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Chanel Sycomore, Chene Brun, Cedre Cuivre Ombre Premier Libres Reviews & Swatches

Sycomore (402) Chanel Sycomore (402) Ombre Premier Libre ($40.00 for 0.14 oz.) Mostly opaque pigmentation but sheered out as soon as it was blended out Drier, almost crumbly, texture; fallout from applicator but also during application Did not adhere well to bare skin, applicator worthless, had to be pressed firmly onto skin with fingertip Short-wearing (faded after six hours of wear) FURTHER READING : Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent). Formula Overview Ingredients Formula Overview $40.00/0.14 oz. - $285.71 Per Ounce The formula is supposed to have "pearlescent and intense pigments" that deliver "vibrant color with a satin sheen." The texture was described "as fine as a puff of dust, becoming creamy upon application" and has "8 hours" of wear. The sponge-tip applicator was designed to be used directly on the lids. Loose eyeshadow is typically more difficult to work with tha...

Moira Honey Pie Love Steady Liquid Blush Review & Swatches

Honey Pie Moira Honey Pie Love Steady Liquid Blush ($8.50 for 0.17 oz.) is a milky, pinky-coral with moderate, warm undertones and a soft sheen as it didn’t fully dry down (though it wasn’t tacky to the touch either). 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 (8.5 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. Lethal Cosmetics Nectar (P, $15.50). ColourPop Saving the World (LE, $10.00). Sydney Grace Georgia Peach (LE, $9.00). Melt Cosmetics Honey Thief (P, $22.00). Tom Ford Beauty Warm (Winter 2016) B...

Lisa Eldridge Velvet Bloom True Velvet Lip Colour Review & Swatches

Velvet Bloom Lisa Eldridge Velvet Bloom True Velvet Lipstick Colour ($36.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a brighter, darker pink with subtle, warm undertones and a semi-matte finish. Opaque pigmentation in one layer Slightly dense in tube, velvety glide Applied evenly and smoothly on my lips Long-wearing (5 hours), lightly hydrating 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. MAC You're So Vain (P, $23.00). ColourPop Maui Wowie (P, $7.00). Chanel La Favorite (43) (P, $45.00). Tom Ford Beauty To Die For (LE, $60.00). Shiseido Pink Flash (214) (P, $26.00). Chanel Fougueuse (138) (P, $45.00). Pat McGrath Love Interest (P, $36.00). MAC Keep Dreaming (P, $19.00). Milani Lingerie (P, $8.99). Burberry Camellia (229) (P, $34.00). Formula Overview...

Friday Finds & Check-ins, Volume #722

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 : I bought the new Patrick Ta palette, but I haven’t swatched it yet! Weekend plans : I returned all of my Liqueur pups to the rescue yesterday afternoon (which is why I ended up so distracted and forgot to post this ON Friday!), and I’ll be spending most of today (Saturday) on site, hopefully watching them find their forever homes. What’s your favorite breakfast? I love a hot latte with a croissant! Psst… since it’s Friday and we’re heading into the weekend, if you have some downtime, consider playing one of the games hubby and I have created! Here’s a breakdown of what we have: Adoptle (guess the name of an adoptable pet in six guesses) Concludle (figure out the subject within six clues) Mislettered (guess ...

Pat McGrath Bijoux Brilliance Collection for Holiday 2023

Release Date + About the Launch Introducing the NEW LIMITED EDITION #Holiday2023 #BijouxBrilliance Collection, featuring otherworldly opulence of sparkling jewel tone shadows, mesmerizing blushes and transformative colour mascara. Sign up for VIP ALERTS at PATMcGRATH.COM to be the first to get your hands on holiday glamour! Coming soon Pat McGrath Sephora Ulta Products in the Launch MTHRSHP Bijoux Brilliance , $76.00 (Limited Edition) Starstruck Splendour Nymphette (blush), Coral Cosmos (blush), Opalescent Moonstone, Dawn Divinity, Eternal Bronze, Fleurever Nude, Fawn Fantasia, Seren Sienna, Celestial Celadon, Mythic Majesty, Emerald Eclipse Jeweled Temptation Desert Amber (blush), Paradise Venus (blush), Coral Nectar, Amber Aura, Star Garnet, Daring Desire, Midas Mystique, Midnight Cherry, Smouldering Bronze, Blooming Sienna, Amethyst Noir Bijoux Brilliance Eye Shadow Palette , $36.00 (Limited Edition) Bronze Ecstasy Starlit Champagne, Merlot Mystique, Honey N...