Beauty Care: L'Oreal Be Determined & Be Uncontrollable Brilliant Signature Shiny Lip Stains Reviews & Swatches

Be Determined

L’Oreal Be Determined Brilliant Signature Shiny Lip Stain ($11.99 for 0.21 oz.) is a medium beige with subtle, warm undertones initially, but it had a orange-red stain that came through as it “set,” which resulted in an uneven, milky top coat effect.

Semi-opaque color payoff
Lightweight, watery consistency initially
“Set” to a slightly thicker, more gel-cream feel, light tackiness
Applied unevenly, looked almost mottled
Long-wearing (four hours, plus stain), lightly hydrating

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

Top Dupes

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MAC Myth (P, $21.00) is more shimmery, warmer (85% similar).
Jouer Maiden Lane (P, $17.00) is warmer (85% similar).
ColourPop B (LE, $10.00) is warmer (85% similar).
ColourPop Speakeasy (P, $10.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar).

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Possible Dupes

These are likely to be very similar shades based on our duping algorithm.

Maybelline Nude Illusion (060) (P, $8.99).
ColourPop Rattler (LE, $10.00).

Formula Overview

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The formula is supposed to have "bold color impact" with a "glossy, high-shine finish" and has the "lasting wear" of a lip stain. When they're good, they're good: pigmented, high-gloss, and comfortable to wear without being too tacky and not prone to feathering.

It was very similar to YSL's Glossy Stains, and I had similar issues applying some of the lighter shades in the YSL range as I did in this one. One of the issues was that the staining power of the formula itself really interfered with the lighter pigments, which resulted in an uneven look--like I applied a milky gloss over a lip stain.

They had a smooth, lightweight consistency that was spreadable as it was thin and more watery initially, and as it "set," it developed a thicker, almost gel-like feel that was still lightweight and comfortable to wear but had light tackiness, which helped to keep it in place over time.

These left strong, reddish stains behind (they didn't vary much, just warmer/cooler takes on red) after they wore off, which was around five to six hours overall.

They had a powdery, floral scent but no discernible taste.

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Ingredients

Octyldodecanol, Aqua/Water/Eau, Trimethylsiloxyphenyl Dimethicone, Ethylcellulose, Sorbitan Stearate Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Sucrose Cocoate, Hydroxypropyl Guar, Calcium Aluminum, Borosilicate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Linalool, Alumina, Magnesium Silicate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Barium Sulfate, Tin Oxide, Silica, Parfum / Fragrance [+/- May Contain / Peut Contenir, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499/Iron Oxides, CI 77891/Titanium Dioxide, CI 15850/Red 7, CI 15985/Yellow 6, CI 17200/Red 33, CI 45410/Red 28, Mica, CI 19140/Yellow 5, CI 75470/Carmine, CI 42090/Blue 1].

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Be Determined

PPermanent. $11.99.

Product

8.5

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

58%

Total

Be Uncontrollable

L’Oreal Be Uncontrollable Brilliant Signature Shiny Lip Stain ($11.99 for 0.21 oz.) is a muted, medium orange with warm, peachy undertones and a glossy, cream finish. Unfortunately, it had a darker, orange-red stain that came through, which made the original color look more uneven and splotchy.

Mostly opaque color payoff
Lightweight, watery consistency initially
“Set” to a slightly thicker, more gel-cream feel, light tackiness
Applied unevenly, settled into lip lines
Long-wearing (six hours, plus stain), lightly hydrating