ILIA Lipstick: How Promising Is This Vegan Lipstick?

ILIA Lipstick is a clean, comfortable formula.

We’re all looking for that perfect, every day lipstick that’s long wearing, pigmented, and doesn’t dry out our lips. Luckily, those that provide treatment and are high performing are getting increasingly popular in the beauty industry. I recently tried out ILIA Color Block to see if it could fit the bill. It sounds really promising on paper, but does it live up to those promises? Let’s find out how this vegan lipstick performs.  

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This Product

(4.4)

:ILIA Color Block Lipstick

Price: $28.00

0.14 oz

Value

(4.7)

Pigment

(4.6)

Finish

(4.9)

Longevity

(3)

Extra Benefits

(5)

Industry Standard

(3.5)

:Chanel Rouge Coco Flash Lipstick

Price: $45.00

0.10 oz

Value

(2.7)

Pigment

(4.2)

Finish

(5)

Longevity

(0)

Extra Benefits

(2)

MILABU PICKS

(4+)

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Value

(4+)

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(4+)

Finish

(4+)

Longevity

(4+)

Extra Benefits

(4+)

Promises vs. Performance: Is it really hydrating and long lasting?

ILIA Color Block Lipstick claims to be hydrating, long wearing, and full coverage, according to ILIA’s website. This vegan lipstick is supposed to help keep lips soft and plump even after hours of wear time. The formula includes ingredients such as castor oil, apricot seed oil, and mango seed butter, which work together to soften, hydrate, nourish, and plump the lips. It’s also gluten free and cruelty free. 

I want to start out with how much I love the colors of this lipstick! I have a few in my collection, but mixing Rosette and Marsala is my favorite way to wear the ILIA lipstick. Right off the bat, the formula is highly pigmented, creamy, and has a nice smell. The lipstick itself wears fairly well throughout the day, though I do have to reapply after eating. I wasn’t really surprised by this, as the hydration factor made me think I’d have to reapply it. But, what did surprise me, is that they can accentuate the fine lines on your lips and look dry. I’d recommend prepping lips with a gentle exfoliation and a hydrating balm before applying – this is the way I always ensure my lips feel happy after a day of wearing lipstick.

How It Compares: You can’t beat a lipstick from MAC.

The advantage I can give the ILIA Color Block Lipstick over others is that it is a clean and vegan formula, if that is something you are looking for. While the ILIA Lipstick does provide high impact pigment, the lip color doesn’t last more than 4-6 hours, and has to be reapplied after eating. It has a nondrying texture, but be aware that it can accentuate fine lines in lips. All in all, this is a great lipstick for those looking for a cleaner formula.

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