lake (CI 16035), Red 28 Lake (CI 45410), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090).
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.
Effortless
PPermanent. $9.00.
Shameless
elf Shameless O Face Satin Lipstick ($9.00 for 0.13 oz.) is a medium-dark plum with subtle, cool undertones and a satin finish.
- Opaque pigmentation
- Lightweight, thin, slightly clingy (but not in a bad way)
- Firmer feel when initially applying
- Color applied evenly, fairly forgiving of lip texture/lip lines
- Long-wearing (5.5 hours), non-drying
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Heavy Petal (LE, $7.00) is darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Alt Rock (P, $8.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Bobbi Brown Razzberry (P, $37.00) is darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Berry Me in Lipsticks (LE, $10.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Pat McGrath Infatuation (LE, $30.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- L'Oreal Le Rosewood Ambition (P, $13.99) is lighter, cooler, less glossy (85% similar).
- Revlon Mauvy Night (P, $8.49) is lighter (85% similar).
- Make Up For Ever C211 (Holiday 2017) (PiP, $22.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Kate (P, $30.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- Laura Mercier Sophia (LE, $28.00) is lighter (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$9.00/0.13 oz. - $69.23 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to be "richly pigmented with a satin finish" that is "long-lasting," "comfortable," and "hydrating." The lipstick was pigmented with a slightly stiffer/firmer feel, so it felt thinner with minimal slip. I wouldn't describe application as painful, but there was a bit of pulling.
The lipstick adhered evenly for the most part but could have been more smoothing and forgiving of lip texture/lip lines. The lightest shades tended to emphasize lip lines a bit over time.
I found the texture made the formula last longer than average on me, but those who are more sensitive to "cling" may find it not as comfortable as desired. I did not feel like it was clingy in a bad way, where it felt drying or uncomfortable, though.
The formula did not have any noticeable scent or taste.
Browse all of our elf O Face Satin Lipstick swatches.
Ingredients
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Mica, Synthetic Wax, Silica, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax, Squalane, Isononyl Isononanoate, Jojoba Esters, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Polycyclopentadiene, Microcrystalline Wax (Cera Microcristallina), Oryza Sativa (Rice) Starch, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Wax, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Fragrance (Parfum), Phenoxyethanol, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Caprylyl Glycol, Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Lecithin, Polyglycerin-3, Propylene Carbonate, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Isostearic Acid, Isopropyl Myristate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane. May Contain: Red 7 Lake (CI 15850), Red 6 (CI 15850), Red Iron Oxide (CI 77491), Yellow Iron Oxide (CI 77492), Red 40 Lake (CI 16035), Red 28 Lake (CI 45410), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090).
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.
Shameless
PPermanent. $9.00.
Drive
elf Drive O Face Satin Lipstick ($9.00 for 0.13 oz.) is a muted, medium-dark rosy-brown with subtle, warm undertones and a satin finish.
- Opaque pigmentation
- Lightweight, thin, slightly clingy (but not in a bad way)
- Firmer feel when initially applying
- Color applied evenly, fairly forgiving of lip texture/lip lines
- Long-wearing (4.5 hours), non-drying
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Bite Beauty Toasted Cardamom (LE, $26.00) is darker, cooler (95% similar).
- Estee Lauder Born Flirt (901) (P, $32.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- Becca Souffle (DC, $24.00) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Parker (P, $7.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- Giorgio Armani Forte (106) (P, $38.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Revlon Rose Velvet (P, $8.49) is darker, cooler (95% similar).
- MAC Spirit (P, $19.00) is more shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
- Bobbi Brown Cocoa (P, $29.00) is darker, cooler (95% similar).
- Hourglass I'm Addicted (P, $34.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- NARS Raiatea (LE, $25.00) is darker (95% similar).
Formula Overview
$9.00/0.13 oz. - $69.23 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to be "richly pigmented with a satin finish" that is "long-lasting," "comfortable," and "hydrating." The lipstick was pigmented with a slightly stiffer/firmer feel, so it felt thinner with minimal slip. I wouldn't describe application as painful, but there was a bit of pulling.
The lipstick adhered evenly for the most part but could have been more smoothing and forgiving of lip texture/lip lines. The lightest shades tended to emphasize lip lines a bit over time.
I found the texture made the formula last longer than average on me, but those who are more sensitive to "cling" may find it not as comfortable as desired. I did not feel like it was clingy in a bad way, where it felt drying or uncomfortable, though.
The formula did not have any noticeable scent or taste.
Browse all of our elf O Face Satin Lipstick swatches.
Ingredients
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Mica, Synthetic Wax, Silica, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax, Squalane, Isononyl Isononanoate, Jojoba Esters, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Polycyclopentadiene, Microcrystalline Wax (Cera Microcristallina), Oryza Sativa (Rice) Starch, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Wax, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Fragrance (Parfum), Phenoxyethanol, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Caprylyl Glycol, Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Lecithin, Polyglycerin-3, Propylene Carbonate, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Isostearic Acid, Isopropyl Myristate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane. May Contain: Red 7 Lake (CI 15850), Red 6 (CI 15850), Red Iron Oxide (CI 77491), Yellow Iron Oxide (CI 77492), Red 40 Lake (CI 16035), Red 28 Lake (CI 45410), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090).
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.
These look great! I would definitely get Drive for a retro 90’s lip, perhaps Shameless, too.
Wow – these are lovely lipsticks – especially Drive and Shameless (an awful name for a lipstick). Fantastic price for such excellent lipsticks.