Propa Beauty Focused, Closer, Her Magic Luminous Satin Lipsticks Review & Swatches
Focused
Propa Beauty Focused Luminous Satin Lipstick ($12.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a medium-dark brown with warmer, yellow undertones and a satin sheen. It had semi-opaque, buildable color payoff that was more coverage than marketed, though I imagine that won’t be a deal-breaker for some.
The product applied evenly and smoothly across my lips as it was lightly emollient without being overly slippery, which helped the color apply without streaking or settling noticeably into my lip lines. There was a little tackiness, too, though it was lightweight and very comfortable to wear. It stayed on well for four and a half hours and felt lightly moisturizing while worn.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Gone Graphite (P, $8.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- MAC Photo (P, $19.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Cinnamon (LE, $10.00) is brighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Bobbi Brown Boutique Brown (P, $40.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Tansy (P, $7.00) is lighter, less glossy (85% similar).
- MAC Derriere (P, $19.00) is lighter, less glossy (85% similar).
- Smashbox Bloodsport (LE, $24.00) is lighter (85% similar).
- ColourPop Hollywood Blvd. (P, $6.00) is less glossy (85% similar).
- MAC Toast and Butter (DC, $21.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (80% similar).
- Vieve Power Suit (P, $26.50) is lighter (80% similar).
Formula Overview
$12.00/0.12 oz. - $100.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have "sheer-to-full buildable color coverage" with a "luminous" finish. Most shades had more medium, buildable coverage, though a few shades were more semi-sheer and a few were more semi-opaque (and buildable). They were more pigmented than they were sheer, though. The more emollient quality of the texture made it easier to diffuse with a fingertip for truly sheer coverage if desired.
The consistency was lightweight, thin, and had good adhesion, so a touch clingy (but not in a bad way!) despite having a little more slip and noticeable shine. Most shades applied evenly, didn't settle into my lip lines or emphasize my natural texture, and were comfortable to wear. They lasted between three to five hours and felt lightly hydrating over time. There was a very faint sweet, vanilla scent but no discernible taste.
Browse all of our Propa Beauty Luminous Satin Lipstick swatches.
Ingredients
TRIDECYL TRIMELLITATE, DIISOSTEARYL MALATE, BIS-DIGLYCERYL POLYACYLADIPATE-2, ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, POLYETHYLENE, MICROCRYSTALLINE WAX, CERESIN, EUPHORBIA CERIFERA (CANDELILLA) WAX, COPERNICIA CERIFERA (CARNAUBA) WAX, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, PHENOXYETHANOL, FRAGRANCE, TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE, ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE, May Contain: CI77891 (TITANIUM DIOXIDE), CI77491 (IRON OXIDE）, CI77492 (IRON OXIDE）, CI77499 (IRON OXIDE）, CI15850 (RED 6 LAKE), CI15850(RED 7 LAKE), CI42090 (BLUE 1 LAKE), CI15985 (YELLOW 6 LAKE), CI77266 (BLACK 2).
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.
Focused
PPermanent. $12.00.
Closer
Propa Beauty Closer Luminous Satin Lipstick ($12.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a medium, taupe-brown with subtle, warm undertones and a cream finish. It had semi-opaque pigmentation that could be built up to full coverage if desired, though it wasn’t “sheer-to-full” so much.
The lipstick had a lightweight, lightly emollient consistency that applied comfortably over my lips, but it was also a little tacky so it didn’t feel slippery (despite looking glossier/creamier) on. It lasted well for four and a half hours and felt lightly hydrating over time.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Bite Beauty Hard Cider (P, $24.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Girl Gang (LE, $7.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Law of Attraction (P, $25.00) is less shimmery, cooler, glossier (90% similar).
- Jaclyn Cosmetics Independent (DC, $18.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Tarte Boardwalk (P, $21.00) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Clinique Satin (16) (P, $19.50) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- Bite Beauty Calvados (P, $24.00) is brighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Urban Decay 1993 (DC, $18.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Anastasia #4 (Vol. 1) (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (80% similar).
- elf Drive (P, $9.00) is more shimmery, lighter (80% similar).
Formula Overview
$12.00/0.12 oz. - $100.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have "sheer-to-full buildable color coverage" with a "luminous" finish. Most shades had more medium, buildable coverage, though a few shades were more semi-sheer and a few were more semi-opaque (and buildable). They were more pigmented than they were sheer, though. The more emollient quality of the texture made it easier to diffuse with a fingertip for truly sheer coverage if desired.
The consistency was lightweight, thin, and had good adhesion, so a touch clingy (but not in a bad way!) despite having a little more slip and noticeable shine. Most shades applied evenly, didn't settle into my lip lines or emphasize my natural texture, and were comfortable to wear. They lasted between three to five hours and felt lightly hydrating over time. There was a very faint sweet, vanilla scent but no discernible taste.
Browse all of our Propa Beauty Luminous Satin Lipstick swatches.
Ingredients
TRIDECYL TRIMELLITATE, DIISOSTEARYL MALATE, BIS-DIGLYCERYL POLYACYLADIPATE-2, ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, POLYETHYLENE, MICROCRYSTALLINE WAX, CERESIN, EUPHORBIA CERIFERA (CANDELILLA) WAX, COPERNICIA CERIFERA (CARNAUBA) WAX, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, PHENOXYETHANOL, FRAGRANCE, TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE, ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE, May Contain: CI77891 (TITANIUM DIOXIDE), CI77491 (IRON OXIDE）, CI77492 (IRON OXIDE）, CI77499 (IRON OXIDE）, CI15850 (RED 6 LAKE), CI15850(RED 7 LAKE), CI42090 (BLUE 1 LAKE), CI15985 (YELLOW 6 LAKE), CI77266 (BLACK 2).
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.
Closer
PPermanent. $12.00.
Her Magic
Propa Beauty Her Magic Luminous Satin Lipstick ($12.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a medium-dark, rosy brown with subtle, warm undertones and a satin finish. It had semi-opaque color coverage in a single layer, which was buildable to full coverage but harder to sheer out, so it did not live up to the “sheer” part of its coverage claim (but it was buildable, as marketed).
The texture felt smooth, dense but not stiff, and lightly emollient with a touch of tackiness present, which ensured the color adhered evenly and wasn’t prone to streaking, despite having a shinier finish. It wore nicely for four and a half hours and felt lightly moisturizing while worn.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Pat McGrath Attitude (DC, $40.00) is darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Sassy (LE, $7.00) is darker, warmer (95% similar).
- Laura Mercier Brun Naturel (P, $32.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Bobbi Brown Rich Cocoa (P, $29.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- MAC I Deserve This (P, $22.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Hourglass I've Been (P, $34.00) is brighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Horchata (P, $19.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- MAC MamaStarrr (LE, $19.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Gucci Beauty Peggy Taupe (204) (P, $42.00) is lighter, less pigmented, warmer (90% similar).
- Sephora Yum Yum (10) (P, $8.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$12.00/0.12 oz. - $100.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have "sheer-to-full buildable color coverage" with a "luminous" finish. Most shades had more medium, buildable coverage, though a few shades were more semi-sheer and a few were more semi-opaque (and buildable). They were more pigmented than they were sheer, though. The more emollient quality of the texture made it easier to diffuse with a fingertip for truly sheer coverage if desired.
The consistency was lightweight, thin, and had good adhesion, so a touch clingy (but not in a bad way!) despite having a little more slip and noticeable shine. Most shades applied evenly, didn't settle into my lip lines or emphasize my natural texture, and were comfortable to wear. They lasted between three to five hours and felt lightly hydrating over time. There was a very faint sweet, vanilla scent but no discernible taste.
Browse all of our Propa Beauty Luminous Satin Lipstick swatches.
Ingredients
TRIDECYL TRIMELLITATE, DIISOSTEARYL MALATE, BIS-DIGLYCERYL POLYACYLADIPATE-2, ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, POLYETHYLENE, MICROCRYSTALLINE WAX, CERESIN, EUPHORBIA CERIFERA (CANDELILLA) WAX, COPERNICIA CERIFERA (CARNAUBA) WAX, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, PHENOXYETHANOL, FRAGRANCE, TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE, ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE, May Contain: CI77891 (TITANIUM DIOXIDE), CI77491 (IRON OXIDE）, CI77492 (IRON OXIDE）, CI77499 (IRON OXIDE）, CI15850 (RED 6 LAKE), CI15850(RED 7 LAKE), CI42090 (BLUE 1 LAKE), CI15985 (YELLOW 6 LAKE), CI77266 (BLACK 2).
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.
Not sure which one to pick between Closer and Her Magic! Both look fantastic and have a 90’s sexiness to them. Too close in shade to get both, drats! Probably Her Magic?
Now I really love all these, although I do have one or two dupes for Focused. Her Magic would be my favourite out of the three -all gorgeous though.