Makeup Geek Trailblazer, Free Spirit, Trophy Wife Plush Lip Crèmes Reviews, Photos, Swatches
Trailblazer
Makeup Geek Trailblazer Plush Lip Creme ($14.00 for 0.10 fl. oz.) is a muted, medium-dark mauve with grayer, more neutral undertones and a lightly glossy, cream finish. It had good color payoff with a smooth, cream-like texture that sat fairly well on the lips and only had slight settling toward the end of its wear time (three hours). The color applied evenly and was comfortable to wear, and I’d describe the feel of it as non-drying.
The Plush Lip Creme formula is supposed to be “highly pigmented” with a hybrid, “cream and mousse” consistency. The consistency has a very velvety, smooth feel that wasn’t heavy nor did it feel thin or watered down. It seemed to be quite flattering and forgiving when it was initially applied, but there were some shades where the color pulled into my lip lines while worn, and they only lasted two to four hours on me. They were more comfortable to wear than liquid lipstick that dries down to a matte finish, and the formula was mostly non-drying. They did not have any noticeable scent or taste to me.
Top Dupes
- Bite Beauty Thistle (DC, $26.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Bite Beauty Cava (DC, $24.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- MAC Driftwood (DC, $21.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Revlon Perfect Storm (P, $10.99) is darker (85% similar).
- Bite Beauty Cava (DC, $24.00) is lighter, more muted, warmer (85% similar).
- Bite Beauty Cava (DC, $26.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- ColourPop Dopey (P, $7.00) is warmer (80% similar).
- Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Poseur (DC, $17.00) is lighter (80% similar).
- MAC Really Me (P, $19.00) is lighter, brighter, warmer (80% similar).
Ingredients
Dimethicone, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Octyldodecanol, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Diisostearyl Malate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Nylon-12, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Polyethylene, Kaolin, Sorbitan Oleate, Limonene, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Flavor/Aroma, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Linalool, Citral, Citronellol, Geraniol, HDI/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer Cyclotetrasiloxane. May Contain: Mica CI 77019, Iron Oxides (CI 77499, CI 77492, CI 77491), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Red 28 Lake (CI 45410), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140), Red 7 Lake (CI 15850), Red 33 (Lake CI 17200)
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Trailblazer
PPermanent. $12.00.
Free Spirit
Makeup Geek Free Spirit Plush Lip Creme ($14.00 for 0.10 fl. oz.) is a bright, medium orange with warm, red undertones and a cream finish. It had good color payoff, though it was not opaque, while the texture had moderate slip, was light-medium in thickness, and spread easily. I did have trouble getting the color to stay out of lip lines, and there were minor streaks that would be visible if I pressed my lips together. On me, the color lasted for three and a half hours and left a stain behind. The formula was neither drying nor hydrating over time.
Top Dupes
- Maybelline Orange Danger (DC, $7.49) is less glossy (95% similar).
- Bite Beauty Flambé (DC, $24.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- Gucci Beauty Amy Blush (518) (P, $42.00) is cooler, less glossy (95% similar).
- MAC Sail La Vie (LE, $19.00) is less glossy (95% similar).
- MAC Lobster (DC, $21.00) is lighter, less glossy (90% similar).
- Milani Roleplay (P, $8.99) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Bobbi Brown Sunset Orange (DC, $37.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- Bobbi Brown Lady Ruba (P, $28.00) is lighter, less glossy (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Bang (DC, $18.00) is brighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Bite Beauty Marmalade (DC, $24.00) is lighter, brighter, warmer (90% similar).
Ingredients
Dimethicone, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Octyldodecanol, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Diisostearyl Malate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Nylon-12, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Polyethylene, Kaolin, Sorbitan Oleate, Limonene, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Flavor/Aroma, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Linalool, Citral, Citronellol, Geraniol, HDI/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer Cyclotetrasiloxane. May Contain: Mica CI 77019, Iron Oxides (CI 77499, CI 77492, CI 77491), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Red 28 Lake (CI 45410), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140), Red 7 Lake (CI 15850), Red 33 (Lake CI 17200)
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.
Look Using this Product
Free Spirit
PPermanent. $12.00.
Trophy Wife
Makeup Geek Trophy Wife Plush Lip Creme ($14.00 for 0.10 fl. oz.) is a bright, medium pinky-red with cool undertones and a natural sheen. It had semi-opaque color payoff that applied evenly and smoothly, as the consistency was cream-like, thin without being watery, and comfortable to wear. This shade lasted for four hours, left a bright fuchsia stain behind, and was neither drying nor hydrating.
Top Dupes
- Guerlain #21 (P, $33.00) is lighter, glossier (95% similar).
- Revlon On a Mission (P, $10.99) is lighter (95% similar).
- Cle de Peau Red Carpet (LE, $65.00) is lighter, glossier (95% similar).
- Urban Decay Iracebeth (LE, $18.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- Bite Beauty #012 (LE, $36.00) is darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Love Bite (LE, $8.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Emma (LE, $36.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- Revlon Cherry Blossom (P, $8.49) is more shimmery, lighter, glossier (90% similar).
- Milani Covet (P, $8.99) is lighter, glossier (90% similar).
- Laura Mercier Vivien (LE, $26.00) is darker, more muted (90% similar).
Ingredients
Dimethicone, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Octyldodecanol, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Diisostearyl Malate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Nylon-12, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Polyethylene, Kaolin, Sorbitan Oleate, Limonene, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Flavor/Aroma, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Linalool, Citral, Citronellol, Geraniol, HDI/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer Cyclotetrasiloxane. May Contain: Mica CI 77019, Iron Oxides (CI 77499, CI 77492, CI 77491), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Red 28 Lake (CI 45410), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140), Red 7 Lake (CI 15850), Red 33 (Lake CI 17200)
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.
Wow, the color and finish are gorgeous! Can’t pull it off, but love how unique Thistle is. Free Spirit is gorgeous on you even if the formula could be better
Thank you, Katherine!
Free Spirit is a fun one!
It is!
I really like Trophy Wife; so, naturally, I already have Luxembourg, lol 😉
I like the brightness of Free Spirit, even though the color wouldn’t be good for me.
And Trailblazer would be a reasonable choice for me for this spring’s ‘nude lips’ trend, but I’d prefer the Amuse Bouche formula of Thistle.
I like the longevity of Thistle/overall feel more as well, even though these felt quite smooth going on.
Gotta know that, of course, my first pick is Trailblazer, right? Love these on lighter and darker peeps than myself, but will be doing a Bite lipstick try-on marathon to see about a darker grayed mauve like Thistle. If that works, well that opens Pandora’s box to that family of shades. CP Cheap Thrills DOES work on me, as does Maybelline Gone Greige, which I bought last night on a hope and a prayer that it would look good. And it does!
YAYYY!! Happy to hear Gone Greige works for you, Nancy!
Trailblazer is really pretty. I like the color of Trophy Wife, though I’m not crazy about the name.
The name made me cringe 🙁 Then again, so did a lot of the names in this range (a bit like some of Tarte’s recent releases).
Woah! Trophy Wife looks good, really good. Sad about Free Spirit settling into lip lines because it’ll definitely do the same for me. It’s such a pretty color too. Oh well, at least there’s dupes.
It was interesting how much glossier Free Spirit looked compared to the other two!
Trophy Wife is a real winner in my book. I’d probably be more likely to get the NARS dupe though. I also like Trailblazer but would probably get one of the Bite dupes.
Trophy Wife is a pretty color!