I watch a lot of beauty-related YouTube videos, so I see a lot of beauty-related ads on YouTube as well! One that seemed to play over and over for quite some time was for e.l.f. SRSLY Satin Lipstick (silly as it may be, yes, that’s really the product name). If you also enjoy watching beauty-related content, it’s likely you’ve seen this ad from e.l.f., too!

That ad never really convinced me to buy SRSLY Satin Lipstick because I haven’t been wearing lipstick nearly as much since I started wearing a mask last year. What made me decide to try it is the fact that I enjoy makeup and I hadn’t bought any lipsticks in a long time. I started to miss wearing them, even though the only people that see me are usually myself and my husband! This lipstick was hyped so much, I decided to see what the fuss was about.

e.l.f. SRSLY Satin Lipstick product claims directly from ElfCosmetics.com

Talk about lip service. This lush, creamy lipstick saturates lips with decadent color for a pout that makes a statement. The nutrient-rich formula applies and wears like silk, hugging the curves of your lips while delivering deep moisturizing benefits. Choose from 10 color-rich shades.

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Other product details

• Price: $3.00
• Net weight: 0.12 oz. | 3.5 g
• Made in China
• Cruelty-free
• Vegan
• Shelf life: 12 months
• Special ingredients:
  • Macadamia seed oil is nourishing and contains antioxidants
  • Jojoba oil locks in moisture and softens lips
  • Meadowfoam seed oil soothes and protects dry lips while also keeping them moisturized longer
• 10 shades (e.l.f. doesn’t provide shade descriptions, so I’ll do my best to describe these shades accurately based on lip swatches)
  • Nectar: orangey nude
  • Crème: pale pinky nude
  • Taffy: mid-toned pink
  • Cider: rosy brown
  • Sugarplum: deep plum
  • Cherry: true red
  • Pepper: orangey red
  • Persimmon: orange
  • Raspberry: berry
  • Cocoa: mid-toned brown 
• Where to buy: ElfCosmetics.com 
  • ElfCosmetics.com ships to the USA and Canada only.
• Overall rating: 8.2/10
  • Shade range: 7/10
  • Packaging/ease of application: 8/10
  • Hydration: 7/10
  • Staying Power: 9/10
  • Price: 10/10

Please note that I am not a makeup artist. The opinions expressed in this review are my own, as a regular person that loves makeup.

Shade range

E.l.f. offers a decent shade range in the SRSLY Satin Lipsticks. There are ten shades that include nudes, pinks, reds, browns, and also a berry, plum, and orange. I think most people will be able to find at least one shade they like in this shade range.

Now I’ll explain how I think this shade range could be improved. I noticed that most or all of the shades in this range are warm-toned. There isn’t anything wrong with warm-toned shades, but I think it would be a good idea to add some cool-toned shades. Those that have cool-toned skin may feel that warm-toned lipstick would clash with their coloring.

I also think it would be a fun addition if e.l.f. created some unusual shades like teal and blue. I’ve noticed that a lot of lipsticks with large shade ranges include a few of those unusual shades. This would be a great choice for e.l.f. since e.l.f. aims to be as inclusive as possible.

Speaking of inclusivity, I’d like to briefly touch on the pigmentation of this formula since some lip products aren’t pigmented enough for deep skin tones. I only have one shade, Nectar, but judging by the swatches on e.l.f.’s website, it appears that all the shades are quite pigmented. Most of the shades look great on both light and dark skin tones, but some look even better on dark/deep skin (in my opinion).

Packaging/ease of application

E.l.f. SRSLY Satin Lipstick is a traditional bullet-style lipstick. It comes in a clear plastic tube. In the product details, e.l.f. calls it “luxe clear packaging,” but honestly I think it looks and feels very cheap. Given the price of this product, I don’t think that’s unreasonable! Despite the very basic packaging, it is as effective as any twist-up bullet lipstick design I’ve ever seen. 

While this packaging works, I’m a bit concerned about its durability. It’s fine for everyday use at home, but I’m not sure if it would hold up in a purse or luggage. The plastic feels like it may crack easily, so this one may be best left at home.

Now that we’ve got that unpleasantness out of the way, I can tell you about the lipstick itself. It has a very smooth creamy texture that glides over the lips. This lipstick is so easy to apply! There is no tugging, and the angle makes it easy to apply with precision. A lip liner helps, but isn’t necessary.

In the last section, I mentioned the pigmentation of this lipstick. Since it is quite pigmented, it takes very little effort to build up color on the lips. I just apply it so my lips are completely covered, and that always gives me the perfect color intensity.

Hydration

The name of this product is “SRSLY Satin Lipstick” and e.l.f. states that the formula is “smooth-as-satin.” While the formula is smooth and feels satiny, I think it’s actually somewhere between a satin and matte formula. Once it’s applied, it slowly “dries down” to look like more of a matte lipstick with no shine.

I wanted to make that distinction because I think of satin lipsticks as looking somewhat shiny. This one does not, especially once it’s been on for a while. While the finish of a lipstick doesn’t always determine its level of hydration, I thought this would be the best place to mention it. That’s partly because satin lipsticks are usually quite hydrating compared to matte lipsticks.

While this lipstick does look more matte on the lips, it’s definitely hydrating and comfortable. You can feel the oils in the smoothness of this lipstick as it’s applied, and for a good amount of time while wearing it as well. I appreciate that e.l.f. formulated this lipstick with macadamia seed oil, jojoba oil, and meadowfoam seed oil to keep lips happy!

I am pleased with the hydration this lipstick provides, but I want to provide another perspective for those with more mature skin. My mom also bought one of the SRSLY Satin Lipsticks and she thought it was drying. I’m not certain that she thought it felt drying, but she definitely thought it made her lips look dry and accentuated lines.

Staying power

E.l.f. doesn’t make any claims about the staying power of the SRSLY Satin Lipsticks. Since it’s meant to be a satin formula, most wouldn’t expect it to have very good staying power. Earlier in the review, I mentioned that I think this formula is somewhere between satin and matte. That holds true for staying power as well (when assuming that matte formulas are long-wearing)!

While this lipstick isn’t transfer-proof and won’t last all day, I think its staying power is pretty great! It stays put (or at least most of it does) when I drink water and tea, but a significant amount does rub off when I eat food. If I’m just having a light snack, I find that this lipstick stays intact surprisingly well.

If you wanted to wear this lipstick all day, you would probably only need to reapply a couple of times. I think that’s really good for a “satin” lipstick!

Price

THREE DOLLARS. That’s hard to beat! E.l.f. products are almost always very affordable, but I think this is one of the best values you can find from the brand. E.l.f. offers several lipstick formulas, and SRSLY Satin Lipsticks have the lowest price of them all! 

I did a quick search for affordable lipsticks and there are a lot of them! However, e.l.f. SRSLY Satin Lipsticks seem to be the least expensive of the cruelty-free options. “SRSLY” great job, e.l.f.! 🙂

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I cannot get over what a good value this lipstick is. I don’t wear lipsticks all that often these days, so I don’t like spending very much money on them. E.l.f. makes it easy to try new lip products without breaking the bank!

To be honest, e.l.f. SRSLY Satin Lipstick isn’t my favorite, but that is partially because the shade I have isn’t quite right for my coloring. There are other lipsticks I’ve got my eye on, but I may try other shades of this one in the future. I think the formula is great and I appreciate how comfortable it is!

I was disappointed when my mom told me she was unhappy with her SRSLY Satin Lipstick. I think most people will enjoy it, but if you feel that your lips are dry and/or have a lot of lines, you may want to try a different formula (or apply a hydrating gloss on top). Thankfully, e.l.f. has several options!

Have you tried any of the e.l.f. SRSLY Satin Lipsticks? If so, what are your favorite shades? Please let me know in the comments! 🙂

Lauren

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