What was this 90s lipstick I loved?
And does it still exist? (Probably not.)
I'm fairly sure I bought it at Urban Outfitters in the mid to late 90's in the Midwest US. Possibly as late as early 2000's, but I don't think so. I believe it was an "indie" brand (at the time) like Urban Decay or Hard Candy, but may have even been MAC, or something else entirely. But definitely NOT a common drugstore brand (Maybelline, Cover Girl, etc.)
The tube was shiny silver/chrome, and the top came to a rounded point (similar to the current MAC shape). The cap had notches on either side that fit around oval "button" pieces on the base. These didn't stick out on the sides - they were flush with the surface of the tube.
The lipstick itself was a bright orange-y "poppy" red, but was very sheer when applied, like a tinted balm or maybe slightly more opaque. The stick texture was very hard, dense, and almost waxy, not soft like a balm or a cream lipstick. It didn't glide on very easily - it actually took a little pressure to apply. But when applied, it was a smooth, thin coat, moderately shiny like a normal lipstick, and not thick or sticky.
It also had an unusual scent - kind of spicy and incense-y, like patchouli or sandalwood, or possibly a sharp floral like geranium. (Now that I think about it, geranium would also make sense based on the color.) It wasn't a bad smell or overpowering, just one that I wouldn't typically expect in a lip product. NOT fruity, flowery, or sweet at ALL. Soap-y, maybe? But in the tangy lye sense - not soft or powdery.
Any ideas much appreciated!