Wednesday, June 6, 2012

Sunday Riley Modern Lip Color in Shakespeare- Review & Swatches



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Sunday Riley Modern Lip Color features richly pigmented lipsticks that were created to hydrate and protect the lips.  These are creamy, one -swipe, full coverage lipsticks that wear for 4 hours because of their advanced pigment delivery system. Each lipstick is housed in a gorgeous and luxurious gold case that is manufactured by the same people who make the lipstick cases for Tom Ford- though these cases are much lighter than the one's that house the Tom Ford lipsticks. This is lipstick luxury incarnate! To see my 3 Part Post of all of the Sunday Riley Modern Lip Color Lipsticks click here.
Key Points according to Sunday Riley:

1) This formula was created as the next generation of lip color. The formula has anti-aging and collagen building properties that help to repair and prevent the aging of the lips.

2) This formula is filled with Stable Vitamin C that was specifically chosen because it helps maintain youthful lip volume while fighting lines. Vitamin C bolsters collagen levels to maintain youthful plumpness. Vitamin C also helps to reduce melanin production, brightens the skin, and repairs the effects of UV  damage as well as helping to fend off other types of environmental damage. 

3) Proprietary "signature" technology is implemented in the making of this product. "Advanced color molecules activate when applied to the lips- offering long lasting highly vibrant 4 hour wear." This is achieved by attaching high impact pigments to soothing base molecules which results in long lasting fade proof wear.

4) Non-stop hydration and conditioning with 10% Shea Butter. This keeps lips soft and smooth.
Key Ingredients:
1) 10% Shea Butter: This delivers a "high level of hydration for prevention and treatment of dry, chapped lips."
2) Stable Vitamin C: "Increases collagen levels to maintain youthful plumpness." It also reduces melanin production and simultaneously brightens the skin. Vitamin C also is instrumental in repairing the harsh effects of UV exposure as well as mitigating damage from other types of environmental factors.
3) Beeswax: The healing properties of Beeswax soothes the lips. It also has antiseptic qualities that combat the proliferation of germs and microorganisms.
4) Advanced Color Molecules: As noted above, this is Sunday Riley's signature technology that "uniquely attaches high impact pigment to soothing base molecules." This revolutionary technology creates a very unique ingredient that is responsible for the long wear time of this lipstick formula.
The color that I chose to review today is Shakespeare- a lovely blue-based nearly mid-tone pink. Please note that the stock photo from Dermstore shown above is lighter than Shakespeare appears in reality, but the stock photo on the Barneys website is a far darker rosy pink with more red than the actual lipstick appears. My photographs will give you a far more accurate assessment of the color.
Shakespeare is a perfect shade for the summer, and indeed is the perfect shade of blue-based pink: it is neither too light, nor too dark- making it a perfect go-to color for any occasion. I find that Sunday Riley makes good on the promise of a four hour wear time.  It has a very interesting texture in that it is a touch drier than lipsticks that have lots of slip (dry here in no way is being equated to the opposite of moisturizing), but it is not dry in the same way that one expects from a matte lipstick. Instead it lacks a great deal of slip, but instead applies to the lips as a second skin with a comfortable snug fit. Because the formula adheres to the lips so well it is not prone to bleeding or migrating. When I wear Shakespeare all day long I notice that my lips feel soft, supple and moisturized. One might suggest that this formula lasts and wears like a matte in terms of longevity, but has the appearance of a satin finish. It really is an amazing lipstick with an incredibly innovative formula.
Paraben Free

**UPDATE** July 14. 2012: A very off-putting thing has happened with my tube of Shakespeare Lipstick since my initial review. I am not certain whether I would classify this lipstick as having turned- because it does not smell rancid. However, I take exceedingly good care of my makeup, and when I went to use it the day before yesterday I noticed that it not only took multiple passes to get any pigment on my lips, but that once I finally got it to adhere to my lips it began to separate and literally ball up and roll off. It immediately began to degrade as soon as it was on my lips! It did not do this when I initially bought it a touch over a month ago, but now it is certainly deemed unwearable. Just to be clear- it has not been subjected to rapid fluctuations in temperature, and save for a couple of days that I carried it with me it has been stored in a cool dry place (which is how I store all of my makeup). It is therefore fairly obvious that my lipstick is deteriorating very rapidly and for no apparent reason. I have never had anything quite so strange happen to a lipstick- especially not one that is so expensive.

Overall assessment: June 6, 2012 This is a fantastic lipstick formula and a gorgeous shade of pink that is sure to thrill even the pickiest lipstick aficionado. I love it and have two others, but there are definitely more shades in my future!
$32.00 available at Barneys New York and Dermstore

11 comments:

  1. That looks like the shade of pink I've always looked for. So pretty!

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    1. It's quite lovely!! SpaceNK will be carrying Sunday Riley soon making it even more accessible to you. Hopefully you will be able see all of them in person before too long! It is a perfect shade of pink for your coloring, Christa!

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  2. OK, you've convinced me. I'm trying very hard to make it a month without any purchases but I don't know if I'll be able to do it. I can assure you though that this will be the next purchase.

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    1. Take your time-- it's not limited edition!! It's so nice to have lines like RBR & SR that aren't prone to LE releases!! I think that this is a perfect pink for you, Marcia. I'd love to see it on you and Christa as well. It's just a lovely shade for fairer cool toned skin!

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  3. That is the most gorgeous shade of pink that I have come across! I wonder if it available anywhere here in Australia. If you are interested I am once again running a global beauty blog swap on Beast and Beauty...hope you will check it out and sign up!

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    1. Hi Mystique! It is definitely one gorgeous pink- no question about it!! I'm not sure if it is yet available in Australia. I suspect that it will be before you know it though. Sunday Riley is now available through Dermstore online and is about to be available through SpaceNK. Part of the skincare line is available at Sephora online as well.

      Thanks for letting me know about your global beauty blog swap!! I will definitely head on over to your lovely blog to take a look!

      :-)

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  4. Holy Hell! This is so gorgeous. It really is the perfect pink. I love that you know that the case mfgr is the same as Tom Ford's.

    (~~breezing in, leaving cuss word, breezing out~~)

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    1. It really is!! But the case is lightweight unlike Tom Ford's. Love you breezing in!! xoxoxL

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  5. The shade of pink that I love!! Not too heavy and strong.. I wish I could grab that from your pages here.. I really am not wearing lipstick , just gloss because I haven't seen the right shade of pink which I really want. That shade looks so sexy and luscious.. :)

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    1. Hi Janine- Thanks for stopping by! It really is a lovely shade of pink, and a great formula!

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  6. hi lola(although i think that's your cats name right?), well i was looking to purchase a sunday riley lipstick and saw that in your update this lipstick turned rancid?! i was wondering if you think you might have gotten a bad batch or if you still recommend a sunday riley lipstick. i don't want to spend $32 on a lipstick if it ends up spoiling(which I've never heard before, i've had lancome lipsticks from over 5 years that I still use). what are your thoughts?

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