ColourPop Ticklish & Tied Up Lux Glosses Reviews & Swatches
Ticklish
ColourPop Ticklish Lux Gloss ($8.00 for 0.16 oz.) is a very light peach with warmer, more orange undertones and a dusting of sparkle over a creamier finish. It had sheer coverage in a single layer, which wasn’t buildable. The texture was lightweight, smooth, and felt plusher without being heavy or thick on my lips. For as pale and as milky as the finish was, I was surprised it didn’t apply worse, but it could have went on more evenly. The gloss stayed on well for two hours and was hydrating while worn.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Pat McGrath Nude Negligee (P, $30.00) is less shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
- MAC Summer Succulence (LE, ) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Kaja Milk Tea (P, $16.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty French Tickler (316) (P, $29.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Smirk (LE, $10.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Menagerie (LE, $10.00) is darker, more pigmented (90% similar).
- Laura Mercier Catherine (LE, $25.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury Opal Magic (P, $32.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Bambi (LE, $8.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- LORAC Barista (LE, $17.00) is more shimmery, more pigmented, cooler (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$8.00/0.16 oz. - $50.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have "shine" with a "cushiony soft" texture that "hydrates lips." The brand isn't clear on how pigmented or how sheer the formula is intended to be; they instead they have the "perfect amount of colour all in one." Based on what I can infer from promotional images, their marketing, and typical lip gloss claims (in the industry), gloss is typically sheerer coverage rather than opaque, so based on that, I will be rating on the expectation of medium coverage.
The formula has a smooth consistency that was more like a gel-cream, as it felt denser ("cushiony") without being heavy or tacky. I didn't feel like they were the most forgiving, though, as most shades settled into my lip lines to a small degree. The coverage was sheer to semi-sheer, which resulted in the shades looking more similar on than they looked in the tubes (the initial line-up could have been much more diverse as a result). They lasted between two and three hours and were moisturizing to wear.
There was no discernible taste, and they had a sweet, sugary scent.
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Ticklish
PPermanent. $8.00.
Tied Up
ColourPop Tied Up Lux Gloss ($8.00 for 0.16 oz.) is a muted, medium-dark pink with subtle, warm undertones and fine, silvery pearl throughout. It had medium coverage that applied fairly evenly and smoothly across my lips, but there was a bit of streaking along the edges and a product in my deeper lip lines. The consistency was smooth, lightweight, and not sticky at all with a plusher, more gel-cream feel on my lips, which made it comfortable to wear. It lasted nicely for three hours and felt moisturizing over time.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Hourglass Cosmic (P, $30.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (95% similar).
- Pat McGrath Prima Donna (P, $30.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- MAC Pinkarat (P, $21.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- MAC Dreamy (P, $21.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Big Bow (LE, $8.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Urban Decay SPL (P, $20.00) is more shimmery, lighter, brighter (90% similar).
- NARS Redemption (LE, $26.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- MAC Ice Orchid (LE, $21.00) is more shimmery (90% similar).
- NARS Relentless (LE, $26.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Hack (LE, $10.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$8.00/0.16 oz. - $50.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have "shine" with a "cushiony soft" texture that "hydrates lips." The brand isn't clear on how pigmented or how sheer the formula is intended to be; they instead they have the "perfect amount of colour all in one." Based on what I can infer from promotional images, their marketing, and typical lip gloss claims (in the industry), gloss is typically sheerer coverage rather than opaque, so based on that, I will be rating on the expectation of medium coverage.
The formula has a smooth consistency that was more like a gel-cream, as it felt denser ("cushiony") without being heavy or tacky. I didn't feel like they were the most forgiving, though, as most shades settled into my lip lines to a small degree. The coverage was sheer to semi-sheer, which resulted in the shades looking more similar on than they looked in the tubes (the initial line-up could have been much more diverse as a result). They lasted between two and three hours and were moisturizing to wear.
There was no discernible taste, and they had a sweet, sugary scent.
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Tied Up is one of the few I actually love out of these Lux Glosses. It’s perfect for a throw and go type of shade on a more casual day.