L'OREAL Shine Caresse Lips Review

Clodagh here, to talk lipstains.
Last year, there were whispers that L'OREAL were bringing out dupes for the YSL Rouge Pur Couture Glossy Lip Stain. They were to be called Shine caresse lips, and they were to be amazing.
Until they weren't.

As I eagerly scoured Boots, I was disappointed to find nothing more than a few dodgy looking purples, some peaches that would never suit me, and one or two that looked decent. Undeterred by the appalling shade range, I picked up a pretty pink colour, 102 'Romy'. Happy enough, I went home and eventually tried it out.
While the colour was pretty enough, I had to apply four layers of it for anything to actually show up. Also, its consistency didn't feel nice, and the product left my lips dry and sore, something which had never happened with any other product. Over all- I wasn't impressed at all. The colour was one of the best things about it, but at that, it was the sort of colour I could get in other products for a lot nicer quality. The applicator was brilliant, I'll give it that. It moulded to the lips perfectly, but I can't give it a good review.
If you're looking for a good lip stain, I would recommend the Rimmel Appocalips.
So, tell me-did you like the L'OREAL lip stains? Would there be any you recommend?
Peace, love and cupcakes,
Clodagh x