L'Oreal Be Cheerful & Be Successful Brilliant Signature Shiny Lip Stains Reviews & Swatches

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L'Oreal Be Cheerful Brilliant Signature Shiny Lip Stain
L'Oreal Be Cheerful Brilliant Signature Shiny Lip Stain
L'Oreal Be Cheerful Brilliant Signature Shiny Lip Stain
L'Oreal Be Cheerful Brilliant Signature Shiny Lip Stain
L'Oreal Be Cheerful Brilliant Signature Shiny Lip Stain
L'Oreal Be Cheerful Brilliant Signature Shiny Lip Stain
L'Oreal Be Cheerful Brilliant Signature Shiny Lip Stain
L'Oreal Be Cheerful Brilliant Signature Shiny Lip Stain
L'Oreal Be Cheerful Brilliant Signature Shiny Lip Stain
L'Oreal Be Cheerful Brilliant Signature Shiny Lip Stain
L'Oreal Be Cheerful Brilliant Signature Shiny Lip Stain
L'Oreal Be Cheerful Brilliant Signature Shiny Lip Stain

Be Cheerful

L’Oreal Be Cheerful Brilliant Signature Shiny Lip Stain ($11.99 for 0.21 oz.) is a darker, pinky-plum with cooler undertones and a warmer red stain, so it ended up looking warmer overall once applied and “set” in place. It had fine golden pearl throughout the glossy, cream-like finish.

  • 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).

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 Cheerful

PPermanent. $11.99.
A
A
9.5
Product
10
Pigmentation
9.5
Texture
9.5
Longevity
5
Application
97%
Total
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L'Oreal Be Successful Brilliant Signature Shiny Lip Stain
L'Oreal Be Successful Brilliant Signature Shiny Lip Stain
L'Oreal Be Successful Brilliant Signature Shiny Lip Stain
L'Oreal Be Successful Brilliant Signature Shiny Lip Stain
L'Oreal Be Successful Brilliant Signature Shiny Lip Stain
L'Oreal Be Successful Brilliant Signature Shiny Lip Stain
L'Oreal Be Successful Brilliant Signature Shiny Lip Stain
L'Oreal Be Successful Brilliant Signature Shiny Lip Stain
L'Oreal Be Successful Brilliant Signature Shiny Lip Stain
L'Oreal Be Successful Brilliant Signature Shiny Lip Stain
L'Oreal Be Successful Brilliant Signature Shiny Lip Stain
L'Oreal Be Successful Brilliant Signature Shiny Lip Stain

Be Successful

L’Oreal Be Successful Brilliant Signature Shiny Lip Stain ($11.99 for 0.21 oz.) is a brighter, pinky-red with cool undertones and a lightly glossy, cream finish. I had trouble with this one applying evenly as it seemed like the stain was darker and warmer, so it conflicted with the pinker color of the product initially.

  • 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).

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 Successful

PPermanent. $11.99.
B+
B+
8.5
Product
8.5
Pigmentation
8.5
Texture
10
Longevity
4.5
Application
89%
Total

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