Urban Decay X Basquiat Collection Continues With Lipsticks

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Urban Decay X Basquiat Collection includes 3 new Vice Lipstick Shades ($17 each), and in keeping with the entire Urban Decay X Basquiat Collection, the colors of the lipsticks are based on the colors that Basquiat used in his works of art, whether it be Graffiti, or Mixed Media, he was never one to maintain the status quo, even his use of colors was the non-traditional Basquiat making a statement about social injustice.  I purchased two of the three lipsticks in the collection.

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Urban Decay X Basquiat Vice lipstick shade in Epigram-packaging

The packaging is what makes this collection.  It is over the top.  Each box of lipstick is a “wrapped” canvas-like texture that includes artwork by Basquiat.  According to those at Urban Decay, “It is like carrying a little art gallery in your handbag!”  I have to agree with this. the lid to the lipsticks are also artwork done by Basquiat

the lid to the lipsticks are also artwork done by Basquiat

If you are a lover of art, you will love these lipstick tubes.  The caps are 360 degrees of paintings done by the master himself.  I love Epigram’s tube and box, because they are a colorful representation of artwork by Basquiat.  Incredible how they shrunk the painting down to fit a tube of lipstick!

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Epigram is a neutral sienna with a satin finish.urban-decay-vice-Epigram-lipstick

Urban Decay does not miss a detail, there is artwork by Basquiat on the top of the cap!

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I think this is so innovative.  And it is culturally important, we are not talking about a Kardashian muse here, we are talking about one of the greatest artists of the twentieth century!  And Urban Decay is bringing that art to us!  And we can put a piece of that art in our handbag, or vanity and remember this incredible artist!

ingredients for epigram
ingredients for epigram

And let’s not forget who created these beautiful lipsticks, non other than Urban Decay, artists in their own right.  Their Propriety Pigment Infusion System creates the rich creamy feel of the lipstick and the intense pigment payoff you get with just a swipe.

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I love the Vice Shade Epigram, it is a Sienna Brown that is almost the color of my lips.  It is a gorgeous shade, and I love the satin formula, which doesn’t budge all day, and is not drying on the lips.

 

Exhibition
Exhibition
Exhibition tube
Exhibition tube

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Again, there is even a Basquiat drawing on the top of the cap!  Amazing!

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Basquiat’s artwork goes around the cap of the tube.

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Basquiat drawing all over the box as well.

 

Exhibition tube
Exhibition tube
Exhibition is a medium pink-purple with a matte finish.
Exhibition is a medium pink-purple with a matte finish.

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The ingredients of Exhibition also, as do all of the Vice Lipsticks, includes Urban Decay’s Proprietary Pigment Infusion System, where there is intense pigment payoff, a rich, creamy feel, opaqueness, non-drying. and long-wearing.

Exhibition Swatch
Exhibition Swatch

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The third lipstick in the collection is called Abstract.  It is a nude tape with a satin finish.  I didn’t purchase it because it was a bit light for me.  I would recommend it more for someone with a light to fairly light complexion.

From the colors and shade names to the packaging, this collection indeed is a tribute to the great artist Jean-Michel Basquiat.  If you love lipsticks, and art, and want a piece of art to carry around with you, Urban Decay X Basquiat is the perfect collection for you.

There are two eye shadow palettes and three eye pencils also in the collection, and I will review them soon.  I’ve previously reviewed the Gallery Blush Palette in the collection, if you want to learn more about it (click here.)  I am having fun trying them out!  I would love any feedback, or just stop by in the comments below and tell me how you’re doing!

You Are Awesome!

xoxoxoxo

Sookie

 

 

 

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