We developed everything in the limited-edition UD | Gwen Stefani collection in close collaboration with Gwen. Wende and our product development team spent countless hours at Gwen’s house, talking makeup and working with her on every detail of the collection.Gwen even directed the packaging design, which was inspired by her love of black-and-white graphic prints and antique gold accents. We created everything with Gwen, filling a void by developing all of the perfect shades she always wished she had in her collection. And with these products in your arsenal, you’ll have all the essentials to recreate her signature looks for yourself.
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LIPSTICKS
(8 SHADES)
LIPSTICKS
(8 SHADES)
Gwen knows how to rock a bold lip. Luckily, she was game to get down and dirty with us to mix her perfect shades and ideal textures. She’s worn every lip color in the book, and these are her must-haves. The lineup: eight NEW shades (including two exclusives you can only find here)—from a bright red matte to a shimmering sheer nude and a creamy deep fuchsia. This collection includes our first-ever shade in a finish we’ve dubbed Mega Matte—a super-intense matte that lays down a lot of color in one coat. Every shade features our proprietary Pigment Infusion System™—for a super-creamy texture, rich payout and superior color dispersion.
Ex-Girlfriend - sheer nude-rose with pink shimmer
Firebird - deep fuchsia cream
714 - bright red mega matte
Rock Steady - deep wine red cream
Spiderweb - satin red cream
Wonderland - dark pink-red cream
Phone Call - sheer bright pink (UD Exclusive)
Plaid - sheer deep berry (UD Exclusive)
Plaid - sheer deep berry (UD Exclusive)
Price: $18
Size: 0.11 oz.
The UD | Gwen Stefani Lipsticks retail for $18 and contain 0.11 oz of product. Interestingly these lipsticks are actually $4 cheaper than the existing lipsticks in the Urban Decay lineup and contain 0.02 oz more product.
The UD | Gwen Stefani Lipsticks come in a black two piece case and tubes with gold abstract striping with the UD x Gwen Stefani logo printed in the middle.
The lipstick packaging is kept closed by integral tabs at the base of the tube that fit into the case (cap). The bottom ledge of the tubes are thin so gripping them to remove the caps is a bit awkward.
The inside tubes are all black with the Urban Decay logo embossed on the side. The lipstick bullets themselves are the traditional shape and are also embossed with the UD logo in the center.
On the bottom of each tube is a color coded label with lipstick name - it's quite handy when grabbing a shade from a size-able collection.
The inside tubes are all black with the Urban Decay logo embossed on the side. The lipstick bullets themselves are the traditional shape and are also embossed with the UD logo in the center.
On the bottom of each tube is a color coded label with lipstick name - it's quite handy when grabbing a shade from a size-able collection.
"Every shade features our proprietary Pigment Infusion System™—for a super-creamy texture, rich payout and superior color dispersion."
COLORS/SHADES
The UD | Gwen Stefani Lipsticks comes in 8 shades of pinks and reds with a sheer nude tossed in for good measure. The shade selection came as no surprise to me based on Gwen Stefani's personal makeup style.
There are a few varying shades of red here so I don't think any one person needs them ALL but for sure you can find a shade here that is right up your alley.
TEXTURE & FINISH
The UD | Gwen Stefani Lipsticks feature various finishes from a Mega Matte (new finish to Urban Decay) to creams and sheer finishes.
PIGMENTATION
The UD | Gwen Stefani Lipsticks have various levels of pigmentation based on the shade and finish - see more under the swatches.
APPLICATION & WEAR
The UD | Gwen Stefani Lipsticks vary in wear time based on the shade and finish - see more under the swatches. Overall they all glide on smoothly without skipping or being patchy.
The UD | Gwen Stefani Lipsticks are the highlight and most versatile part of the entire collection. There are shades here that will suit the full spectrum of skin tones. If you are not interested in bold red shades then these may not be up your alley...but if you are on the market for a great red tone or you just love red shades on your lips, then this collection is sure to have a fun shade for you.
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UD | Gwen Stefani Lipsticks
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Wear Time: 2-3 hours
Firebird is a deep fuchsia with a blue/purple duochrome in a cream finish. The pigmentation is good but it takes a couple of layers for full color payoff. But it builds up easily and has rich color depth.
Wear Time: 5-6 hours with minimal staining
Wear Time: 5-6 hours with minimal staining
714 is a medium tomato red with a matte finish (Mega Matte according to Urban Decay). This finish is slightly different from other matte formulae in that it is very thin. It has great pigmentation but doesn't feel thick or creamy at all. I like the retro look of the shade but it is drying over time.
Wear Time: 5-6 hours with minimal staining
Wear Time: 5-6 hours with minimal staining
This is a deep cranberry shade with a cream finish. This has great color payoff and is ultra creamy. I really love deeper shades like these for deeper skin tones.
Wear Time: 5-6 hours with minimal staining
Oh baby! This guy here is truly a wonderland - my fave shade for sure. It is a bright watermelon pink with some coral undertones and a cream finish. I find this to be a beautiful neon shade that is actually flattering on tan to deep skin.
Wear Time: 4-6 hours
Wear Time: 3-4 hours
It looks darker in the tube than it does on the lips. It is a vivid bright tomato red with a cream finish. It has good pigmentation and is flattering on tan skin as well.
Wear Time: 4-6 hours with minimal staining
Plaid is a deep berry shade with a sheer finish. It is sheer but can be built up smoothly. Another shade that due to the sheer finish is more wearable for those who may be weary of bold colors.
Girl you are killing me with all these amazing palettes, and products that I "need"! I just did a blog post on the Gwen shadow palette and I adore it, so now I will be buying all of these goodies hehe
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