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Pat McGrath Supernova Siren Cheek Trio Review & Swatches

Christine — Sat, 04 Nov 2023 16:30:00 +0000

Supernova Siren

Pat McGrath Supernova Siren Divine Blush, Bronze, and Glow Trio ($52.00 for 0.36 oz.) is a new, limited edition palette that leaned a bit more on the darker spectrum (compared to the other two released) in depth. The quality was decent across the board, though I found the bronzer and blush to be on the powdery side and not my favorite texture applied to bare skin (relative to other offerings).

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Jouer Sunglow (PiP, ) is cooler (95% similar).
Milani Cocoa Felicita (P, $7.99) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
ColourPop LA (P, $8.00) is lighter (95% similar).
ColourPop Bits and Pieces (P, $8.00) is more shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
Tom Ford Beauty Soleil Afterglow (Bronzer) (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar).
Kevyn Aucoin Capri (Right) (P, $58.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
ColourPop Rodeo Drive (P, $8.00) is cooler (90% similar).
MAC I'm Not Blushing (Bottom) (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar).
Physicians Formula Endless Summer (P, $14.99) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Becca Maui Nights (P, $38.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).

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Ingredients

Supernova Siren

LELimited Edition. $52.00.

B+

8.5

Product

9.5

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

89%

Total

Burnished Honey

Burnished Honey is a dark, reddish-brown with warm undertones and a matte finish.

Medium, buildable pigmentation (as marketed)
Smooth, finely-milled, somewhat powdery and thinner than the permanent version
Applied evenly to bare skin, blended out well
Long-wearing (8 hours before fading)

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

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Jouer Sunglow (PiP, ) is cooler (95% similar).
Milani Cocoa Felicita (P, $7.99) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
ColourPop LA (P, $8.00) is lighter (95% similar).
ColourPop Bits and Pieces (P, $8.00) is more shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
Tom Ford Beauty Soleil Afterglow (Bronzer) (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar).
Kevyn Aucoin Capri (Right) (P, $58.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
ColourPop Rodeo Drive (P, $8.00) is cooler (90% similar).
MAC I'm Not Blushing (Bottom) (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar).
Physicians Formula Endless Summer (P, $14.99) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Becca Maui Nights (P, $38.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).

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Formula Overview

$39.00/0.33 oz. - $118.18 Per Ounce

The formula is supposed to be "buildable" with "demi-matte and pearl finishes" that "blurs" and "perfects" when applied. Only one shade had any real pearl/shimmer (Desert Glow), while the others were more of a soft or more "natural" matte that didn't look flat on the skin.

The pigmentation was medium to semi-opaque and buildable, while the texture was lightweight, slightly thin, but velvety and smooth, which made it easy to apply more or less to achieve the desired coverage level in practice. The powders blended out readily on bare skin as well as on top of foundations, and they did sit smoothly/evenly without emphasizing skin texture.

The formula lasted eight and a half to nine hours on me with more mid-tone and deeper shades lasting longer than the lightest ones.

Browse all of our Pat McGrath Divine Bronzer swatches.

Ingredients

Burnished Honey

PPermanent. $39.00.

A-

8.5

Product

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

90%

Total

Midnight Orchid

Midnight Orchid is a dark pink with subtle, warm undertones and a barely-there pearl that gave it a satin sheen.

High medium, buildable pigmentation (as marketed)
Smooth, finely-milled, somewhat powdery
Applied evenly to bare skin, blended out well
Long-wearing (8 hours before fading)

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

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Pat McGrath Lovestruck (P, $38.00).
ColourPop Mistress (LE, $12.00).
Chanel Rose Ruban (602) (P, $45.00).
Tom Ford Beauty Wicked (P, $60.00).
Jouer Seduce Me (PiP, ).
Kosas Longitude Zero (High Intensity) (Blush) (PiP, ).
MAC No Shame (LE, $30.00).
Smith and Cult Cool Plum (P, $24.00).
Tarte Deco (LE, $29.00).
Buxom Ibiza (P, $22.00).

Formula Overview

$38.00/0.34 oz. - $111.76 Per Ounce

The formula is supposed to be "featherlight, long-wearing" that "build effortlessly from sheer to subversive." The blushes are available in two finishes--demi-matte and satin pearl--and range from more muted to more vivid in color. The biggest "downfall" of the formula was that it was rather pigmented than buildable, so one could use a lighter hand to get more buildable coverage, but I found I had to use a light to moderate hand to ensure I didn't over-apply each shade.

The consistency was smooth, silky, and lightly creamy to the touch; it was a touch powdery in the pan but had more slip than most powder blushes on the market, but it was definitely a powder-based formula. The product applied well to bare skin as well as over foundation, as it diffused well along the edges without picking up base products.

The satin pearl finish was luminous but not overtly shimmery, so it did not emphasize my skin's natural texture. They wore around nine hours on me before fading visibly.

Browse all of our Pat McGrath Divine Blush swatches.

Midnight Orchid

LELimited Edition. $38.00.

B+

8.5

Product

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

88%

Total

Solar Fantasy

Solar Fantasy is a medium, pink-leaning coral base paired with lighter, very warm-toned gold pearl that gave it a lightly, metallic sheen on skin.

Mostly opaque pigmentation (as marketed)
Smooth, finely-milled, somewhat powdery
Applied evenly to bare skin, blended out well
Long-wearing (8 hours before fading)

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ColourPop Kelp Me (LE, $5.00).
Stellar Beauty Flare (P, $25.00).
ColourPop Jam Out (LE, $5.00).
Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Medium-Deep #3 (PiP, ).
By Terry Light & Tan Vibes #2 (LE, ).
ColourPop More is More (P, $8.00).
Milani Bella Bellini (P, $7.99).
NARS Orgasm (P, $30.00).
MAC Starquake (LE, $42.00).
Becca Rose Spritz (DC, $34.00).

Solar Fantasy

LELimited Edition.

A-

Product

9.5

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

Longevity

Application

91%

Total

Pat McGrath Supernova Siren Divine Blush, Bronze, and Glow Trio

Pat McGrath Burnished Honey Divine Bronzer

Pat McGrath Midnight Orchid Divine Blush

Pat McGrath Solar Fantasy Divine Glow

Pat McGrath Supernova Siren Divine Blush, Bronze, and Glow Trio

Pat McGrath Burnished Honey Divine Bronzer

Pat McGrath Midnight Orchid Divine Blush

Pat McGrath Solar Fantasy Divine Glow

Pat McGrath Nirvana in Bloom Cheek Trio Review & Swatches

Christine — Fri, 03 Nov 2023 16:30:00 +0000

Nirvana in Bloom

Pat McGrath Nirvana in Bloom Divine Blush, Bronze, and Glow Trio ($52.00 for 0.36 oz.) is a new, limited edition palette that leaned a bit more medium (compared to the other two released) in depth. The quality was decent across the board, though I found the bronzer and blush to be on the powdery side and not my favorite texture applied to bare skin (relative to other offerings).

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Becca Aloha Bronze (LE, $38.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
Haus Labs Medium Level 5 (P, $38.00) is darker (95% similar).
L'Oreal Medium (02) (P, $14.99) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
Cover FX Suntan Bronze (Left) (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar).
Tom Ford Beauty Gold Dust (P, $70.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
Tom Ford Beauty Gold Dust (P, $110.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
ColourPop Isle Bet (P, $8.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
ColourPop All the Feels (PiP, $8.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
MAC Totally Taupeless (LE, $32.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
NARS Unleashed (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).

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Ingredients

Nirvana in Bloom

LELimited Edition. $52.00.

B+

8.5

Product

9.5

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

89%

Total

Bronze Nirvana

Bronze Nirvana is a medium, coppery-orange with strong, warm undertones and a matte finish.

Medium, buildable pigmentation (as marketed)
Smooth, finely-milled, somewhat powdery and thinner than the permanent version
Applied evenly to bare skin, blended out well
Long-wearing (8 hours before fading)

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

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Becca Aloha Bronze (LE, $38.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
Haus Labs Medium Level 5 (P, $38.00) is darker (95% similar).
L'Oreal Medium (02) (P, $14.99) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
Cover FX Suntan Bronze (Left) (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar).
Tom Ford Beauty Gold Dust (P, $70.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
Tom Ford Beauty Gold Dust (P, $110.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
ColourPop Isle Bet (P, $8.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
ColourPop All the Feels (PiP, $8.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
MAC Totally Taupeless (LE, $32.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
NARS Unleashed (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).

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Formula Overview

$39.00/0.33 oz. - $118.18 Per Ounce

The formula lasted eight and a half to nine hours on me with more mid-tone and deeper shades lasting longer than the lightest ones.

Browse all of our Pat McGrath Divine Bronzer swatches.

Ingredients

Bronze Nirvana

PPermanent. $39.00.

A-

8.5

Product

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

90%

Total

Sunset Bloom

Sunset Bloom is a light-medium, slightly pink-leaning coral with moderate, warm undertones and a semi-matte finish.

Medium, buildable pigmentation (as marketed)
Smooth, finely-milled, somewhat powdery
Applied evenly to bare skin, blended out well
Long-wearing (8 hours before fading)

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

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Too Faced Peach Cobbler (LE, ).
MAC Cheer Up (LE, $30.00).
Charlotte Tilbury Summer (LE, ).
Make Up For Ever B302 (P, $23.00).
LORAC Dance 'Til Dawn Blush #2 (LE, ).
ColourPop Soul Mate (LE, $12.00).
Tom Ford Beauty Warm (Winter 2016) Blush (LE, $60.00).
Hourglass Diffused Heat (P, $40.00).
Chanel Rose Petillant (330) (P, $45.00).
Milani Berry Rays #3 (PiP, ).

Formula Overview

$38.00/0.34 oz. - $111.76 Per Ounce

The satin pearl finish was luminous but not overtly shimmery, so it did not emphasize my skin's natural texture. They wore around nine hours on me before fading visibly.

Browse all of our Pat McGrath Divine Blush swatches.

Sunset Bloom

LELimited Edition. $38.00.

A-

8.5

Product

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

90%

Total

Lotus Nectar

Lotus Nectar is a vivid, medium pink with moderate, warm undertones paired with lighter, peachy gold shimmer throughout that gave it a shiny, metallic sheen on skin.

Semi-opaque, buildable pigmentation
Smooth, finely-milled, somewhat powdery
Applied evenly to bare skin, blended out well
Long-wearing (8 hours before fading)

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Tarte Amp (-, ).
Milani Bella Bellini (P, $7.99).
MAC Starquake (LE, $42.00).
MAC Into the Pink (P, $31.00).
Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Medium-Deep #3 (PiP, ).
Natasha Denona Golden Pink (PiP, ).
Natasha Denona Love Glow (Super Glow) (PiP, $38.00).
JD Glow Serenity (P, $16.50).
MAC Sweets for My Sweet (P, $31.00).
Too Faced Peach Pop (PiP, ).

Lotus Nectar

LELimited Edition.

A-

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

90%

Total

Pat McGrath Nirvana in Bloom Divine Blush, Bronze, and Glow Trio

Pat McGrath Bronze Nirvana Divine Bronzer

Pat McGrath Sunset Bloom Divine Blush

Pat McGrath Lotus Nectar Divine Glow

Pat McGrath Nirvana in Bloom Divine Blush, Bronze, and Glow Trio

Pat McGrath Bronze Nirvana Divine Bronzer

Pat McGrath Sunset Bloom Divine Blush

Pat McGrath Lotus Nectar Divine Glow

Pat McGrath Fleurever Nude Cheek Trio Review & Swatches

Christine — Thu, 02 Nov 2023 16:30:00 +0000

Fleurever Nude

Pat McGrath Fleurever Nude Divine Blush, Bronze, and Glow Trio ($52.00 for 0.36 oz.) is a new, limited edition palette that leaned a bit lighter (compared to the other two released) in depth. I wasn’t thrilled with the highlighter texture; despite being more finely-milled, it looked drier applied to my skin due to the general dustiness/dryness of the formula. The bronzer was comparable to the permanent range, though it did feel thinner to me.

Ingredients

Fleurever Nude

LELimited Edition. $52.00.

B+

Product

9.5

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

87%

Total

Nude Honey

Nude Honey is a light-medium brown with moderate, warm undertones and a matte finish.

Medium, buildable pigmentation (as marketed)
Smooth, finely-milled, somewhat powdery and thinner than the permanent version
Applied evenly to bare skin, blended out well
Long-wearing (8 hours before fading)

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

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Haus Labs Light Level 4 (P, $38.00) is darker (95% similar).
ColourPop Perk Up (LE, $12.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
Makeup by Mario Light Medium (P, $30.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
Estee Lauder Saffron Sun (LE, $65.00) is warmer (90% similar).
Victoria Beckham Beauty Sunkissed (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
L'Oreal Light Medium (P, $15.99) is darker, warmer (90% similar).

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Formula Overview

$39.00/0.33 oz. - $118.18 Per Ounce

The formula lasted eight and a half to nine hours on me with more mid-tone and deeper shades lasting longer than the lightest ones.

Browse all of our Pat McGrath Divine Bronzer swatches.

Ingredients

Nude Honey

PPermanent. $39.00.

A-

8.5

Product

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

90%

Total

Naked Peony

Naked Peony is a light-medium pink with subtle, warm undertones and a semi-matte finish.

Medium, buildable pigmentation (as marketed)
Smooth, finely-milled, somewhat powdery
Applied evenly to bare skin, blended out well
Long-wearing (8 hours before fading)

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

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Jouer Tease Me (PiP, ).
Zoeva Gentle Touch (P, $11.80).
Chanel Tweed Pink (LE, $45.00).
Make Up For Ever B206 (P, $23.00).
MAC First Waves (LE, $34.00).
Make Up For Ever B212 (P, $23.00).
Smith and Cult Cool Pink (P, $24.00).
Viseart Plum #1 (PiP, ).
KIKO 110 Bright Pink (P, $12.00).
NARS Threesome (LE, $30.00).

Formula Overview

$38.00/0.34 oz. - $111.76 Per Ounce

The satin pearl finish was luminous but not overtly shimmery, so it did not emphasize my skin's natural texture. They wore around nine hours on me before fading visibly.

Browse all of our Pat McGrath Divine Blush swatches.

Naked Peony

LELimited Edition. $38.00.

A-

8.5

Product

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

90%

Total

Opal Allure

Opal Allure is a very pale pink with subtle, warm undertone and a pearlescent sheen.

Semi-opaque, buildable coverage
Thinner, drier texture; lightly dusty
Could have sat more smoothly on skin, blended out fine
Long-wearing (7.5 hours before fading)

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Dose of Colors Pearl Dust (P, $28.00).
MAC Play It Proper (LE, $22.00).
Makeup Geek Glitz (P, $20.00).
Urban Decay Aura (P, $26.00).
Sleek MakeUP Hemisphere (PiP, ).
Makeup Revolution Peach Lights (P, $6.00).
Becca Prismatic Amethyst (LE, $38.00).
Tarte Worthy (LE, $29.00).
Laura Geller Charming Pink (P, $26.00).
Make Up For Ever H102 (P, $23.00).

Opal Allure

LELimited Edition.

B-

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

Longevity

Application

80%

Total

Pat McGrath Fleurever Nude Divine Blush, Bronze, and Glow Trio

Pat McGrath Nude Honey Divine Bronzer

Pat McGrath Naked Peony Divine Blush

Pat McGrath Opal Allure Divine Glow

Pat McGrath Fleurever Nude Divine Blush, Bronze, and Glow Trio

Pat McGrath Nude Honey Divine Bronzer

Pat McGrath Naked Peony Divine Blush

Pat McGrath Opal Allure Divine Glow

Dior Splendid Rose Rouge Blush Review & Swatches

Christine — Wed, 01 Nov 2023 19:00:00 +0000

Splendid Rose (621)

Dior Splendid Rose (621) Rouge Blush ($48.00 for 0.22 oz.) is a medium-dark, reddish-plum with moderate, warm undertones and a satin finish.

Medium, buildable coverage (as intended)
Lightly powdery, slightly thicker texture
Picked up well with dry brush, blended out nicely
Long-wearing (8 hours before fading)

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

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Hourglass At Night (P, $40.00).
Fenty Beauty Beach Bum (P, $25.00).
Cover FX Spiced Cinnamon (Right) (PiP, ).
ColourPop Drop of a Hat (LE, $8.00).
NABLA Cosmetics Independence (P, $26.00).
Jouer Marigold (LE, ).
NARS Spark Got Hot (LE, $30.00).

Formula Overview

$48.00/0.22 oz. - $218.18 Per Ounce

The formula is supposed to have a "silky" and "lightweight" texture that's long-wearing and have "buildable" intensity. The blushes had a smooth, lightweight consistency that was finely-milled, though not as silky as I would have expected, without being too powdery nor too firmly-pressed into the pan.

The majority of the shades I tested had medium, buildable pigmentation that was hard to over-do but could definitely be intensified for higher coverage if desired. They applied evenly and blended out without issue, and they seemed to sit well on my skin with a semi-matte finish or higher. The more shimmery shades were still more low-level and had a sheen rather than overt shimmer that yielded a more metallic finish.

On my skin, most of the hues I trialed lasted eight hours before showing signs of fading. There was a soft, floral scent to the powders.

Browse all of our Dior Rouge Blush swatches.

Ingredients

#19073 SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE • MICA • LAUROYL LYSINE • SILICA • CELLULOSE • ZINC STEARATE • OCTYLDODECYL STEAROYL STEARATE • BIS-BEHENYL/ISOSTEARYL/PHYTOSTERYL DIMER DILINOLEYL DIMER DILINOLEATE • DICAPRYLYL ETHER • HIBISCUS SABDARIFFA FLOWER EXTRACT • IRIS FLORENTINA ROOT EXTRACT • AQUA (WATER) • ALUMINA • CAPRYLYL GLYCOL • MAGNESIUM MYRISTATE • ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN • SODIUM DEHYDROACETATE • PARFUM (FRAGRANCE) • PENTYLENE GLYCOL • STEARIC ACID • TOCOPHEROL • HYDROLYZED VIOLA TRICOLOR EXTRACT • 1,2-HEXANEDIOL • SODIUM BENZOATE • POTASSIUM SORBATE • [+/- CI 77491, CI 77499 (IRON OXIDES) • CI 77891 (TITANIUM DIOXIDE) • CI 77007 (ULTRAMARINES) • CI 73360 (RED 30 LAKE)]

Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.

Splendid Rose (621)

LELimited Edition. $48.00.

B+

8.5

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

89%

Total

Dior Splendid Rose (621) Rouge Blush

Dior Precious Rose Rouge Blush Review & Swatches

Christine — Tue, 31 Oct 2023 16:30:00 +0000

Precious Rose (211)

Dior Precious Rose (211) Rouge Blush ($48.00 for 0.22 oz.) is a light-medium peach with moderate, warm undertones–not too pink, not too orange-based–paired with a mostly matte finish.

Medium, buildable coverage (as intended)
Lightly powdery, slightly thicker texture
Picked up well with dry brush, blended out nicely
Long-wearing (8 hours before fading)

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

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Moira Sweet Peach (P, $9.50).
ColourPop Trifle (PiP, $12.00).
ColourPop Kiss n' Tell (LE, $12.00).
Sydney Grace Belle of Georgia (LE, $9.00).
Zoeva Yet to Come (PiP, ).
Make Up For Ever B110 (P, $23.00).
Jouer Hold Me (PiP, ).
Jouer Love Me (PiP, ).
Huda Beauty Milky Rose (P, $21.00).
LORAC Prism (P, $23.00).

Formula Overview

$48.00/0.22 oz. - $218.18 Per Ounce

On my skin, most of the hues I trialed lasted eight hours before showing signs of fading. There was a soft, floral scent to the powders.

Browse all of our Dior Rouge Blush swatches.

Ingredients

Precious Rose (211)

LELimited Edition. $48.00.

A-

8.5

Product

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

90%

Total

Dior Precious Rose (211) Rouge Blush

Chanel Duo Lumiere Highlighter Review & Swatches

Christine — Mon, 30 Oct 2023 16:30:00 +0000

Duo Lumiere

Chanel Duo Lumiere Illuminating Powder Duo ($70.00 for 0.26 oz.) includes a peachy champagne and a lighter, champagne gold that combine to create a soft, golden peach with flecks of gold sparkle throughout. It had more of a translucent base, so it will definitely take on the depth and tone of one’s natural coloring more than some highlighters. It did have a more “glittery” finish, which I know some love and others steer clear of.

Semi-sheer to medium, buildable pigmentation
Smooth, finely-milled, lightly emollient; no powderiness
Applied evenly and blended out well
Long-wearing (8.5 hours before fading)

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Glossier Play Pale Pearl (P, $20.00).
ColourPop Camera Shy (PiP, $10.00).
LORAC Destined (LE, $23.00).
Clionadh Vesta (P, $12.50).
MAC Flash and Awe (LE, ).
Anastasia Regal (LE, ).
Natasha Denona Light Rose (PiP, ).
Charlotte Tilbury Romance Light (LE, $45.00).
Dior Nude Glow (001) (P, $50.00).
ColourPop Happy Thoughts (LE, $8.00).

Ingredients

Duo Lumiere

LELimited Edition. $70.00.

B+

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

Longevity

Application

87%

Total

Chanel Duo Lumiere Illuminating Powder Duo

NARS All That Glitters Cheek Palette Review & Swatches

Christine — Thu, 26 Oct 2023 19:00:00 +0000

All That Glitters

NARS All That Glitters Light Reflecting Cheek Palette ($60.00 for 0.60 oz.) is a new, limited edition cheek palette that included six shades with varying levels of shimmer but all had some sheen to them. The formula was a gel-powder-based blush, which meant that they felt firm to the touch but picked up well with a moderately-dense brush and had a “melted” effect on skin that gave it a more seamless result. All six shades were similar in feel and application, and the biggest “con” of the palette was that it was more pigmented than marketed, but the firmness of the powder makes it easy to control the pickup if one prefers sheerer application.

Ingredients

All That Glitters

LELimited Edition. $60.00.

9.5

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

Longevity

Application

94%

Total

Silver Screen

Silver Screen is a light pink with subtle, warmer undertones and cooler, pinky-lavender pearl.

Mostly opaque, buildable pigmentation (more pigmented than marketed)
Moderately-dense, slightly firm but easy to pick up product from
Applied evenly and blended out effortlessly
Long-wearing (9 hours; 8 hours claimed)

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

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Benefit Tickle (P, $30.00).
Wet 'n' Wild Don't Flutter Yourself (LE, $4.99).
Huda Beauty Light #2 (PiP, ).
ColourPop Angel Food (DC, $12.00).
Clionadh Clionadh (Light) (P, $12.50).
Huda Beauty Copacabana (LE, ).
Dior Pink Gold (LE, ).
Natasha Denona Rayo (P, $38.00).
Natasha Denona Love Glow (Diamond Powder) (PiP, ).
Huda Beauty Winter Rose (LE, ).

Formula Overview

$30.00/0.16 oz. - $187.50 Per Ounce

From NARS’ website, their blush formula is described as “beautifully pigmented” and “soft [and] blendable.” NARS' blushes, since they've been released in such a massive range of shades over the years, can vary from shade to shade to some degree. Most shades are pigmented with firmer, slightly stiffer consistencies that can also run on the thinner side, which allows greater control when picking up product but some of the more matte shades could be a bit more blendable or easier to work with.

Some of the more newly-released shades have softer, more yielding textures that are a bit creamier and are easier to blend out, though most of NARS' blushes are fairly blendable. The wear typically ranges from eight to nine hours with a few shades falling above or below this range.

Browse all of our NARS Powder Blush swatches.

Ingredients

Mica, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Glycerin, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Silica, Polysorbate 20, Squalane, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Xanthan Gum, Dicalcium Phosphate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, [+/-(May Contain/Peut Contenir): Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891)]

Silver Screen

LELimited Edition. $30.00.

9.5

Product

8.5

Pigmentation

Texture

Longevity

Application

96%

Total

Vertigo

Vertigo is a brighter, orange-copper base with cooler pink pearl throughout.

Mostly opaque, buildable pigmentation (more pigmented than marketed)
Moderately-dense, slightly firm but easy to pick up product from
Applied evenly and blended out effortlessly
Long-wearing (9 hours; 8 hours claimed)

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

Formula Overview
Ingredients

Formula Overview

$30.00/0.16 oz. - $187.50 Per Ounce

Browse all of our NARS Powder Blush swatches.

Ingredients

Mica, Silica, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Glycerin, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Polysorbate 20, Squalane, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Xanthan Gum, Dicalcium Phosphate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, [+/-(May Contain/Peut Contenir): Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891)]

Vertigo

LELimited Edition. $30.00.

9.5

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

Longevity

Application

94%

Total

City Lights

City Lights is a bright, tangerine orange with moderate, warm undertones and a satiny sheen.

Mostly opaque, buildable pigmentation (more pigmented than marketed)
Moderately-dense, slightly firm but easy to pick up product from
Applied evenly and blended out effortlessly
Long-wearing (9 hours; 8 hours claimed)

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

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ColourPop So Retrograde (DC, $12.00).
Dior Stand Out (649) (P, $48.00).
Fenty Beauty Chili Mango (P, $25.00).
Milani Sunrise Serenita (P, $7.99).
Becca Tigerlily (DC, $34.00).
Surratt Beauty Flamme (P, $32.00).
Fenty Beauty Fuego Flush (P, $20.00).
Jouer Treasure Me (PiP, ).
NARS Taj Mahal (P, $30.00).
NARS Ambition (LE, $30.00).

Formula Overview

$30.00/0.16 oz. - $187.50 Per Ounce

Browse all of our NARS Powder Blush swatches.

Ingredients

Mica, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Dimethicone, Nylon-12, Glycerin, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Squalane, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polysorbate 20, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Xanthan Gum, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Silica, [+/-(May Contain/Peut Contenir): Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891)]

City Lights

LELimited Edition. $30.00.

9.5

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

Longevity

Application

94%

Total

Wild Side

Wild Side is a light-medium gold with strong, warm orange undertones and a lightly metallic sheen.

Mostly opaque, buildable pigmentation (more pigmented than marketed)
Moderately-dense, slightly firm but easy to pick up product from
Applied evenly and blended out effortlessly
Long-wearing (9 hours; 8 hours claimed)

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

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Wet 'n' Wild Golden Flower Crown (P, $4.99).
Tarte Exposed (P, $29.00).
MAC TheBlonds (LE, $41.00).
Pretty Vulgar Sparkling Sass (P, $32.00).
MAC Hot and Heavy (LE, $34.00).
Shiseido Solar Haze (05) (P, $29.00).
Looxi Beauty Luxe (P, $7.50).
Smashbox Turn It On Gold (PiP, ).
Milani Sunglow (P, $10.00).
Wet 'n' Wild Precious Petals (LE, $4.99).

Formula Overview

$30.00/0.16 oz. - $187.50 Per Ounce

Browse all of our NARS Powder Blush swatches.

Ingredients

Mica, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Glycerin, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Silica, Polysorbate 20, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol, Squalane, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Xanthan Gum, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Dicalcium Phosphate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, [+/-(May Contain/Peut Contenir): Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891)]

Wild Side

LELimited Edition. $30.00.

9.5

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

Longevity

Application

94%

Total

Hotspot

Hotspot is a very light, peachy-orange with moderate, warm undertones and a satin finish.

Mostly opaque, buildable pigmentation (more pigmented than marketed)
Moderately-dense, slightly firm but easy to pick up product from
Applied evenly and blended out effortlessly
Long-wearing (9 hours; 8 hours claimed)

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

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Zoeva CR040 (P, ).
Jouer Adore Me (PiP, ).
Tarte Sensual (P, $29.00).
MAC Naturally Flawless (P, $29.00).
ColourPop Double Bubble (LE, $8.00).
Make Up For Ever B304 (P, $23.00).
Glossier Dusk (P, $18.00).
Makeup Geek Bliss (P, $10.00).
Chanel Duo N. 01 (Top) (LE, ).
Tarte Slay Bells (LE, $29.00).

Formula Overview

$30.00/0.16 oz. - $187.50 Per Ounce

Browse all of our NARS Powder Blush swatches.

Ingredients

Mica, Dimethicone, Silica, Sorbitan Isostearate, Phenyl Trimethicone, Peg-12 Dimethicone, Polysorbate 20, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Tin Oxide, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Citrate, [+/-(May Contain/Peut Contenir): Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891)]

Hotspot

LELimited Edition. $30.00.

9.5

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

Longevity

Application

94%

Total

Sabrina

Sabrina is a subdued, darker orange with hints of brown paired with a satiny sheen. It looked a lot plummier in the pan, though.

Mostly opaque, buildable pigmentation (more pigmented than marketed)
Moderately-dense, slightly firm but easy to pick up product from
Applied evenly and blended out effortlessly
Long-wearing (9 hours; 8 hours claimed)

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

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ColourPop Good Luck Charm (LE, $12.00).
Fenty Beauty Sinamon (P, $25.00).
ColourPop Aloha (P, $8.00).
Kosas Helios (Blush) (PiP, ).
bareMinerals Kiss of Copper (LE, $26.00).
NARS Ninotchka (LE, $30.00).
ColourPop Outta Sight (LE, $12.00).
Zoeva Burning Up (P, $11.80).
Anastasia Miami (PiP, ).
Laura Mercier Corsica (P, $28.00).

Formula Overview

$30.00/0.16 oz. - $187.50 Per Ounce

Browse all of our NARS Powder Blush swatches.

Ingredients

Mica, Dimethicone, Silica, Sorbitan Isostearate, Phenyl Trimethicone, Peg-12 Dimethicone, Polysorbate 20, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Citrate, [+/-(May Contain/Peut Contenir): Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Ultramarines (CI 77007)].

Sabrina

LELimited Edition. $30.00.

9.5

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

Longevity

Application

94%

Total

NARS All That Glitters Light Reflecting Cheek Palette

NARS Silver Screen Powder Blush

NARS Vertigo Powder Blush

NARS City Lights Powder Blush

NARS Wild Side Powder Blush

NARS Hotspot Powder Blush

NARS Sabrina Powder Blush

NARS All That Glitters Light Reflecting Cheek Palette

NARS Silver Screen Powder Blush

NARS Vertigo Powder Blush

NARS City Lights Powder Blush

NARS Wild Side Powder Blush

NARS Hotspot Powder Blush

NARS Sabrina Powder Blush

Charlotte Tilbury Fair-Medium Hollywood Blush & Glow Glide Palette Review & Swatches

Christine — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 19:00:00 +0000

Tan-Deep

Charlotte Tilbury Tan-Deep Hollywood Blush & Glow Glide Palette ($29.00 for 0.26 oz.) is a new, limited edition blush and highlighter duo featuring a richer copper blush paired with a warm copper highlighter. Both shades were pigmented, blendable, and long-wearing.

Ingredients

Tan-Deep

LELimited Edition. $29.00.

A-

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

92%

Total

Tap-Deep (Blush)

Tap-Deep (Blush) is a rich, deeper copper with strong, warm orange undertones and a matte finish.

Opaque pigmentation
Soft, finely-milled, not powdery
Applied evenly and blended out well
Long-wearing (8.5 hours of good wear)

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Kosas Contrachroma (High Intensity) (Blush) (PiP, ).
Sydney Grace Thinking of You (P, $9.00).
Fenty Beauty Rose Latte (P, $20.00).
Chanel Brun Rouge (604) (P, $45.00).
Half Magic Magic Brownie (P, $22.00).
Chanel Burnt Coral (390) (LE, $45.00).
Clinique Fig Pop (P, $21.00).
ColourPop Flower Delivery (LE, $7.00).
NARS Hot Tin Roof (LE, $30.00).
ColourPop Yummy Bite (PiP, $12.00).

Ingredients

TALC, MICA, ORYZA SATIVA (RICE) STARCH, OCTYLDODECYL STEAROYL STEARATE, DIMETHICONE, ZINC STEARATE, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE, PHENOXYETHANOL, DIMETHICONOL, HEXYLENE GLYCOL, ISONONYL ISONONANOATE, DIMETHICONE/VINYL DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER, POLYMETHYLSILSESQUIOXANE, SILICA, TRIMETHYLSILOXYSILICATE, [+/- TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891), IRON OXIDES (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), YELLOW 5 LAKE (CI 19140), YELLOW 6 LAKE (CI 15985), RED 7 LAKE (CI 15850)].

Tap-Deep (Blush)

LELimited Edition.

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

Longevity

Application

93%

Total

Tap-Deep (Highlighter)

Tap-Deep (Highlighter) is a rich, medium copper with strong, warm orange undertones and a metallic finish.

Opaque pigmentation
Moderately dense, slightly thick, best with fuller brushes
Applied evenly and blended out well
Long-wearing (8 hours of good wear)

Ingredients

MICA, TALC, SQUALANE, DIISOSTEARYL MALATE, BORON NITRIDE, HDI/TRIMETHYLOL HEXYLLACTONE CROSSPOLYMER, ZEA MAYS (CORN) STARCH, DIMETHICONE, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, ZINC STEARATE, DIMETHICONOL, SILICA, [+/- TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891), IRON OXIDES (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499)].

Tap-Deep (Highlighter)

LELimited Edition.

A-

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

92%

Total

Charlotte Tilbury Tan-Deep Hollywood Blush & Glow Glide Palette

Charlotte Tilbury Tap-Deep (Blush) Hollywood Blush

Charlotte Tilbury Tap-Deep (Highlighter) Hollywood Glow Glide

Charlotte Tilbury Tan-Deep Hollywood Blush & Glow Glide Palette

Charlotte Tilbury Tap-Deep (Blush) Hollywood Blush

Charlotte Tilbury Tap-Deep (Highlighter) Hollywood Glow Glide

Temptalia

Pat McGrath Supernova Siren Cheek Trio Review & Swatches

Supernova Siren

Top Dupes

Ingredients

LELimited Edition. $52.00.

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Burnished Honey

Top Dupes

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Ingredients

PPermanent. $39.00.

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Midnight Orchid

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Formula Overview

LELimited Edition. $38.00.

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Solar Fantasy

Top Dupes

LELimited Edition.

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Pat McGrath Nirvana in Bloom Cheek Trio Review & Swatches

Nirvana in Bloom

Top Dupes

Ingredients

LELimited Edition. $52.00.

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Bronze Nirvana

Top Dupes

Formula Overview

Ingredients

PPermanent. $39.00.

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Sunset Bloom

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Formula Overview

LELimited Edition. $38.00.

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Lotus Nectar

Top Dupes

LELimited Edition.

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Pat McGrath Fleurever Nude Cheek Trio Review & Swatches

Fleurever Nude

Ingredients

LELimited Edition. $52.00.

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Nude Honey

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Formula Overview

Ingredients

PPermanent. $39.00.

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Naked Peony

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Formula Overview

LELimited Edition. $38.00.

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Opal Allure

Top Dupes

LELimited Edition.

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Dior Splendid Rose Rouge Blush Review & Swatches

Splendid Rose (621)

Top Dupes

Formula Overview

Ingredients

LELimited Edition. $48.00.

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Dior Precious Rose Rouge Blush Review & Swatches

Precious Rose (211)

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Formula Overview

Ingredients

LELimited Edition. $48.00.

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Chanel Duo Lumiere Highlighter Review & Swatches

Duo Lumiere

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