Santa Sangre

Santa Sangre is a bold, bright, medium orange-red with warm undertones and a matte finish. It was very nearly opaque in one layer (a second dab would definitely finish it off) that applied easily with smooth, even coverage. The consistency dried down and didn't enhance lips but didn't emphasize the natural texture either. On me, the color wore well for over seven hours and was just a touch drying after four and a half hours of wear. MAC Reddy to Go (P, $20.00) is cooler, glossier (90% similar). Urban Decay Temper (DC, $22.00) is lighter (90% similar). NARS Majella (P, $25.00) is darker, glossier (90% similar). NARS Mysterious Red (P, $27.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). MAC Fashion Legacy (P, $21.00) is lighter (85% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty Rei of Light (212) (P, $30.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Bite Beauty Braised Maple (LE, $24.00) is glossier (90% similar). NARS Fearless Red (LE, $28.00) is more muted (90% similar). Make Up For Ever #44 (DC, $19.00) is glossier (95% similar). NARS Golshan (P, $25.00) is glossier (95% similar). KVD Beauty Chula (DC, $21.00) is lighter, brighter, glossier (90% similar). KVD Beauty Project Chimps (LE, $20.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). NARS Just Push Play (P, $26.00) is darker (85% similar). NARS Codie (LE, $34.00) is cooler, glossier (85% similar). Maybelline Siren in Scarlet (P, $7.99) is lighter, cooler (85% similar). ColourPop TGIF (LE, $7.00) is darker (90% similar). Bite Beauty Candied Maple (LE, $24.00) is lighter, brighter, glossier (85% similar). NARS Joyous Red (DC, $28.00) is lighter (85% similar). KVD Beauty Nosferatu (P, $20.00) is darker (85% similar). ColourPop Poison (P, $7.00) is darker, cooler, glossier (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

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

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