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My Lips Would Stage a Coup for These New $22 Urban Decay Revolution Lipsticks

July 16th, 2013 by Karen 16 Comments

Urban Decay Streak Revolution Lipstick
Wearing Urban Decay’s coral pink Revolution Lipstick in Streak, one of 22 shades in UD’s new Revolution Lipstick line

A couple weeks ago Urban Decay started a revolution. They unleashed a new line of lipsticks unto the world and their permanent collection — the Revolution Lipsticks — and I kid you not, I’ve been wearing them almost every day since.

Renowned for their iconic palettes (hello, Naked!) and eyeshadow singles, UD decided to show some love to lips, and mine certainly love what they’ve done here. This new line of 22 lipsticks keeps the brand firmly near the front of the pack.

Costing $22 each but looking and feeling more extravagant than that, they seem like a bargain next to lippies from Tom Ford and Dolce & Gabbana.

With their concentrated pigments and creamy, smooth formula, even colors that can normally be tricky and uneven, like beiges and pale neutral pinks, apply without a hitch. A single swipe is all it takes.

I find myself having to reapply them after meals, but they easily handle tea. Between meals, I get at least 4-5 hours from them.

Thicker and creamier than Urban Decay’s old lipsticks — the ones with the swirls on the packaging and the silver dagger — they feel more significant (and better) on my lips, but aren’t what I’d call heavy. Not like a ton of product plastered on my pout. I think of them as lipsticks for lipsticks lovers, but if you gravitate toward featherweight glosses and lip colors that look barely there, these are probably not what you need.

Urban Decay Revolution Lipstick ($22 each)

Urban Decay Shame Revolution Lipstick 1
Shame, a deep berry

Urban Decay Venom Revolution Lipstick 2
Venom, a bright plum

Urban Decay Jilted Revolution Lipstick 3
Jilted, a deep fuchsia shimmer with blue shift

Urban Decay Anarchy Revolution Lipstick 4
Anarchy, a bright fuchsia

Urban Decay Turn On Revolution Lipstick 5
Turn on, a rosy pink

Urban Decay F-Bomb Revolution Lipstick 6
F-Bomb, a classic red


Urban Decay 69 Revolution Lipstick 7
69, a bright red with pink undertones

Urban Decay Catfight Revolution Lipstick 8
Catfight, a pink-fuchsia with slightly red undertones

Urban Decay Bang Revolution Lipstick 9
Bang, a bright orangey red

Urban Decay Streak Revolution Lipstick 10
Streak, a coral pink

Urban Decay Manic Revolution Lipstick 11
Manic, a soft wine

Urban Decay Rapture Revolution Lipstick 12
Rapture, a dusty rose

Urban Decay Rush Revolution Lipstick 13
Rush, a pinkish mauve

Urban Decay Fiend Revolution Lipstick 14
Fiend, a muted rose

Urban Decay Native Revolution Lipstick 15
Native, a pale pink

Urban Decay Obsessed Revolution Lipstick 16
Obsessed, a bright baby pink

Urban Decay Liar Revolution Lipstick 17
Liar, a pinkish brown nude

Urban Decay Naked Revolution Lipstick 18
Naked, a nude pink

Urban Decay Naked2 Revolution Lipstick 19
Naked2, a medium beige nude

Urban Decay Lovelight Revolution Lipstick 20
Lovelight, a pale peachy pink with shimmer

Urban Decay Protest Revolution Lipstick 21
Protest, a sheer peachy nude (available exclusively at urbandecay.com)

Urban Decay Strip Revolution Lipstick 22
Strip, a sheer, medium mauve nude (also available exclusively at urbandecay.com)

Urban Decay Revolution Lipstick Packaging
Revolution Lipstick Packaging

Urban Decay Revolution Lipstick Packaging
With my hand for size

Urban Decay Shame Swatch 1
Shame

Urban Decay Venom Swatch 2
Venom

Urban Decay Jilted Swatch 3
Jilted

Urban Decay Anarchy Swatch 4
Anarchy

Urban Decay Turn On Swatch 5
Turn On

Urban Decay F-Bomb Swatch 6
F-Bomb

Urban Decay 69 Swatch 7
69

Urban Decay Catfight Swatch 9
Catfight

Urban Decay Bang Swatch
Bang

Urban Decay Streak Swatch 10
Streak

Urban Decay Manic Swatch 11
Manic

Urban Decay Rapture Swatch 12
Rapture

Urban Decay Rush Swatch 13
Rush

Urban Decay Fiend Swatch 14
Fiend

Urban Decay Native Swatch 15
Native

Urban Decay Obsessed Swatch 16
Obsessed

Urban Decay Liar Swatch 17
Liar

Urban Decay Naked Swatch 18
Naked

Urban Decay Naked2 Swatch 19
Naked2

Urban Decay Lovelight Swatch 20
Lovelight

Urban Decay Protest Swatch 21
Protest

Urban Decay Strip Swatch 22
Strip

Oh, and do you remember the gnarly (I thought so) brown sugar flavor and scent of UD’s old lipsticks? Gone. They swapped it for a pleasantly faint vanilla that fades fast.

As far as downsides, they don’t quench my lips if they’re extra thirsty, but at least they apply so smoothly that they don’t emphasize dry spots or flakes.

I was kind of surprised not to see any cray-cray lip colors, goth black shades, or anything really hard edged or filled with big chunks of glitter. Not that I’m complaining. I think there’s a nice, wide range of wearable, flattering brights and neutrals here.

It just seems…unusual to see so many conservative colors from UD at the same time. Maybe they’re trying to hook gals/guys who fell hard for Naked and Naked2.

Being cuckoo for coral, I would’ve liked to see more warm shades, as many of these lean cool and neutral, but hey, there’s always next time. I’ll keep my fingers crossed for a future limited edition release.

I think UD’s got a winner here with creamy, comfortable, super saturated colors and downright elegant packaging for just $22. Good job, guys.

PRICE: $22 each
AVAILABILITY: Permanent, and available now at Urban Decay counters and online
MAKEUP AND BEAUTY BLOG RATING: A-

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

Urban Decay Revolution Lipstick Review: My Lips Would Stage a Coup for These New $22 Lipsticks / Originally published July 16th, 2013

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  1. musical says

    July 16th, 2013 at 8:43 pm

    Yup, not enough coral!?

    Also, many of these shades look quite similar in lip swatches :(. Not to say that they are not pretty-the berry, red and darker pink shades actually look quite lush!

    Is there any shade that you can’t carry off, girlie? Even the

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    • Karen says

      July 16th, 2013 at 8:52 pm

      Hi Musical,

      I know, right? Needs more CORAL!

      Do you think you might check any of these out?

      Your nephew sends his love, btw. He’s sitting on my desk right now, threatening me with claws if I don’t feed him gravy soon.

      Reply
  2. Tracy@Beauty Reflections says

    July 16th, 2013 at 8:59 pm

    VENOM!!! LOVE that shade!! And Anarchy! They all look great on you! I’m ok with all the cool shades, as that’s what I need lately since going grey. 🙂
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  3. Gowthami says

    July 16th, 2013 at 10:55 pm

    Gorgeous shades 🙂 lovely swatches…
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  4. Rae // theNotice says

    July 16th, 2013 at 11:48 pm

    Um, can we get a WOW! over here? You make these look (and sound) so good, Karen — I thought I was going to pass on the entire range, but now I’m having second thoughts! Creamy, pigmented, and neutral-cool… these sound like they’ll be right up my alley 😀

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  5. Phyrra says

    July 17th, 2013 at 12:30 am

    I was sad that there was no straight up purple, and I would have liked to see a new Oilslick and Midnight Cowboy, but Anarchy stole my heart! Such a great color. I had someone ask me ‘what lip tar are you wearing?’ and they were shocked when I said it was Urban Decay!
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  6. Ankita@corallista says

    July 17th, 2013 at 2:04 am

    Love the lush berry pinks and reds but I agree with you about the lack of warmer colors!
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  7. The Beauty Glow says

    July 17th, 2013 at 5:16 am

    I’m so surprised that Naked2 is so pink on!
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  8. Chantelle says

    July 17th, 2013 at 5:23 am

    Love the packaging of these, and the shade Bang and F Bomb look right up my street! 🙂

    Chantelle x

    The Girl In The Tartan Scarf

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  9. Kim says

    July 17th, 2013 at 6:37 am

    You missed your calling as a lipstick model. Everything always looks good on you! 🙂 I think Manic is my fave (for me) but I can’t even consider lipstick in this weather. I’ll need to wait for fall!

    Btw, I know you’ve been getting nice weather but it’s in the 90s here with like 99% humidity(at least that’s what it feels like) and it’s sucking the life out of everyone! At least we can’t complain about a cool or rainy summer. 🙂

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  10. Susan B says

    July 17th, 2013 at 6:46 am

    These all look amazing on you, especially the bolder colors! Obsessed looks like the type of color I am typically, um, obsessed with. Might have to give these a try.

    Reply
  11. Bj says

    July 17th, 2013 at 8:26 am

    I’ve been Mia on this blog forever! Been playing catch up! In loving these new colors, I agree though they are pretty tame for UD. They’re all pretty wearable, although I’m not sold on Naked2. Kinda would love to see a purple or a neon something vibrant that’s a little out there though. Loving you Karen, I’ve missed it here

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  12. Emily says

    July 17th, 2013 at 9:20 am

    These look amazing!! The colours look so nice and bold!
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  13. Danielle says

    July 17th, 2013 at 9:30 am

    I really like Shame… that is the shade I have definitely been looking at the most.
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  14. Feircely Chic says

    July 20th, 2013 at 1:52 pm

    All of the colors look amazing on you!!!! and I agree on the part that they usually have makeup in dark colors and loads of glitter!!! but I do love the glitter eyeliner!!!

    Reply
  15. Kimberly Daniel says

    July 22nd, 2013 at 7:08 am

    New to your beauty blog and obsessively reading many others, I have found yours to be beyond exceptional. I come back to it for past posts and research if I find shades or advice is needed. Though we are different coloring, I find you give the best tips, unbiased reviews, and overall info on everything beauty (even fashion)! Thank you for these reviews as I adore urban decay and on a side note your tutorials are life changing for me as I delve into doing a better job with make up application! Thanks!

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