Nebula

Danessa Myricks Nebula Colorfix Foils ($18.00 for 0.34 oz.) has a translucent base with medium, warmer gold glitter/sparkle throughout. It contained plastic (PET) glitter, though it was listed as safe for use on eyes, lips, and cheeks.

The texture was slightly thin and more prone to bunching up when applied. I had to work very quickly--faster than the formula typically has required--in order to spread an even layer of product and soften the edges. I'd highly recommend using less product and building up coverage exactly as needed but using a sheerer base layer as very rapidly diffused/spread layer. It had semi-sheer color coverage in one pass, which was easier to use more of to get medium coverage as a lip product.

The excellent hold and shiny, twinkling finish can make this product look amazing if it's applied just right, but I definitely see it as a product that has a steep learning curve and doesn't always yield the best results. If you're someone who would use it patted onto the center of the lid or lips, you'll have an easier time working with it.

There was very minimal fallout over nine hours of wear with it as an eye/cheek product, though more noticeable migration when used as a lip product (especially after drinking anything other than water or eating). It was very quick to dry down as a lip product but felt smoother and looked more even (at least from a normal viewing distance) than I would have expected, too. As a lip product, it stayed on well for five hours but felt lightly drying over time.

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview, which is a detailed review of the range as a whole.

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