Sydney Grace Alyssa & Bailey Lip Creams Reviews & Swatches
Alyssa
Sydney Grace Alyssa Lip Cream ($10.00 for 0.15 oz.) is a medium-dark pink with soft, warm undertones and a cream finish. It had nearly opaque color coverage in a single layer, which spread evenly across my lips and didn’t appear streaky. There was a smidgen of product that sank into my deeper lip lines that was visible in the close-up but not in person.
The consistency was light-medium in thickness, though not heavy to wear, with light tackiness. It stayed on well for five hours and felt hydrating over time.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Fenty Beauty Mauve Wives (P, $19.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- NARS Mythic Red (P, $26.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- NARS Roseland (P, $26.00) is less shimmery, warmer, less glossy (90% similar).
- Rare Beauty Wonder (P, $20.00) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar).
- Jouer Rodeo (P, $17.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Sydney Grace Shaley (P, $10.00) is lighter, cooler (80% similar).
- MAC Heartmelter (LE, $21.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (80% similar).
- Sydney Grace Haley (P, $10.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (80% similar).
- Makeup by Mario Soft Blush (P, $24.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (80% similar).
- Urban Decay Backtalk (P, $20.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (80% similar).
Formula Overview
$10.00/0.15 oz. - $66.67 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to be a "cross between a lipgloss and a lipstick" that is "moisturizing." The brand recommends using a lip liner with darker colors. It had the coverage of a lipstick with more of the feel and application of a lipgloss in my experience.
The majority of the shades have good opacity and are near-to or full coverage, which go on with minimal to no streaking but a few shades settled into my deeper lip lines more noticeably. The texture was more light-medium in thickness with moderate tackiness, and while not heavy, it was a heavier gloss than most on the market currently. It has a very smooth feel as it goes on, and it was comfortable to wear, hydration, and lasted longer than the average gloss--five to six hours.
Browse all of our Sydney Grace Lip Cream swatches.
Ingredients
Lanolin, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Polyamide-3, Fragrance Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, and Hexylene Glycol ((+/- Titanium Dioxide (77891), Iron Oxide (CI 77499, 77491, 77492), Tin Oxide (CI 778161), FD&C Blue #1, D&C Orange 5, D&C Red 7, D&C Red 21, D&C Red 27, FD&C Red 40, FD&C Yellow 5, FD&C Yellow 6, D&C Yellow 10))
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.
Alyssa
PPermanent. $10.00.
Bailey
Sydney Grace Bailey Lip Cream ($10.00 for 0.15 oz.) is a medium, pink-beige with subtle, warm undertones and a cream finish. It had semi-opaque color payoff that applied somewhat evenly, but it was streaky along the edges, and the lighter, milkier quality of the color resulted in a formula that pulled into my lip lines noticeably.
The texture felt lightweight, creamy, and smooth, though on the thicker side with some tackiness present. This shade lasted well for four and a half hours and felt moisturizing while worn.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Skin Deep (344) (P, $29.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Bite Beauty Flat White (LE, $22.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Moonglow (314) (P, $29.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- MAC She Betta Werrrk (LE, $21.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- MAC Showing Skin (P, $21.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- MAC Elegantly Elegant (LE, $22.00) is more shimmery, cooler (85% similar).
- Maybelline Tease (P, $7.99) is less shimmery, warmer (80% similar).
Formula Overview
$10.00/0.15 oz. - $66.67 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to be a "cross between a lipgloss and a lipstick" that is "moisturizing." The brand recommends using a lip liner with darker colors. It had the coverage of a lipstick with more of the feel and application of a lipgloss in my experience.
The majority of the shades have good opacity and are near-to or full coverage, which go on with minimal to no streaking but a few shades settled into my deeper lip lines more noticeably. The texture was more light-medium in thickness with moderate tackiness, and while not heavy, it was a heavier gloss than most on the market currently. It has a very smooth feel as it goes on, and it was comfortable to wear, hydration, and lasted longer than the average gloss--five to six hours.
Browse all of our Sydney Grace Lip Cream swatches.
Ingredients
Lanolin, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Polyamide-3, Fragrance Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, and Hexylene Glycol ((+/- Titanium Dioxide (77891), Iron Oxide (CI 77499, 77491, 77492), Tin Oxide (CI 778161), FD&C Blue #1, D&C Orange 5, D&C Red 7, D&C Red 21, D&C Red 27, FD&C Red 40, FD&C Yellow 5, FD&C Yellow 6, D&C Yellow 10))
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.
While Bailey would look utterly hideous on me, I’m digging Alyssa! The latter is a lovely shade of rich pink. If I didn’t have PML Heavy Petal, I would have to get this.
Alyssa is a gorgeous pink shade and it’s good to know that it isn’t really tacky.
too bad i look terrible in both these sgades of pink xD