LORAC Beauty and the Beast Cheek Palette Review, Photos, Swatches
Beauty and the Beast
LORAC Beauty and the Beast Cheek Palette ($28.00 for 0.60 oz.) includes three blushes and one highlighter. The palette features the brand’s Light Source Illuminating Highlighter and Color Source Buildable Blush formulas. The highlighter formula is supposed to be buildable and luminous, but my experience with them was that they were quite pigmented–soft enough to blend them out or use a bit less for sheerer coverage, just not what I’d actually describe as buildable. As you might guess from the name, the blush is supposed to be buildable, but only one of the blushes was on the buildable side while the other two were quite pigmented. If you like your cheek colors to be more pigmented, the palette would work well for you, especially as all four shades were blendable, easy to use, and wore for seven and a half to eight and a half hours for me.
Beauty and the Beast
LELimited Edition. $28.00.
See Beyond
See Beyond is a medium, rosy pink with warm undertones and a soft, pearly sheen. It had medium, buildable coverage (up to semi-opaque) with a soft, silky texture that was slightly dusty in the pan but sat well on the skin without appearing dry. The finish was luminous without emphasizing my skin’s natural texture, and the blush blended out easily. It wore well for eight hours on me before fading.
Top Dupes
- Tarte Prim (LE, $29.00) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- CoverGirl Medium Rose (DC, $9.99) is lighter, cooler (95% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Nevermore (P, $22.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Tarte Impress (LE, $29.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Cool It (P, $8.00) is less shimmery, cooler, glossier (90% similar).
- Laura Geller Boysenberry (P, $28.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Lisa Eldridge Pink Soap (P, $34.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- bareMinerals Golden Gate (LE, $22.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- MAC Blush Please (LE, $30.00) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- NARS Let It Burn (LE, $30.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
Ingredients
MICA, TALC BORON NITRIDE, SILICA, MINERAL OIL (PARAFFINUM LIQUIDUM), DIMETHICONE, ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE, ZINC STEARATE, GLYCERAL CAPRYLATE, CUCUMIS SATIVUS (CUCUMBER) FRUIT EXTRACT, CARUM PETROSELINUM (PARSLEY) EXTRACT, ALTHAEA OFFICINALIS ROOT EXTRACT, CITRUS LIMON (LEMON) PEEL EXTRACT, CENTAUREA CYANUS FLOWER EXTRACT, CALENDULA OFFICINALIS FLOWER EXTRACT, PUNICA GRANATUM EXTRACT, EUTERPE OLERACEA FRUIT EXTRACT, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, RETINYL PALMITATE, ASCORBYL PALMITATE, LAUROYL LYSINE, METHICONE, KAOLIN, WATER (AQUA), PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SODIUM DEHYDROACETATE, POTASSIUM SORBATE, MAY CONTAIN: TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891), IRON OXIDES (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), RED 30 LAKE (CI 73360), RED 7 LAKE (CI 15850), *CARMINE (CI 75470).
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.
See Beyond
LELimited Edition. $23.00.
Fearless
Fearless is a bright, medium gold with warm, orange undertones and a metallic sheen. It had nearly opaque pigmentation in a single layer (so not buildable as promised), which applied evenly to bare skin and blended out nicely. The finish was noticeably metallic on the skin but was shy of pore-emphasizing territory, thankfully! This shade stayed on well for eight hours.
Top Dupes
- Dior Transatlantique (LE, $58.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- Dose of Colors Gold is the New Black (P, $28.00) is more shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
- Becca Gradient Glow (P, $38.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Starflower (LE, $12.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- ColourPop On the Loose (PiP, $12.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- Maybelline Molten Gold (P, $9.99) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- NARS Double Take (LE, $42.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- Illamasqua Rush (P, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Tarte Whimsical (LE, $29.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- ColourPop Meet Me on the Other Side (LE, $10.00) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar).
Ingredients
MICA, ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE, MINERAL OIL (PARAFFINUM LIQUIDUM), DIMETHICONE, TALC, ZINC STEARATE, CALCIUM ALUMINUM BOROSILICATE, SILICA, BORON NITRIDE, POLYLACTIC ACID, GLYCERAL CAPRYLATE, CUCUMIS SATIVUS (CUCUMBER) FRUIT EXTRACT, CARUM PETROSELINUM (PARSLEY) EXTRACT, ALTHAEA OFFICINALIS ROOT EXTRACT, CITRUS LIMON (LEMON) PEEL EXTRACT, CENTAUREA CYANUS FLOWER EXTRACT, CALENDULA OFFICINALIS FLOWER EXTRACT, PUNICA GRANATUM EXTRACT, EUTERPE OLERACEA FRUIT EXTRACT, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, RETINYL PALMITATE, ASCORBYL PALMITATE, LAUROYL LYSINE, METHICONE, KAOLIN, COPERNICIA CERIFERA (CARNAUBA) WAX, WATER (AQUA), PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SODIUM DEHYDROACETATE, POTASSIUM SORBATE, MAY CONTAIN: TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891), IRON OXIDES (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), *CARMINE (CI 75470). *MAY CONTAIN CARMINE AS A COLOR ADDITIVE.
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.
Fearless
LELimited Edition. $23.00.
Enchanted
Enchanted is a brighter pop of light-medium, pink-coral with warm undertones and a matte finish. It had a soft, silky texture that was slightly powdery in the pan but applied well and did not lose its intensity or coverage on the skin. It was very pigmented just using a typical blush brush and typical pressure, though a very light hand and a feathery blush brush would achieve lighter coverage if desired–it just did not have what I’d consider buildable coverage. This shade seemed to darken on my skin after five minutes or so (which was when I photographed it). It lasted for seven and a half hours on me.
Top Dupes
- NARS Angel Pride I (LE, $30.00) is darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Soul Mate (LE, $12.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- Guerlain Ors et Merveilles #6 (LE, ) is cooler (95% similar).
- KVD Beauty Delilah (Light) (DC, ) (95% similar).
- Iconic London Rose Riot (P, $27.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Guerlain Gold Palette #7 (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Milani Berry Rays #4 (PiP, ) is cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Count Me In (P, $8.00) is darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Simply Sweet (LE, $8.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Thnks fr the Mmrs (LE, $8.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
Ingredients
MICA, TALC BORON NITRIDE, SILICA, MINERAL OIL (PARAFFINUM LIQUIDUM), DIMETHICONE, ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE, ZINC STEARATE, GLYCERAL CAPRYLATE, CUCUMIS SATIVUS (CUCUMBER) FRUIT EXTRACT, CARUM PETROSELINUM (PARSLEY) EXTRACT, ALTHAEA OFFICINALIS ROOT EXTRACT, CITRUS LIMON (LEMON) PEEL EXTRACT, CENTAUREA CYANUS FLOWER EXTRACT, CALENDULA OFFICINALIS FLOWER EXTRACT, PUNICA GRANATUM EXTRACT, EUTERPE OLERACEA FRUIT EXTRACT, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, RETINYL PALMITATE, ASCORBYL PALMITATE, LAUROYL LYSINE, METHICONE, KAOLIN, WATER (AQUA), PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SODIUM DEHYDROACETATE, POTASSIUM SORBATE, MAY CONTAIN: TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891), IRON OXIDES (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), RED 30 LAKE (CI 73360), RED 7 LAKE (CI 15850), *CARMINE (CI 75470).
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.
Enchanted
LELimited Edition. $23.00.
Rose
Rose is a medium-dark, rosy plum with warm undertones and a pearly sheen. It had intense pigmentation that applied evenly to bare skin and blended out without much effort. The texture was smooth, almost cream-like, and had no powderiness. The shimmer level was noticeable on the skin but did not accentuate the look of my skin’s texture. The blush wore well for almost eight and a half hours on me.
Top Dupes
- Tom Ford Beauty Contour (Softcore) (LE, $60.00) is darker (90% similar).
- NARS Dominate (P, $30.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- MAC Corol #2 (LE, $24.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Black Up NBL 04 (P, $26.50) is darker (90% similar).
- Shiseido Berry Dawn (08) (P, $29.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Dior Plum Pop (11) (LE, $48.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- Dior Dolce Vita (555) (P, $48.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Makeup Geek Covet (P, $10.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Surratt Beauty De Cherubique (P, $32.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- MAC Love Thing (P, $29.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
Ingredients
MICA, TALC BORON NITRIDE, SILICA, MINERAL OIL (PARAFFINUM LIQUIDUM), DIMETHICONE, ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE, ZINC STEARATE, GLYCERAL CAPRYLATE, CUCUMIS SATIVUS (CUCUMBER) FRUIT EXTRACT, CARUM PETROSELINUM (PARSLEY) EXTRACT, ALTHAEA OFFICINALIS ROOT EXTRACT, CITRUS LIMON (LEMON) PEEL EXTRACT, CENTAUREA CYANUS FLOWER EXTRACT, CALENDULA OFFICINALIS FLOWER EXTRACT, PUNICA GRANATUM EXTRACT, EUTERPE OLERACEA FRUIT EXTRACT, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, RETINYL PALMITATE, ASCORBYL PALMITATE, LAUROYL LYSINE, METHICONE, KAOLIN, WATER (AQUA), PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SODIUM DEHYDROACETATE, POTASSIUM SORBATE, MAY CONTAIN: TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891), IRON OXIDES (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), RED 30 LAKE (CI 73360), RED 7 LAKE (CI 15850), *CARMINE (CI 75470).
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.
It reminds me of that one Becca face palette, the three lighter colors anyways.
I wish they had done a even darker rosier blush shade.
The could have worked!
I agonized for a long time over Lorac’s B&tB set, and ended up buying only this blush palette and the lipstick set. Am glad I did; the colors are perfect for me. 😀
Woohoo!!
I have close-ish dupes for all of these, but the slim/lightweight packaging is calling to me — maybe if they go on sale!
Fingers crossed it does!
At $28 and with 2 shades that I absolutely adore, I think this one is certainly worth it for me to get! The only one that doesn’t wow me is Enchanted. I love Rose and See Beyond, though!
Maybe mix Enchanted with the ones you like! 🙂
The colors are beautiful, very wearable and flattering for many.
They are pretty!
I like this much more than the eye palette. I’m going to pass, as I have these kinds of shades and the packaging isn’t spectacular enough to nudge me over to the “buy” side.
It’s more practical, too, with the sleeker packaging.
That’s true! I couldn’t believe how unnecessarily bulky the eyeshadow palette was.
Overall I like it, but I’m not sold.
Gotcha 🙂
These are really pretty shades and thank goodness they are not all sparkly.
It is a nice variety!
I don’t love this palette! The shades don’t wow me!
This palette is gorgeous. I’m all for rose gold and peachy colors. (Think Nars Super Orgasm etc.) I picked this up today and they ALL look beautiful on my olive complexion