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Half Magic Only Drama Cheek Fluff Blush Review & Swatches

Only Drama Half Magic Only Drama Cheek Fluff Soft Blur Cream Blush ($22.00 for 0.23 oz.) is a rich, brighter purple with subtle, cool undertones and a soft matte finish. It was a more unique shade, so for those looking for this type of hue OR for those with deeper skin (where this blush will not contrast as noticeably, so imperfections in blending will be less apparent), the extra time it takes to blend it out might be “worth” it. Semi-opaque, buildable pigmentation Smooth, clay-like feel and felt powder-like on skin Harder to diffuse and blend out; best applied with a fluffy, synthetic brush Long-wearing (8.5 hours before fading visibly) 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 Give Me Glow Queen of the Glammed (P, $14.00) is more muted, warmer (85% similar). View Swatches Formula Overview $22.00/0.23 oz. - $95...

Urban Decay Give 'Em Backtalk Vice Lip Bond Review & Swatches

Give 'Em Backtalk Urban Decay Give ‘Em Backtalk Vice Lip Bond Glossy Liquid Lipstick ($27.00 for 0.2 oz.) is a darker, grayish mauve with neutral-to-warm undertones (but quite muted at that) paired with a lightly glossy, cream finish. Opaque coverage in one layer Lightweight, thinner initially, then slightly clingy but not uncomfortable Moderately tacky after set but did not lift up color Transfer-resistant, even after eating/drinking Extremely long-wearing (12-14 hours of very good wear, product remained as fading until removal at 16 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 Tom Ford Beauty Sugar Glider (P, $57.00) is cooler (95% similar). Sephora Reckless (31) (P, $13.00) is more shimmery, cooler (95% similar). YSL Arlene's Nude (121) (LE, $38.00) is cooler (95% similar). Bobbi Brown Tawny Pink ...

Moira Chemistry Love Steady Liquid Blush Review & Swatches

Chemistry Moira Chemistry Love Steady Liquid Blush ($8.50 for 0.17 oz.) is a rich, medium coral-orange with strong, warm undertones and a matte finish once it dried down. Opaque pigmentation but wanted to sheer out during application (which seemed as marketed) A little went a long way, use sparingly and build up as necessary Lightweight, emollient, blendable Applied well on top of bare skin or over foundation Long-wearing (9 hours before showing signs of fading) FURTHER READING : Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent). Top Dupes Formula Overview Ingredients Top Dupes View All Dupes These are the dupes the editor has pulled but not yet rated and officially entered. ColourPop Georgette (LE, $8.00). Tom Ford Beauty Explicit Flush (Right) (PiP, ). Chanel Fleurs de Printemps (Blush) (LE, $80.00). Rare Beauty Joy (P, $23.00). Huda Beauty Sassy Saffron (P, $21.00). NARS Torrid (P, $30.00). Rose Inc Anemone...

Friday Finds & Check-ins, Volume #718

Share your recent beauty purchases or rediscovered favorites in your stash (for those on low/no-buys!), chit chat about weekend plans, and learn a little more about each other! Let's Chat! Share your own answers in the comments! Recent Purchases/Rediscoveries : Tom Ford Cafe Rose, Ouai Melrose Place Body Cleanser, Kate Somerville ExfoliKate Weekend plans : I’m volunteering at the rescue as a medical assistant for the Hats’ litter to get their first vaccines and microchips, and then I’ll also be bringing all my Liqueur pups in for their first vaccines and microchips. I have to say goodbye to four, as they’ll be going in pairs to two new fosters, while I will see how handling seven goes for the next week or two! I need to get their paw prints later today. What was the last book you read and loved? A Short History of Nearly Everything by Bill Bryson Psst… since it’s Friday and we’re heading into the weekend, if you have some downtime, consider playing one of the games hubby ...