Sydney Grace Haley, Shaley, SJ Lip Creams Reviews & Swatches
Haley
Sydney Grace Haley Lip Cream ($10.00 for 0.15 oz.) is a medium-dark pink with subtle, warm undertones and a cream finish with very faint pearl through it. The texture was smooth, lightly creamy, and spread fairly evenly across my lips with nearly opaque coverage in a single layer. There was light tackiness, and it was thicker than the typical gloss on the market, though it lasted longer at five hours (and was hydrating over time).
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- NARS Bound (P, $26.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Maybelline Too Cute (P, $7.99) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Laura Mercier Bebe (LE, $25.00) is less shimmery, brighter (90% similar).
- Fenty Beauty Mauve Wives (P, $19.00) is darker (90% similar).
- NARS Santo Domingo (LE, $26.00) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Shaley (P, $10.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Sydney Grace Ann (P, $10.00) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar).
- Pat McGrath Belladonna (P, $30.00) is more shimmery, warmer (85% similar).
- MAC Viva Glam Ariana Grande 2 (LE, $21.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Sydney Grace Sarah (P, $10.00) is darker (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.
Haley
PPermanent. $10.00.
Shaley
Sydney Grace Shaley Lip Cream ($10.00 for 0.15 oz.) is a light-medium pink with warm undertones and a cream finish. It had good pigmentation in a single stroke, though it wasn’t full coverage. The texture was lightly creamy, somewhat tacky, and thicker than the average gloss, though it was comfortable and hydrating to wear.
There was some product that settled into my lip lines despite the color applying rather evenly overall. It stayed on well for four and a half hours.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- MAC Angel (P, $21.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Pat McGrath Prima Donna (P, $30.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Fenty Beauty Mauve Wives (P, $19.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Maybelline Too Cute (P, $7.99) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Jouer Park Ave (P, $17.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Sydney Grace Haley (P, $10.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Makeup by Mario Soft Blush (P, $24.00) is lighter, brighter (85% similar).
- Pat McGrath Belladonna (P, $30.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Sydney Grace Liz (P, $10.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- MAC Candy Box (P, $21.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (85% 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.
Shaley
PPermanent. $10.00.
SJ
Sydney Grace SJ Lip Cream ($10.00 for 0.15 oz.) is a muted, medium rosy brown with moderate, warm undertones and a cream finish with barely-there pearl. It had nearly opaque color payoff that applied evenly and smoothly across my lips in one layer.
There was a very small amount of product that settled into my deeper lip lines, but it wasn’t noticeable in person. The consistency was lightweight, despite being more light-medium in thickness and somewhat sticky, spreadable, and comfortable to wear. It lasted well for four and a half hours and felt moisturizing over time.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Makeup by Mario Miss Rose (P, $24.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- MAC Told You So (LE, $21.00) is less shimmery, brighter, cooler (90% similar).
- MAC Twinsies (LE, $21.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Fenty Beauty Pinch Me (P, $18.00) is less shimmery, darker, less pigmented (85% similar).
- Sydney Grace Beverly (P, $10.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- MAC Candy Box (P, $21.00) is less shimmery, cooler (85% similar).
- Makeup by Mario Rose Glow (P, $22.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- NARS Xenon (P, $26.00) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar).
- NARS Pulsion (P, $26.00) is less shimmery, darker (80% similar).
- Hourglass Canvas (P, $30.00) is less shimmery, darker (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.
Haley and Shakey don’t quite rock my world, but SJ is exactly my type of shade! It looks like my perfect everyday, throw & go lipgloss.
Haley and Shaley are on my wishlist! Iām going nuts waiting to see what all new products SG is releasing for the Christmas in July sale.
I don’t really love the way these sit on the lips especially in the extreme close ups. I know that from a distance they likely look great but the lip lines and deeper lip lines I have related to age are not going to be very forgiving for this formula, I think.