Urban Decay Outspoken Vice Lipstick Review, Photos, Swatches
Outspoken
Urban Decay Outspoken Vice Lipstick ($18.00 for 0.11 oz.) is a brighter, medium plum with warm undertones and a metallic finish. It had opaque color payoff in a single layer that applied evenly and smoothly across my lips without skipping. The lipstick had faint micro-sparkle, which I could feel when I initially applied it, though I would not say it was rough or gritty. Otherwise, it had enough slip to be comfortable to wear but still adhere well to my lips. It wore well for five hours and was lightly hydrating over time.
100% of the purchase price of this lipstick is donated to “women’s empowerment nonprofits selected by The Ultraviolet Edge, Urban Decay’s global initiative to empower women.” You can learn more about Urban Decay’s initiative here, including more on the organizations that receive funding.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
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Formula Overview
$18.00/0.11 oz. - $163.64 Per Ounce
Urban Decay Vice Lipstick ($17.00 for 0.11 oz.) is available in six finishes, which are primarily distinguished by level of sheen, shimmer content, and coverage. I didn't notice any scent or taste. Mega Mattes are the thinnest and have the most “cling” as they are drier and more matte (but most are semi-matte and not a totally flat matte) and can be drying, though they are longer-wearing.
Comfort Mattes are creamier, a little denser, with richer color payoff on average (they are the most pigmented out of the finishes), and have a satin finish that is fairly comfortable to wear, usually lightly hydrating, and longer-wearing.
Creams are usually softer and creamier, though not too soft (they don’t mush or break from the base easily), with some being tackier and stiffer in the tube until they warm up against the lips; they have good color payoff, are hydrating, and are comfortable to wear but have more typical wear (four to six hours–six hours for deeper/richer shades like a red).
Sheers and Sheer Shimmers have a more balm-like consistency that feels a little thinner but is wetter/more emollient than Mega Mattes, so ultimately, they feel quite different applied; they have sheerer coverage, though more semi-sheer to semi-opaque than very sheer, and have the shortest wear time at two to fours with light hydration.
Metallized is the most shimmery of the finishes, though some of the other finishes have shades that are actually as shimmery (to me), but the Metallized formula has a thinner, more emollient base that isn’t as dense or as cream-like as the Creams; they feel more like the Sheers but a bit heavier and more pigmented (but seem to run semi-opaque to opaque, not always fully opaque) with average wear (four to five hours), light hydration.
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I wish I didn’t hate glitter and metallic products on my lips so much because this shade is beautiful. But they never work for me, so I’ll just admire the photos of this very pretty lipstick.
Absolutely stunning! Gorgeous look all in all.
I’m in. Color works on me, and I’m in for this cause.
This is gorgeous! And exactly the color I seem to always buy- surprisingly no dupes! This will be a buy for me!!
I really like this color! I might go ahead and pick it up, I think it would be a great Spring and Summer lip.
I picked it up based on the website description, but I was expecting something a little cooler and less red/plum. It’s way sparklier than I usually wear, but I will hold onto it because it’s for a good cause.
This lipstick looks so pretty! I ordered it; can’t wait till it gets here.
I got this when it first came out. I like it a lot. It’s not all that glittery one. I love how it looks on you.
Can’t help notice how gorgeous this eyeshadow palette is on you! I didn’t want it but you just sold me!
I love this lipstick but I already own too many . Oh, the dilemma as it is Recomended !! Lol
Another beautiful lipstick. I only have one dupe Ciate Infamous but it isn’t quite as shimmery so this is something I really love and applies very evenly. I am going to get this one.
What a gorgeous shade!
Beautiful! Heading to SF bay area next week and will take a closer look!
I’ve been waiting and waiting for UD to restock this lipstick to no avail. Ugh. And now that I’ve read your review, I love this particular one even more! Then I tell myself, if I cannot get it, just layer some MAC Sequin on top of either Nyx Mahogany Slim Lip Pencil or UD Manic lipstick.
I got mine from Sephora!
I’m ordering this right away . Your makeup looks especially gorgeous in this picture, Christina !
A glorious shade and a worthy cause.
I’m not keen on the dry texture of metallic, but the look here is excellent.
If I can find this lipstick I will absolutely buy it. It’s such a pretty colour and I like sparkly lips.
So beautiful! I rarely ever get use out of the metallics I own but UD’s metallics are some of my favorites. this looks like a beautiful shade but still more of a subtle metallic sheen that an in-your-face colour. Looks like a good one to add to my UD Vice collection!
Love the color and the cause — ordered it.
BTW, you look completely gorgeous in these pics
Thank you, Trish!
That’s a grown-up frost/foil finish imho! NICE!