Reviews: UD Gwen Stefani Lipstick

So, as many of you already know, Urban Decay Cosmetics recently released a line of cosmetics inspired by Gwen Stefani. Gwen is a singer, in case you haven't heard of her; she's currently a solo artist, but she used to be the front woman of a band called No Doubt (check out the embedded video). Now, I love Gwen Stefani and I love Urban Decay so I'm massively in favor of this and I was super excited to try it.

The cosmetic line features an eye shadow palette, a blush palette, brow box, lip pencils, and lipsticks. All of the products are completely gorgeous. However, they are a little pricey, so, thus far, I've only purchased the lipstick.

Now, I don't think I've ever disliked an Urban Decay product and this is no exception. First off, the packaging is gorgeous. It has a lovely gold and black case with an art-deco inspired pattern, which is very eye-catching and distinctive. The lid clicks into place and the case is made out of hard plastic, which is nice because I despise cardboard case lipsticks.

Since I only have one of these lipsticks, I can't say a whole lot about the variety or the pigmentation of the different shades. If you look at the color selection online, it appears that the lineup is mostly reds and pinks. Honestly, I would have preferred a little more variation with browns and plums; however, it is the Gwen Stefani collection and she is famous for her red lips, so I understand UD's choice. I have the shade Spiderweb, which Ulta describes as a "satin red cream." It's a clean, bright, red with a slightly pinky-orange undertone. The shade itself is very pigmented; one application should be enough to get bright, eye-catching coverage.

In terms of quality, the lipstick covers very well. As I write this, I've been wearing the lipstick for approximately six hours and have eaten lunch and it has held up wonderfully. It didn't feather, clump, or cake at all! I also noticed that it has a light, dry-to-touch feel on the lips, which is nice. I have used Urban Decay lipsticks before and they all seem to be comfortable and high quality. If you want bright, bold lipsticks, I would highly recommend going with a high end brand like Urban Decay or M.A.C.. With a few exceptions, drug store brands typically have poor coverage with bright or dark shades, which leads to uneven looking lips.

In terms of price ($18), I would say this product is fairly comparable with other high-end brands. Not to mention that it delivers a better product than comparatively priced brands like Tarte and Stila (among others).

The only downside to this product is the limited range of shades (as discussed above). However, you can get similar lipsticks from Urban Decay in a wider range of colors, if you're so inclined.

Final rating: 10/10