Sephora Eyeshadows Reviews, Photos, Swatches ("Sweet as Coral" Look)
What Happens in Vegas (283)
Sephora What Happens in Vegas (283) Colorful Eyeshadow ($8.00 for 0.04 oz.) is a soft, light-medium peach with strong, warm yellow undertones with flecks of larger, gold sparkle. It had semi-sheer coverage, but the major issue with this shade was that the sparkles didn’t bind with the base color, so they dropped during application and had little longevity. The texture was dense–too firm, so it became harder to pick-up product with my brush–and hard to work with. The base color seemed to last six hours, but what little sparkles translated onto the lid fell off within two hours of wear.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Lisa Eldridge Cressida (P, $27.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Sephora Tulle (LE, ) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- Wet 'n' Wild Nude Awakening #3 (PiP, ) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- Tarte Sweets (LE, ) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- ColourPop Posey (LE, $6.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- Too Faced Nude Beach (LE, $16.00) is lighter, more pigmented (85% similar).
- Chanel Lueurs Ambrees #2 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar).
- MAC Midas (LE, $17.00) is cooler (85% similar).
- ColourPop Ladybird (LE, $6.00) is lighter (85% similar).
- ColourPop Alchemy (LE, $6.00) is lighter, brighter (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$9.00/0.042 oz. - $214.29 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to be "highly pigmented" and wear for "10 hours" while being blendable and layerable. There are three finishes, and I found that the quality did differ depending on the finish more than anything else. The glitter finish was comprised of a mix of more matte and glitter-packed shades, where glitter would fallout during application and often were under-pigmented, along with denser, more silicone-heavy glittery shades with the latter applying and holding up better on the lid as it adhered better, though they typically didn't have great pigmentation. The matte eyeshadows were medium to opaque in coverage but often buildable with fairly soft, thinner textures with some powderiness, though there were some definite winners in the bunch. The shimmer eyeshadows were more often quite pigmented with moderately dense, smooth textures that were easy to use, but there were a few that had a little too much slip or were too dry and so application wasn't impressive without a dampened brush or an eyeshadow primer underneath it. The wear was between six and eight hours.
Each eyeshadow can be lifted out of the compact by opening using the second opening along the bottom of the compact. The lip of the first opening is what keeps the eyeshadow in place within the compact itself. I thought it was clever and made for easy removal, though the overall component felt a little lightweight to the point that it did feel flimsy. These are a revamp of the previous Colorful Eyeshadow range, which ran for $10.00 but contained 0.07 oz. or $142.86/oz. while the new ones are $190.48/oz. I think these would be more viable if the price point was $6.00, which would have made them the same price per ounce as the previous formula. The $8.00 price point makes them more expensive than MAC and on par with Anastasia (both of which have more eyeshadow per pan, too), but the Sephora house brand has always seemed to priced below mid-end, so the price point on this doesn't quite make sense.
Browse all of our Sephora Colorful Eyeshadow swatches.
Ingredients
Mica, Polyethylene Terephthalate, Magnesium Myristate, Ci 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), Talc, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Isostearyl Neopentanoate, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Ci 77491 (Iron Oxides), Polybutene, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Maltodextrin, Polyurethane-11, Sorbic Acid, Silica, Ci 19140 (Yellow 5), Ci 75470 (Carmine), Bht, Tin Oxide, Ci 77492 (Iron Oxides), Ci 77000 (Aluminum Powder), Ci 77499 (Iron Oxides), Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Ci 77742 (Manganese Violet), Ci 77007 (Ultramarines), Ci 42090 (Blue 1 Lake).
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.
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What Happens in Vegas (283)
PPermanent. $9.00.
Sweet Candy (260)
Sephora Sweet Candy (260) Colorful Eyeshadow ($8.00 for 0.04 oz.) is a soft pink with subtle, warm undertones and a pearly sheen. It had good color payoff that applied evenly to bare skin. The texture was slightly thinner, so it took more of a pressing and patting motion to get it to adhere well to my lid. The color stayed on well for seven and a half hours on me.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Too Faced Cotton Candy (PiP, $16.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- MAC Da Bling (DC, $17.00) is darker (90% similar).
- L'Oreal Always Pearly Pink (756) (P, $7.99) is lighter (90% similar).
- MAC Swish (DC, $17.00) is darker (90% similar).
- MAC Rock Candy (P, $21.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Too Faced Jingle All the Way Eyeshadow #5 (LE, $16.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Call IT (LE, $19.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- KVD Beauty Love (LE, ) is more shimmery (90% similar).
- ColourPop On the Fence (P, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- MAC Keep on Twinkling (LE, $17.00) is warmer (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$9.00/0.042 oz. - $214.29 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to be "highly pigmented" and wear for "10 hours" while being blendable and layerable. There are three finishes, and I found that the quality did differ depending on the finish more than anything else. The glitter finish was comprised of a mix of more matte and glitter-packed shades, where glitter would fallout during application and often were under-pigmented, along with denser, more silicone-heavy glittery shades with the latter applying and holding up better on the lid as it adhered better, though they typically didn't have great pigmentation. The matte eyeshadows were medium to opaque in coverage but often buildable with fairly soft, thinner textures with some powderiness, though there were some definite winners in the bunch. The shimmer eyeshadows were more often quite pigmented with moderately dense, smooth textures that were easy to use, but there were a few that had a little too much slip or were too dry and so application wasn't impressive without a dampened brush or an eyeshadow primer underneath it. The wear was between six and eight hours.
Each eyeshadow can be lifted out of the compact by opening using the second opening along the bottom of the compact. The lip of the first opening is what keeps the eyeshadow in place within the compact itself. I thought it was clever and made for easy removal, though the overall component felt a little lightweight to the point that it did feel flimsy. These are a revamp of the previous Colorful Eyeshadow range, which ran for $10.00 but contained 0.07 oz. or $142.86/oz. while the new ones are $190.48/oz. I think these would be more viable if the price point was $6.00, which would have made them the same price per ounce as the previous formula. The $8.00 price point makes them more expensive than MAC and on par with Anastasia (both of which have more eyeshadow per pan, too), but the Sephora house brand has always seemed to priced below mid-end, so the price point on this doesn't quite make sense.
Browse all of our Sephora Colorful Eyeshadow swatches.
Ingredients
Mica, Ci 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), Talc, Magnesium Myristate, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Isostearyl Neopentanoate, Polybutene, Ci 75470 (Carmine), Phenoxyethanol, Maltodextrin, Silica, Sorbic Acid, Tin Oxide, Ci 77492 (Iron Oxides), Bht, Ci 77499 (Iron Oxides), Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Ci 19140 (Yellow 5 Lake), Ci 77007 (Ultramarines), Ci 77742 (Manganese Violet), Ci 77491 (Iron Oxides), Ci 42090 (Blue 1 Lake).
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.
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Sweet Candy (260)
PPermanent. $9.00.
Hippie Girl (223)
Sephora Hippie Girl (223) Colorful Eyeshadow ($8.00 for 0.04 oz.) is a soft, peachy-coral with warm undertones and a pearly sheen. It had medium coverage, which was hard to build up (even over primer) without using it with a dampened brush. The texture was smooth to the touch but too thin and firm in the pan. It lasted for seven hours on me before creasing faintly.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Buxom White Russian with a Twist (LE, $12.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- MAC Dewdrop (LE, $17.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- ColourPop Shark Attack (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Amelie (PiP, ) (90% similar).
- Dior Coral Canvas #1 (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty The Dreamer #6 (PiP, ) is warmer (90% similar).
- Ciate Molten (PiP, ) is more shimmery (90% similar).
- Dior Pink Vibration #1 (LE, ) is brighter (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Freelove (DC, $19.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Buxom Glitz Factor (P, $12.00) is darker (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$9.00/0.042 oz. - $214.29 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to be "highly pigmented" and wear for "10 hours" while being blendable and layerable. There are three finishes, and I found that the quality did differ depending on the finish more than anything else. The glitter finish was comprised of a mix of more matte and glitter-packed shades, where glitter would fallout during application and often were under-pigmented, along with denser, more silicone-heavy glittery shades with the latter applying and holding up better on the lid as it adhered better, though they typically didn't have great pigmentation. The matte eyeshadows were medium to opaque in coverage but often buildable with fairly soft, thinner textures with some powderiness, though there were some definite winners in the bunch. The shimmer eyeshadows were more often quite pigmented with moderately dense, smooth textures that were easy to use, but there were a few that had a little too much slip or were too dry and so application wasn't impressive without a dampened brush or an eyeshadow primer underneath it. The wear was between six and eight hours.
Each eyeshadow can be lifted out of the compact by opening using the second opening along the bottom of the compact. The lip of the first opening is what keeps the eyeshadow in place within the compact itself. I thought it was clever and made for easy removal, though the overall component felt a little lightweight to the point that it did feel flimsy. These are a revamp of the previous Colorful Eyeshadow range, which ran for $10.00 but contained 0.07 oz. or $142.86/oz. while the new ones are $190.48/oz. I think these would be more viable if the price point was $6.00, which would have made them the same price per ounce as the previous formula. The $8.00 price point makes them more expensive than MAC and on par with Anastasia (both of which have more eyeshadow per pan, too), but the Sephora house brand has always seemed to priced below mid-end, so the price point on this doesn't quite make sense.
Browse all of our Sephora Colorful Eyeshadow swatches.
Ingredients
Mica, Ci 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), Talc,Magnesium Myristate, Isostearyl Neopentanoate, Lauroyl Lysine, Dipentaerythrityl Pentaisononanoate, Phenyl Trimethicone, Ci 77491 (Iron Oxides), Ci 16035 (Red 40 Lake), Ci 75470 (Carmine), Ci 77492 (Iron Oxides), Ethylhexylglycerin, Maltodextrin, Sorbic Acid, Bht, Ci 77499 (Iron Oxides), Tin Oxide, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Ci 77742 (Manganese Violet), Ci 19140 (Yellow 5), Ci 77007 (Ultramarines), Ci 42090 (Blue 1 Lake).
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.
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Hippie Girl (223)
PPermanent. $9.00.
Cherry Blossom (364)
Sephora Cherry Blossom (364) Colorful Eyeshadow ($8.00 for 0.04 oz.) is a medium, peachy-orange with warm undertones and a frosted finish. The texture was soft, smooth, and blendable without being too dense or too firmly-pressed in the pan. It had good pigmentation that applied well to bare skin and wore well for seven and a half hours.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Cle de Peau Golden Age #2 (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Make Up For Ever Igneous (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- LORAC Apricot (LE, $19.00) is darker (90% similar).
- MAC With Flair (LE, $17.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Juvia's Place Marrakesh (P, ) is brighter (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Lifetime (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Salt Water (P, $4.50) is darker (90% similar).
- Anastasia Fresh Peach (P, $12.00) is more shimmery (90% similar).
- Chanel Tisse Vendome #3 (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop One by One (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$9.00/0.042 oz. - $214.29 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to be "highly pigmented" and wear for "10 hours" while being blendable and layerable. There are three finishes, and I found that the quality did differ depending on the finish more than anything else. The glitter finish was comprised of a mix of more matte and glitter-packed shades, where glitter would fallout during application and often were under-pigmented, along with denser, more silicone-heavy glittery shades with the latter applying and holding up better on the lid as it adhered better, though they typically didn't have great pigmentation. The matte eyeshadows were medium to opaque in coverage but often buildable with fairly soft, thinner textures with some powderiness, though there were some definite winners in the bunch. The shimmer eyeshadows were more often quite pigmented with moderately dense, smooth textures that were easy to use, but there were a few that had a little too much slip or were too dry and so application wasn't impressive without a dampened brush or an eyeshadow primer underneath it. The wear was between six and eight hours.
Each eyeshadow can be lifted out of the compact by opening using the second opening along the bottom of the compact. The lip of the first opening is what keeps the eyeshadow in place within the compact itself. I thought it was clever and made for easy removal, though the overall component felt a little lightweight to the point that it did feel flimsy. These are a revamp of the previous Colorful Eyeshadow range, which ran for $10.00 but contained 0.07 oz. or $142.86/oz. while the new ones are $190.48/oz. I think these would be more viable if the price point was $6.00, which would have made them the same price per ounce as the previous formula. The $8.00 price point makes them more expensive than MAC and on par with Anastasia (both of which have more eyeshadow per pan, too), but the Sephora house brand has always seemed to priced below mid-end, so the price point on this doesn't quite make sense.
Browse all of our Sephora Colorful Eyeshadow swatches.
Ingredients
Mica, Talc, CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Boron Nitride, CI 77491 (Iron Oxides), Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Magnesium Myristate, Isostearyl Neopentanoate, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Polybutene, Silica, CI 16035 (Red 40), Ethylhexylglycerin, Maltodextrin, CI 75470 (Carmine), Sorbic Acid, BHT, CI 77007 (Ultramarines), Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, CI 19140 (Yellow 5 Lake), CI 42090 (Blue 1 Lake), CI 77492 (Iron Oxides), CI 77499 (Iron Oxides), CI 77742 (Manganese Violet).
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.
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Cherry Blossom (364)
PPermanent. $9.00.
Vampire Lovers (368)
Sephora Vampire Lovers (368) Colorful Eyeshadow ($8.00 for 0.04 oz.) is a medium-dark, reddish plum with strong, warm undertones and a frosted finish. It had good color payoff with a soft, smooth texture that was denser but not too thick or too emollient, so it was still blendable while adhering evenly to bare skin. This shade lasted for seven and a half hours on me.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Too Faced Hot Toddy (LE, $16.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Pink Glow #3 (LE, ) is warmer (95% similar).
- Milani Biggest Flirt (PiP, $5.99) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Violet Argente #2 (Eye Color) (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- KVD Beauty Stupid Autocorrect (LE, ) is warmer (95% similar).
- Sephora Camellia (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (95% similar).
- Guerlain Electric Look #7 (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- Huda Beauty Fling (Remastered) (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Anastasia Sangria (P, $12.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- Sydney Grace Raspberry Sorbet (DC, $6.25) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$9.00/0.042 oz. - $214.29 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to be "highly pigmented" and wear for "10 hours" while being blendable and layerable. There are three finishes, and I found that the quality did differ depending on the finish more than anything else. The glitter finish was comprised of a mix of more matte and glitter-packed shades, where glitter would fallout during application and often were under-pigmented, along with denser, more silicone-heavy glittery shades with the latter applying and holding up better on the lid as it adhered better, though they typically didn't have great pigmentation. The matte eyeshadows were medium to opaque in coverage but often buildable with fairly soft, thinner textures with some powderiness, though there were some definite winners in the bunch. The shimmer eyeshadows were more often quite pigmented with moderately dense, smooth textures that were easy to use, but there were a few that had a little too much slip or were too dry and so application wasn't impressive without a dampened brush or an eyeshadow primer underneath it. The wear was between six and eight hours.
Each eyeshadow can be lifted out of the compact by opening using the second opening along the bottom of the compact. The lip of the first opening is what keeps the eyeshadow in place within the compact itself. I thought it was clever and made for easy removal, though the overall component felt a little lightweight to the point that it did feel flimsy. These are a revamp of the previous Colorful Eyeshadow range, which ran for $10.00 but contained 0.07 oz. or $142.86/oz. while the new ones are $190.48/oz. I think these would be more viable if the price point was $6.00, which would have made them the same price per ounce as the previous formula. The $8.00 price point makes them more expensive than MAC and on par with Anastasia (both of which have more eyeshadow per pan, too), but the Sephora house brand has always seemed to priced below mid-end, so the price point on this doesn't quite make sense.
Browse all of our Sephora Colorful Eyeshadow swatches.
Ingredients
Mica, CI 77491 (Iron Oxides), Talc, Boron Nitride, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Magnesium Myristate, Isostearyl Neopentanoate, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Polybutene, CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), Ethylhexylglycerin, Maltodextrin, CI 77007 (Ultramarines), Sorbic Acid, CI 77499 (Iron Oxides), BHT, Silica, CI 77510 (Ferric Ferrocyanide), Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, CI 19140 (Yellow 5 Lake), CI 42090 (Blue 1 Lake), CI 77492 (Iron Oxides), CI 77742 (Manganese Violet).
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.
Vampire Lovers (368)
PPermanent. $9.00.
Cotton Candy (342)
Sephora Cotton Candy (342) Colorful Eyeshadow ($8.00 for 0.04 oz.) is a medium-dark pink with warm undertones and a satin finish. The color payoff was good, though shy of opaque, and it had a denser, stiffer texture that applied better with a flat, synthetic brush and pressing motions. It wore well for seven and a half hours on me before fading.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Make Up For Ever I804 Golden Pink (DC, $21.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- Make Up For Ever I802 Coral Pink (DC, $21.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Blossom (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery (90% similar).
- Make Up For Ever S814 Light Rosewood (P, $17.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- Too Faced Jardin (PiP, $16.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Uptight (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar).
- Viseart Primrose (PiP, ) is cooler (85% similar).
- BH Cosmetics Club Tropicana #17 (LE, ) is more shimmery (85% similar).
- Stila Carefree (LE, $24.00) is darker (85% similar).
- Chanel Rose des Vents (94) (LE, $32.00) is cooler (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$9.00/0.042 oz. - $214.29 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to be "highly pigmented" and wear for "10 hours" while being blendable and layerable. There are three finishes, and I found that the quality did differ depending on the finish more than anything else. The glitter finish was comprised of a mix of more matte and glitter-packed shades, where glitter would fallout during application and often were under-pigmented, along with denser, more silicone-heavy glittery shades with the latter applying and holding up better on the lid as it adhered better, though they typically didn't have great pigmentation. The matte eyeshadows were medium to opaque in coverage but often buildable with fairly soft, thinner textures with some powderiness, though there were some definite winners in the bunch. The shimmer eyeshadows were more often quite pigmented with moderately dense, smooth textures that were easy to use, but there were a few that had a little too much slip or were too dry and so application wasn't impressive without a dampened brush or an eyeshadow primer underneath it. The wear was between six and eight hours.
Each eyeshadow can be lifted out of the compact by opening using the second opening along the bottom of the compact. The lip of the first opening is what keeps the eyeshadow in place within the compact itself. I thought it was clever and made for easy removal, though the overall component felt a little lightweight to the point that it did feel flimsy. These are a revamp of the previous Colorful Eyeshadow range, which ran for $10.00 but contained 0.07 oz. or $142.86/oz. while the new ones are $190.48/oz. I think these would be more viable if the price point was $6.00, which would have made them the same price per ounce as the previous formula. The $8.00 price point makes them more expensive than MAC and on par with Anastasia (both of which have more eyeshadow per pan, too), but the Sephora house brand has always seemed to priced below mid-end, so the price point on this doesn't quite make sense.
Browse all of our Sephora Colorful Eyeshadow swatches.
Ingredients
Mica, Talc, Boron Nitride, CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, CI 75470 (Carmine), Magnesium Myristate, CI 77491 (Iron Oxides), Isostearyl Neopentanoate, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Polybutene, Ethylhexylglycerin, Maltodextrin, CI 77499 (Iron Oxides), Sorbic Acid, BHT, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, CI 19140 (Yellow 5 Lake), CI 42090 (Blue 1 Lake), CI 77007 (Ultramarines), CI 77492 (Iron Oxides), CI 77742 (Manganese Violet.
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.
Very beautiful look!
Thanks, Alana!
There is a fair range of ratings here, which is a shame. The shades are pretty and perfect for summer.
I would have to attribute your beautiful eye look to your excellent skills with makeup application, not to the products themselves! Two shades are quite nice out of this batch: Cherry Blossom and Vampire Lovers. Other than those, the other shades just aren’t doing it.
Thank you, Nancy!
It makes me sad to see how poorly some of Sephora’s new shadows perform. I have quite a few of the discontinued ones, most of which were really good. It puts me in mind of MUFE’s reformulation….”if it ain’t broke, why fix it?”
There are no words for What Happens in Vegas. It needs to stay in Vegas (sorry, Vegas). I think the last three are quite pretty, though. It would be nice if this range were more consistent.
Wow, what did “Happen in Vegas”? I don’t know but the pigmentation must’ve stayed there! *haha* 😛