Urban Decay Give 'Em Backtalk Vice Lip Bond Review & Swatches
Give 'Em Backtalk
Urban Decay Give ‘Em Backtalk Vice Lip Bond Glossy Liquid Lipstick ($27.00 for 0.2 oz.) is a darker, grayish mauve with neutral-to-warm undertones (but quite muted at that) paired with a lightly glossy, cream finish.
- Opaque coverage in one layer
- Lightweight, thinner initially, then slightly clingy but not uncomfortable
- Moderately tacky after set but did not lift up color
- Transfer-resistant, even after eating/drinking
- Extremely long-wearing (12-14 hours of very good wear, product remained as fading until removal at 16 hours)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
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Formula Overview
$25.00/0.2 oz. - $125.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have "intense color and instant'shine" in a single layer, while still being "comfortable to wear" and moisturizing. The brand also claims that it will wear for 16 hours, be transfer-proof and resistant to both water and food. The brand says to shake the tube prior to application.
I'm happy to report that the formula actually lived up to its claims! It was incredibly long-wearing where 16-hour wear was absolutely within possibilities, though I'd say that two greasier meals did start to break it down more noticeably (so around 12-14 hours, depending on eating schedules). It was food and water resistant; I didn't see any marks left on my glasses while drinking my morning lattes or water throughout the day. After a meal, it had almost no transfer and was very much intact on my lips except for the very inner area after an oil-heavy (pesto!) lunch.
They had rich color coverage that applied evenly, was fairly forgiving and not prone to settling noticeably into my lip lines. The liquid lipstick felt lighter and was thinner initially, but it set to a slightly clingy, more satin-like sheen after about 30 seconds. I noticed that it felt less clingy after about two hours and was very comfortable to wear. It didn't seem to dry out my lips at all after wearing the product for multiple days in a row.
It seemed unscented and had no discernible taste.
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Ingredients
What a lovely pink nudish color on your lips!
Or rather nudish pink, Ha!
The formula sounds lovely. I don’t think the color would be particularly flattering on me but I am intrigued by the formula. I mostly use liquid lipsticks to outline my lips if I am wearing a particularly emollient lipstick and that is mostly because I no longer seem to be able to tolerate the very dry liquid lips. They just feel uncomfortable on my lips. These might be worth a try.
Another more unique shade with the lightly grayish undertones, I actually quite like the colour.
I know; that swatch caught my eye! Always nice to see something a bit different and I do like this color, too.
I don’t think this would suit me, but I must say I like the look of it.
It makes me glad when UD gets and A. I think, when I see it that there’s hope for them.
Perfect for me! Give ‘Em Backtalk isn’t too grayish that it wouldn’t work on me, it actually looks like something like: MLBD(darker)!
Got this today! It’s MUCH darker on me than in your pics…like a deep goth mauve. Perfect for fall/winter! I love this formula to bits because it wears so well and is terribly comfortable.