L'Oreal Be Cheerful & Be Successful Brilliant Signature Shiny Lip Stains Reviews & Swatches
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).
Top Dupes
- Giorgio Armani Boudoir (502) (P, $38.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- MAC It's Just Candy (P, $21.00) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Giorgio Armani Pink-out (504) (P, $38.00) 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 Cheerful
PPermanent. $11.99.
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).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Big Apple (P, $8.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Makeup by Mario Poppy (P, $24.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop It's Grr Time (LE, $10.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Fenty Beauty Strawberry Sangria (P, $27.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- LORAC Red Rose (LE, ) is warmer (85% similar).
- NARS Disruptor (LE, $26.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
- MAC Rockin' Robin (LE, $21.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- L'Oreal Be Brilliant (P, $11.99) is lighter, warmer (80% similar).
- Chanel Rouge Carmin (824) (LE, $30.00) is darker, warmer (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.
Both are really pretty shades of pink and they rate well too.
I wear Be Cheerful almost every day. I love these!
Be Cheerful looks, well, very cheery! And I’m here for it! As if I even ought to dare to look at any more lipsticks, lol.
Unfortunately, Be Successful, while a pretty shade, looks rather odd sitting. Might look better and hour into wearing, possibly.