Urban Decay Gash Lipstick Review, Photos, Swatches (2014)
Urban Decay Gash Lipstick
Urban Decay Gash Lipstick ($22.00 for 0..09 oz.) is described as a “deep red with tonal shimmer.” It’s a medium-dark, cool-toned red with ruby red micro-shimmer and a luminous shine. Chanel La Desiree (327) (LE, $34.00) is more matte, brighter. MAC Just a Bite (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery. NARS Mascate (P, $26.00) is less cool-toned, matte. MAC Runaway Red (LE, $16.00) is less glossy. Guerlain Liu (P, $35.00) is similar. Chanel Rouge Byzantin (LE, $34.00) is slightly pinker, less glossy, brighter. See comparison swatches.
It’s exclusive, limited edition shade to Urban Decay’s website, so you won’t find it as the usual suspects like Sephora. When I compared this shade to the previously released Gash (in the older formula), the color was spot-on. The shade was nicely pigmented and yielded mostly opaque color coverage. The texture of the new formula doesn’t feel quite the same as the rest of the Revolution lipsticks, though; it’s slightly stiffer in comparison, though it doesn’t tug or pull at lips while being applied–it’s just not as noticeably creamy or as emollient as the other shades in the range. It was also somewhat tacky, but it adheres well, applies smoothly, and pretty much wears for hours on end. It was still going strong after eight hours (including a meal) with the color being even, bold, and the only component missing was that it wasn’t as shiny (but it wasn’t fully matte either). The formula was moderately hydrating over time as well; I never felt like I needed lip balm, even after eight hours of wearing this shade.
Gash
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Urban Decay Gash Lipstick
Urban Decay Gash Lipstick
Urban Decay Gash Lipstick
Urban Decay Gash Lipstick
Urban Decay Gash Lipstick
Urban Decay Gash Lipstick
Urban Decay Gash Lipstick
Gash is such a gorgeous deep red lipstick. I’m finding it extremely tempting, as I wrestle with the ‘when’ I should purchase the Electric Palette and what I should add to my order to bump it up to free shipping. (That’s always how they get us, isn’t it???) BUT BUT BUT… I have so many red lipsticks already!
I was disappointed UD didn’t offer free shipping on it – it’s $1 short, c’mon!
I know, right? Feels like they totally did it by design. “If it’s $1 short, they will TOTALLY buy something else to bump it into free shipping!”
Exactly 🙁
Which is the same reason this is LE, *and* exclusive to their website… I really like this shade, but the whole thing is a complete turnoff. I was considering the Electric palette, but now I’m not sure I want to bother with UD any more. It’s not like they need to pull a stunt like this due to low sales, in which case I’d understand.
I bought so many backups, I am going to pass. I like the old formula, and they keep well in my old milk chute. I have about six backups, so I will be passing on this for now.
U my love … prettyyyyyyyyyyyy so so soo very pretty 🙂
want
want
want
want
even if I have 3 dupes listed I want this 🙂
Thank you! 🙂
That is such a pretty red! I didnt like the look of the bullet but look ah-mazing on the lips!
I like the subtle pearl!
I really need to try the revolution lipstick formula. I already tried the boxum based on your good reviews and I loved it!
Happy to hear you’re loving Buxom’s!
I am seriously obsessed with the formula. I probably own 8 of them with the coordinating lip liner. I have seriously dry lips and all of the ones I have feel great on. I have never tried Buxom but UD Revolution is totally worth every penny.
This is gorgeous – I love the almost lit-from-within glow it gives off.
I know you did the scarlet season a while back, have you thought about doing something similar? There are just so many beautiful reds that you’ve covered since then.
You can see all the reds I’ve covered in the Swatch Gallery by filtering by “Lipstick” and “Red”!
I’m so glad I ordered this online just a few days ago. Can’t wait to try it for myself!
Enjoy 😀 Can’t wait to hear your thoughts!
Gorgeous on you Christine!
Thanks, Andie!
That is a lovely shade, I love how it looks on you!
Thank you, Yesenia!
OMG I love this one too! Now the Bite Lip Cream has competition!
Haha!
Oh, man! I loooove this! Why, oh why must I get sucked in by LIMITED EDITIONS!
Gorgeous on you, Christine! 🙂
I wish it wasn’t LE!
Thank you!
I ordered this on the day it came out and still haven’t worn it! If I had any idea it had gotten your seal of approval I would’ve tried it on by now. Looks a lot more showstopping than I thought it was going to be.
Gotta break it in, Erin!!
Wow that would be an amazing vampy shade for pale skin I think. So pretty!
It would be nice on all skin tones, I think!
I am a sucker for reds. Dang it. Will have to get it now.
Great review Christine. 🙂
Thank you!
Oh my! I didn’t think this was going to be anything special in the bullet, but boy was I wrong!
It is really pretty!
I love this may have to buy it. My sort of red 😀
Yay!!
This is suuuuuch a gorgeous shade for you! It’s not a shade I’d wear myself (or at least not with enough confidence, lol) but on you it looks fantastic.
Thank you 🙂
Thanks Christine for doing a review on the UD gash lipstick. I was contemplating on buying this but now I’m going to buy it for sure. You know how it is when it comes to wearing red lipstick sometimes with some shades I worry that I may look ridiculous. Are you planning to review the rest of the UD 2014 summer releases such as the chaos nail polish, new perversion eyeliners and heavy metal loose glitter?
Yes, they just arrived earlier today, so I’m still working through everything, sorry!!
I totally need another red for my stash!!! That’s my motto 😉
Haha! 😉
Thats a gorgeous red!
Agreed!
It is really pretty! I have enough reds though, so this probably wouldn’t be much love since I honestly don’t wear red lipstick that often. So I’ll have to let someone else have it.
You gotta wear the reds you have more 😉
Oh, Christine! I just ordered from them. I debated getting it! Now I will order again. Beautiful on you hy the way.
Thank you, Tara! 🙂
I ordered the Electric palette as soon as it was released and I was so annoyed I had to buy something for free shipping. $1? Seriously? After seeing this review I wish I had ordered Gash instead of Catfight. It looks gorgeous on you.
Catfight is gorgeous though!
I have yet to try one of these lipsticks. But the way it looks here is amazing! Now I feel like I’ve been missing out!
This one might not be permanent, but the rest of the range is and has lots of lovely shades you can always try at your leisure!
Very nice!
It is!
I was rather heartbroken that the Revolution lipstick line didn’t include Gash when initially released, so this made me one happy ducky. Gash is probably my second favorite red lipstick.
Now, if only they’d make it perm!
Sigh. I do not need any more reds, but this is so tempting!
Haha! I hear ya, Lisa!
I have the Revolution lipstick in other colors. Of course, this is only available on the UD website!
Yup, that’s how they get you!
I bought this the day I saw it on UD’s facebook and I love it so much. The original is the only lipstick I’ve ever used up!
Aww! 😀
I bought this the minute I saw it was available, but I actually found the color NOTHING at all like my previous tube of Gash! Mine is super old, in the metal shotgun shell tube, so that may have something to do with it. It’s so old it has gone sort of gummy. But the old one is way darker and less pink, and more metallic. I compared it to the ancient bottle of Gash polish I have, too, and it’s not even close to a match either.
I’m glad I got it, but am very disappointed. It won’t be replacing the old tube despite how difficult the old one is to use due to age.
I can’t say I ever tried that formula – the only lipstick formula from them I’ve tried previously were the ones in the plastic tubes with the swords!
You look gorgeous!! I really like the Revolution lipstick formula. I hope they add more colors to the permanent line
Me too! I think it’s a great formula!
I’m enormously tempted by this. I own dupes for most of the rest of the line, but this one is gorgeous…and it’s close to Chanel Byzantine, a product I’ve always wanted to dupe. Shame it’s LE, though – it would look gorgeous in the main line!
I know! It really should be permanent!
Ack. I was trying to tell myself that I didn’t need this lipstick, but as a fan of cool toned red lipsticks and Urban Decay, I’m having a pretty hard time right now 😛
Your will is being tested!
What a rich color! It reminds me of how MAC Diva looks on me!
Ooh, good to know!
I like the subtle pearl! Gah, I want it! I really don’t need another red, though, lol.
I know you’re not alone on that – so many reds, so little time!
Did you apply straight from the tube or using a lip brush? I loved the color but it was underwhelming coverage on me – I used a lip brush but am wondering if I need to go straight from the bullet.
From the tube!
I definitely do not need another red lipstick but this looks amazing! I love that the pearl isn’t noticeable it just makes it shinier! Gorgeous!
xx
It is really lovely – subtle pearl!
I feel like I should just get my paychecks forwarded directly to UD because I swear I give them everything anyway.
Haha! 😉
I’m just disappointed they didn’t add the lip pencil too, I love how dark the gash pencil is and can’t find another liner like it
Ooh, that would have been a fun addition!
Does anyone else remember the Urban Decay Gash nail polish ad in magazines in the 90s? I loved that ad so much! I wish they would bring back the Gash nail polish. I had one of their other polishes called ACDC (metallic purple) and it was great. Okay, nostalgic moment over!
Maybe one day they will! You never know 😀
The Urban Decay Gash is just such a lovely deep red
It is!
Gash looks amazing on you! How do you think it would work on cocoa colored skin?
I think it would be great!
I just can’t get over the name… But no one has mentioned it so maybe I am the only one who thought that it was a little offensive?
Thanks for noting that the formula is a bit different on this color. This is my first Revolution full size purchase, and I was surprised at how thick it was compared to some samples I’ve had of other colors. Good to know there is an actual difference!
I think it’s silly for this to be LE. Gash is apparently a cult classic for Urban Decay, so why would they not release it in their new lipstick line, especially since there’s no extant color comparable? I hate feeling pressured into buying LEs. It is terribly pretty, though. I’m tempted to get it except I think it would overpower my coloring.
But I may never get the chance again! Gah.
I wish they’d make it perm, too!
I have to agree. I have been wearing it since it came out in every formula, from Lip Gunk, original formula, the last formula, the lip pencils, all of it. I only wish they would keep it. I shot them a question about releasing Gash when the Revolution formula came out, but they told me that they were going to be releasing other colors instead of Gash. I guess I wasn’t the only person who inquired about it. I hope it ends up being permanent, it has been my signature red forever.
Gorgeous! Im glad its back! Shame its not on sephora though):
Damn… This is totally different with the old gash… But the gash I wished it to be… Though I have the old one I’ll have to pick it up
I still have an OLD OLD OLD tube of this (from when UD lipsticks had the shotgun shell casing). It’s not really wearable anymore but I love it so I keep it as a sort of holy grail memory. It used to be super metallic, and not quite this shade. I really wish they would reproduce the actual original Gash!
Aww!