Smashbox Rose Glitz Petal Metal Shimmer Drops Review, Photos, Swatches

Christine — Wed, 09 May 2018 14:00:00 +0000

Rose Glitz

Smashbox Rose Glitz Petal Metal Shimmer Drops ($32.00 for 0.34 oz.) has a clear base with light gold and deeper gold sparkle glitter. One layer produced a semi-sheer amount of sparkle/glitter whether patted onto lips or patted onto cheekbones, and then intensified to semi-opaque coverage with two to three layers, though I did find that on the cheeks it started to look a bit textured after three layers.

I didn’t have any trouble applying it on bare skin or over foundation, as it did not lift up my base. It layered well over a matte liquid lipstick and stayed on well and did not interfere with the wear of the lip color, though it felt a little clingier after I added the glitter on top. The glitter effect was also buildable but three layers emphasized my skin’s natural texture. I felt like it did what it was marketed to do, but I don’t love the delivery system and don’t think it’s going to be the type of product that everyone will love.

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

Top Dupes

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Cover FX Lunar (P, $44.00) is darker (95% similar).
Maybelline Opal (050) (P, $9.99) is more shimmery, lighter, more pigmented (90% similar).
Make Up For Ever 2 Pink Beige (P, $24.00) is more shimmery, more pigmented, cooler (85% similar).
Stila Painted Lady (LE, $30.00) is darker (85% similar).
ColourPop Spellbound (LE, $10.00) is more shimmery, more pigmented, cooler (85% similar).

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Possible Dupes

These are likely to be very similar shades based on our duping algorithm.

Smashbox Prismatic Petal (LE, $39.00).
JD Glow Chaos (P, $16.50).
Huda Beauty Theia (LE, $39.00).

Formula Overview

$32.00/0.34 oz. - $94.12 Per Ounce

It's a very liquid, water-based highlighter that dries down quickly after it's applied, whether patted onto lips or cheeks (it can be used for either purpose, per the brand). The glass bottle has a dropper that dispenses a moderate amount of glitter, which I'd describe as medium in size--bigger than shimmer and sparkle but not super chunky glitter. I was surprised at how well it applied onto cheeks, including over base makeup, as it did not lift it away, and it did not seem to sit in my pores either. It dried down and stayed on well with minimal migration over an eight-hour period. I did feel like it felt a little clingy layered over lip products (I tried the liquid lipsticks from the same release by Smashbox), though. I also found the applicator harder to work with, though I am at a loss as to what might be better. The bottle needs to be mixed thoroughly as the glitter settles to the bottom of the bottle.

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Ingredients

WaterAquaEau, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Pentylene Glycol, Sorbitol, Biosaccharide Gum-4, Magnesium Sulfate, Silica, Tin Oxide, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, [+/- Mica, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491), Iron Oxides (CI 77492), Iron Oxides (CI 77499), Bismuth Oxychloride (CI 77163), Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090), Bronze Powder (CI 77400), Carmine (CI 75470), Copper Powder (CI 77400), Manganese Violet (CI 77742), Red 6 (CI 15850), Red 28 (CI 45410), Red 30 (CI 73360), Red 7 Lake (CI 15850), Red 22 Lake (CI 45380), Red 28 Lake (CI 45410), Red 30 Lake (CI 73360), Red 33 Lake (CI 17200), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140), Yellow 6 Lake (CI 15985)]

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