Urban Decay Full Frontal Lipstick Stash

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Packaging:
Comes in a beautiful thick cardboard case covered in matte X-rayed orchids in black and white with a glossy red UD icon. The silver writing is also raised which is the same on the inside. Each lipstick and lipliner sits in it's own allocated slot in the foam padding complete with drawstring ribbon to hold the lid up. There is a flap magnetic closure.

The lip liner is no different to the individual full size I have. The lipsticks do differ however. With the same gunmetal colour however with a smooth finish and purple UD icon on the top of the lid. The inside of the case is the same with purple mechanics. The lipstick bullet features the same slant.

I like this presentation, it makes it feel like a deluxe set. I don't care there's no mirror as I'll use a full sized due to the smaller lipstick bullet. The foam insert is pretty solid which means every lipstick has it's place and it becomes more of a feature rather then useless packaging.

Smell/Taste:
Nothing.

Colour:
Lady flower - bright rose pink
Crush - hot pink with cool undertones.
Illicit - baby pink with warm undertones. (this was the sheerest pigmentation)
Gash - berry with warm undertones. *permanent
Liar - pinky-brown mauve with warm undertones. *permanent
F-Bomb - classic red with cool undertones. *permanent

 All have great pigmentation except for Illicit which needed to be built up. Available in 22 shades.

Formula/ Texture:
This is smooth, creamy and a bit thickish. These glide onto the lips with no tugging. One to two swipes to get full coverage. Left for a little while they do leave a stain, especially the brighter/ deeper colours which is easily removed with a basic makeup wipe.

 The formula contains a complex called Maxi-Lip ™that defines and hydrates the lips to make them appear fuller and plump. I noticed this lipstick to keep my lips hydrated but not plump, unless UD is referring to the finish giving this illusion? The formula also contains no parabens, sulfates, phthalates which is nice to know.

So it contains good ingredients like a blend of avocado oil, cocoa and shea butter to moisturise the lips so they feel cushiony soft. I like lip products that benefit the lips and not just hydrate it. With this formula my lips feel a better version of themselves and very nourished! I just love the way these feel and perform so to speak on the lips.

 Staying power issued with an average of 8hr wear, wearing off evenly. On their own they didn't bleed or feather but the 24/7 lip liner in Ozone defiantly does help with the bolder shades. For my full review please click here.

 If you can still get your hands of this set, if not try out the full sized line of these lipsticks as they are very good!! This set helps provide an insight into colours you might be hesitant to try even in the full sized version.

Available:
Only from Sephora stores, sephora.com for US$39 for a limited time only!

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