Review: Younique Moodstruck Opulence Lipstick ‘Swanky’

I’m so ready to switch to my fall makeup I can’t even tell you!I’m ready to pull out ‘Living Legend’ by MAC and wear it everywhere with ‘Nightmoth’ liner. You will easily catch me wearing ‘Viva Glam 1’ lipstick 2-3 times a week. ‘Unicorn Blood’ by Jeffree Star Cosmetics will be in my purse at all times and ‘Soul’ lipstick will finally be seeing the light on day via my lips since I purchased it at the end of spring.

I’ve already started shifting around my Z Palette and Bitter Lace Beauty magnetic palettes for ease of access to my cool brown and cranberry shades. I’m really into this weather change if you can’t tell!

But somewhere in my list of lipsticks to wear this fall, I’ve got to make room for ‘Swanky’ by Younique.

I received this rusty orange/red brown lipstick that I am doing a terrible job at describing because I just can’t put my finger on the right color description of this unique shade.

In indoor light, it pulls more brown on me. Outside, it’s a rusty orange. I tried my best to photograph its true color, but it was hard to capture.

Some of this color changing could also be attributed to the ultra fine holographic glitter particles that change the lipstick colors.  I tend to stay away from metallic or glittery lipsticks so I don’t have many other shades to compare it to with this type of finish. I’ve included a swatch comparison picture of the very limited number of lipsticks that I have which are even remotely similar to this color. I’ve also included a picture below that is purposely out of focus to show you the glitter particles. The shimmer isn’t instantly noticeable and is actually very subtle on the lips. I’m definitely more of a matte lipstick kinda gal (as you can probably tell by my favorite fall lipstick choices above) so I was surprised that the holographic glitter didn’t drive me crazy. It’s always nice to switch it up sometimes!

The formula of the lipstick was very creamy. I was swatching my matte Black Up lipsticks right before I put this on and ‘Swanky’ had the same creaminess as my Black Up lippies. But creaminess has a price and, unfortunately, the lipstick tip started breaking off as I was applying it to my lips for the first time. When I received this product, it came with instructions to let the lipstick sit for 24 hours before application because the creamy formula had most likely softened while in transit.

Now I don’t buy a ton of lipsticks, but this recommendation was the first I’ve ever seen included in the packaging of a lipstick. But I went with it and let the lipstick sit untouched for about 30 hours until it was time to begin testing it out in anticipation of this review. I was very disappointed that the tip began breaking with just the first use. I expect that of much cheaper quality drugstore-type lipsticks. Not from one that retails for $19.

If you are inclined to purchase this, let it sit for double the recommended time in a cool dry place just to make sure that the formula has enough time to set before use. If you want to add this shade to your fall lineup, I’d suggest going through the my favorite Younique presenter, Latricia D. You can order right from her website or connect with her via Instagram, Facebook, or email. Any of the Moodstruck Opulence lipsticks can be purchased directly from her for $19 each.