L'Oreal Colour Caresse Shine Stain: Rose On & On, Coral Tattoo

Colour Caresse Shine Stain (Top to Bottom): Coral Tattoo, Rose On & On

Rose On & On

Coral Tattoo

After watching a number of YouTube videos, I decided that I had to have these. I recently picked up the New! L'Oreal Colour Caresse Shine Stains in Rose On and On and Coral Tattoo. There are 12 colors in this collection. They are said to be a great dupe for the YSL Glossy Stains, which I do not own, but have always been curious about. I just could not bring myself to pay the price tag on those YSL glosses. So, when these bad boys came out, I jumped on them.



Rose On & On: (184)

Rose On & On: L->R 1-3 coats (no flash)

Rose On & On: L->R 1-3 coats (flash)

A nice cool pink color with a bit of shimmer running through it. You can nicely layer this color to build it up to a deeper pink. This has a gorgeous shimmering gloss finish. It is a little on the sheer side, even with 3 coats, but this did not pose a problem for me. However, this does mean that this color will not look exactly the same on everyone.

Left column: No Flash / Right column: Flash
Top -> Bottom: 1-3 coats

Coral Tattoo: (188)

Coral Tattoo: L->R 1-3 coats (no flash)

Coral Tattoo: L->R 1-3 coats (no flash)

This is more of an orange than a coral. There is no shimmer in this one, which is good since this color is so pigmented and glossy to begin with. It is a beautiful bold lip after 3 coats. I prefer it built up. Although this is also a bit on the sheer side, it is not nearly as sheer as Rose On and On, and with 3 coats it will probably show up very nicely even on the most pigmented lips.

Left column: No Flash / Right column: Flash
Top -> Bottom: 1-3 coats

Pros:

• Floral Scent
• Cooling on the lip
• Packaging: A sleek gold packaging, & closes tightly; which is good. 
• Moisturizing
• Glossy finish
• Pigmented
• Stain: leaves a beautiful stain to the lips 
• Build-able: I usually put on 3 coats (letting each coat dry a bit before applying the other)
• Long Wearing: lasted a good 6 hours on me.
• Applies smoothly - no need to prep lips with balm

Cons:

• Availability: they are available in drugstores, but in the displays I have seen there are only 2 of each color, it's frustrating.
• Mildly tacky - but not heavy, because they are water-based. 
• Price: $7.99-$9.99 (price varies) - a little on the pricey side for only .21 fl. oz. (Still less than those YSL glossy stains!!)

I liked these so much, that although they are on the pricey side, I do plan on picking up Endless Red for myself and the Coral Tattoo for a friend because she absolutely adored it. I am going to hold off until my local drugstore has another buy one get one 50% sale, also, you can get coupons from the L'Oreal website. If you are curious about these, don't hesitate to at least try one, you will not regret it.

Let me know if you have picked these up and what you think about them? Leave a comment, photos, or a link to your blog post down below.

Stay Beautiful!!

Love,

Helen