ILIA - Color Block Lipstick | Non-Toxic, Vegan, Cruelty-Free, Hydrating + Long Lasting, No Budge Color with Full Coverage (Ultra Violet (Violet With Cool Undertones), 0.14 oz | 4 g)

Love this product.

I just can't wear red lipstick. I'd love to but none ever worked for me. My skintone is pretty neutral with a bit of warmth and true reds, as well as tomato/orange reds, look awful on me. I feel I look like a little kid that broke into mommy's makeup bag and went to town. Then I found Clinique Buttershine lipstick in Apple Brandy. My perfect red! Even though it may not show up as a red on cooler or much warmer complexions, it looked great on me and was my evening or special occasion go to red lipstick. Then they discontinued it. Years ago. I have one half-used tube left that I use sparingly. It tastes bitter so I know it's way past it's expiration date but it's my only red.Youtubers, Color Class, suggested ILIA Rosewood, not specifically as a dupe but as a good red for my coloring. However, I think it's as close to the Buttershine Apple Brandy as I can get. The color on the left half of my lips is Apple Brandy and the color on the right half is ILIA Rosewood. The Apple Brandy is shinier as it's name implies but I feel I can always add some clear gloss to the Rosewood if need be. After wearing for a few hours the ILIA has much more staying power. But I'll give the Apple Brandy a break since it is a million years old, lol. Anyone who used to be a fan of the Apple Brandy shade in Clinique may want to give ILIA Rosewood a try as it may work for you too. It's a beautiful color and has not been drying to my lips.

For me this lipstick is exactly the right amount of moisture that it feels good on my lips but doesn't come off too easily. Took me a long time to find it – years!

Could have a little more moisture in it, but I feel good that there are no toxic ingredients. The colors are beautiful,

So, the color is not what it should be. I didn't return it. Instead, I mix it with other color lipstick I have to get the desired color I want. Also, It's not logwear.

With a name like Wild Rose (Ultimate Mauve), I thought I’d get a color with more purple color. However this is more earthy, with much more brown undertones than purple. I have warm skin and gray hair. Purple colors are great for the hair but don’t always look good on my skin; they can look harsh. So the added brown helps balance the competing tones.The Amberlight color is even more earthy and does not look nude on me, it looks like it's closer to the brown family of colors.I have sensitive lips and this is nice and moisturizing and is comfortable to wear. It’s not long lasting but that’s what happens when you get moisturizing formulas.

Bought 3 lipsticks and two of them were used and tampered with, see pictures of all 3 and compare. Disgusting!!! I am returning all 3!!!!There was one that maybe, just maybe, was not tampered with or used, but I’m not taking chances

Amazing quality and smell, and love that Ilia is EWG certified and non-toxic.