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on-the-street beauty road test
June 15, 2012

On-the-Street Beauty Road Test: FACE Stockholm for J.Crew Lipsticks

By Christina Han

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FACE Stockholm has teamed up with J.Crew (you know, the company whose creative director, Jenna Lyons, once paired camo-print pants and a sparkly top) to collaborate on some makeup. This time (they’ve done nail polishes together before), their beauty spawn is a couple of lipsticks — Chili Flake (a bold, orange-red) and French Martini (a sheer coral-pink). These shades are available in stores and online starting today, but we hit the streets of New York earlier this week to see what the ladies of downtown Manhattan had to say about them. Click through our slideshow to see if you agree with their reviews.

FACE Stockholm for J.Crew Lipstick in Chili Flake and French Martini, $20 each, J.Crew

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Nicole Rodriguez, New York, NY "I think it looks really natural and I like it because I usually wear lighter pinks."
Garbriela Alva, Brooklyn, NY "I think it really suits my skintone. I actually have a tangerine colored lipstick like this, but this one is b... Garbriela Alva, Brooklyn, NY "I think it really suits my skintone. I actually have a tangerine colored lipstick like this, but this one is brighter."
Emma Cain, Morristown, NJ "When you put it in, it's not as bright as you'd think!"
Zaida Escayola, Madrid, Spain "I like that this red isn't too dark and I usually wear dark reds."
Brittany Young, New York, NY "I think the name Chili Flake is pretty accurate, but I would've named it Crab Claw."
Britta Ralsworth, Brooklyn NY "I love it, even though the color is a bit warmer than what I would usually wear. I think it might look better... Britta Ralsworth, Brooklyn NY "I love it, even though the color is a bit warmer than what I would usually wear. I think it might look better if I was tanner, too."
Meg Park, Hong Kong "Wow, this is really pink! It's ok on me though, I think if I were tanner, I'd look better."
Alix Tunell, Beacon NY "I usually wear pinks, this is definitely more daring." - Tunnell "You look like Blair Waldorf!" - T... Alix Tunell, Beacon NY "I usually wear pinks, this is definitely more daring." - Tunnell "You look like Blair Waldorf!" - Tunell's friend
Nandita Khana, New York, NY "I don't wear too much makeup, so it's fun to have this on my lips. Plus, it adds instant color to my cheeks.&qu... Nandita Khana, New York, NY "I don't wear too much makeup, so it's fun to have this on my lips. Plus, it adds instant color to my cheeks."
Megan Hayes, New York, NY "I'm lazy with makeup, so I love that this can transforms a look with one product. It's a statement that takes lit... Megan Hayes, New York, NY "I'm lazy with makeup, so I love that this can transforms a look with one product. It's a statement that takes little effort."
Miriam Thomas, Sydney, Australia " I first thought it was going to be too bright, but after you put it on, it's actually more understated.&q... Miriam Thomas, Sydney, Australia " I first thought it was going to be too bright, but after you put it on, it's actually more understated."
Maddi Newling, Sydney Australia "I'm usually not an orange lipstick person, especially since I just cut off a lot of my hair, but this has e... Maddi Newling, Sydney Australia "I'm usually not an orange lipstick person, especially since I just cut off a lot of my hair, but this has enough red in it for me!"
Caitlin Boyle, New York, NY "It's not a color I'd go for, I would do something more neutral-toned, but I think it looks pretty. It's a nice ... Caitlin Boyle, New York, NY "It's not a color I'd go for, I would do something more neutral-toned, but I think it looks pretty. It's a nice juxtaposition to my black and grey outfit."
Megan Scott, Brooklyn, NY "I don't normally wear lipsticks, but this one's kinda girly and I like it!"
Lana Shahmoradian, Montreal, Canada "I feel like I want to go out and do something now, and not just go home!"
Alix Tunell, Beacon, N.Y. "I usually wear pinks — this is definitely more daring."
Nandita Khana, New York, N.Y. "I don't wear too much makeup, so it's fun to have this on my lips. Plus, it adds instant color to my cheeks.&... Nandita Khana, New York, N.Y. "I don't wear too much makeup, so it's fun to have this on my lips. Plus, it adds instant color to my cheeks."
Meg Park, Hong Kong, China "Wow, this is really pink! It's okay on me, though I think if I were tanner, I'd look better."
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