Ecstasy Lacquer Lip Gloss

I was excited when I received the package that contains two shades from the Armani Ecstasy Shine collection. The shades that I got for reviewing purposes are:Shade 100 - ShineShade 400 - Four HundredI’d like to start by saying that just by holding this lipstick you can tell immediately how luxurious it is just by the packaging. I love the magnetic closure, it adds even more character to the lipstick.Moving on to the formula, these are indeed very moisturizing. Smooth and easy to apply, this will leave your lips feeling extremely hydrated. Its really like a nice everyday pigmented lip balm that has a natural shine to it. I think the color selection is beautiful too. There are a lot of nude and red shades that you can choose from. This lipstick fades nicely on the lips so you don’t really have to worry much as you go about your day.I would recommend this for people like me who at times don’t like the heaviness and intensity of a regular matte lipstick. This will give you a softer look perfect for everyday or those days you just want to go for a sheer lip.I personally don’t feel that comfortable wearing red shades cause I feel like its a dramatic strong look that I can’t pull off. But I’m really glad the Shade 400 was vibrant but subtle at the same time. I’d say its a pretty friendly red. I love it and I’m recommending it to everyone! « less

Love the moisturizing texture, but these have barely a whisper of color on even a melanin-challenged super pale Celtic redhead. Unless you’re into the super pale school girl look, this will be too pale for most. I’m planning on these for beach use during Florida summers, where the glaring sun reveals these whispers of colors. Stick to the darker colors unless you want to look anemic. Waiting for Armani to release these with more brown-based colors for those of us with yellow undertones.

I was sent this by accident by Sephora. They told me I could keep it since it was their mistake (thanks Sephora!). I tried it and I’m very impressed with the shade as well as the formula. It’s extremely moisturizing, a little goes a long way, the pigment is sheer but as you layer, it becomes more rich. I would probably use this with lip liner, I can’t tell if it has a tendency to run or if because the stick is a bit wide it goes over my lip line, but it wasn’t a big deal. Has a nice glisten, made my lips look rich and full and I did not feel the need to reapply for several hours. It definitely looks lighter and more coral on the skin, it looks like a darker sienna reddish brown in the tube. I also like the packaging, I would definitely purchase this in a different shade in the future. A very nice product. « less

I never wanted to buy Armani lip products cuz I thought the packaging was ugly (which I still do), but after I got one as a gift, I totally love it. The applicator is not a good shape, I'll say that, so getting an even layer and smooth edges does take some effort. But! But, once it's settled, it's BEAUTIFUL and it lasts really well. It settles to a sheer veil with rich color that covers all the lines in the lips and only looks half as heavy as a regular lip gloss. Also bcuz it settles, transfer was minimal (for a gloss type of product). Only light touch-up was required after a greasy meal, and after the entire day, it looked good as freshly applied. My lips felt comfortable and looked plump all day long. I am truly amazed by this thing that I never thought I'd try, which I'm so glad I did.

I actually have not tried any beauty products from them before. My first impression about these lipsticks was how classic and simple the red packaging was. It also has the magnetic closure that I like. They have a very minimal lipstick scent. They claim that the lipsticks are high shine. To me, they do have a satin finish, but I wouldn't say they are high shine. (Or maybe my lips are too dry for them to shine lol.) I love that they glide on smoothly like lip balms. I was extremely surprised by how good the staying power is for a balm textured lipstick. Out of the two colors: the nude pink Smile and the magenta red Four Hundred, I actually prefer the more pigmented Four Hundred. (My arm swatches are one coat and my lip swatch is two coats each.) I would totally wear the nude pink color to work though! The only minor problem I have with these is the lipstick tip itself being a bit too thick. It's really hard to get the details on edges of your lips without getting some color near your lips. These retail for $38 each. They are definitely considered high-end lipsticks.Pigmentation: 4/5Consistency: 5/5Application: 4/5Lasting: 4/5Price: 2/5Overall: 4/5. « less