I would describe the payoff of Whopping Willow as rather opaque, but it is easy enough to get just a sheer wash of color, but if you were to just do one stroke of the pencil against your arm, it would be semi-opaque. It builds up color very well, as it doesn’t bunch up on itself, so it goes on smoothly, evenly, and can be built to opaque color. The consistency is more waxy than it is creamy, which helps it apply color smoothly, but it did tug just a bit at the lid. Whopping Willow lasted just over ten hours on me, and there was faint creasing after twelve hours. It comes in a twist-up pencil so there’s no sharpening required.
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I don’t know if there is a more well-known blush than NARS’ Orgasm. For some, it is a holy grail shade, and others can’t see why others love it so. It’s coral-ish, gold-shimmered, and not too dark (or too light), so I can see why it appeals to a lot of people. On the other hand, darker complexions usually find that Deep Throat is more up their alley, and anyone who doesn’t love a lot of shimmer and sheen isn’t going to love the finish on Orgasm. It had good color payoff but is not as intense as other NARS’ blushes (part of that is simply that it is a lighter color).
It has a high shimmer content, but it translates well onto the skin and smooths and evens out as you blend the color on the cheek, so rather than shimmer, you see more of a golden sheen. Orgasm has a soft, finely-milled texture that is just ever-so-slightly powdery. It blends and applies easily, and it is rather forgiving. It wears around seven and a half hours on me, and after eight, it starts to fade around the edges.
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Disney Jasmine Magic Carpet Ride Eyeshadow Palette
Disney Jasmine Magic Carpet Ride Eyeshadow Palette ($30.00 for 0.20 oz.) includes four shades: Carpet (glitter lavender), Wonder by Wonder (glittery violet), Splendid (glittery peachy pink), and Diamond Sky (deep turquoise).
Carpet is a warm-toned, pink-plum with a soft, frost finish. It had good pigmentation, and it applied smoothly and evenly. I can’t say that I detected any glitter in the shade at all. Giorgio Armani #27 is darker, more plum than pink. MAC Universal Appeal is a smidgen darker. MAC Pink Union #1 is very similar in color though more frosted in finish.
Wonder by Wonder is a blackened purple with violet micro-glitter/sparkle. On the lid, it read mostly as a blackened purple–I couldn’t really make out the sparkle (and definitely not at a distance). The color payoff is just so-so; I felt like you could load up the brush and get decent color, but it sheers out quickly when you go to blend it. This shade was the one that looked noticeably faded after eight hours of wear, while the rest were intact. L’Oreal Smoldering Plum is darker and less red-toned. Bobbi Brown Black Violet is lighter. Giorgio Armani #2 is much, much darker–but part of that is how intense in payoff it is.
Splendid is a warm, golden peach with a bright, frosted sheen. It had great pigmentation, and the texture was soft (a little powdery, actually) and highly blendable. bareMinerals Stealth is similar in color but has a satiny finish. Tarina Tarantino Delightful #4 is more beige, not as warm-toned. theBalm Luscious Lani is pink-tinted.
Diamond Sky is a subdued blue with a hint of teal (more blue than teal) with a frosted finish and cool undertones. The color payoff was fantastic, and this was the easiest shade to work–no problem achieving rich color on the lid, and the texture was soft enough to be easy to blend but not so soft that it was powdery. Tom Ford Emerald Lust #3 is slightly more teal. Urban Decay Unhinged is similar but more subdued–not as bright. Urban Decay Deep End is a smidgen darker and more teal in color. Tarina Tarantino Ozma is very similar. theBalm Open to Offers Olwen is very comparable. Urban Decay Haight is darker and bluer.
Though three of the four shades are described as glittery, I only saw any glitter (and it was micro-glitter at that, possibly even sparkle, which is even smaller) in Wonder by Wonder, but it did not translate on the lid. I didn’t see it when applied, but I also didn’t see any bits and pieces during application underneath the eye or later on, after wearing the shade for eight hours. Shimmery/frosty, absolutely, but I wouldn’t describe any of the shades are glittery (which is probably good news for most!). I was disappointed in the color payoff of Wonder by Wonder, as it tended to look a bit faded even when initially applied. Diamond Sky is the best-performing shade in the palette, though both Carpet and Splendid were good (just not perfect). I only experienced noticeable fading after eight hours of wear with Wonder by Wonder, while the other shades wore without creasing or fading for eight hours.
Diamond Sky is the best-performing shade in the palette, though both Carpet and Splendid were good (just not perfect). The only (partial) miss was Wonder by Wonder; it is workable, and because it is so dark, some will appreciate its sheerness.
Product
8.5/10
Pigmentation
9/10
Texture
9/10
Longevity
8/10
Application
4.5/5
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While many shades in the range are screaming with pigment, this one was actually a bit translucent; there’s a hinto f my lip freckle that still comes through. Hyde Park looked a bit like a lip stain/lipstick hybrid. It lasted four and a half hours well on me, and then a noticeable stain lingered for the next hour or so. The color did settle into lip lines somewhat after four hours of wear. It was neither hydrating nor moisturizing while I wore it.
It could be more pigmented (it would not build to totally opaque color) and wear better--the settling in the lip lines wasn't something I expected but occurred the longer I had it on.
Product
8.5/10
Pigmentation
9/10
Texture
9.5/10
Longevity
8/10
Application
5/5
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Benefit Call My Buff Longwear Powder Shadow ($20.00 for 0.11 oz.) is described as a “pale shell.” It’s a pale, warm-toned beige with a soft, shimmery finish. Urban Decay Illusion is more frosted. Jasmine Ali Ababwa is matte. MAC Dazzlelight is a touch lighter and more frosted. MAC Vanilla is more satiny. Wet ‘n’ Wild Comfort Zone #1 is slightly more frosted. Also, if you have the Most Glamorous Nudes or Easiest Nudes Ever palettes, you’ll find this shade is included in it (and the palette is $30 and includes 4x 0.04 oz. eyeshadows plus 2x 0.11 oz. Creaseless Cream eyeshadows).
This was one of the first shades I tested out, and it was my first experience with Benefit’s new eyeshadow formula (I had not tried the palettes). Call My Buff had good color payoff, and it had a very soft, finely-milled texture and feel. That softness did come along with some powderiness, but it did not seem to translate on the lid, and it was easy to blend on the skin. I wore it initially on the brow bone, and then later wore it on the lid as well, and found it wore well for about seven and a half hours–after eight hours, there was some fading.
The texture was noticeably powdery, and it seemed prone to fading when worn (so not quite so long-wearing). This can be a nice color for highlighting and opening the eye, but it is also very common across brands.
Product
9/10
Pigmentation
10/10
Texture
8.5/10
Longevity
7/10
Application
4.5/5
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It had opaque color coverage, and it is one of the “heavier” appearing shades compared to the others. The consistency was just a little thicker than the others, which is why I think it looks that way. I would not describe the way it feels on as heavy, though. The consistency is somewhat creamy, and generally, comfortable to wear and doesn’t slide around on the lips. You will get lines if you press your lips together with this one, more so than the others. Glamour Era lasted for four hours on my lips, and it was lightly moisturizing while I wore it.
This shade felt a bit different in texture/consistency compared to other shades, as it looked heavier and was thicker (but I would not go as far as to say it is heavy) on.
Product
9/10
Pigmentation
9.5/10
Texture
8.5/10
Longevity
8.5/10
Application
4.5/5
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