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Laura Mercier Cherry on Top & Sweet Guava Lip Parfait Creamy Colourbalms Reviews, Photos, Swatches

Laura Mercier Cherry on Top Lip Parfait Creamy Colourbalm
Laura Mercier Cherry on Top Lip Parfait Creamy Colourbalm

Laura Mercier Cherry on Top Lip Parfait Creamy Colourbalm ($25.00 for 0.12oz.) is a bright, medium orange-red with strong, warm undertones and a creamy, shiny finish. It had rich color payoff with a creamy, lightweight, and emollient texture that applied well with even, crisp lines. The color lasted for four and a half hours and was hydrating while worn. Hourglass Lover (P, $32.00) is darker (95% similar). Chanel No. 04 (LE, $45.00) is darker (95% similar). Burberry Regiment Red (37) (P, $34.00) is brighter (95% similar). Chanel Fiction (222) (P, $37.00) is cooler (95% similar). Maybelline Orange Edge (DC, $7.99) is warmer (90% similar). Estee Lauder Carnal (P, $32.00) is lighter, brighter, warmer (90% similar). Buxom Rogue (DC, $21.00) is warmer (95% similar). Urban Decay EZ (DC, $18.00) is lighter, glossier (95% similar). Givenchy Carmin Escarpin (306) (P, $36.00) is warmer (90% similar). Guerlain Flaming Red (823) (DC, $58.00) is darker, more muted (90% similar). Guerlain #22 (P, $36.00) is darker, more muted, cooler (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Devil Inside (Lip Color) (PiP, ) is cooler (90% similar). Givenchy Heroic Red (321) (LE, $36.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Givenchy Rouge Fetiche (325) (P, $36.00) is cooler (90% similar). MAC Sail La Vie (LE, $19.00) is warmer (90% similar). Shiseido Ginza Red (222) (P, $26.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar). Bobbi Brown Sunset Orange (DC, $37.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Estee Lauder Impassioned (P, $32.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). ColourPop Kismet (P, $7.00) is cooler, less glossy (85% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Diego (LE, $36.00) is lighter, brighter (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Laura Mercier Sweet Guava Lip Parfait Creamy Colourbalm ($25.00 for 0.12oz.) is a bold, bright, medium coral-red with warm undertones and fine gold and pink micro-shimmer. It had very nearly full color coverage, while the lipstick had a creamy, balm-like feel that glided on effortlessly (almost “melting” against the warmth of the lips) that left a glossier finish than other shades. It was a bit more emollient as a result, so it can slide around more, though I did not personally experience feathering. This shade lasted for four hours on me, and it was moisturizing over time. MAC Cherry Glaze (LE, $20.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Bite Beauty #003 (LE, $36.00) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar). Estee Lauder Envious (P, $32.00) is warmer (90% similar). MAC Must Be Red (LE, $19.00) is darker (90% similar). Guerlain Poppy Cap (020) (P, $32.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Too Faced Red Stiletto (DC, $22.00) is warmer (90% similar). Chanel Arthur (440) (P, $37.00) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar). MAC Head in the Clouds (LE, $19.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). Urban Decay Sheer Slowburn (DC, $22.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar). ColourPop Frenemie (LE, $7.00) is lighter, more muted (80% similar). MAC Sweet Sakura (P, $19.00) is darker, more muted, less glossy (80% similar). Guerlain Rouge Kiss (325) (P, $37.00) is lighter (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

FORMULA OVERVIEW | Laura Mercier Lip Parfait Creamy Colourbalm ($25.00 for 0.12 oz.) is supposed to have the “comfort of a lip balm, the coverage of a lipstick, and the shine of a gloss.” The formula is really quite pigmented, creamy, and hydrating; their downfall is longevity was typically less than similar-hued shades with a less emollient consistency (not entirely unexpected). There was a slight, sweet scent to them but no discernible taste. It’s a really comfortable formula to wear, and if you don’t mind reapplying or transfer, well worth a look!

Laura Mercier Cherry on Top Lip Parfait Creamy Colourbalm
Laura Mercier Cherry on Top Lip Parfait Creamy Colourbalm

Laura Mercier Cherry on Top Lip Parfait Creamy Colourbalm
Laura Mercier Cherry on Top Lip Parfait Creamy Colourbalm

Laura Mercier Cherry on Top Lip Parfait Creamy Colourbalm
Laura Mercier Cherry on Top Lip Parfait Creamy Colourbalm

Laura Mercier Cherry on Top Lip Parfait Creamy Colourbalm
Laura Mercier Cherry on Top Lip Parfait Creamy Colourbalm

Laura Mercier Cherry on Top Lip Parfait Creamy Colourbalm
Laura Mercier Cherry on Top Lip Parfait Creamy Colourbalm

Laura Mercier Cherry on Top Lip Parfait Creamy Colourbalm
Laura Mercier Cherry on Top Lip Parfait Creamy Colourbalm

Laura Mercier Cherry on Top Lip Parfait Creamy Colourbalm
Laura Mercier Cherry on Top Lip Parfait Creamy Colourbalm

Laura Mercier Sweet Guava Lip Parfait Creamy Colourbalm
Laura Mercier Sweet Guava Lip Parfait Creamy Colourbalm

Laura Mercier Sweet Guava Lip Parfait Creamy Colourbalm
Laura Mercier Sweet Guava Lip Parfait Creamy Colourbalm

Laura Mercier Sweet Guava Lip Parfait Creamy Colourbalm
Laura Mercier Sweet Guava Lip Parfait Creamy Colourbalm

Laura Mercier Sweet Guava Lip Parfait Creamy Colourbalm
Laura Mercier Sweet Guava Lip Parfait Creamy Colourbalm

Laura Mercier Sweet Guava Lip Parfait Creamy Colourbalm
Laura Mercier Sweet Guava Lip Parfait Creamy Colourbalm

Laura Mercier Sweet Guava Lip Parfait Creamy Colourbalm
Laura Mercier Sweet Guava Lip Parfait Creamy Colourbalm

Laura Mercier Sweet Guava Lip Parfait Creamy Colourbalm
Laura Mercier Sweet Guava Lip Parfait Creamy Colourbalm

Makeup Look
On face:
  • Tarte Rainforest of the Sea Foundation
  • Guerlain Les Voilettes Loose Setting Powder
  • Bobbi Brown Bikini Bronze Powder
On eyes:
  • Urban Decay Naked Palette

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Nancy T Avatar

Sweet Guava is exquisite!!! It just looks so juicy and summer-y! And now I think I’ve hit a quandary; this, or grab up UD Sheer Slowburn… hmmmmm. Or are they different enough to own both, I wonder?
If too close, I’ll get Sheer Anarchy instead, I think. Long since used up a sample I had of regular Anarchy, which I did like, but like many fuschias, made me have a greenish cast to my face.

Arpita Avatar

Already commented on this in ir last review; liked cinful a lot. Wish brands start making such beautiful texture lipsticks; but not in reds… Pls .. No more reds. Have had my fill of them; and in the end; when u actually wear it to a social function or a night out; one red looks just like another, be it be warm or cool toned.

Susan Dowman Nevling Avatar

I love Laura Mercier products in general. These lipsticks are no exception. Beautiful colors and finishes.

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