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Urban Decay Wired, Tilt, Tryst, EZ, Wildfire Vice Lipsticks Reviews, Photos, Swatches

Urban Decay Vice Lipstick
Urban Decay Vice Lipstick

Urban Decay Wired Vice Lipstick ($17.00 for 0.11 oz.) is described as a “coral [with a Cream finish].” It’s a bright, medium coral with warm, orange undertones and a creamy, lightly glossy finish. The texture was creamy enough to glide on without tugging, but not so soft that the lipstick was prone to breakage or such that the color was easily over-applied. It even applied very evenly, and I didn’t find noticeable “lines” emerged if I pressed my lips together, which can sometimes occur with more emollient formulas. It had opaque color coverage and lasted for four and a half hours on me. The formula was moderately hydrating. NARS Juliette (P, $34.00) is lighter, less glossy (95% similar). Too Faced Melted Melon (P, $21.00) is darker (95% similar). Charlotte Tilbury Hot Emily (P, $37.00) is darker (90% similar). Make Up For Ever C303 (DC, $22.00) is lighter (90% similar). Estee Lauder High Level (DC, $32.00) is cooler (90% similar). YSL Coral Aviator (81) (P, $38.00) is darker, less pigmented (90% similar). Urban Decay Tilt (DC, $18.00) is lighter, more muted (90% similar). Hourglass Explorer (P, $32.00) is lighter (90% similar). MAC Toxic Tale (LE, $19.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Charles (P, $36.00) is lighter, more muted (90% similar). MAC Luck Be a Lotus (LE, $26.00) is cooler, less glossy (90% similar). Makeup Geek Smarty Pants (P, $12.00) is less glossy (90% similar). Givenchy Croisiere Coral (310) (LE, $36.00) is lighter, warmer, less glossy (90% similar). Givenchy Coral Gypsophila (LE, $36.00) is warmer (90% similar). Makeup Geek Giddy (P, $15.00) is cooler (90% similar). ColourPop Come Up (P, $7.00) is less glossy (90% similar). YSL Corail Marrakech (14) (P, $38.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). Pat McGrath Tropicalia (DC, $40.00) is darker, more muted (90% similar). Wet 'n' Wild What's Up, Doc? (P, $0.99) is darker (90% similar). Make Up For Ever Gorgeous Coral (300) (P, $23.00) is darker (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Urban Decay Tilt Vice Lipstick ($17.00 for 0.11 oz.) is described as a “bright orange [with a Comfort Matte finish].” It’s a bright, medium-dark coral with warm, orange undertones and a satin finish. The texture was creamy, smooth, and thin without being clingy; it glided across the lips easily and delivered opaque coverage in a single pass. This shade sat comfortably on the lips from start to finish and didn’t pull into lip lines at all. When I wore it, the color lasted for five hours, was lightly hydrating, and left a stain behind. Tom Ford Beauty Tantalize (Right) (LE, ) is darker (95% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Adriano (LE, $36.00) is darker, glossier (95% similar). ColourPop Reverie (LE, $10.00) is darker (95% similar). Make Up For Ever Gorgeous Coral (300) (P, $23.00) is warmer (95% similar). Tom Ford Beauty True Coral (P, $57.00) is cooler (90% similar). MAC Toxic Tale (LE, $19.00) is cooler (90% similar). Charlotte Tilbury Hot Emily (P, $37.00) is lighter (95% similar). Pat McGrath Apricult (LE, $40.00) is warmer (95% similar). Estee Lauder High Level (DC, $32.00) is glossier (95% similar). Too Faced Melted Melon (P, $21.00) is lighter, brighter, glossier (90% similar). MAC Escandalo (P, $26.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Guerlain Geneva (48) (DC, $58.00) is darker, cooler, glossier (90% similar). Too Faced Sweet n' Sour (LE, $21.00) is warmer, less glossy (90% similar). Bobbi Brown Pink Guava (DC, $37.00) is darker, more muted, cooler (90% similar). NARS Rouge Insolent (P, $26.00) is darker (90% similar). ColourPop Cozy (P, $7.00) is darker (90% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty Core Cora (234) (P, $30.00) is cooler (90% similar). Chanel Rouge Impulsif (247) (LE, $45.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar). Estee Lauder Defiant Coral (P, $32.00) is cooler, glossier (90% similar). Urban Decay Wired (DC, $18.00) is darker, brighter (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Urban Decay Tryst Vice Lipstick ($17.00 for 0.11 oz.) is described as a “red-fuchsia [with a Cream finish].” It’s a bold, bright, medium-dark pink-coral with warm undertones and a satiny sheen. It was intensely pigmented and yielded even, opaque color coverage. The formula had a lightweight feel, light-to-moderate slip, and was soft enough to glide on easily but didn’t feel wet or slick on the lips. The color wore well for six hours and left a more fuchsia-ish stain behind after that. I found it nicely hydrating, though still a little less hydrating compared to the original Revolution formula. Revlon Love That Pink (P, $8.49) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Bobbi Brown Watermelon (P, $29.00) is warmer (95% similar). NARS Grace (P, $34.00) is lighter, brighter, warmer (90% similar). ColourPop Dream Easy (LE, $10.00) is more muted, warmer (90% similar). ColourPop Daytrip (P, $7.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty So Sofia (236) (P, $30.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). YSL Corail Incandescent (12) (P, $38.00) is more shimmery, darker, glossier (90% similar). Givenchy Magnolia Organza (301) (P, $36.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). YSL Rose Happening (403) (P, $36.00) is glossier (90% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty Je t'aime (238) (P, $30.00) is darker, more muted, warmer (90% similar). Sephora Girl to Know (29) (P, $13.00) is darker, warmer, glossier (90% similar). Urban Decay 100 Degrees (LE, $18.00) is lighter, glossier (90% similar). YSL Corail Dolman (12) (LE, $38.00) is more shimmery, less pigmented, glossier (90% similar). NARS Arnera (LE, $34.00) is darker (90% similar). Chanel Flamboyante (47) (P, $45.00) is lighter (90% similar). MAC My Little Secret (P, $23.00) is darker (90% similar). Laura Mercier Rose Mandarine (-, $32.00) is cooler (90% similar). ColourPop Frenemie (LE, $7.00) is more muted, warmer (90% similar). Sephora Take a Bite (35) (P, $8.00) is darker, more muted, warmer (90% similar). Maybelline Shocking Coral (DC, $7.99) is lighter, cooler (95% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Urban Decay EZ Vice Lipstick ($17.00 for 0.11 oz.) is described as a “bright red-orange [with a Cream finish].” It’s a bold, bright, medium-dark coral-red with warm, orange undertones and a natural sheen. It was richly pigmented with opaque color that applied evenly and smoothly. The texture was soft, moderately creamy, but not too thick or too dense, so it didn’t slide around too much when applied (but it isn’t clingy, and it will transfer, as you might expect). The color wore well for six hours and left a stain behind, while the formula was moderately moisturizing. MAC Cherry Glaze (LE, $20.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Devil Inside (Lip Color) (PiP, ) is lighter, cooler (95% similar). Ardency Inn Original Mix (P, $23.00) is brighter, warmer (95% similar). Laura Mercier Cherry on Top (P, $25.00) is darker, less glossy (95% similar). Bite Beauty #003 (LE, $36.00) is darker, cooler (95% similar). YSL Le Rouge (01) (P, $45.00) is cooler (90% similar). Bite Beauty Holly (DC, $24.00) is darker (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Tantalize (Right) (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar). Estee Lauder Envious (P, $32.00) is darker, more muted (90% similar). ColourPop Fortune Favors (P, $7.00) is cooler, less glossy (90% similar). Revlon Fire and Ice (P, $10.99) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). ColourPop Flower SZN (P, $10.00) is darker, less glossy (90% similar). NARS Do Not Disturb (LE, $28.00) is darker (90% similar). Chanel Rouge Corail (P, $37.00) is more muted, cooler (90% similar). ColourPop Reverie (LE, $10.00) is lighter, less glossy (90% similar). Clinique Poppy Pop (P, $19.50) is more shimmery, more muted (90% similar). Chanel Arthur (440) (P, $37.00) is more muted, warmer (90% similar). ColourPop On Repeat (P, $10.00) is more muted, warmer, less glossy (90% similar). Make Up For Ever Cool Papaya (310) (P, $23.00) is darker, more muted, less glossy (90% similar). Dior Ultra Star (777) (P, $37.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Urban Decay Wildfire Vice Lipstick ($17.00 for 0.11 oz.) is described as a “metallic orange with gold pearl [with a Metallized finish].” It’s a medium-dark, reddish-copper with warm, orange-gold shimmer. It had semi-opaque color payoff with a thinner, moderately slippery texture that glided on easily and was comfortable to wear. Normally, thinner textures are less hydrating, but this one had a more balm-like feel, despite being so lightweight. It wasn’t as hydrating as the Cream finish shades have been for me, but it still offered some additional hydration. The color lasted for four hours on me. MAC CB96 (P, $19.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Tomas (LE, $36.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). Chanel Sari d'Eau (P, $37.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Chanel Antoinette (406) (P, $37.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Hiro (P, $36.00) is brighter, cooler (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Omar (LE, $36.00) is warmer (90% similar). MAC Who's That Chick (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, less glossy (90% similar). Guerlain #93 (LE, $36.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar). Fenty Beauty So Chilli (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar). Chanel Mythe (71) (P, $45.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar). Revlon Abstract Orange (P, $8.49) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar). Estee Lauder Hot Chills (310) (P, $32.00) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Donovan (LE, $36.00) is less shimmery, more muted, warmer (85% similar). Milani Bronze Beauty (P, $5.49) is more shimmery, lighter, brighter (90% similar). Maybelline Copper Spark (P, $7.49) is darker, more muted, warmer (85% similar). MAC Digging for Gold (LE, $19.00) is lighter, more muted, less pigmented (80% similar). Dior Rouge Capucine (075) (LE, $40.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (80% similar). Smashbox Moscow Muled (P, $24.00) is darker, more muted, cooler (80% similar). Smashbox Haterade (P, $24.00) is more shimmery, more muted, glossier (80% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Rouge Metal (P, $54.00) is darker, cooler, glossier (80% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

FORMULA OVERVIEW | 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. 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. The Revolution formula–generally–felt a little more hydrating and pigmented on the lips, but these seem to wear a little longer; some of the shades that were in Revolution and are now in Vice (particularly the Creams, Sheers, and Sheer Shimmers) feel virtually the same on to me. The Comfort Mattes are the only ones that felt largely different–more satiny than matte, less dense compared to Matte Revolution.

A note on packaging: an average Revolution lipstick weighed 1.0 oz. in total, while a Vice Lipstick weighed 0.7 oz. in total. The weight distribution for a Revolution lipstick was: 0.2 oz. for the cap alone, 0.8 oz. for the base. The weight distribution for a Vice lipstick was: 0.2 oz. for the cap alone, 0.5 oz. for the base. The decrease is felt primarily in the sturdiness/weighted feeling of the base, so I find the older Revolutions to stand better on their own, but thrown into a cup or jar for storage, it doesn’t really matter. The more weighted base does give a greater sense of heft when applying, since you hold the base. The caps are the same total weight, but the Revolution caps are shorter and, as a result, maybe 1mm thicker, while the Vice caps are longer and spread the same weight of material over a larger area. All but two out of 120 lipstick caps felt very secure, and then about four were extremely secure and difficult to uncap, but otherwise, there is a soft “click” and the caps seem to stay on without easily coming off. All that being said, they seem to be the same packaging used in the Gwen Stefani and Alice Through the Looking Glass collaborations, though the interior tube felt a little higher-end, even though they all weigh the same. Revolution Lipsticks were $22.00 for 0.09 oz., which works out to be $244.44/oz., and these are $17.00 for 0.11 oz., which works out to be $154.55/oz. So while the packaging does feel less substantial and cheaper, you are paying $5 less and getting more for your money, but if you really liked the heavier base of Revolution lipsticks, you might miss that feeling with the new packaging.

Urban Decay Wired Vice Lipstick
Urban Decay Wired Vice Lipstick

Urban Decay Wired Vice Lipstick
Urban Decay Wired Vice Lipstick

Urban Decay Wired Vice Lipstick
Urban Decay Wired Vice Lipstick

Urban Decay Wired Vice Lipstick
Urban Decay Wired Vice Lipstick

Urban Decay Wired Vice Lipstick
Urban Decay Wired Vice Lipstick

Urban Decay Wired Vice Lipstick
Urban Decay Wired Vice Lipstick

Urban Decay Tilt Vice Lipstick
Urban Decay Tilt Vice Lipstick

Urban Decay Tilt Vice Lipstick
Urban Decay Tilt Vice Lipstick

Urban Decay Tilt Vice Lipstick
Urban Decay Tilt Vice Lipstick

Urban Decay Tilt Vice Lipstick
Urban Decay Tilt Vice Lipstick

Urban Decay Tilt Vice Lipstick
Urban Decay Tilt Vice Lipstick

Urban Decay Tilt Vice Lipstick
Urban Decay Tilt Vice Lipstick

Urban Decay Tryst Vice Lipstick
Urban Decay Tryst Vice Lipstick

Urban Decay Tryst Vice Lipstick
Urban Decay Tryst Vice Lipstick

Urban Decay Tryst Vice Lipstick
Urban Decay Tryst Vice Lipstick

Urban Decay Tryst Vice Lipstick
Urban Decay Tryst Vice Lipstick

Urban Decay Tryst Vice Lipstick
Urban Decay Tryst Vice Lipstick

Urban Decay Tryst Vice Lipstick
Urban Decay Tryst Vice Lipstick

Urban Decay EZ Vice Lipstick
Urban Decay EZ Vice Lipstick

Urban Decay EZ Vice Lipstick
Urban Decay EZ Vice Lipstick

Urban Decay EZ Vice Lipstick
Urban Decay EZ Vice Lipstick

Urban Decay EZ Vice Lipstick
Urban Decay EZ Vice Lipstick

Urban Decay EZ Vice Lipstick
Urban Decay EZ Vice Lipstick

Urban Decay EZ Vice Lipstick
Urban Decay EZ Vice Lipstick

Urban Decay Wildfire Vice Lipstick
Urban Decay Wildfire Vice Lipstick

Urban Decay Wildfire Vice Lipstick
Urban Decay Wildfire Vice Lipstick

Urban Decay Wildfire Vice Lipstick
Urban Decay Wildfire Vice Lipstick

Urban Decay Wildfire Vice Lipstick
Urban Decay Wildfire Vice Lipstick

Urban Decay Wildfire Vice Lipstick
Urban Decay Wildfire Vice Lipstick

Urban Decay Wildfire Vice Lipstick
Urban Decay Wildfire Vice Lipstick

Makeup Look
On face:
  • Tarte Rainforest of the Sea Foundation
  • Guerlain Les Voilettes Loose Setting Powder
  • Urban Decay Rapture Afterglow Blush
  • Urban Decay Aura Afterglow Highlighter
On eyes:
  • Urban Decay Naked2 Eyeshadow Palette
  • Urban Decay Mushroom Eyeliner

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Holly Avatar

Wildfire is really cool. I actually like all of these colors. I recently dyed my hair gray, and I’ve found I can wear many more shades and tones now.

A Avatar

None of these colours are really my thing but I love looking at the swatches – it’s like lipstick porn.
I really like the finish on the comfort matte and cream – they look so smooth and glossy.

Lulle Avatar

All these shades look pretty amazing! I like Wildfire a lot but I think Milani Orange-Gina that I already own should be quite close. I wonder how Wired would look on me. It’s the type of shade that I feel I need to try on, because it could be gorgeous or horrendous depending on how the undertones play with my complexion.

Tammy B Avatar

Glad Tryst did so well, that was my favorite of this group. Wildfire is so gorgeous, may have to pick up atom Ford’s Hiro because I’ve recently begun collecting Lips and Boys?

Bonnie Avatar

I’m always drawn to bright orangey corals like wired! I have a ton of dupes! But Wildfire – now that’s a must have. Honestly might be the only must have for me in this whole line! I’m still grumpy they didn’t just expand the revolution line. 😉

Cathy Avatar

OMG, Wired is STUN-NING ♥ I will definitely be purchasing this one! Christine, it looks very pretty on you also 🙂

Rachel Avatar

I just received wired and I love it! I had wanted to love Tilt in the old revolution collection but somehow the tone did not work either with the color of my lips (which are very cool-toned) or my skin, which is neutral leaning just slightly cool. Wired reminds me of tilt but has a tone that works much better for me..yay!

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