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Haus Labs Mint Matte & Deep Teal Shimmer Hy-Power Pigment Paints Reviews & Swatches

Mint Matte Haus Labs Mint Matte Hy-Power Pigment Paint ($24.00 for 0.25 oz.) is a bright, grass green with slightly cool undertones and a matte finish. The sheerer it was applied, the yellower the base appeared. Opaque coverage Lightweight, smooth, spreadable Fairly blendable, best as eyeshadow or cheek product Clingy, prone to “cracking” on lips Long-wearing (12 hours on eyes/cheeks, 6 hours on lips) FURTHER READING : Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent). Top Dupes Formula Overview Ingredients Top Dupes View Swatches View All Dupes Makeup Geek Transform (P, $9.00) (100% similar). Anastasia B2 (Norvina Vol. 3) (LE, $12.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar). Sugarpill Midori (P, $13.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar). Anastasia E1 (Norvina Vol. 2) (LE, $12.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar). Anastasia B3 (Norvina Vol. 2) (LE, $12.00) is lighter, warmer (85% simila...

Phytosurgence Fresh Fog Spectral Shine Radiance Balm Review & Swatches

Fresh Fog Phytosurgence Fresh Fog Spectral Shine Radiance Balm ($26.01 for 0.25 oz.) is a very pale white with subtle warmth that yielded a ultra-finely milled pearl sheen to skin. It was almost like a “matte” highlighter but still gave off a sheen, it just wasn’t overtly shimmery nor dewy. Opaque coverage Firmer, stiffer texture (as designed/marketed) Best with denser brush and heavier hand Buffed onto skin evenly without lifting up base products Long-wearing (8 hours) FURTHER READING : Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent). Top Dupes Formula Overview Ingredients Top Dupes View Swatches View All Dupes Urban Decay Luminous (P, $28.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar). NYX Moon Glow (P, $6.99) is cooler (90% similar). Tarte Believe (LE, $28.00) is more shimmery, cooler (85% similar). Glossier Moonstone (P, $22.00) is cooler (80% similar). Burberry No. 01 White (LE, $68.00) is more shimmery, darke...

Dior Forever Cherie & Forever Grace Rouge Dior Forever Lipstick

Forever Cherie (525) Dior Forever Cherie (525) Rouge Dior Forever Transfer-Proof Lipstick ($42.00 for 0.11 oz.) slightly brighter, medium pink-coral with subtle, warm undertones paired with a semi-matte finish. Nearly opaque coverage Velvety, lightly creamy consistency Applied evenly, slight settling into deeper lip lines (unnoticeable at a normal viewing distance) Transfer-resistant until a meal Long-wearing (8 hours of wear w/drinking but doesn’t make it through a meal well) FURTHER READING : Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent). Top Dupes Formula Overview Ingredients Top Dupes View Swatches View All Dupes Tom Ford Beauty To Die For (LE, $58.00) is darker (95% similar). Charlotte Tilbury Miranda May (P, $37.00) is darker (95% similar). ColourPop Buttercup (P, $8.00) is more muted (90% similar). Chanel Eclosion (134) (P, $40.00) is brighter, warmer (90% similar). Milani I Am Happy (P, $6.99) is dark...