Velvet Melon (Highlighter)
Kosas Cream Highlighter
Kosas Velvet Melon (Highlighter) is a very warm-toned, very light peach with a metallic finish. It is a highlighter that is permanent in this palette: Velvet Melon.
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Velvet Melon (Highlighter) is a light, peachy beige with warmer undertones and a soft, luminous sheen. It appeared warmer-toned and peachier in the pan, but it seemed lighter when actually applied. It had semi-sheer coverage that was buildable to semi-opaque coverage with a second layer.
It had a lightweight, creamy consistency with moderate slip that felt thin and emollient when it went on, but it dried down for the most part and didn't feel wet or tacky to the touch. I found it sheered out somewhat when initially applied, like more traditional cream formulas do, so building in layers was key for more coverage (if desired). I didn't have any issues with it over bare skin or patted on top of foundation. It wore well for eight hours before fading noticeably.
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Velvet Melon (Highlighter)
PiPPermanent in Palette.
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Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Mica, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Isononyl Isononanoate, Microcrystalline Wax, Zea Mays (Corn) Starch, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, C10-18 Triglycerides, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Wax; Caprylyl Glycol, Commiphora Myrrha Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Extract, Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Silica, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Tin Oxide, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, [+/ -: Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491)]
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