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Lethal Cosmetics Pressed Powder Shadows Reviews & Swatches (Part 1 of 3)

Wed, 23 Sep 2020 21:00:00 GMT

Cascade

Lethal Cosmetics Cascade Pressed Powder Shadow ($6.00 for 0.06 oz.) is a muted, medium-dark raspberry pink with subtle, cool undertones and a matte finish. It had excellent color coverage in a single layer, which applied evenly to bare skin and blended out without difficulty. The texture was smooth, velvety, and a smidgen powdery in the pan but not on the eye. This shade wore nicely for eight and a half hours and left a faint stain behind.

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

Top Dupes

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Colour Pop Best Life (PiP, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
Anastasia Love Letter (P, $12.00) is darker (95% similar).
Colour Pop Look See (PiP, $4.50) is warmer (95% similar).
Anastasia Pinker (LE, ) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
Colour Pop New Dream (LE, $4.50) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
Wet 'n' Wild Secret Garden Rendezvous #4 (LE, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
Urban Decay Hell Ride (PiP, $19.00) is warmer (90% similar).
Wet 'n' Wild Rose in the Air #8 (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
Dose of Colors Berry Pop (PiP, ) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
Anastasia Semsa (LE, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).

View Swatches

Formula Overview

$6.00/0.06 oz. - $100.00 Per Ounce

The formula is supposed to have "extreme pigmentation" and "effortless blendability" ... "that [will] last all day." There are two primary finishes: mattes and metallics, and the latter can also be used wet.

The matte finish has semi-opaque to opaque color coverage with moderate powderiness; it's a formula that is best used with a lighter hand. There was light fallout with some shades, though not at all, and they were blendable for the most part. Even with a light hand, there was still a bit of powderiness present--the brand did warn about using less with their formula--in the pan.

There were a few darker shades that had a tendency to sheer out when applied or did not apply as evenly, especially when layered over a lighter shade but most of the mid-tone and lighter shades were easy to apply and blend out. As a result, I found myself having better results by going dark to light rather than light to dark (which is more in line with how I typically work).

The metallic finish ranged from creamier, denser, and a bit thicker to softer, dense but still a little powdery (usually the lighter, more white-based shades). They were mostly opaque to fully opaque in a single layer, so they didn't need to be applied with a wet brush to achieve coverage or adhesion. I found that some of the more powdery, shimmery shades were more flattering on the lid when used with a fingertip or a dampened brush, though.

The matte eyeshadows tended to wear around eight hours on me before fading, while the shimmer shades lasted eight to eight and a half hours on me.

Browse all of our Lethal Cosmetics Pressed Powder Shadow swatches.

Ingredients

CI 77019 (Mica), Magnesium Stearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Kaolin, Zinc Stearate, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin. [+/- (May Contain): Silica, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), CI 77499, CI 77492, CI 77491 (Iron Oxides), CI 778161 (Tin Oxide), CI 77007 (Ultramarines), CI 77288 (Chromium Oxide Greens), CI 77742 (Manganese Violet), CI 42090 (Blue 1 Lake), CI 16035 (Red 40 Lake), CI 19140 (Yellow 5 Lake), CI 15850 (Red 7), CI 45410 (Red 27 Lake)]

Cascade

PPermanent. $6.00.

A

9

Product

10

Pigmentation

9

Texture

9

Longevity

5

Application

93%

Total

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Fahrenheit

Lethal Cosmetics Fahrenheit Pressed Powder Shadow ($6.00 for 0.06 oz.) is a dusty, medium reddish-copper with a mostly matte finish. The texture was soft, slightly thinner with a touch of powderiness in the pan, but the product applied well to bare skin and diffused along the edges without losing its intensity. It lasted well for eight hours before showing signs of fading.

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

Top Dupes

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Sephora Rust (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar).
MAC Louvre at First Sight (PiP, $17.00) is darker (90% similar).
Colour Pop Periodt (LE, $4.50) is darker (90% similar).
Colour Pop Seed Money (PiP, $4.50) is darker (85% similar).
MAC Flaming Femme (LE, ) is darker, more muted (85% similar).
Morphe Chestnut (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
Sephora Morning Sunrise (324) (P, $8.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
Huda Beauty Nude Rich #8 (PiP, ) is darker (85% similar).
Sugarpill Young Blood (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (80% similar).
Sydney Grace Be Bold (PiP, $5.00) is warmer (80% similar).

View Swatches

Formula Overview

$6.00/0.06 oz. - $100.00 Per Ounce

The formula is supposed to have "extreme pigmentation" and "effortless blendability" ... "that [will] last all day." There are two primary finishes: mattes and metallics, and the latter can also be used wet.

The matte finish has semi-opaque to opaque color coverage with moderate powderiness; it's a formula that is best used with a lighter hand. There was light fallout with some shades, though not at all, and they were blendable for the most part. Even with a light hand, there was still a bit of powderiness present--the brand did warn about using less with their formula--in the pan.

There were a few darker shades that had a tendency to sheer out when applied or did not apply as evenly, especially when layered over a lighter shade but most of the mid-tone and lighter shades were easy to apply and blend out. As a result, I found myself having better results by going dark to light rather than light to dark (which is more in line with how I typically work).

The metallic finish ranged from creamier, denser, and a bit thicker to softer, dense but still a little powdery (usually the lighter, more white-based shades). They were mostly opaque to fully opaque in a single layer, so they didn't need to be applied with a wet brush to achieve coverage or adhesion. I found that some of the more powdery, shimmery shades were more flattering on the lid when used with a fingertip or a dampened brush, though.

The matte eyeshadows tended to wear around eight hours on me before fading, while the shimmer shades lasted eight to eight and a half hours on me.

Browse all of our Lethal Cosmetics Pressed Powder Shadow swatches.

Ingredients

CI 77019 (Mica), Magnesium Stearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Kaolin, Zinc Stearate, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin. [+/- (May Contain): Silica, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), CI 77499, CI 77492, CI 77491 (Iron Oxides), CI 778161 (Tin Oxide), CI 77007 (Ultramarines), CI 77288 (Chromium Oxide Greens), CI 77742 (Manganese Violet), CI 42090 (Blue 1 Lake), CI 16035 (Red 40 Lake), CI 19140 (Yellow 5 Lake), CI 15850 (Red 7), CI 45410 (Red 27 Lake)]

Fahrenheit

PPermanent. $6.00.

A-

9

Product

10

Pigmentation

9

Texture

8.5

Longevity

5

Application

92%

Total

Echo

Lethal Cosmetics Echo Pressed Powder Shadow ($6.00 for 0.06 oz.) is a deep, orange-coral base with cooler pink, finer shimmer that gave it a metallic finish. I was surprised that this wasn’t a shade I’ve seen as much previously–I’ve seen orange with pink contrasting shimmer but always a peachy-orange (so significantly lighter than this).

The texture was smooth to the touch, slightly dense but not stiff or overly firmly-pressed into the pan. The product picked up well with a dry brush and yielded full color coverage in a single layer. This shade stayed on nicely for eight and a half hours before fading visibly.

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

Top Dupes

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Colour Pop Shy Guy (LE, $6.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
NARS All the Way (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
Melt Cosmetics Alegria (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
Coloured Raine Tigress (LE, $6.99) is less shimmery, warmer (85% similar).
Clionadh Salamander (P, $5.25) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (80% similar).

View Swatches

Formula Overview

$6.00/0.06 oz. - $100.00 Per Ounce

The formula is supposed to have "extreme pigmentation" and "effortless blendability" ... "that [will] last all day." There are two primary finishes: mattes and metallics, and the latter can also be used wet.

The matte finish has semi-opaque to opaque color coverage with moderate powderiness; it's a formula that is best used with a lighter hand. There was light fallout with some shades, though not at all, and they were blendable for the most part. Even with a light hand, there was still a bit of powderiness present--the brand did warn about using less with their formula--in the pan.

There were a few darker shades that had a tendency to sheer out when applied or did not apply as evenly, especially when layered over a lighter shade but most of the mid-tone and lighter shades were easy to apply and blend out. As a result, I found myself having better results by going dark to light rather than light to dark (which is more in line with how I typically work).

The metallic finish ranged from creamier, denser, and a bit thicker to softer, dense but still a little powdery (usually the lighter, more white-based shades). They were mostly opaque to fully opaque in a single layer, so they didn't need to be applied with a wet brush to achieve coverage or adhesion. I found that some of the more powdery, shimmery shades were more flattering on the lid when used with a fingertip or a dampened brush, though.

The matte eyeshadows tended to wear around eight hours on me before fading, while the shimmer shades lasted eight to eight and a half hours on me.

Browse all of our Lethal Cosmetics Pressed Powder Shadow swatches.

Ingredients

CI 77019 (Mica), Magnesium Stearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Kaolin, Zinc Stearate, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin. [+/- (May Contain): Silica, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), CI 77499, CI 77492, CI 77491 (Iron Oxides), CI 778161 (Tin Oxide), CI 77007 (Ultramarines), CI 77288 (Chromium Oxide Greens), CI 77742 (Manganese Violet), CI 42090 (Blue 1 Lake), CI 16035 (Red 40 Lake), CI 19140 (Yellow 5 Lake), CI 15850 (Red 7), CI 45410 (Red 27 Lake)]

Echo

PPermanent. $6.00.

Rec'd

A

9.5

Product

10

Pigmentation

9.5

Texture

9

Longevity

5

Application

96%

Total

Backdraft

Lethal Cosmetics Backdraft Pressed Powder Shadow ($6.00 for 0.06 oz.) is a medium-dark pink-coral with a strong, golden shimmer that contrasted against the base. It had rich pigmentation with a soft, smooth consistency that was easy to pick up with a dry brush and had good adhesion to bare skin. It wore well for eight and a half hours before fading noticeably.

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

Top Dupes

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Sydney Grace Golden Peach (P, $6.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Colour Pop Warm & Fuzzy (LE, $5.00) is darker (90% similar).
Make Up For Ever I804 Golden Pink (DC, $21.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
Colour Pop Dwindle (LE, $5.00) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
Colour Pop Jam Out (LE, $5.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
Colour Pop Maraschino (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
Viseart Taffy (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
Colour Pop Strawberry Jelly (P, $8.00) is less shimmery, darker, brighter (80% similar).
Urban Decay Seize (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (80% similar).
Colour Pop The Ram (LE, $6.00) is darker, warmer (80% similar).

View Swatches

Formula Overview

$6.00/0.06 oz. - $100.00 Per Ounce

The formula is supposed to have "extreme pigmentation" and "effortless blendability" ... "that [will] last all day." There are two primary finishes: mattes and metallics, and the latter can also be used wet.

The matte finish has semi-opaque to opaque color coverage with moderate powderiness; it's a formula that is best used with a lighter hand. There was light fallout with some shades, though not at all, and they were blendable for the most part. Even with a light hand, there was still a bit of powderiness present--the brand did warn about using less with their formula--in the pan.

There were a few darker shades that had a tendency to sheer out when applied or did not apply as evenly, especially when layered over a lighter shade but most of the mid-tone and lighter shades were easy to apply and blend out. As a result, I found myself having better results by going dark to light rather than light to dark (which is more in line with how I typically work).

The metallic finish ranged from creamier, denser, and a bit thicker to softer, dense but still a little powdery (usually the lighter, more white-based shades). They were mostly opaque to fully opaque in a single layer, so they didn't need to be applied with a wet brush to achieve coverage or adhesion. I found that some of the more powdery, shimmery shades were more flattering on the lid when used with a fingertip or a dampened brush, though.

The matte eyeshadows tended to wear around eight hours on me before fading, while the shimmer shades lasted eight to eight and a half hours on me.

Browse all of our Lethal Cosmetics Pressed Powder Shadow swatches.

Ingredients

CI 77019 (Mica), Magnesium Stearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Kaolin, Zinc Stearate, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin. [+/- (May Contain): Silica, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), CI 77499, CI 77492, CI 77491 (Iron Oxides), CI 778161 (Tin Oxide), CI 77007 (Ultramarines), CI 77288 (Chromium Oxide Greens), CI 77742 (Manganese Violet), CI 42090 (Blue 1 Lake), CI 16035 (Red 40 Lake), CI 19140 (Yellow 5 Lake), CI 15850 (Red 7), CI 45410 (Red 27 Lake)]

Backdraft

PPermanent. $6.00.

A

9.5

Product

10

Pigmentation

9.5

Texture

9

Longevity

5

Application

96%

Total

Remission

Lethal Cosmetics Remission Pressed Powder Shadow ($6.00 for 0.06 oz.) is a medium pink with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish. The eyeshadow had excellent color payoff that applied evenly to bare skin and diffused nicely along the edges but wasn’t prone to sheering out. The consistency was soft, silky, and smooth with light powderiness in the pan. This shade lasted well for eight hours before fading a bit.

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

Top Dupes

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Natasha Denona Valentine (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar).
Make Up For Ever M806 Antique Pink (P, $17.00) is darker (95% similar).
NABLA Cosmetics Giulietta (PiP, $8.00) is darker, brighter (90% similar).
Too Faced Secret Santa (LE, $16.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
Colour Pop Say I Do (P, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
Viseart Ballet (GPV1 #17) (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar).
Viseart Cotton Candy (GPV1 #18) (P, ) is darker (90% similar).
Sugarpill Glory (PiP, $13.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
MAC Fotos Y Recuerdos (LE, $17.00) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar).
NABLA Cosmetics Bolero (PiP, $8.00) is darker (85% similar).

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Formula Overview

$6.00/0.06 oz. - $100.00 Per Ounce

The formula is supposed to have "extreme pigmentation" and "effortless blendability" ... "that [will] last all day." There are two primary finishes: mattes and metallics, and the latter can also be used wet.

The matte finish has semi-opaque to opaque color coverage with moderate powderiness; it's a formula that is best used with a lighter hand. There was light fallout with some shades, though not at all, and they were blendable for the most part. Even with a light hand, there was still a bit of powderiness present--the brand did warn about using less with their formula--in the pan.

There were a few darker shades that had a tendency to sheer out when applied or did not apply as evenly, especially when layered over a lighter shade but most of the mid-tone and lighter shades were easy to apply and blend out. As a result, I found myself having better results by going dark to light rather than light to dark (which is more in line with how I typically work).

The metallic finish ranged from creamier, denser, and a bit thicker to softer, dense but still a little powdery (usually the lighter, more white-based shades). They were mostly opaque to fully opaque in a single layer, so they didn't need to be applied with a wet brush to achieve coverage or adhesion. I found that some of the more powdery, shimmery shades were more flattering on the lid when used with a fingertip or a dampened brush, though.

The matte eyeshadows tended to wear around eight hours on me before fading, while the shimmer shades lasted eight to eight and a half hours on me.

Browse all of our Lethal Cosmetics Pressed Powder Shadow swatches.

Ingredients

CI 77019 (Mica), Magnesium Stearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Kaolin, Zinc Stearate, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin. [+/- (May Contain): Silica, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), CI 77499, CI 77492, CI 77491 (Iron Oxides), CI 778161 (Tin Oxide), CI 77007 (Ultramarines), CI 77288 (Chromium Oxide Greens), CI 77742 (Manganese Violet), CI 42090 (Blue 1 Lake), CI 16035 (Red 40 Lake), CI 19140 (Yellow 5 Lake), CI 15850 (Red 7), CI 45410 (Red 27 Lake)]

Remission

PPermanent. $6.00.

A-

9

Product

10

Pigmentation

9

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Huda Beauty Khaki Haze Obsessions Eyeshadow Palette Review & Swatches

Wed, 23 Sep 2020 19:30:00 GMT

Khaki Haze

Huda Beauty Khaki Haze Obsessions Eyeshadow Palette ($29.00 for 0.45 oz.) is a new, nine-pan palette with five matte eyeshadows and four shimmer eyeshadows. The mattes were fairly powdery to the point where a few shades were sheer or prone to sheerness (once I started to spread or blend them out), and they were thin and somewhat dry. The shimmers were thicker and denser, so they worked better applied first rather than layered over the mattes to avoid pushing/lifting up the thinner matte shades. The quality was all over the place, unfortunately.

Khaki Haze

PPermanent. $29.00.

C+

7

Product

8.5

Pigmentation

7

Texture

8

Longevity

4.5

Application

78%

Total

Khaki Haze #1

Khaki Haze #1 is a deeper, more muted gold with subtle, warm undertones and a sparkling, metallic sheen. It had medium color coverage in a single layer, which was buildable with a second or third layer, it had to be picked up aggressively with a dry brush to do so. The texture was firmer and stiffer to work with, and it seemed to pick up better with a fingertip, though this compacted the product over time. As a result, I felt like I had to rough up the surface with a paper towel or a dry brush by jabbing and pushing at the surface to get it “working” again. It lasted for seven and a half hours before fading visibly.

Top Dupes
Ingredients

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Urban Decay Winterfell (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
NABLA Cosmetics Glorious (PiP, ) is more shimmery, more pigmented, better quality (90% similar).
Anastasia Moo (LE, $12.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Anastasia Yacht (LE, $12.00) is less shimmery (90% similar).
Anastasia Primavera (PiP, $12.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Pat McGrath After Glow (LE, $25.00) is more shimmery, lighter, more pigmented (85% similar).
Stila Starlight (P, $24.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
MAC Monaco-co (Enchanted Forest) (LE, $20.00) is darker, more pigmented, better quality (85% similar).
Linda Hallberg Cosmetics Collision (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
Ardency Inn Sunday (DC, $21.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).

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Ingredients

SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE, CALCIUM ALUMINUM BOROSILICATE, MICA, DIMETHICONE, MAGNESIUM MYRISTATE, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, DIISOSTEARYL MALATE, TRIMETHYLSILOXYSILICATE, PHENOXYETHANOL, SILICA, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, TIN OXIDE, ALUMINUM POWDER (CI 77000), BISMUTH OXYCHLORIDE (CI 77163), IRON OXIDES (CI 77491), IRON OXIDES (CI 77492), IRON OXIDES (CI 77499), TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891).

Khaki Haze #1

PiPPermanent in Palette.

C-

6.5

Product

7

Pigmentation

6.5

Texture

8

Longevity

4.5

Application

72%

Total

Khaki Haze #2

Khaki Haze #2 is a light-medium, pinky-peach with moderate, warm undertones and a matte finish. It had semi-sheer to medium coverage, at best, which darkened when applied to my skin. The consistency was extremely powdery with a thinner, drier feel to it, which did not layer as well with the shimmers as they were thicker. The darkening resulted in a patchier color, so I’d make sure to apply over a drier primer/set base. It wore decently for six and a half hours on me.

Top Dupes
Ingredients

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Colour Pop Lovesick (PiP, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (95% similar).
Colour Pop Matter of Fact (PiP, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
Marc Jacobs Beauty Always (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
Colour Pop Crush (LE, $4.50) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
Ciate Aura (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar).
KKW Beauty Japan (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar).
Huda Beauty Ruby #1 (LE, ) is cooler (90% similar).
bareMinerals Fortune (LE, ) is darker (90% similar).
Anastasia Waisted (LE, $12.00) is cooler (90% similar).
Anastasia Day Rate (P, $12.00) is darker (90% similar).

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Ingredients

MICA, ZEA MAYS (CORN) STARCH, SILICA, MAGNESIUM MYRISTATE, DIMETHICONE, TRIMETHYLSILOXYSILICATE, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, PHENOXYETHANOL, TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN. MAY CONTAIN (+/-) IRON OXIDES (CI 77491), IRON OXIDES (CI 77492), IRON OXIDES (CI 77499), RED 40 LAKE (CI 16035), ULTRAMARINES (CI 77007).

Khaki Haze #2

PiPPermanent in Palette.

D-

5.5

Product

6

Pigmentation

5

Texture

7

Longevity

3.5

Application

60%

Total

Khaki Haze #3

Khaki Haze #3 had a warmer, peachy base with a pink-to-gold shifting shimmer paired with a metallic finish. It had good color payoff in a single layer, which applied fairly well with a dry brush. It did not apply as smoothly as I would have liked, so it could look more textured and had some patchiness when I looked closely at it–from a normal viewing distance, the shine and sparkle distracted from that. This shade stayed on for seven and a half hours before fading noticeably.

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Ingredients

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Bobbi Brown Incandescent (LE, $38.00) is more shimmery, brighter, warmer (85% similar).
Charlotte Tilbury Celestial Eyes (Prime) (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
MAC La-di-da (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
NARS Push It (LE, $22.00) is more shimmery, warmer (85% similar).
Anastasia B2 (Norvina Mini Vol. 1) (LE, $12.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (80% similar).
Milani Pink Sand (PiP, $5.99) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (80% similar).
Charlotte Tilbury Bejewelled (Dream Glow Prime) (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (80% similar).

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Ingredients

SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE, CALCIUM ALUMINUM BOROSILICATE, DIMETHICONE, SILICA, ISODODECANE, MICA, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, DIISOSTEARYL MALATE, MAGNESIUM MYRISTATE, TRIMETHYLSILOXYSILICATE, PHENOXYETHANOL, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, TIN OXIDE, BISMUTH OXYCHLORIDE (CI 77163), CHROMIUM OXIDE GREENS (CI 77288), IRON OXIDES (CI 77491), IRON OXIDES (CI 77499), TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891).

Khaki Haze #3

PiPPermanent in Palette.

B-

7.5

Product

8.5

Pigmentation

8

Texture

8

Longevity

4.5

Application

81%

Total

Khaki Haze #4

Khaki Haze #4 is a muted, darker taupe-brown with neutral-to-warm undertones and a matte finish. It had such a powdery consistency that resulted in a fair amount of fallout when applied to bare skin, but it also had a tendency to sheer out. I was able to build up from medium coverage to semi-opaque coverage, but it was a nuisance to work with; one of the more powdery matte formulas I’ve encountered, so it wasn’t just slightly powdery! The color lasted well for seven hours before fading a bit.

Top Dupes
Ingredients

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Too Faced Sexspresso (PiP, $16.00) is darker (95% similar).
Natasha Denona Log (Igneous) (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
Persona Fearless (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar).
Wet 'n' Wild Not a Basic Peach #7 (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
MAC How You Thrill Me (LE, $17.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
Pretty Vulgar Victory (PiP, ) is warmer (90% similar).
Pretty Vulgar Swoop (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar).
LORAC Hickory (LE, $19.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
Coloured Raine Chocolate (P, $6.99) is warmer (90% similar).
Tarte Yule Be Surprised (LE, ) is warmer (90% similar).

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Ingredients

MICA, ZEA MAYS (CORN) STARCH, SILICA, MAGNESIUM MYRISTATE, DIMETHICONE, TRIMETHYLSILOXYSILICATE, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, PHENOXYETHANOL, TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN. MAY CONTAIN (+/-) IRON OXIDES (CI 77491), IRON OXIDES (CI 77492), IRON OXIDES (CI 77499), RED 40 LAKE (CI 16035), ULTRAMARINES (CI 77007).

Khaki Haze #4

PiPPermanent in Palette.

C-

6

Product

8

Pigmentation

6

Texture

7.5

Longevity

4.5

Application

71%

Total

Pumpkin Spice & Everything Nice... 29 Autumnal Eyeshadow Looks to Try (Part 1 of 2)

Wed, 23 Sep 2020 19:00:00 GMT

I don’t know how I managed to come up with 58 different color combinations for autumn, but I did… I got carried away, obviously! ???? I split them into two posts so that each post is a little more digestible. Happy fall!

About This Series

Each look idea is centered around a “quad” of four shades with the expectation that one might bring in the appropriate brow bone or additional transitional shade based on skin tone. I know that I tend to use more like five or six shades in a typical look, but I think that four is a happy medium to give a good idea of the “core” color scheme of a look while giving you the ability to lighten/darken as desired. I have listed the colors in this order: inner lid, middle of lid, outer lid/crease, and crease/above crease for how I would wear them.

You might see combinations that seem slightly repeated but placement will vary (e.g. a halo placement where the lightest and more shimmery shade is placed on the center) as placement can also create a different effect/look! You might also want to consider incorporating your favorite matte/shimmer shades (as applicable) to increase the versatility of certain palettes. Consider these ideas a jumping off point!

Sweet Harvest

Sydney Grace Eyeshadows

Paris

Blaze

Caramel

Peach Crush

Paris, Blaze, Caramel, Peach Crush

4

Autumn Seduction

Pat McGrath Bronze Seduction

VR Fire Opal

Blitz Flame

Disobedient

Xtreme Aubergine

VR Fire Opal, Blitz Flame, Disobedient, Xtreme Aubergine

3

Pumpkin, Please

Natasha Denona Metropolis

Helena (275K)

Claret (274M)

Ripe (253CM)

Stain (254CP)

Helena (275K), Claret (274M), Ripe (253CM), Stain (254CP)

3

Lost in the Patch

Sydney Grace Eyeshadows

Desert Sun

Antique Coin

Beyond

Harvest

Desert Sun, Antique Coin, Beyond, Harvest

3

First Harvest

Pat McGrath Midnight Sun

Blood Moon 005

Jubilee

Wicked Envy

Xtreme Dusk

Blood Moon 005, Jubilee, Wicked Envy, Xtreme Dusk

4

Warm Hugs

Sydney Grace Eyeshadows

Blushed

Midnight Gold

Chocolate Bar

Mom Ride

Blushed, Midnight Gold, Chocolate Bar, Mom Ride

4

Seasonal Shift

Clionadh Eyeshadows

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ColourPop Cozumel & Molokini Ultra Glossy Lips Reviews & Swatches

Wed, 23 Sep 2020 16:00:00 GMT

Cozumel

Colour Pop Cozumel Ultra Glossy Lip ($6.00 for 0.11 oz.) is a medium peach with strong, warm orange undertones and a glossy, jelly-like finish. The gloss applied evenly, smoothed out some of my lip lines, and had a very high-shine finish paired with sheer coverage (as marketed). The texture was lightweight, smooth, and plush without being tacky or thick, which made it comfortable to wear. The only downside was it would need to be frequently reapplied as the lasting time was only an hour and a half.

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

Top Dupes

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Colour Pop Molokini (LE, $6.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Bobbi Brown Free Spirit (P, $27.00) is less shimmery, darker, more pigmented (85% similar).
Jouer PCH (P, $17.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
MAC Fashion Punch (P, $18.50) is more shimmery, more pigmented, warmer (85% similar).
Colour Pop Ticklish (P, $8.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
Bobbi Brown Sweet Talk (P, $27.00) is less shimmery, darker, more pigmented (85% similar).
NARS Young Hearts (LE, $26.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
Colour Pop Attention Haul (LE, $6.00) is less shimmery, lighter, more pigmented (85% similar).
NARS Outrage (P, $26.00) is less shimmery, darker, more pigmented (85% similar).
NARS Playin' Around (LE, $26.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).

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Formula Overview

$6.00/0.11 oz. - $54.55 Per Ounce

The formula is supposed to have "hi-shine" with a "non-sticky" texture that "feels amazing" and includes five finishes "from 3-D pearl to sheer tinted colour." They are designed to be a sheerer formula, so many shades are sheer with a smattering of shimmer or sparkle and then a few are more tinted with sheer to semi-sheer coverage but no shimmer. Each gloss has a short, brush-type applicator, which worked better than I expected and didn't leave streaky results behind (in general). They had a sweet, vanilla scent but no discernible taste.

The "Tinted" finish ("glass-like shine with tint of sheer colour and no shimmer") was the least consistent--sometimes prone to unevenness and getting into lip lines, particularly with deeper/richer shades, whereas Pearlescent ("glass-like shine with subtle shimmer") and Prismatic ("glass-like shine with floating multi dimensional pearl and glitters") are sheer to translucent with the major difference being finer shimmer in the Pearlescent finish and larger, more glitter-like particles in the Prismatic finish. Both finishes tended to look plush and more smoothing on my lips. The Creme finish is a "medium-coverage gloss with a creamy finish that does not contain any pearls or glitter." The Metallic is described as a "full-coverage gloss with a mix of pearl and metallic finishes."

The wear time varied by shade but the sheerer ones tended to wear between two and three hours as the formula was, indeed, non-sticky and smooth, which made them lighter-weight and comfortable to wear but shorter wearing. A lot of the sheerer shades ran together, so I would recommend just picking up one or two rather than several as the differences are likely to be lost! Also, keep in mind that sheerer lip colors can look different from person to person due to much of the natural lip color coming through.

Browse all of our Colour Pop Ultra Glossy Lip swatches.

Ingredients

hydrogenated polyisobutene, simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil, octyldodecanol, synthetic beeswax, silica dimethyl silylate, flavor, ethylhexyl palmitate, glycerin , octocrylene, tribehenin, c12-16 alcohol, sorbitan isostearate, hydrogenated lecithin, palmitic acid, betaine, synthetic fluorphlogopite, momordica grosvenori fruit extract, palmitoyl tripeptide-1, tin oxide, iron oxides (ci 77491), red 40 lake (ci 16035), red 7 lake (ci 15850), titanium dioxide (ci 77891), yellow 5 lake (ci 19140).

Cozumel

LELimited Edition. $6.00.

B+

9

Product

10

Pigmentation

9

Texture

6

Longevity

5

Application

87%

Total

Molokini

Colour Pop Molokini Ultra Glossy Lip ($6.00 for 0.11 oz.) is a light-medium peach with strong, warm yellow undertones and a glossy, jelly-like finish. The consistency was smooth, lightweight, and non-sticky but had a plusher, more gel-like feel when applied and worn. It had sheer color coverage, as marketed, and as a result, how it appears on will really depend on the natural pigmentation of one’s lips. This shade lasted well for an hour and a half and felt hydrating over time.

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

Top Dupes

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Colour Pop Cozumel (LE, $6.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
Colour Pop Skinny Dip (LE, $8.00) is lighter (90% similar).
Bobbi Brown Sweet Talk (P, $27.00) is darker (85% similar).
MAC Kind Kiss (LE, $20.00) is brighter, cooler (85% similar).
Jouer PCH (P, $17.00) is cooler (85% similar).
Colour Pop Attention Haul (LE, $6.00) is more pigmented, cooler (85% similar).
MAC Blissful (P, $18.50) is more shimmery, more pigmented (85% similar).
MAC Fashion Punch (P, $10.00) is more shimmery, darker, more pigmented (80% similar).
NABLA Cosmetics District (P, $15.00) is more pigmented, cooler (80% similar).
Pat McGrath Faux Real (P, $30.00) is more shimmery, darker, more pigmented (80% similar).

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Formula Overview

$6.00/0.11 oz. - $54.55 Per Ounce

The formula is supposed to have "hi-shine" with a "non-sticky" texture that "feels amazing" and includes five finishes "from 3-D pearl to sheer tinted colour." They are designed to be a sheerer formula, so many shades are sheer with a smattering of shimmer or sparkle and then a few are more tinted with sheer to semi-sheer coverage but no shimmer. Each gloss has a short, brush-type applicator, which worked better than I expected and didn't leave streaky results behind (in general). They had a sweet, vanilla scent but no discernible taste.

The "Tinted" finish ("glass-like shine with tint of sheer colour and no shimmer") was the least consistent--sometimes prone to unevenness and getting into lip lines, particularly with deeper/richer shades, whereas Pearlescent ("glass-like shine with subtle shimmer") and Prismatic ("glass-like shine with floating multi dimensional pearl and glitters") are sheer to translucent with the major difference being finer shimmer in the Pearlescent finish and larger, more glitter-like particles in the Prismatic finish. Both finishes tended to look plush and more smoothing on my lips. The Creme finish is a "medium-coverage gloss with a creamy finish that does not contain any pearls or glitter." The Metallic is described as a "full-coverage gloss with a mix of pearl and metallic finishes."

The wear time varied by shade but the sheerer ones tended to wear between two and three hours as the formula was, indeed, non-sticky and smooth, which made them lighter-weight and comfortable to wear but shorter wearing. A lot of the sheerer shades ran together, so I would recommend just picking up one or two rather than several as the differences are likely to be lost! Also, keep in mind that sheerer lip colors can look different from person to person due to much of the natural lip color coming through.

Browse all of our Colour Pop Ultra Glossy Lip swatches.

Ingredients

hydrogenated polyisobutene, simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil, octyldodecanol, synthetic beeswax, silica dimethyl silylate, flavor, ethylhexyl palmitate, glycerin , octocrylene, tribehenin, c12-16 alcohol, sorbitan isostearate, hydrogenated lecithin, palmitic acid, betaine, momordica grosvenori fruit extract, palmitoyl tripeptide-1, iron oxides (ci 77491), red 40 lake (ci 16035), titanium dioxide (ci 77891), yellow 5 lake (ci 19140).

Molokini

LELimited Edition. $6.00.

B+

9

Product

10

Pigmentation

9

Texture

6

Longevity

5

Application

87%

Total

Colour Pop Cozumel Ultra Glossy Lip

Colour Pop Molokini Ultra Glossy Lip

Colour Pop Cozumel Ultra Glossy Lip

Colour Pop Molokini Ultra Glossy Lip

Rare Beauty Flaunt Positive Light Liquid Highlight Review & Swatches

Wed, 23 Sep 2020 14:00:00 GMT

Flaunt

Rare Beauty Flaunt Positive Light Liquid Luminizer Highlight ($22.00 for 0.5 oz.) is a lighter copper with moderate, warm undertones and warmer, lighter gold shimmer throughout that gave a moderately intense, metallic sheen. It had opaque coverage in a single layer if not applied more gingerly (the “one to two dots” as recommended by the brand were definitely key for application that could be sheered out).

I’d argue that it was hard to get subtle glow with this shade; it was pretty beaming from the get-go, even when applied lightly and sheered out, and it only get even more metallic and shiny layered or if kept at/worn at higher coverage. It seemed to reach that point where it was so bright and shiny that it ended up looking smoother (at least, in person) rather than emphasizing.

The consistency was fluid, lightweight, and more like an airy gel, as it slid readily over my skin (or base products) and applied evenly. It applied as well with fingertips as it did with a synthetic brush, though a brush was better for controlling coverage if sheerer results were desired. It lasted well for nine hours before showing signs of fading on me.

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

Top Dupes

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Becca Gratitude (P, $38.00) is darker (90% similar).
Becca Opal (P, $38.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
Hourglass Lucent Strobe Light (LE, ) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
Colour Pop Electric Slide (DC, $8.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
Colour Pop Frosted (LE, $8.00) is less shimmery (90% similar).
Anastasia So Hollywood (DC, $28.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Cover FX Moonlight (LE, ) is less shimmery (90% similar).
Makeup Revolution Liquid Luminous Gold (P, $9.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
Pretty Vulgar Sparkling Sass (P, $32.00) is lighter (90% similar).
Lancome Gold Lights (P, $23.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).

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Formula Overview

$22.00/0.5 oz. - $44.00 Per Ounce

It's supposed to have "superfine, light-catching pearls" that can be built up from "soft sheen to pure pop." Per the description, it is intended to be used as a standalone highlighter--applied over liquid, powder, or cream--or mixed with foundation. It worked well on bare skin as well as over foundation, and it was mixable, though the style of applicator made it less readily mixed into foundation compared to a dropper. I had slight lifting issues with certain shades, but it was less prone to doing so overall.

The coverage was more controllable than with the liquid blush, but a little went a fairly long way; the brand recommended using "1-2 dots," which yielded a softer sheen with more medium to semi-opaque coverage that could be sheered out. It was buildable and easy enough to layer for higher coverage, if desired, and it was easier to build up than it was to really sheer out from over-application of product.

The brand doesn't comment explicitly on the pigmentation but rather bills it as having a buildable glow (as in the shine/shimmer, which is finish and not actual color!). They show opaque swatches in the promotional imagery and recommend the same application as the liquid blushes (which they do say are very pigmented).

The texture was lightweight, emollient, and more serum-like and spread well whether I used fingertips or a brush. I didn't find it was particularly prone to lifting up base products or foundation, but it was easiest to work with using smaller amounts and building up or applying to the back of my hand and swirling a brush into it, which seemed to help it "dry out" a bit and be less emollient.

It didn't have a fully transfer-proof dry down, but it did softly set so it had shine and sheen but didn't slide around while worn. The shades wore well for eight to nine hours on me before fading a bit. In general, I think it's a very good formula but like the liquid blush by the brand, there is a bit of a learning curve.

I'm still on the hunt to a linkable video or source, but I had some readers say they heard it in a livestream/live that the brand designed the packaging to be easier to work with for those who have mobility issues in their hands (like arthritis). The rounded, knob-shape was easier to grasp, especially as it was more of a soft matte than glossy matte, than a typical highlighter. It would be great to see ridges running around the knob/top, though, as it would make it even easier to grip!

Browse all of our Rare Beauty Positive Light Liquid Luminizer Highlight swatches.

Ingredients

Isododecane, Mica, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables, Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer, Octyldodecanol, Dimethicone, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera (Sacred Lotus) Flower Extract, Nymphaea Odorata Root Extract, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Isostearic Acid, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Tin Oxide, Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, [+/- May Contain: Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77499)].

Flaunt

PPermanent. $22.00.

A

9

Product

10

Pigmentation

9

Texture

9.5

Longevity

4.5

Application

93%

Total

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Will your holiday beauty spending stay the same, go up, or be reduced?

Wed, 23 Sep 2020 12:00:00 GMT

I think it’ll be about the same, possibly a little down. I used to feel compelled to do a lot of reviewing of mini sets and kits featuring permanent shades, but in the last two years, the interest seems lower or else people feel good about purchasing regardless – I think that’s a testament to...

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ColourPop Sandstone Collection for Fall 2020

Tue, 22 Sep 2020 22:58:27 GMT

Release Date + About the Launch

INTRODUCING THE SANDSTONE COLLECTION ☀️ Our first EVER 18 pan palette inspired by red rock and earthy fall tones ????

9/24, 10 AM PT

ColourPop

Products in the Launch

Editor’s Note: Some indigenous people have pointed out that the use of indigenous patterns/symbols is cultural appropriation (see here and here) on the packaging for this collection, which certainly brings to mind when MAC’s Vibe Tribe released and similar concerns were raised.

For some greater context, Pueblo, which is used as a shade name, can be referring to permanent, indigenous settlements or to refer to Pueblo peoples (or Puebloans), who are the indigenous people that populate those settlements in the Southwestern US (like Arizona, where Sedona is home to Red Rock National Park, which is known for vortexes, Bell Rock, and Templeton [Trail]–all additional names found in the palette below) (see an overview at Wikipedia).

And food for thought: the brand could have just as easily continued to use landscape/nature renderings as they have for Wild Nothing and Garden Variety… you know, possibly of Red Rock and Sedona.

Sandstone Eyeshadow Palette, (Limited Edition)

Big Bend (Matte with sparkle)
Pueblo (Shimmer)
Open Road (Matte with sparkle)
Vortex (Matte)
Quest Crew (Matte with sparkle)
Bell Rock (Shimmer)
Westward (Shimmer)
Red Earth (Shimmer)
Canyon Loop (Matte with sparkle)
Spring Valley (Shimmer)
Oasis (Matte with sparkle)
Desert Sky (Shimmer)
Blaze (Matte with sparkle)
Recharge (Matte with sparkle)
Wild Creek (Shimmer)
Big Butte (Matte)
Grounded (Matte)
Templeton (Matte)

Creme Shadow, (Limited Edition)

Four shades — light beige, dirty peach, dusty coral, taupe.

Lippie Stix - Blur, (Limited Edition)

Four shades — plums and browns.

Creme Gel Liner, (Limited Edition)

Three shades — green, brown, lighter red-brown.

ColourPop Sandstone Collection for Fall 2020

Dior New Look (599) Eyeshadow Palette Review & Swatches

Tue, 22 Sep 2020 21:00:00 GMT

New Look (599)

Dior New Look (599) 5 Couleurs Couture Eyeshadow Palette ($65.00 for 0.24 oz.) is a new, smokier neutral color story that had one matte eyeshadow with the rest having some degree of shimmer. There was one more sparkly shade, which was sheerer (though buildable and not as chunky), but the other four shades were pigmented, smooth, and blendable with good longevity.

New Look (599)

PPermanent. $65.00.

Rec'd

A

9.5

Product

9.5

Pigmentation

9.5

Texture

9

Longevity

5

Application

94%

Total

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New Look #1

New Look #1 is a medium-dark, taupe-brown with subtle, warm undertones and a smooth, metallic sheen. It had nearly opaque color payoff in a single layer, which applied evenly to bare skin and blended out with ease. The texture was smooth, dense without being too firm or stiff, and easy to pick up. This shade lasted nicely for eight and a half hours before fading a bit.

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

Top Dupes

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Jouer Magic Hour (LE, ) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
Sydney Grace Frosted Morning (P, $6.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
Urban Decay Vaporize (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
Dior Univers (655) (LE, $32.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
Bobbi Brown Serpentine (LE, $38.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
Clarins Brown #3 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (80% similar).
Colour Pop Titus (LE, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (80% similar).
Marc Jacobs Beauty Eleganza (LE, ) is cooler (80% similar).
Ardency Inn Hell (DC, $21.00) is more shimmery, warmer (80% similar).
Anastasia Antique (LE, $12.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (80% similar).

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Formula Overview

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The formula is supposed to have a "creamy and comfortable texture" that is long-wearing and has "intense color" (or "high-pigment"). There are five finishes that can be found within various palettes: matte, satin, shimmer, metallic, highlighter, and glitter, though there aren't specific descriptions by finish, unfortunately.

There were a few shades that seemed more sparkly and were sheerer, more like layering shades, while the other finishes tended to be pigmented. In general, the texture was moderately dense with the matte shades being slightly thinner and a smidgen powdery in the pan compared to the satin, shimmer, and metallic shades.

Aside from those more sparkly shades, the formula was blendable, pigmented, easy to work with, and lasted an average of eight hours on me (without a primer).

Browse all of our Dior High Colour Eyeshadow swatches.

Ingredients

SQUALANE ● MICA ● TALC ● ALUMINA ● SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE ● CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE ● SILICA ● ZINC STEARATE ● ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE ● POLYBUTENE ● SODIUM DEHYDROACETATE ● SORBIC ACID ● ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN ● GLYCERYL CAPRYLATE ● PINUS PENTAPHYLLA SEED OIL ● CARTHAMUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) SEED OIL ● AQUA (WATER) ● DIMETHICONE ● SERICIN ● MAGNESIUM OXIDE ● ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE ● CITRIC ACID ● POTASSIUM SORBATE ● TOCOPHEROL ● ROSA CANINA FRUIT OIL ● [+/- :CI 19140 (YELLOW 5, YELLOW 5 LAKE) ● CI 42090 (BLUE 1 LAKE) ● CI 77000 (ALUMINUM POWDER) ● CI 77007 (ULTRAMARINES) ● CI 77163 (BISMUTH OXYCHLORIDE) ● CI 77288 (CHROMIUM OXIDE GREENS) ● CI 77289 (CHROMIUM HYDROXIDE GREEN) ● CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499 (IRON OXIDES) ● CI 77510 (FERRIC FERROCYANIDE, FERRIC AMMONIUM FERROCYANIDE) ● CI 77742 (MANGANESE VIOLET) ● CI 77891 (TITANIUM DIOXIDE) ● ].

New Look #1

PiPPermanent in Palette.

A

9.5

Product

9.5

Pigmentation

10

Texture

9

Longevity

5

Application

96%

Total

New Look #2

New Look #2 is a brighter, light-medium golden peach with warm undertones and flecks of pink and gold sparkle. It had medium coverage in a single layer, which was buildable to full coverage with a second layer. The sparkle seemed to be slightly smaller in particle size compared to some of the other glittery shades found in the Dior palettes, so it was less prone to fallout. The texture was soft, slightly drier and more powdery compared to the other four shades. It wore decently for eight hours but had light fallout over time.

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

Top Dupes

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Tarte Inspiration (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
Colour Pop Falling Up (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
Urban Decay Angel Fire (PiP, $19.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
LORAC Peony (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
Wayne Goss Imperial Topaz #6 (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Natasha Denona Golden Beige (52M) (P, $29.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
Stila Nude Shimmer (LE, $18.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
Colour Pop Mystical (LE, $8.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
Sephora + Pantone Universe Café Crème (LE, ) is more shimmery (90% similar).
Anastasia B1 (Norvina Vol. 4) (LE, $12.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).

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Formula Overview

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The formula is supposed to have a "creamy and comfortable texture" that is long-wearing and has "intense color" (or "high-pigment"). There are five finishes that can be found within various palettes: matte, satin, shimmer, metallic, highlighter, and glitter, though there aren't specific descriptions by finish, unfortunately.

There were a few shades that seemed more sparkly and were sheerer, more like layering shades, while the other finishes tended to be pigmented. In general, the texture was moderately dense with the matte shades being slightly thinner and a smidgen powdery in the pan compared to the satin, shimmer, and metallic shades.

Aside from those more sparkly shades, the formula was blendable, pigmented, easy to work with, and lasted an average of eight hours on me (without a primer).

Browse all of our Dior High Colour Eyeshadow swatches.

Ingredients

TALC ● DIMETHICONE ● CALCIUM ALUMINUM BOROSILICATE ● SILICA ● SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE ● DIISOSTEARYL MALATE ● HDI/PPG/POLYCAPROLACTONE CROSSPOLYMER ● DIMETHICONE/VINYL DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER ● TRIMETHYLOLPROPANE TRIETHYLHEXANOATE ● MAGNESIUM MYRISTATE ● POLYBUTENE ● SODIUM DEHYDROACETATE ● SORBIC ACID ● SORBITAN SESQUIISOSTEARATE ● ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN ● GLYCERYL CAPRYLATE ● TIN OXIDE ● MICA ● PINUS PENTAPHYLLA SEED OIL ● CARTHAMUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) SEED OIL ● ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE ● GOLD ● TOCOPHEROL ● ROSA CANINA FRUIT OIL ● [+/- :CI 19140 (YELLOW 5, YELLOW 5 LAKE) ● CI 42090 (BLUE 1 LAKE) ● CI 77007 (ULTRAMARINES) ● CI 77163 (BISMUTH OXYCHLORIDE) ● CI 77288 (CHROMIUM OXIDE GREENS) ● CI 77289 (CHROMIUM HYDROXIDE GREEN) ● CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499 (IRON OXIDES) ● CI 77510 (FERRIC FERROCYANIDE, FERRIC AMMONIUM FERROCYANIDE) ● CI 77742 (MANGANESE VIOLET) ● CI 77891 (TITANIUM DIOXIDE) ● ].

New Look #2

PiPPermanent in Palette.

B-

8

Product

7.5

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

8

Longevity

5

Application

82%

Total

New Look #3

New Look #3 is a deep eggplant purple with subtle, warm undertones and a satin sheen. The eyeshadow was richly pigmented with a smooth, soft consistency that wasn’t too firmly nor too softly pressed into the pan, which ensured it was easy to pick up but remained blendable. It stayed on well for eight and a half hours before fading visibly.

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

Top Dupes

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Melt Cosmetics Lost Control (PiP, ) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
Colour Pop Sing (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
Sydney Grace Your Best (PiP, $6.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
L'Oreal Smoldering Plum (P, $7.99) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
NARS Not for Sale (LE, $25.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
Juvia's Place Leyla (P, ) is more shimmery, brighter (85% similar).
Pat McGrath Metropolis (LE, $25.00) is more shimmery, warmer (85% similar).
Fenty Beauty Nuts N Dates (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
Pat McGrath Blue Blood (PiP, $25.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
Dose of Colors Hot Mesh (P, $20.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (80% similar).

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Formula Overview

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The formula is supposed to have a "creamy and comfortable texture" that is long-wearing and has "intense color" (or "high-pigment"). There are five finishes that can be found within various palettes: matte, satin, shimmer, metallic, highlighter, and glitter, though there aren't specific descriptions by finish, unfortunately.

There were a few shades that seemed more sparkly and were sheerer, more like layering shades, while the other finishes tended to be pigmented. In general, the texture was moderately dense with the matte shades being slightly thinner and a smidgen powdery in the pan compared to the satin, shimmer, and metallic shades.

Aside from those more sparkly shades, the formula was blendable, pigmented, easy to work with, and lasted an average of eight hours on me (without a primer).

Browse all of our Dior High Colour Eyeshadow swatches.

Ingredients

TALC ● OCTYLDODECYL STEAROYL STEARATE ● SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE ● MICA ● ALUMINA ● NYLON-12 ● ZINC STEARATE ● PENTYLENE GLYCOL ● TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE ● SILICA ● DIPHENYL DIMETHICONE/VINYL DIPHENYL DIMETHICONE/SILSESQUIOXANE CROSSPOLYMER ● SORBIC ACID ● PINUS PENTAPHYLLA SEED OIL ● CARTHAMUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) SEED OIL ● AQUA (WATER) ● SERICIN ● ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE ● CITRIC ACID ● POTASSIUM SORBATE ● ROSA CANINA FRUIT OIL ● [+/- :CI 19140 (YELLOW 5, YELLOW 5 LAKE) ● CI 42090 (BLUE 1 LAKE) ● CI 77007 (ULTRAMARINES) ● CI 77163 (BISMUTH OXYCHLORIDE) ● CI 77288 (CHROMIUM OXIDE GREENS) ● CI 77289 (CHROMIUM HYDROXIDE GREEN) ● CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499 (IRON OXIDES) ● CI 77510 (FERRIC FERROCYANIDE, FERRIC AMMONIUM FERROCYANIDE) ● CI 77742 (MANGANESE VIOLET) ● CI 77891 (TITANIUM DIOXIDE) ● ].

New Look #3

PiPPermanent in Palette.

Rare Beauty Strengthen & Heroic Lip Souffles Reviews & Swatches

Tue, 22 Sep 2020 19:00:00 GMT

Strengthen

Rare Beauty Strengthen Lip Souffle Matte Cream Lipstick ($20.00 for 0.13 oz.) is a medium-dark, reddened-plum with subtle, warm undertones and a satin finish. It had semi-opaque color coverage that could be built up to full coverage with a second layer. In this formula, some of the deeper, more red-based shades have actually ended up the sheerer shades, which is unusual.

It had a very smooth, velvety glide that spread readily across my lips and was easy to work with and maneuver along the edges of my lips. While thin and very lightweight, it didn’t cling to my lips. This particular shade could have applied more evenly, and it didn’t emphasize my lip texture but wasn’t quite as flattering as some of the other shades in the range have been. It stayed on nicely for seven hours and felt a smidgen drying over time for me.

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

Top Dupes

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NARS Transeurope Express (P, $26.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
Guerlain #75 (P, $33.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
Bite Beauty Brandy (P, $24.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
MAC Stone's Throw (LE, $20.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
Colour Pop Hermosa (P, $8.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
Lisa Eldridge Velvet Myth (LE, $32.00) is cooler (90% similar).
MAC Burning Love (P, $24.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
Urban Decay Nonsense (LE, $18.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
Makeup Geek Boss Lady (P, $12.00) is darker (85% similar).
Make Up For Ever M102 (P, $22.00) is lighter, cooler, less glossy (85% similar).

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Formula Overview

$20.00/0.13 oz. - $153.85 Per Ounce

The formula is supposed to be an "air-whipped lip cream" with "rich, melted-in color" paired with "nourishing hydration." It's a liquid lipstick with a more velvety consistency and satin to matte finish--some shades seemed to turn matte very quickly while others were a bit denser and creamier.

It has a lot of silicones in it, which gives it slip and glide but not in the typical way a liquid lipstick might feel; it has a lighter-weight feel and a slight powderiness to it. If you're familiar with silicone-based primers, it has a similar glide to it. The fomrula felt "air-whipped" as it was lighter-weight, mousse-like, and had softer edges as it was applied with most shades.

Most of the shades were opaque in a single layer, and I did not have any issues with the applicator over-applying product. It seemed like it was enough product for full coverage, but if one wanted more of a blotted, diffused matte look (which is often how this type of mousse-like formula is used for), it felt very doable without having to wipe off product.

The majority of the shades applied evenly, didn't crack or emphasize my lip lines, and lasted anywhere from four to eight hours (some left a stain). They were more neither hydrating nor drying to me over time. They had a faint, beachy floral scent but didn't seem to have a taste as the lip balm formula did.

Browse all of our Rare Beauty Lip Souffle Matte Cream Lipstick swatches.

Ingredients

Dimethicone, Methyl Trimethicone, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Isododecane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Phenoxyethanol, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Tocopheryl Acetate, Propylene Carbonate, Fragrance/Parfum, Linalool, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera (Sacred Lotus) Flower Extract, Nymphaea Odorata Root Extract, [+/- May Contain/Peut Contenir: Red 27 (CI 45410), Red 28 Lake (CI 45410), Red 7 Lake (CI 15850), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090), Iron Oxides (CI 77491).

Strengthen

PPermanent. $20.00.

B+

8

Product

8.5

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

10

Longevity

4.5

Application

88%

Total

Heroic

Rare Beauty Heroic Lip Souffle Matte Cream Lipstick ($20.00 for 0.13 oz.) is a more muted, dark raspberry pink with subtle, cool undertones and a semi-matte finish. It had nearly opaque pigmentation in a single layer, which could be built up to full coverage with less than a second layer on top.

The texture felt lightweight, airy, and was spreadable with more of a velvety glide than a more watery or “wet” feel, which has been more traditional of liquid lipsticks. As this formula doesn’t have a full dry-down, the color remained more flexible while worn, even if it did dry down from more of a satiny sheen to semi-matte finish within a couple of minutes from the initial application. The color applied evenly and lasted well for six and a half hours, though it was non-drying rather than hydrating (as marketed).

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

Top Dupes

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NARS Damage Control (P, $26.00) is cooler (95% similar).
MAC Off the Record (LE, $20.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
Rare Beauty Ascend (P, $20.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
Lisa Eldridge Skyscraper Rose (LE, $32.00) is brighter, cooler (90% similar).
MAC Claretcast (DC, $21.00) is lighter, brighter, glossier (90% similar).
Hermes Rose Velours (78) (LE, $67.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
Fenty Beauty Unlocked (P, $24.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
Kat Von D Miss Argentina (P, $20.00) is darker (85% similar).
Colour Pop First of All (PiP, $7.00) is darker (85% similar).
Stellar Beauty Wicked Aura 01 (P, $22.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).

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Formula Overview

$20.00/0.13 oz. - $153.85 Per Ounce

The formula is supposed to be an "air-whipped lip cream" with "rich, melted-in color" paired with "nourishing hydration." It's a liquid lipstick with a more velvety consistency and satin to matte finish--some shades seemed to turn matte very quickly while others were a bit denser and creamier.

It has a lot of silicones in it, which gives it slip and glide but not in the typical way a liquid lipstick might feel; it has a lighter-weight feel and a slight powderiness to it. If you're familiar with silicone-based primers, it has a similar glide to it. The fomrula felt "air-whipped" as it was lighter-weight, mousse-like, and had softer edges as it was applied with most shades.

Most of the shades were opaque in a single layer, and I did not have any issues with the applicator over-applying product. It seemed like it was enough product for full coverage, but if one wanted more of a blotted, diffused matte look (which is often how this type of mousse-like formula is used for), it felt very doable without having to wipe off product.

The majority of the shades applied evenly, didn't crack or emphasize my lip lines, and lasted anywhere from four to eight hours (some left a stain). They were more neither hydrating nor drying to me over time. They had a faint, beachy floral scent but didn't seem to have a taste as the lip balm formula did.

Browse all of our Rare Beauty Lip Souffle Matte Cream Lipstick swatches.

Ingredients

Dimethicone, Methyl Trimethicone, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Isododecane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Phenoxyethanol, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Tocopheryl Acetate, Propylene Carbonate, Fragrance/Parfum, Linalool, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera (Sacred Lotus) Flower Extract, Nymphaea Odorata Root Extract, [+/- May Contain/Peut Contenir: Red 27 (CI 45410), Red 28 Lake (CI 45410), Red 7 Lake (CI 15850), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090), Iron Oxides (CI 77491).

Heroic

PPermanent. $20.00.

A

9

Product

9.5

Pigmentation

9.5

Texture

10

Longevity

5

Application

96%

Total

Rare Beauty Strengthen Lip Souffle Matte Cream Lipstick

Rare Beauty Heroic Lip Souffle Matte Cream Lipstick

Rare Beauty Strengthen Lip Souffle Matte Cream Lipstick

Rare Beauty Heroic Lip Souffle Matte Cream Lipstick

This Week in Dupes, Vol. 109

Tue, 22 Sep 2020 17:30:00 GMT

Did a product catch your eye this week? Check out dupes for the most loved and most wanted products between September 15th and September 21st before you buy!

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Huda Beauty Purple Haze Obsessions Eyeshadow Palette Review & Swatches

Tue, 22 Sep 2020 16:00:00 GMT

Purple Haze

Huda Beauty Purple Haze Obsessions Eyeshadow Palette ($29.00 for 0.45 oz.) includes four matte eyeshadows and five shimmer eyeshadows. The shimmers had a tendency to be thicker, denser, and/or stiffer, so they were harder to pair with the thin, powdery mattes. I actually had the best luck applying the shimmers first and then layering the mattes on or around; if I did it the other way (which keeps mattes more… matte when blended), the shimmers lifted up or created patchiness with the mattes.

The shimmery shades worked best with fingertips; they were harder to pick up evenly with a dry brush, and a dampened brush sometimes created too much slip that resulted in an uneven layer of product. Unfortunately, with two shades, using fingertips made the pans more compacted (and therefore stiffer) after just a few uses. The mattes were extremely powdery, thin, and prone to fallout and sheering out.

Purple Haze

PPermanent. $29.00.

F

5

Product

7.5

Pigmentation

5

Texture

6.5

Longevity

2.5

Application

59%

Total

Purple Haze #1

Purple Haze #1 is a medium-dark, coppery red with subtle, warm undertones and a metallic sheen. It had a denser consistency that had some slip but did not apply well with a dry or dampened brush; it really worked best with fingertips, which helped to get the product to adhere evenly to my lid. It had good pigmentation but was hard to pick up evenly with a brush to get it. This shade lasted for seven and a half hours before creasing faintly on me.

Top Dupes
Ingredients

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Charlotte Tilbury Bejewelled (Love Glow Enhance) (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
Wet 'n' Wild Bed of Roses #2 (LE, ) is less shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
Viseart Lava (GPV2 #26) (LE, ) is more shimmery (95% similar).
NARS Fired Up (LE, $22.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
Milani Desert Getaway (PiP, $5.99) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
Colour Pop TTYN (LE, $4.50) is warmer (90% similar).
Natasha Denona Lola (248M) (PiP, $29.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
Fenty Beauty Bottle Service (LE, ) is cooler (90% similar).
Colour Pop Thank U, Next (P, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
Anastasia C3 (Norvina Vol. 1) (LE, $12.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).

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Ingredients

DIMETHICONE, CALCIUM SODIUM BOROSILICATE, ISODODECANE, SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, MICA, MAGNESIUM MYRISTATE, BORON NITRIDE, PHENOXYETHANOL, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, TIN OXIDE, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE.

Purple Haze #1

PiPPermanent in Palette.

B-

7

Product

10

Pigmentation

7

Texture

8

Longevity

4

Application

80%

Total

Purple Haze #2

Purple Haze #2 is a medium red with subtle, warm undertones and slightly cooler, ruby red pearl and a metallic finish. The consistency was soft, creamy and dense but not as emollient as the other shimmers in the palette–more like a traditional eyeshadow–and picked up well with a dry brush. It was intensely pigmented and stayed on nicely for eight hours before fading a bit.

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Ingredients

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Sydney Grace Princess Pay Pay (P, $6.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
Sydney Grace Fire Catcher (P, $6.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
L'Oreal Glistening Garnet (P, $7.99) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
Dior Rouge Trafalgar #3 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
Jouer Rouge (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar).
Stila Vivid Garnet (P, $24.00) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar).
Colour Pop Pinky Promise (P, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar).
Viseart Chant (PiP, ) is less shimmery, warmer (80% similar).
Juvia's Place Calabar (P, ) is darker, warmer (80% similar).
Melt Cosmetics Haze (PiP, ) is darker (80% similar).

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Ingredients

MICA, DIMETHICONE, SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, MAGNESIUM MYRISTATE, BORON NITRIDE, PHENOXYETHANOL, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, CALCIUM SODIUM BOROSILICATE, TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE, TIN OXIDE.

Purple Haze #2

PiPPermanent in Palette.

A-

9

Product

10

Pigmentation

9

Texture

8.5

Longevity

5

Application

92%

Total

Purple Haze #3

Purple Haze #3 is a dusty, medium-dark purple with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish. It had sheer color coverage that did not build up well, and it had poor adhesion to my lid, even when I tried it over primer. The powder was just so dry and powdery with little ability to stick to my skin. It had a ton of fallout, looked uneven, and then was easily lifted/pushed around by the thicker shimmers in the palette. There were signs of fading after five hours, I think, but it was so patchy and sheer the whole time that it was hard to evaluate.

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Ingredients

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Viseart Debauched (PiP, ) is brighter, cooler (85% similar).
Kat Von D Venom (LE, ) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
Makeup Geek Curfew (DC, $6.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
Anastasia B5 (Norvina Vol. 1) (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (80% similar).
Natasha Denona Nina's Orchid (82V) (PiP, $29.00) is darker, cooler (80% similar).
Sydney Grace Redeemed (DC, $5.00) is darker (80% similar).
Marc Jacobs Beauty Violet (LE, $29.00) is lighter, cooler (80% similar).
Anastasia Big Wig (LE, ) is darker, cooler (80% similar).
Anastasia C1 (Norvina Mini Vol. 1) (LE, ) is lighter, brighter, cooler (80% similar).
NABLA Cosmetics Eresia (P, $8.00) is darker, cooler (80% similar).

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Ingredients

DARK PURPLE MATTE (3), LIGHT PINK MATTE (5), MASALA BROWN MATTE (7), DUSTY MAUVE MATTE (8) – MICA, ZEA MAYS (CORN) STARCH, SILICA, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, DIMETHICONE, MAGNESIUM MYRISTATE, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, TRIMETHYLSILOXYSILICATE, PHENOXYETHANOL, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE.

Purple Haze #3

PiPPermanent in Palette.

F

4

Product

4

Pigmentation

3

Texture

5

Longevity

0.5

Application

37%

Total

Purple Haze #4

Purple Haze #4 is a light-medium, rosy copper with warm undertones and a sparkling, metallic finish. It appeared darker applied than it did in the pan. The texture was slightly creamy, dense but not as thick as some shades in the palette, but it was still substantially thicker than the matte shades in the palette so it did not blend or diffuse well into the mattes. It had opaque coverage that lasted for eight hours on me before fading a bit.

Top Dupes
Ingredients

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Huda Beauty Neon Green #7 (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
Sydney Grace Save the Dance (P, $6.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
Pat McGrath Rose Gold 005 (PiP, $25.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
Too Faced Razzle (PiP, $16.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
Anastasia Aura (LE, $12.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
Pat McGrath Moon Phase (LE, $25.00) is darker (90% similar).
Huda Beauty Supernova (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
Urban Decay Zone (Shortcut) (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, warmer (85% similar).
Colour Pop Polly (LE, $6.00) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
Hourglass Rapture (P, $29.00) is darker (85% similar).

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Ingredients

PINK BRONZE SHIMMER (4) – CALCIUM SODIUM BOROSILICATE, DIMETHICONE, MICA, ISODODECANE, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE, MAGNESIUM MYRISTATE, BORON NITRIDE, PHENOXYETHANOL, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, TIN OXIDE, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE.

Purple Haze #4

PiPPermanent in Palette.

B+

8

Product

10

Pigmentation

8

Texture

8.5

Longevity

4.5

Application

87%

Total

LORAC PRO Palettes: Revamped + Reformulated for Holiday 2020

Tue, 22 Sep 2020 15:25:07 GMT

Release Date + About the Launch

Introducing the new era of our legendary PRO Palettes, now with an upgraded formula and a new re-usable packaging design. Amped-up and reinvented with professional makeup artists. Created for optimal artistry, the lightweight palette includes an oversized mirror, magnetic pans and a LORAC Key for easy depotting and customizing.

Now at LORAC, 10/4 at Ulta

LORAC Ulta

Products in the Launch

Soleil PRO Palette, $35.00 (New, Permanent)

Warm vanilla Soft beige matte
Pink Beige Warm ginger matte
Nectar Light peach matte
Opal Champagne shimmer
Soft Pearl Warm pink metallic
Aurora Soft copper metallic
Sand Dune Light camel matte
Morocco Soft terracotta matte
Cinnamon Warm brown matte
Quartz Golden brown shimmer
Mirage Bronze with an emerald shimmer
Desert Rose Rose gold shimmer
Red Cedar Warm reddish brown matte
Saffron Dusty burgundy matte
Ash Brown Dark chocolate brown matte
Mohave Copper metallic
Warm Honey Golden metallic
Euphoria Bronze with pink shimmer

Noir PRO Palette, $35.00 (New, Permanent)

Ecru Warm ivory matte
Soft Taupe Soft cool brown matte
Sable Warm deep brown matte
Burgundy Reddish plum matte
Smoke Deep ash brown matte
Ink Jet black matte
White Diamond Sheer sparkle
Whisper Soft beige shimmer
Primrose Light copper shimmer
Lust Caramel shimmer
Silver Moon Warm pewter
Rendezvous Brown with silver sparkle
Stardust Soft peach with silver sparkle
Dahlia Bronze with pink shimmer
Whisky Brown with golden shimmer
Onyx Smoky grey shimmer
Majestic Gunmetal sparkle
Black Violet Deep aubergine

Meraki PRO Palette Artist Edition,

From the time LORAC was founded in 1995, the brand has approached makeup artistry with the concept of Meraki in mind – doing things with soul, creativity, love and devotion. On our 25th anniversary, we are proud to share our first-ever Artist Edition Palette, curated with a selection of 25 of LORAC’s most-loved shades by artists around the world.

Cream Pale ivory matte
Sand Soft custard matte
Canvas Light beige matte
Brulee Soft peach nude matte
Light Brown Soft taupe matte
Cashmere Ivory pearls himmer
Rose Soft rose gold shimmer
Candlelight Warm bronze shimmer
Champagne Pale pink shimmer
Smokey Topaz Warm taupe shimmer
Cool Taupe Grey brown matte
Terracotta Warm camel matte
Clay Light toffee matte
Mauve Pale lilac matte
Dusty Plum Purple mauve matte
3-D Mension Brownish plum shimmer
Gold Golden honey shimmer
Brown Sugar Warm brown shimmer
Rose Quartz Primrose shimmer
Cocoa Deep brown with pink and purple shimmer
Corduroy Dark cool brown matte
Cognac Tawny brown matte
Suede Reddish chestnut matte
Espresso Deep walnut matte
Jet Black Black matte

Sparkling Mini PRO Palette, $15.00 (New, Permanent)

Nectar Light peach matte
Light Brown Soft taupe matte
Mauve Pale lilac matte
Opal Champagne sparkle
Aurora Soft copper shimmer
Cocoa Deep brown with pink and purple shimmer

Simmering Mini PRO Palette, $15.00 (New, Permanent)

Canvas Light beige matte
Terracotta Warm camel matte
Suede Reddish chestnut matte
Cashmere Ivory pearl shimmer
Candlelight Warm bronze shimmer
Warm Honey Golden shimmer

LORAC PRO Palette: Soleil

LORAC PRO Palette: Noir

LORAC PRO Palette: Meraki

LORAC PRO Palette: Simmering

LORAC PRO Palette: Sparkling

LORAC PRO Palettes: Revamped + Reformulated for Holiday 2020

LORAC PRO Palette: Soleil

LORAC PRO Palette: Noir

LORAC PRO Palette: Meraki

LORAC PRO Palette: Simmering

LORAC PRO Palette: Sparkling

LORAC PRO Palettes: Revamped + Reformulated for Holiday 2020

Rare Beauty Grateful Soft Pinch Liquid Blush Review & Swatches

Tue, 22 Sep 2020 14:00:00 GMT

Grateful

Rare Beauty Grateful Soft Pinch Liquid Blush ($20.00 for 0.25 oz.) is a bright, medium red with subtle, cool undertones and a dewy sheen. It looked pinky-red to me–almost like a strawberry–when applied at less than opaque coverage (it was difficult to achieve really true red color in practice).

The finish was part of the dewy range, so it didn’t have a full dry down but set slightly so it didn’t slide around and did not feel tacky to the touch. The consistency was very thin, lightweight, and emollient with good glide across my skin, both over bare skin as well as over foundation. I preferred applying this shade by putting some product on the back of my hand and using a separate brush to apply it to my cheeks.

It was harder to control the diffusion and spread of the product, as it was extremely pigmented, even when I used “one to two” dots per cheek. I also felt like the brush helped it become a bit less fluid and ensured a more blended application of product. This shade lasted well for nine hours before fading visibly.

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

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MAC Oh My! (LE, $24.00) is lighter, warmer, less glossy (90% similar).
NYX Crimson (P, $6.50) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
MAC Frankly Scarlet (P, $24.00) is more shimmery, warmer, less glossy (85% similar).
Viseart Coral #3 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (80% similar).
MAC Apple Red (P, $24.00) is darker, cooler, less glossy (80% similar).
Surratt Beauty Rougeur (P, $32.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (80% similar).
MAC Red Envy (LE, $24.00) is darker, less glossy (80% similar).
Surratt Beauty Classique (P, $32.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (80% similar).
Coloured Raine Prove My Loyalty (Blush) (LE, ) is darker, cooler, less glossy (80% similar).

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Formula Overview

$20.00/0.25 oz. - $80.00 Per Ounce

The blush is supposed to have "long-lasting color pigments" that last "all-day" where "a little goes a long way." That being said, they also say it "blends and builds beautifully," though when one looks at the "how to" instructions, I could see that being achievable as they actually say to remove excess and then use one or two dots of product on each cheek. The line-up has includes four shades in a true, flat matte finish and four shades in a lightly, dewy finish.

Like a lot of the liquid products in the brand's range, they have a lot more slip and feel more serum-like, but a little did go a long way with respect to pigmentation. First and foremost, to control application, I would recommend dotting (lightly!) once or twice per cheek but I would work one cheek at a time, especially with the matte finish. I also felt using a sponge or brush worked well for diffusing and spreading about the blush better than fingertips when working over a base as fingertips seemed to leave slight imprints and seemed more prone to lifting up product.

When in doubt, use the least amount possible! I liked dabbing a bit on the back of my hand and using a fluffy, duo-fiber brush to apply to cheeks, which gave me a better diffusion with less chance of lifting up base product. This method worked best with the dewier finish blushes as there was enough playtime, but the matte blushes dried down faster and I had to use more product to keep it malleable on the back of my hand. The dewy finish shades have a light sheen but dry down enough that they don't slide around during wear. The matte shades fully dry down.

They wore between eight and nine hours on me before showing signs of fading. Though I haven't been able to find a clip I can reference specifically to it, I've had multiple readers state that the brand owner (Selena Gomez) has mentioned that the packaging was designed to be easier to open. I found that to be true of the flattened, knob-like tops found on the liquid blushes, as it took little pressure to twist open.

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Ingredients

Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Mica, Octyldodecanol, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Isododecane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Propylene Carbonate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Aluminum Hydroxide, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera (Sacred Lotus) Flower Extract, Nymphaea Odorata Root Extract. [+/- May Contain/Peut Contenir: Iron Oxides (CI 77491), Red 7 Lake (CI 15850), Yellow 6 Lake (CI 15985), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140), Red 28 Lake (CI 45410)].

Grateful

PPermanent. $20.00.

A

9

Product

10

Pigmentation

9

Texture

9.5

Longevity

4.5

Application

93%

Total

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Sephora Sale: Interesting Finds | Updated 9/21/2020

Mon, 21 Sep 2020 22:02:00 GMT

I thought it’d be useful to put together a post of interesting finds currently in Sephora’s sale sectionSephora’s sale section… along with relevant links to reviews/swatches — and then update this one post on an ongoing basis!

9/21: Updated… mostly removing items no longer available–doesn’t look like much has been added recently!

Marc Jacobs Enamored Lipgloss Marc Jacobs Enamored Lipgloss for $20
Marc Jacobs O!Mega Bronzer Marc Jacobs O!Mega Bronzer for $34
NARS Afterglow Cheek Palette NARS Afterglow Cheek Palette for $29.50
NARS Afterglow Eyeshadow Palette NARS Afterglow Eyeshadow Palette for $29.50
NARS Ignited Eyeshadow Palette NARS Ignited Eyeshadow Palette for $29.50

CoverFX Products on Sale

Cover FX Blotting Powder Cover FX Blotting Powder, $14.00 (was $28)
Cover FX Bronzer Cover FX Bronzer, $19.50 (was $28)
Cover FX Custom Cover Drops Cover FX Custom Cover Drops, $14.50 (was $29)
Cover FX Custom Enhancer Drops Cover FX Custom Enhancer Drops, $21.00 (was $42)
Cover FX Dewy Finish Spray Cover FX Dewy Finish Spray, $7.50 to $15.50 (was $15 to $31)
Cover FX High Performance Setting Spray Cover FX High Performance Setting Spray, $7.50 to $15.50 (was $15 to $31)
Cover FX Illuminating Setting Spray Cover FX Illuminating Setting Spray, $7.50 to $15.50 (was $15 to $31)
Cover FX Matte Setting Powder Cover FX Matte Setting Powder, $17.50 (was $35)
Cover FX Mattifying Booster Drops Cover FX Mattifying Booster Drops, $22.50 (was $45)
Cover FX Natural Finish Foundation Cover FX Natural Finish Foundation, $21.00 (was $42)
Cover FX Perfect Light Highlighting Powder Cover FX Perfect Light Highlighting Powder, $17.00 (was $34)
Cover FX Perfect Setting Powder Cover FX Perfect Setting Powder, $7.00 to $17.50 (was $14 to $35)
Cover FX Perfect Pressed Setting Powder Cover FX Perfect Pressed Setting Powder, $16 (was $32)
Cover FX Power Play Concealer Cover FX Power Play Concealer, $15.00 (was $30)
Cover FX Power Play Foundation Cover FX Power Play Foundation, $22.00 (was $44)
Cover FX Pressed Mineral Foundation Cover FX Pressed Mineral Foundation, $19.00 (was $38)
Cover FX Shimmer Veil Cover FX Shimmer Veil, $14.00 (was $28)
Cover FX Total Cover Cream Foundation Cover FX Total Cover Cream Foundation, $21.00 (was $42)

Fenty Beauty Products on Sale

Body Lava (Mini)Body Lava (Mini), $17.00 (was $24)
Match Stix Matte Skinstick Match Stix Matte Skinstick, $17.50 (was $25)
Match Stix Shimmer Skinstick Match Stix Shimmer Skinstick, $17.50 (was $25, select shades)
Mattemoiselle Plush Matte Lipstick Mattemoiselle Plush Matte Lipstick, $12.50 (was $18)

Also, you can find these products discounted directly via Fenty Beauty, in case Sephora’s out of stock.

Givenchy Products on Sale

Rouge Interdit Satin Lipstick Rouge Interdit Satin Lipstick, $25.00 (was $34)
Le Rouge Lipstick Le Rouge Lipstick, $29.00 (was $38, select shades)
Le Rouge Metallic Lipstick Le Rouge Metallic Lipstick, $29 (was $39)

Melt Cosmetics Products on Sale

Blueprint Stack Blueprint Stack, $25.00 (was $48)

Natasha Denona Products on Sale

Chroma Crystal Liquid Eyeshadow Chroma Crystal Liquid Eyeshadow, $12.50 (was $25)
Diamond & Blush Palette Diamond & Blush Palette, $44.00 (was $89)
Tropic Palette Tropic Palette, $64.50 (was $129)

Pat McGrath Products on Sale

LuxeTrance Lipsticks LuxeTrance Lipsticks, $19.00 (was $38)
EyeDols Eye Shadow EyeDols Eye Shadow, $12.50 (was $25) (select shades)
Mini Eye Ecstasy Palettes Mini Eye Ecstasy Palettes, $14.00 (were $28)

More Makeup on Sale

Aether Beauty Solstice Palette Aether Beauty Solstice Palette, $40.00 (was $58)
Bite Beauty Crystal Creme Lip Crayon Bite Beauty Crystal Creme Lip Crayon, $12.00 (was $24)Reviews/Swatches
Ciate Glitter Fiip Ciate Glitter Fiip, $9.50 (was $19) — Reviews/Swatches
Ciate Jessica Rabbit Lipstick Ciate Jessica Rabbit Lipstick, $18.00 (was $22) — Review/Swatches
Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Foundation Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Foundation, $24.00 (was $40)
Kosas 10-Second Liquid Eyeshadow Kosas 10-Second Liquid Eyeshadow, $14.00 (was $28, select shades)
Lawless Soft Matte Liquid Lipstick Lawless Soft Matte Liquid Lipstick, $18.00 (was $25)
Lawless The One Eyeshadow Palette Lawless The One Eyeshadow Palette, $45.00 (was $65)
Touch in Sol Metallist Eye Shadow Touch in Sol Metallist Eye Shadow, $13.00 (was $18)

Skincare & More on Sale

Biossance Top Shelfies Kit Biossance Top Shelfies Kit, $39.00 (was $58, $114 value)
OleHenriksen 3 Little Wonders Mini Kit OleHenriksen 3 Little Wonders Mini Kit, $17.00 ($39 value)
OleHenriksen 3 Little Wonders OleHenriksen 3 Little Wonders, $52.00 ($110 value)
OleHenriksen Balance It All Set OleHenriksen Balance It All Set, $28.00 (was $49)
Perricone MD No Makeup Foundation Serum, $42.00 (was $60)
Perricone MD Face Firming Serum Perricone MD Face Firming Serum, $69.50 (was $99)
Perricone MD Cold Plasma+ Eye Perricone MD Cold Plasma+ Eye, $77.00 (was $110)
Sephora Soft Touch Cotton Pads Sephora Soft Touch Cotton Pads, $2.00 (was $4)
T3 Styling Wands/Tools T3 Styling Wands/Tools (up to 50% off)

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Pat McGrath LuxeTrance Lipstick

Fenty Beauty Mattemoiselle Plush Matte Lipstick

Pat McGrath LuxeTrance Lipstick

Clinique Holiday 2020 Cheek Pop Trio Review & Swatches

Mon, 21 Sep 2020 21:00:00 GMT

Holiday 2020

Clinique Holiday 2020 Cheek Pop Palette Clinique Holiday 2020 Cheek Pop Palette ($29.50 for 0.36 oz.) is a new, limited edition trio that includes two blushes (both from the permanent line) and one highlighter (previously released as a limited edition shade). All three shades performed consistently with the previously releases I’ve tested. Clinique’s formula is more of a gel-powder hybrid, so they have a denser, almost firm feel to them, but the powder goes on seamlessly, blends with ease, and looks “melted” against the skin; it just requires a denser brush (or a heavier hand) to pick up product initially.

I know last holiday season, there ended up being two trios available, so here’s hoping for another–though I’d really love to see Clinique extend the Cheek Pop shade range to get deeper and more saturated shades (like Cola Pop but in other hues!), especially as a second trio. As a note, the packaging is the same as previous trios released, which I find to be a little flimsy relative to most palettes out there, though I’ve heard from readers in the last year that they have had theirs hold up okay!

Holiday 2020

LELimited Edition. $29.50.

Rec'd

A

9.5

Product

9

Pigmentation

9.5

Texture

9.5

Longevity

5

Application

94%

Total

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Pink Honey Pop

Pink Honey Pop is a light-medium pink with strong, warm undertones and a natural finish. It didn’t look overtly shimmery, but it had enough glow that it seemed a step above semi-matte. The texture was smooth, dense, and velvety, though it needed to be used with a moderately-dense brush (or hand) to pick up product evenly, which is a characteristic of this type of formula. On the flipside, there was no powderiness, and the powder buffed beautifully out on my skin and looked very much like skin. It had good color coverage that was buildable to full coverage. This shade lasted well for eight and a half hours before fading a bit.

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

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Makeup Geek Spell Bound (DC, $9.99) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
MAC Fun Ending (LE, $24.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
Physicians Formula Natural (P, $12.99) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
Chantecaille Bliss (LE, $44.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
NARS Illusive (LE, $30.00) is darker (90% similar).
MAC Mocha (P, $24.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
Tom Ford Beauty Violet Argente (Blush) (LE, $60.00) is cooler (95% similar).
NARS Behave (P, $30.00) is less shimmery (90% similar).
Urban Decay Overexposed (-, ) is darker (90% similar).
NARS Liberation (Left) (LE, ) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).

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Formula Overview

$21.00/0.12 oz. - $175.00 Per Ounce

The formula is described as “vibrant yet natural-looking cheek colour that looks virtually powderless.” The texture was smooth, soft, and dense, so it was never powdery in the pan or on the skin. The blush had good color payoff that was easily sheered out (or you could apply less, as the denser texture makes that easy to control).

It’s the kind of texture that almost blends itself as soon as you start applying and working it onto the skin. The finish became more luminous as I blended the powder onto the skin, but it was never shiny or overly shimmery, so it always looked smooth on my skin and did not emphasize pores or my skin’s texture. Most shades lasted between eight and nine hours on me.

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Ingredients

Hdi/Trimethylol, Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Glycerin, Dicalcium Phoshate, Squalane, Ptfe, Dimethicone, Lauroyl Lysine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Chondrus Crispus (Carrageenan), Polysorbate 80, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Zinc Stearate, Silica, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydro-Cinnamate, [+/- Mica, Red 7 Lake (Ci 15850), Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Manganese Violet (Ci 77742), Red 36 Lake (Ci 12085), Iron Oxides (Ci 77499), Ultramarines (Ci 77007), Red 6 (Ci 15850), Yellow 6 Lake (Ci 15985), Blue 1 Lake (Ci 42090) Orange 5 (Ci 45370), Bismuth Oxychloride (Ci 77163), Carmine (Ci 75470), Red 30 Lake (Ci 73360), Yellow 5 Lake (Ci 19140), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491), Iron Oxides (Ci 77492)].

Pink Honey Pop

PPermanent. $21.00.

A

9.5

Product

9

Pigmentation

9.5

Texture

9

Longevity

5

Application

93%

Total

Black Honey Pop

Black Honey Pop is a medium-dark pink with moderate, warm undertones and a natural sheen. It had opaque color payoff in a single layer, which applied evenly to bare skin and blended out with little effort. The consistency was smooth to the touch, dense and firm without being stiff, and picked up well with a moderately-dense brush (I used Sonia G. Face Two). It wore well for nine hours before fading visibly.

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

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Flesh Beauty Pulse (P, $26.00) is more shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
NARS Out There (LE, $30.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
MAC Sweet Samba (LE, $29.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
NARS Dolce Vita (P, $30.00) is lighter (95% similar).
Make Up For Ever #310 HD Blush (DC, $26.00) is more shimmery (90% similar).
Viseart Enamored (Blush) (PiP, ) is less shimmery, more muted (90% similar).
Becca Nightingale (P, $32.00) is darker, brighter (85% similar).
Tom Ford Beauty Soleil d'Ambre (Blush) (LE, $60.00) is warmer (90% similar).
Bobbi Brown Sand Pink (DC, $30.00) is less shimmery (90% similar).
Dior Dolce Vita (555) (P, $44.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).

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Formula Overview

$21.00/0.12 oz. - $175.00 Per Ounce

The formula is described as “vibrant yet natural-looking cheek colour that looks virtually powderless.” The texture was smooth, soft, and dense, so it was never powdery in the pan or on the skin. The blush had good color payoff that was easily sheered out (or you could apply less, as the denser texture makes that easy to control).

It’s the kind of texture that almost blends itself as soon as you start applying and working it onto the skin. The finish became more luminous as I blended the powder onto the skin, but it was never shiny or overly shimmery, so it always looked smooth on my skin and did not emphasize pores or my skin’s texture. Most shades lasted between eight and nine hours on me.

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Ingredients

Hdi/Trimethylol, Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Glycerin, Dicalcium Phoshate, Squalane, Ptfe, Dimethicone, Lauroyl Lysine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Chondrus Crispus (Carrageenan), Polysorbate 80, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Zinc Stearate, Silica, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydro-Cinnamate, [+/- Mica, Red 7 Lake (Ci 15850), Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Manganese Violet (Ci 77742), Red 36 Lake (Ci 12085), Iron Oxides (Ci 77499), Ultramarines (Ci 77007), Red 6 (Ci 15850), Yellow 6 Lake (Ci 15985), Blue 1 Lake (Ci 42090) Orange 5 (Ci 45370), Bismuth Oxychloride (Ci 77163), Carmine (Ci 75470), Red 30 Lake (Ci 73360), Yellow 5 Lake (Ci 19140), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491), Iron Oxides (Ci 77492)].

Black Honey Pop

PPermanent. $21.00.

A+

10

Product

10

Pigmentation

10

Texture

9.5

Longevity

5

Application

99%

Total

Gold Celebration Pop

Celebration Pop is a bright, pop of light-medium gold with moderate, warm yellow undertones and a smooth, metallic sheen. It had rich color coverage and felt a bit more yielding and softer compared to the blushes in the palette, which made it easier to use with a lighter hand for more buildable coverage (what the brand claimed). The highlighter applied evenly to my skin and diffused well without emphasizing my skin’s natural texture. It stayed on nicely for nine hours before fading visibly.

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Colour Pop Strobe Globe (P, $7.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
Charlotte Tilbury Highlighting Glow (LE, ) is cooler (95% similar).
Charlotte Tilbury Filmstar Glow (Original) (PiP, ) is more shimmery (95% similar).
Bobbi Brown Golden Hour (LE, $50.00) is warmer (95% similar).
rms beauty Grande Dame (P, $38.00) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
Colour Pop Mistress of All Evil (LE, $10.00) is warmer (95% similar).
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Ingredients

PPermanent. $20.00.

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PPermanent. $6.00.

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PPermanent. $6.00.

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