Edward Bess Ciao Threads of Silk Powder

Edward Bess Ciao Threads of Silk Powder ($45.00 for 0.42 oz.) is a medium, rosy copper with warm undertones and a luminous sheen.. MAC Highlight the Truth (LE, $34.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). Anastasia Taffy (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Sydney Grace Morning Glory (P, $9.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). MAC Peachtwist (P, $24.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Jouer Hot Coral (PiP, ) is less shimmery (90% similar). Ciate Date Night (P, $26.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Laura Geller Pink Grapefruit (P, $28.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). MAC Margin (P, $24.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Cover FX Warm Honey (Right) (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar). NARS Embruns (-, ) is warmer (90% similar). NARS Sugar Spirit (LE, $30.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar). NARS Savage (2020) (P, $30.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Laura Geller Golden Apricot (P, $28.00) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar). Too Faced Papa Don't Peach (P, $30.00) is cooler (90% similar). Chanel Elegance (370) (P, $45.00) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar). MAC Sunbasque (P, $24.00) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar). Laura Mercier Spellbound (LE, $45.00) is warmer (85% similar). Makeup Geek Ablaze (P, $20.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar). ColourPop Hooked (P, $8.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar). MAC Hushed Tone (P, $31.00) is darker (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

The formula is supposed to “infuse the skin with luster” with a “satiny smooth powder.” It’s available in two shades (the other I already reviewed here), and I think there could have been a third–something cooler, more pink-derived. As I mentioned in the prior review, the texture is smooth and blendable once on the skin, but the powder is denser. It is oddly firm but not stiff; it takes more to dislodge the powder from the surface–not sure if it’s related to the design or formula itself–and does get a little easier with multiple uses. If the texture was more forgiving and easier to use, though, this would be a real winner, as the end result is a glowing and gorgeous on the skin. It had medium, buildable coverage with a luminous finish that didn’t emphasize pores and wore well for almost nine hours on me.

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Edward Bess Ciao Threads of Silk Powder

Edward Bess Ciao Threads of Silk Powder

Edward Bess Ciao Threads of Silk Powder

Edward Bess Ciao Threads of Silk Powder

Edward Bess Threads of Silk Powder

Edward Bess Threads of Silk Powder

Edward Bess Ciao Threads of Silk Powder

Edward Bess Ciao Threads of Silk Powder