UD could have EASILY priced these babies higher than $17, but they saw how their $22 Revolution lippies didn’t exactly make a splash and are trying to gain a greater share of the lipstick market. I’m frankly not so sure they should have priced these so low, as I’m sure the selection alone would have customers from all around willing to pay at least $20 for a tube. I suspect, once they’ve gained a larger customer base, they’ll slowly begin raising the price, just as they did with their Naked palettes (anyone remember when they were only $52 and not $54?).

The potential problem with pricing these tubes at such a low price is the perceived value (or lack of value) that accompanies that low price. Customers will automatically think that UD’s lipsticks are so cheap because they contain cheap ingredients, are cheaply made, and aren’t as “luxe” as other brands. This is always a potential pitfall when your product has a relatively low price.

So, UD’s new lipsticks are numerous, creatively designed, and more fitting with their brand’s DNA, but they also have potential problems, i.e. packaging that many could now find potentially offensive or off-putting and a price that might be seen as reflective of less-than-luxury quality.

TBD on how the beauty masses receive these lippies. I have my own order on the way. Stay tuned for a product review that cuts through all the marketing and gets right to the most important part!