L'Oreal Be Brilliant & Be Powerful Brilliant Signature Shiny Lip Stains Reviews & Swatches
Be Brilliant
L’Oreal Be Brilliant Brilliant Signature Shiny Lip Stain ($11.99 for 0.21 oz.) is a rich, medium red with neutral undertones and a lightly glossy, cream finish.
- Mostly opaque color payoff
- Lightweight, watery consistency initially
- “Set” to a slightly thicker, more gel-cream feel, light tackiness
- Spreadable, applied evenly
- Long-wearing (six hours, plus stain), lightly hydrating
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- YSL Rouge Remix (402) (P, $36.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Makeup by Mario Poppy (P, $24.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop It's Grr Time (LE, $10.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
- MAC Rockin' Robin (LE, $21.00) is cooler (85% similar).
- ColourPop Big Apple (P, $8.00) is darker, cooler (80% similar).
- ColourPop Show Your Stripes (LE, $8.00) is darker, cooler (80% similar).
- Chanel Rouge Carmin (824) (LE, $30.00) is darker, cooler (80% similar).
- Urban Decay 69 (DC, $18.00) is cooler (80% similar).
- Fenty Beauty Strawberry Sangria (P, $27.00) is darker, cooler (80% similar).
- Hourglass Icon (P, $30.00) is darker, cooler (80% similar).
Formula Overview
$11.99 -
The formula is supposed to have "bold color impact" with a "glossy, high-shine finish" and has the "lasting wear" of a lip stain. When they're good, they're good: pigmented, high-gloss, and comfortable to wear without being too tacky and not prone to feathering.
It was very similar to YSL's Glossy Stains, and I had similar issues applying some of the lighter shades in the YSL range as I did in this one. One of the issues was that the staining power of the formula itself really interfered with the lighter pigments, which resulted in an uneven look--like I applied a milky gloss over a lip stain.
They had a smooth, lightweight consistency that was spreadable as it was thin and more watery initially, and as it "set," it developed a thicker, almost gel-like feel that was still lightweight and comfortable to wear but had light tackiness, which helped to keep it in place over time.
These left strong, reddish stains behind (they didn't vary much, just warmer/cooler takes on red) after they wore off, which was around five to six hours overall.
They had a powdery, floral scent but no discernible taste.
Browse all of our L'Oreal Brilliant Signature Shiny Lip Stain swatches.
Ingredients
Octyldodecanol, Aqua/Water/Eau, Trimethylsiloxyphenyl Dimethicone, Ethylcellulose, Sorbitan Stearate Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Sucrose Cocoate, Hydroxypropyl Guar, Calcium Aluminum, Borosilicate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Linalool, Alumina, Magnesium Silicate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Barium Sulfate, Tin Oxide, Silica, Parfum / Fragrance [+/- May Contain / Peut Contenir, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499/Iron Oxides, CI 77891/Titanium Dioxide, CI 15850/Red 7, CI 15985/Yellow 6, CI 17200/Red 33, CI 45410/Red 28, Mica, CI 19140/Yellow 5, CI 75470/Carmine, CI 42090/Blue 1].
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.
Be Brilliant
PPermanent. $11.99.
Be Powerful
L’Oreal Be Powerful Brilliant Signature Shiny Lip Stain ($11.99 for 0.21 oz.) is a deep red with neutral-to-cool undertones with a high-gloss, cream finish.
- Mostly opaque color payoff
- Lightweight, watery consistency initially
- “Set” to a slightly thicker, more gel-cream feel, light tackiness
- Spreadable, applied evenly
- Long-wearing (six hours, plus stain), lightly hydrating
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Tom Ford Beauty True Coral (P, $54.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- MAC Russian Red (P, $21.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- NARS No. 54 (P, $26.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty No Vacancy (P, $54.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Show Your Stripes (LE, $8.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Cle de Peau Bugatti Red (17) (P, $48.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- Makeup by Mario Poppy (P, $24.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Chanel Rouge Carmin (824) (LE, $30.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- NARS Disruptor (LE, $26.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- MAC Patrick Woo (LE, $21.00) is cooler (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$11.99 -
The formula is supposed to have "bold color impact" with a "glossy, high-shine finish" and has the "lasting wear" of a lip stain. When they're good, they're good: pigmented, high-gloss, and comfortable to wear without being too tacky and not prone to feathering.
It was very similar to YSL's Glossy Stains, and I had similar issues applying some of the lighter shades in the YSL range as I did in this one. One of the issues was that the staining power of the formula itself really interfered with the lighter pigments, which resulted in an uneven look--like I applied a milky gloss over a lip stain.
They had a smooth, lightweight consistency that was spreadable as it was thin and more watery initially, and as it "set," it developed a thicker, almost gel-like feel that was still lightweight and comfortable to wear but had light tackiness, which helped to keep it in place over time.
These left strong, reddish stains behind (they didn't vary much, just warmer/cooler takes on red) after they wore off, which was around five to six hours overall.
They had a powdery, floral scent but no discernible taste.
Browse all of our L'Oreal Brilliant Signature Shiny Lip Stain swatches.
Ingredients
Octyldodecanol, Aqua/Water/Eau, Trimethylsiloxyphenyl Dimethicone, Ethylcellulose, Sorbitan Stearate Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Sucrose Cocoate, Hydroxypropyl Guar, Calcium Aluminum, Borosilicate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Linalool, Alumina, Magnesium Silicate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Barium Sulfate, Tin Oxide, Silica, Parfum / Fragrance [+/- May Contain / Peut Contenir, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499/Iron Oxides, CI 77891/Titanium Dioxide, CI 15850/Red 7, CI 15985/Yellow 6, CI 17200/Red 33, CI 45410/Red 28, Mica, CI 19140/Yellow 5, CI 75470/Carmine, CI 42090/Blue 1].
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.
Be Powerful is such a brilliant, glossy version of a “power red”, and I definitely want it!
These are stunning red lip glosses and when looking at the dupe list, it’s good to note that these are better than some of the HE brands at the moment.
I have dupes for Be Powerful, but nothing as glossy. I really like both of these, what can I say, lip products are always calling my name it seems and I love red lips!
I have more than enough lip colors but I am surely tempted. I guess you can never have enough neutral reds…