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Kaja Coral Sunrise Beauty Bento Eyeshadow Trio Review & Swtaches

Coral Sunrise Kaja Coral Sunrise Beauty Bento Bouncy Shimmer Eyeshadow Trio ($26.00 for 0.09 oz.) is one or two new-for-spring trios. It includes one more sparkly/flaky shimmer, one sparkly shimmer, and one matte shade. The three go together well, but the first shade is definitely larger particle sparkles so it might not be everyone’s cup o’ tea! Coral Sunrise $26.00. 1 0 A- A- 9 Product 9 Pigmentation 9 Texture 8.5 Longevity 5 Application 90% Total Quick Shop: Sephora , Sephora (CA) Sephora (CA) White Aurora White Aurora is a light, creamy white with warm undertones and an intense, sparkling finish. This is a chunkier/flakier shimmer shade, which would be best for someone who tends to apply with fingertips or paired with glitter glue/adhesive. Semi-opaque pigmentation Smooth, moderately emollient consistency without being too dense Best appleid with a fingertip to avoid fallout ...

Chanel Lilas Baume Essentiel Review & Swatches

Lilas Chanel Lilas Baume Essentiel ($45.00 for 0.28 oz.) is a translucent, pinkish-lavender with neutral-to-cool undertones and a dewy, lightly pearlized sheen. In my experience, this formula really works best as a highlighter or lip balm, as it has no staying power as an eye product (it is marketed as a multi-tasking formula!). Sheer coverage (as marketed) Balmy, emollient, spreadable Applied fairly evenly but best with a brush to avoid lifting base products Lasted ~6 hours as a cheek product, ~2 hours as a lip balm, almost no longevity as an eye product Top Dupes Ingredients Top Dupes View Swatches View All Dupes ColourPop Showtime (LE, $10.00) is more shimmery, cooler (95% similar). Sydney Grace Pink Mist (P, $9.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). ColourPop Light Chaser (LE, $11.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar). OFRA Cloud 9 (LE, $29.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Dior Pearlescent Glow (03) (P, $50.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). ...

L'Oreal Be Fiery & Be Courageous Brilliant Signature Shiny Lip Stains Reviews & Swatches

Be Fiery L’Oreal Be Fiery Brilliant Signature Shiny Lip Stain ($11.99 for 0.21 oz.) is a medium red with warmer, more orange-leaning undertones and fine golden pearl throughout. Medium color payoff Lightweight, watery consistency initially “Set” to a slightly thicker, more gel-cream feel, light tackiness Spreadable, applied somewhat evenly Long-wearing (six hours, plus stain), lightly hydrating 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 MAC Forever Darling (P, $24.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Maybelline So Hot (P, $7.99) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar). YSL Private Carmine (204) (P, $38.00) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar). NARS Mineshaft (P, $26.00) is less shimmery, brighter (85% similar). Tom Ford Beauty True Coral (P, $54.00) is less shimmery, cooler (80% similar). Urban Decay B...