Urban Fall 2018 Hi-Fi Shine Ultra Cushion Lip Glosses Reviews & Swatches

Christine — Mon, 06 Aug 2018 21:00:00 +0000

Tongue Tied

Urban Decay Tongue Tied Hi-Fi Shine Ultra Cushion Lip Gloss ($20.00 for 0.23 fl. oz.) is a deep fuchsia pink with cool undertones and lighter pink and fuchsia sparkle. It had medium coverage that applied evenly and smoothly across my lips without settling into my lip lines. The gloss had a smooth, gel-like texture that wasn’t sticky and thin enough to feel lightweight but still comfortable. It stayed on well for four hours and was lightly moisturizing.

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

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MAC Pink Trip (LE, $21.00) is more shimmery, brighter (95% similar).
MAC Queen P (LE, $21.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
MAC Throw a Spare (LE, $20.00) is less shimmery, more muted (95% similar).
ColourPop Kink (LE, $10.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
MAC Pearly Girl (LE, $21.00) is darker (90% similar).
MAC Bubble Butt (LE, $21.00) is less shimmery (90% similar).
Too Faced Totally Smashed (P, $20.00) is brighter (90% similar).
MAC Viva Glam Taraji P. Henson (LE, $21.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
ColourPop Arigato (LE, $10.00) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
Urban Decay Big Bang (P, $20.00) is warmer (90% similar).

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Formula Overview

$20.00/0.23 oz. - $86.96 Per Ounce

The formula is supposed to be "ultra-shiny" with a "cushiony-soft" texture that has "long-lasting wear that's comfortable, not tacky." They are scented with "vanilla-mint," which I did detect, and I could taste slightly (more like a vague sweetness). There was a slight minty tingle upon initial application, but it was very subtle and more of a cooling sensation than anything painful.

The strength of the formula is the texture of the gloss--more gel-like with a plushness that often smoothed out my lip lines rather than settled into them as some glosses are prone to do. Most shades applied well, were comfortable to wear, and lasted between three and five hours on me with light hydration.

The coverage varies based on finish, with "Sheer Cream" having the sheerest coverage and "Cream" having "pigment-rich" coverage (opaque). The two other finishes--Holographic and Metallized--are supposed to have more medium, buildable coverage, per the brand. I think that the brand could have done a better job describing the coverage levels both by finish as well as by shade, though.

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A Warm Plum & Brown Look with Urban Decay Aphrodisiac Collection

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Tongue Tied

LELimited Edition. $20.00.

9.5

Product

Pigmentation

9.5

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

94%

Total

Aphrodisiac

Urban Decay Aphrodisiac Hi-Fi Shine Ultra Cushion Lip Gloss ($20.00 for 0.23 fl. oz.) is a medium brown with strong, warm orange undertones and sparkle that shifted from pink to teal. It tinted my natural lip color to appear warmer, peachier, and it delivered a moderate amount of shimmer/sparkle. It was an easy-to-wear gloss that didn’t pull into lip lines and made my lips appear smoother and plusher. It was described as “sheer,” so the coverage was as anticipated. The consistency was lightweight, smooth, and almost creamy initially with little tackiness. It wore well for three and a half hours and was hydrating while worn.

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

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ColourPop Contessa (LE, $10.00) is less shimmery (90% similar).
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ColourPop Just Surfed (LE, $10.00) is more shimmery (90% similar).
Becca Topaz x Gilt (LE, $22.00) is more shimmery (90% similar).
Fenty Beauty Bilingual (LE, ) is warmer (90% similar).
Becca Rose Gold (P, $22.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
Surratt Beauty Ensoleille (P, $32.00) is more pigmented, warmer (85% similar).
MAC It's Just Like Honey (LE, $18.50) is warmer (85% similar).
Marc Jacobs Beauty Rebel Rebel (308) (P, $29.00) is less shimmery, darker (80% similar).
Marc Jacobs Beauty Ch-ch-changes (362) (PiP, $29.00) is darker, more muted, more pigmented (80% similar).

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Formula Overview

$20.00/0.23 oz. - $86.96 Per Ounce

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Ingredients

Aphrodisiac

LELimited Edition. $20.00.

9.5

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

Longevity

Application

94%

Total

Ghosted

Urban Decay Ghosted Hi-Fi Shine Ultra Cushion Lip Gloss ($20.00 for 0.23 fl. oz.) has a nearly translucent base with multi-colored glitter. (The brand described it as a “sheer lavender,” and my eye can just barely see a purplish cast to the gloss when swatched.) The base brought out the pink tones in my natural lip slightly, but I don’t expect it to alter the natural lip color much since it was so sheer. There was noticeable sparkle, but it was sparser on my lips than it appeared in the tube. The texture was lightweight, smooth, and gel-like, which made it sit well on my lips but prone to wearing down within two and a half hours. I did feel the glitter in it after an hour of wear. The formula was lightly moisturizing over time.

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

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ColourPop My Pet (LE, $7.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
Surratt Beauty Voila (P, $32.00) is lighter (90% similar).
ColourPop Starburst (LE, $10.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
Pat McGrath Pale Fire Nectar (P, $30.00) is warmer (90% similar).
Giorgio Armani Acqua (100) (P, $38.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
Surratt Beauty Faux Pas (P, $32.00) is less shimmery (90% similar).
MAC Clear Water (P, $10.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
ColourPop Mythic Journey (LE, $10.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
MAC Ice Follies (LE, $24.00) is less shimmery (90% similar).
ColourPop Supercute (LE, $10.00) is less shimmery (90% similar).

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Formula Overview

$20.00/0.23 oz. - $86.96 Per Ounce

Browse all of our Urban Decay Hi-Fi Shine Ultra Cushion Lip Gloss swatches.

Ingredients

Ghosted

LELimited Edition. $20.00.

B+

Product

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

Longevity

Application

88%

Total

Urban Decay Tongue Tied Hi-Fi Shine Ultra Cushion Lip Gloss

Urban Decay Aphrodisiac Hi-Fi Shine Ultra Cushion Lip Gloss

Urban Decay Ghosted Hi-Fi Shine Ultra Cushion Lip Gloss

Urban Decay Tongue Tied Hi-Fi Shine Ultra Cushion Lip Gloss

Urban Decay Aphrodisiac Hi-Fi Shine Ultra Cushion Lip Gloss

Urban Decay Ghosted Hi-Fi Shine Ultra Cushion Lip Gloss

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Urban Fall 2018 Hi-Fi Shine Ultra Cushion Lip Glosses Reviews & Swatches

Tongue Tied

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Formula Overview

Ingredients

Look Using this Product

A Warm Plum & Brown Look with Urban Decay Aphrodisiac Collection

Tongue Tied

LELimited Edition. $20.00.

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Aphrodisiac

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Formula Overview

Ingredients

Aphrodisiac

LELimited Edition. $20.00.

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Ghosted

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Formula Overview

Ingredients

Ghosted

LELimited Edition. $20.00.

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