Kaja Butter Up Play Bento Sculpting Trio Review & Swatches

Christine — Thu, 15 Apr 2021 14:00:00 +0000

Butter Up

Kaja Butter Up Play Bento Sculpting Trio ($25.00 for oz.) includes a light-medium, peachy coral powder blush, iridescent peach powder highlighter, and light, warmer brown cream bronzer. The highlighter was sheerer compared to the blush and bronzer, though the brand didn’t have much in the way of claims (in any direction!) for the trio’s products. The blush could have been more blendable, but those who tend to apply over set or more matte bases should have less trouble.

Ingredients

Butter Up

PPermanent. $25.00.

B+

8.5

Product

9.5

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

8.5

Longevity

4.5

Application

88%

Total

Pink Cloud

Pink Cloud is a light-medium, peachy coral with stronger, warm undertones and a matte finish. It had opaque pigmentation in a single layer–a little went a long way–with a soft, finely-milled consistency that felt a touch dry. I found it blended better over foundation or lightly powdered/set skin as it was more reactive to natural oils on bare skin. It stayed on nicely for eight and a half hours before fading visibly.

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MAC Like Me, Love Me (P, $29.00) is lighter (95% similar).
Melt Cosmetics Honey Thief (P, $22.00) is warmer (95% similar).
Moira Mellow Pink (P, $9.50) is cooler (95% similar).
Make Up For Ever B306 (P, $23.00) is more shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
Tarte Heir (LE, $29.00) is warmer (95% similar).
Pretty Vulgar Sweet Revenge (P, $26.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
Tarte Mistletoe (LE, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
ColourPop Fresh 'n' Peachy (DC, $12.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Sydney Grace Peaches and Cream (P, $9.00) is warmer (90% similar).
ColourPop Shortbread (P, $12.00) is more muted, warmer (90% similar).

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Ingredients

Talc, Nylon-12, Silica, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Magnesium Myristate, Phenyl Trimethicone, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Iron Oxides (Ci 77492), Magnesium Stearate, Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter, Methylpropanediol, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77499), Ultramarines (Ci 77007), Red 30 (Ci 73360), Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Dimethicone, Propanediol, Yellow 5 Lake (Ci 19140), Tin Oxide, Aqua/Water/Eau.

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Pink Cloud

PiPPermanent in Palette.

B+

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

Longevity

4.5

Application

88%

Total

Twinkle Lights

Twinkle Lights is a very light, golden beige base with iridescent pink pearl throughout. It had medium color coverage, which was buildable to semi-opaque pigmentation, and the finish became more metallic with layering as well, though it didn’t emphasize my skin’s natural texture. The powder felt soft, smooth, and firm–but not stiff–to the touch, so no powderiness while remaining blendable. It wore well for eight hours before fading noticeably.

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Dior Strobe Pink Gold (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar).
MAC Show Gold (P, $42.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
Marc Jacobs Beauty Showstopper (81) (LE, $49.00) is darker (90% similar).
Dior Golden Peach (LE, ) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
ColourPop Star Brite (P, $10.00) is cooler (90% similar).
Melt Cosmetics Iluminacion (P, $39.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
KVD Beauty Gammaray (LE, $30.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
ColourPop Frosty (LE, $10.00) is cooler (90% similar).
Too Faced Starlight (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
Too Faced Canary Diamond (P, $34.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar).

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Ingredients

Dimethicone, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Mica (Ci 77019), Diisostearyl Malate, Hydrogenated Poly (C6-14 Olefin), Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Phenyl Trimethicone, Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate, Aluminum Distearate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil Isostearate, Synthetic Wax, Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Propanediol, Iron Oxides (Ci 77491), Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Tin Oxide, Silica.

Twinkle Lights

PiPPermanent in Palette.

B+

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

88%

Total

Homemade Waffle

Homemade Waffle is a light brown with moderate, warm undertones and a soft sheen. It had opaque color coverage, which tended to apply more semi-opaque in practice. It could be applied with a lighter hand or diffused for a sheerer effect with ease. The consistency was smooth, balmy, and lightweight without being tacky or overly emollient, which helped it go on evenly and work well over bare skin as well as over foundation. It didn’t have a full dry down but only had a soft sheen–so not a very dewy finish at all. The color lasted well for eight hours before fading a bit.

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Iconic London Sun Kiss (P, $27.00) (100% similar).
Milk Makeup Dazed (P, $24.00) is lighter, cooler (95% similar).
elf Tan Lines (P, $7.00) is cooler (95% similar).
Hourglass Eternal Bronze Light (LE, $52.00) is darker, more muted (95% similar).
Moira Light (P, $12.00) is warmer (95% similar).
Tom Ford Beauty Terra (P, $70.00) is less glossy (95% similar).
LYS Beauty Motivate (P, $18.00) is less glossy (95% similar).
elf Light-Medium (P, $9.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
Makeup by Mario Light Medium (P, $28.00) is darker, less glossy (90% similar).
NARS Laguna (P, $38.00) is darker (90% similar).

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Ingredients

Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Barium Sulfate, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Silica, Sorbitan Isostearate, Cetyl Peg/Ppg-10/1 Dimethicone, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Paraffin, Polyethylene, Iron Oxides (Ci 77492), Methyl Hydrogenated Rosinate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Iron Oxides (Ci 77491), Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter, Silica Silylate, Iron Oxides (Ci 77499), Cera Microcristallina/Microcrystalline Wax/Cire Microcristalline, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Magnesium Myristate, Propylene Carbonate, Caprylyl Glycol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Fragrance (Parfum).

Homemade Waffle

PiPPermanent in Palette.

A-

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

92%

Total

Kaja Butter Up Play Bento Sculpting Trio

Kaja Pink Cloud Play Bento Powder Blush

Kaja Twinkle Lights Play Bento Highlighter

Kaja Homemade Waffle Play Bento Cream Bronzer

Kaja Butter Up Play Bento Sculpting Trio

Kaja Pink Cloud Play Bento Powder Blush

Kaja Twinkle Lights Play Bento Highlighter

Kaja Homemade Waffle Play Bento Cream Bronzer

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Kaja Butter Up Play Bento Sculpting Trio Review & Swatches

Butter Up

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Butter Up

PPermanent. $25.00.

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Pink Cloud

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Pink Cloud

PiPPermanent in Palette.

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Twinkle Lights

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Twinkle Lights

PiPPermanent in Palette.

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Homemade Waffle

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Homemade Waffle

PiPPermanent in Palette.

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