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Estee Lauder Ultra Pink Lip & Cheek Ball Review, Photos, Swatches

Estee Lauder Ultra Pink Lip & Cheek Ball
Estee Lauder Ultra Pink Lip & Cheek Ball

Estee Lauder Ultra Pink Lip & Cheek Ball ($26.00 for 0.11 oz.) is described as a “translucent berry hue.” It’s a muted, pinkish-red with cool undertones and a subtle shine. NARS Adoration (Right) (P) is a powder. MAC Red Obsessed (LE, $20.00) is warmer. MAC Bred for Beauty (LE) is a powder. YSL Rose Frivole (02) (P, $40.00) is similar. YSL Fuchsia Desinvolte (01) (P, $40.00) is brighter. Illamasqua Peaked (P, $26.00) is more muted. Illamasqua Seduce (P, $26.00) is more muted. See comparison swatches / view dupes.

The formula is supposed to be a “jelly-like gloss” with a “full-throttle shine” that gives a “slight tint to lips while imparting a rosy glow to cheeks.” It’s not at all glossy or jelly-like; it’s more like a very thin, firm balm that offers a satin shine with sheer color. The coverage is as described–translucent–and tints the lips and cheeks with a barely-there hue. It’s extremely uncomfortable to wear on the lips, as it feels dry and is drying over time, while the color lasts about an hour before sliding off. As a blush, it wore for six and a half hours before breaking down, but it imparted no real shine, just a smidgen of color (would be better suited for a fairer complexion than mine).

Estee Lauder Ultra Pink Lip & Cheek Ball
Estee Lauder Ultra Pink Lip & Cheek Ball

Estee Lauder Ultra Pink Lip & Cheek Ball
Estee Lauder Ultra Pink Lip & Cheek Ball

Estee Lauder Ultra Pink Lip & Cheek Ball
Estee Lauder Ultra Pink Lip & Cheek Ball

Estee Lauder Ultra Pink Lip & Cheek Ball
Estee Lauder Ultra Pink Lip & Cheek Ball

Estee Lauder Ultra Pink Lip & Cheek Ball
Estee Lauder Ultra Pink Lip & Cheek Ball

Estee Lauder Ultra Pink Lip & Cheek Ball
Estee Lauder Ultra Pink Lip & Cheek Ball

Estee Lauder Ultra Pink Lip & Cheek Ball
Estee Lauder Ultra Pink Lip & Cheek Ball (worn on cheek as a blush — your right)

Makeup Look
On face:
  • Guerlain Parure Gold Foundation
  • Urban Decay Naked Loose Setting Powder
On eyes:
  • NARS Colombo
  • Jezebel
  • Brousse
  • All About Eve Eyeshadows
  • Sephora Sun Tan Eyeliner

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Nicole Avatar

This was one of the items I had my eye on in this collection just because I like to have an easy”multiple” type product for summer time. Easy pass here! Thanks for the review!
Oh, i am still getting the Suave commercial replaying. I have to keep pausing it over and over.

Nicole Avatar

It’s not a big deal. I can block that stuff out pretty easy. That happens when you have a kid..the blocking out annoying noises.:)..Anyway,it appears to be fixed now! 🙂

Ginny Avatar

The color is really beautiful. But I don’t like wearing cream blushes that stay creamy (don’t dry) on the cheeks. They break down foundation and make me break out. I like Benetint… and I’m drooling over some of these dupes. Still love the NARS one!

Sarah Avatar

This is just so sheer and dry looking. The photos look like dollar store makeup to be completely honest. Looked pretty in the ball, though!

Lisa Avatar

I wonder how these would be to store? I mean do they roll around or do they have a flattened base to sit in a drawer or something?

Rachel R. Avatar

This collection looked so cool from the outside, but I haven’t been impressed with the colors and quality. I wish they’d gone updated 60s looks to go with the futuristic, mod packaging.

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