Beauty Care: November 2022

Wednesday, November 30, 2022

ColourPop Nickel and Dimed Eyeshadow Palette Review & Swatches

Nickel and Dimed

ColourPop Nickel and Dimed Pressed Powder Shadow Quad ($9.00 for 0.21 oz.) is a new, grayscale-themed color story that included two shimmery shades and two matte shades designed to coordinate with the brand’s temporary hair color range. All four shades were pigmented, blendable, and lasted for around eight hours on me and were consistent with the brand’s past eyeshadow formula (so mattes were a little powdery but still easy to work with).

Ingredients

Nickel and Dimed

PPermanent. $9.00.

A-

Product

9.5

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

91%

Total

Replay

Replay is a light white with subtle, warm undertones and a frosted sheen.

Semi-opaque pigmentation
Soft, slightly more loosely-pressed
Picked up readily with dry brush, blended out well
Long-wearing (8 hours before fading visibly)

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

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ColourPop Baddie (LE, $4.50).
LORAC Gluten Free (LE, $19.00).
Tom Ford Beauty Soleil Neige #1 (LE, ).
MAC Snow Globetrotter (LE, $17.00).
Tarte Treasure (LE, ).
Dior Wild Brown #2 (PiP, ).
BH Cosmetics Club Tropicana #14 (LE, ).
Buxom Diamond Darling (P, $12.00).
Sydney Grace Crema (Light) (PiP, $6.25).
Sydney Grace Velvet (P, $6.25).

Formula Overview

$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce

The new Pressed Powder Shadow formula is supposed to be “highly pigmented” with an “ultra-velvety and silky” texture that is “long-wearing” and “adheres easily to the eyes.” Most of the shades have semi-opaque to opaque pigmentation that applies well to bare skin, blends out without issue, and lasts for seven to eight hours.

The matte eyeshadows tend to be a little more powdery, though soft and finely-milled, in the pan, while the shimmers have a creamier, dense consistency. Occasionally, the more sparkly or metallic shades apply better with fingertips or a dampened brush.

Browse all of our ColourPop Pressed Powder Shadow swatches.

Replay

PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.

B+

8.5

Product

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

88%

Total

Dime Piece

Dime Piece is a very light silver with subtle, cool undertones and a light, metallic finish.

Semi-opaque pigmentation
Soft, slightly more loosely-pressed
Picked up readily with dry brush, blended out well
Long-wearing (8 hours before fading visibly)

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

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Chanel Architectonic #5 (LE, ).
Make Up For Ever ME202 Iceberg Blue (DC, $17.00).
Dior Blue Beat #3 (LE, ).
Dior Parisian Sky #4 (LE, ).
Coloured Raine Flashing Lights (DC, $6.99).
ColourPop Hot Copic (LE, $4.50).
MAC Dark Energy #2 (LE, $21.00).
Urban Decay Winterfell Snow (LE, $22.00).
ColourPop Fluffy (LE, $4.50).
Juvia's Place Yemoja (LE, ).

Formula Overview

$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce

Browse all of our ColourPop Pressed Powder Shadow swatches.

Dime Piece

PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.

B+

8.5

Product

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

88%

Total

Heartache

Heartache is a rich, darker gray with subtle, cool undertones and a matte finish.

Opaque color coverage
Soft, velvety, lightly powdery
Applied evenly and was blendable
Long-wearing (8 hours before fading visibly)

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

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ColourPop Slated (DC, $4.50).
ColourPop Bebe (LE, $4.50).
Natasha Denona Gloom (280CM) (PiP, ).
ColourPop Gata (PiP, $4.50).
ColourPop 1980 (LE, $4.50).
ColourPop That's a Wrap (LE, $4.50).
Viseart Cool Mattes 2 #6 (PiP, ).
Laura Mercier Steel (LE, $23.00).
Chanel Quintessence #9 (LE, ).
ColourPop Opaque (LE, $4.50).

Formula Overview

$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce

Browse all of our ColourPop Pressed Powder Shadow swatches.

Heartache

PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.

9.5

Product

Pigmentation

9.5

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

94%

Total

Instant Classic

Instant Classic is a deep black with neutral undertones and a smooth, matte finish.

Opaque color coverage
Soft, finely-milled, lightly powdery
Applied evenly and was blendable
Long-wearing (8 hours before fading visibly)

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

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Formula Overview

$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce

Browse all of our ColourPop Pressed Powder Shadow swatches.

Instant Classic

PiPPermanent in Palette. $4.50.

9.5

Product

Pigmentation

9.5

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

94%

Total

ColourPop Nickel and Dimed Pressed Powder Shadow Quad

ColourPop Replay Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Dime Piece Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Heartache Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Instant Classic Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Nickel and Dimed Pressed Powder Shadow Quad

ColourPop Replay Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Dime Piece Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Heartache Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Instant Classic Pressed Powder Shadow

source https://www.temptalia.com/colourpop-nickel-and-dimed-eyeshadow-palette-review-swatches/

Kaleidos Solar Sailor Space Age Highlighter Review & Swatches

Solar Sailor

Kaleidos Solar Sailor Space Age Highlighter ($14.00 for 0.10 oz.) is a bright, white gold with subtle, warm undertones and an intense, metallic finish. It had mostly opaque pigmentation in a single layer, despite the actual base being more translucent, as it was chocked full of shimmer and pearl.

The texture was fairly smooth to the touch, so it wasn’t too firmly nor too loosely-pressed in the pan, but it was not the most finely-milled of powders. The highlighter applied evenly to bare skin, blended out well, and didn’t accentuate my skin’s natural texture. It wore nicely for eight hours before fading a bit.

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

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Moira Sweet Champagne (P, $14.00) is more shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
Pat McGrath Pale Gold 002 (LE, $30.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (95% similar).
Anastasia Helia (PiP, ) is cooler (90% similar).
Becca Citrine (LE, $38.00) is less shimmery (90% similar).
Makeup Geek Electrify (P, $20.00) is lighter (90% similar).
Clionadh Cremait (P, $12.50) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
Give Me Glow Halo (P, $17.25) is more shimmery (90% similar).
Artist Couture Gold Digger (P, $27.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
Becca Pearl Flashes Gold (LE, $34.00) is darker (90% similar).
MAC Sky's the Limit (LE, $44.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).

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Formula Overview

$14.00/0.1 oz. - $140.00 Per Ounce

The formula is supposed to have "vibrant, color-shifting" shades that have an "ultra-lightweight, smooth texture that practically melts onto skin." They are described as being "translucent yet highlight reflective" with a "multi-chrome finish." I had different experiences across the range, so it was not the most consistent of ranges. They did, on average, apply a little better in practice than they appeared initially swatched.

For the most part, the regularly-priced ($14 at the time of publishing) shades were more like intense duochromes than true multi-chromes to me, and I do think the price reflects that (as their true multichromes are $36 each). They had translucent bases across the board with some shades having stronger initial coverage than others, but they produced a noticeable sheen and shift on my skin.

The texture was what varied from shade to shade with some shades feeling drier, almost crumbly, and being particularly prone to emphasizing skin texture, even though I don't have that much visible texture on my cheeks (this is not a common issue for me, it can happen but it is infrequent that I really feel a highlighter emphasizes my texture!) while other shades were firmer but applied more smoothly on my skin.

I liked the tones and shade range more so than the formula, but a couple of shades were really lovely to work with. They tended to wear around eight hours on my skin before fading visibly, though the chunkier, more sparkly shades had visible migration around the six-hour mark.

Browse all of our Kaleidos Space Age Highlighter swatches.

Ingredients

Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Talc, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Octyldodecanol, Synthetic Wax, Boron Nitride, Tin Oxide, Phenoxyethanol, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Hydrated Silica, Decylene Glycol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, PTFE, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891).

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.

Solar Sailor

PPermanent. $14.00.

A-

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

90%

Total

Kaleidos Solar Sailor Space Age Highlighter

source https://www.temptalia.com/kaleidos-solar-sailor-space-age-highlighter-review-swatches/

L'Oreal Le Carmin Courage & Le Rouge Determination Colour Riche Intense Volume Matte Lipsticks Reviews & Swatches

Le Carmin Courage

L’Oreal Le Carmin Courage Colour Riche Intense Volume Matte Lipstick ($13.99 for 0.06 oz.) is a rich, deeper berry with subtle, cool undertones and a matte finish.

Opaque pigmentation
Smooth, velvety texture that was forgiving of lip texture
Applied evenly, comfortable to apply and to wear
Long-wearing (7 hours, plus stain, but not 16-hours as marketed), non-drying

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

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NARS Full Time Females (P, $26.00) is lighter (95% similar).
Lisa Eldridge Skyscraper Rose (LE, $36.00) is lighter (95% similar).
Fenty Beauty Unlocked (P, $24.00) is lighter (95% similar).
Stellar Beauty Wicked Aura 01 (P, $22.00) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar).
Tom Ford Beauty Rose de Russie (LE, $58.00) is lighter (95% similar).
Laura Mercier Plum Sublime (P, $32.00) is darker (95% similar).
MAC Off the Record (LE, $20.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (95% similar).
Smashbox Jam On It (P, $21.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
Laura Mercier Fuchsia Intense (P, $32.00) is lighter (90% similar).
NARS Damned (P, $27.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).

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Formula Overview

$13.99/0.06 oz. - $233.17 Per Ounce

The formula is supposed to have "16 hour" wear with a "matte" finish that isn't "flat" and leaves lips "feeling comfortable." The lipstick was very pigmented, and the texture, while delivering a matte finish, felt smooth, velvety, and comfortable to apply as the lipstick glided across my lips without tugging at all.

I was impressed by how even and forgiving the finish was, though, as often silicone-heavy matte lipsticks can pill or emphasize lip texture (dimethicone is the first ingredient in this formula). It was fairly transfer-resistant, though it did break down more readily as soon as one ate a meal, so it tended to last as long as the time between application and one's next meal.

So, as a result, the only downside was that it was not a product that--realistically--lasted 16 hours, which I'd consider needing to make it past at least one meal well enough to endure until the next meal... at least.

There was a sweet, slightly powdery floral scent but no discernible taste. I did feel like the scent was more subdued than L'Oreal's scent typically is.

Browse all of our L'Oreal Colour Riche Intense Volume Matte Lipstick swatches.

Ingredients

Dimethicone, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Phenyl Trimethicone, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Isostearyl Isostearate, Kaolin, Paraffin, Isohexadecane, Nylon-12, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Cera Microcristallina/Microcrystalline Wax/Cire Microcristalline, Polyethylene, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Synthetic Wax, Triethoxysilylethyl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Serica Powder/Silk Powder/Poudre De Soie, Perlite, Alumina, Citronellol, Trihydroxystearin, Limonene, Geraniol, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Benzyl Alcohol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Magnesium Silicate, Silica, Tocopherol, Tin Oxide, Glucomannan, Parfum/Fragrance. May Contain (+/-): Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499/Iron Oxides, Mica, Ci 77891/Titanium Dioxide, Ci 15850/Red 7, Ci 15985/Yellow 6 Lake, Ci 45410/Red 28 Lake, Ci 19140/Yellow 5 Lake, Ci 45380/Red 22 Lake, Ci 42090/Blue 1 Lake. Fil N281335/1

Le Carmin Courage

PPermanent. $13.99.

A-

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

Longevity

Application

91%

Total

Le Rouge Determination

L’Oreal Le Rouge Determination Colour Riche Intense Volume Matte Lipstick ($13.99 for 0.06 oz.) is a vivid, medium-dark orange-red with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish.

Opaque pigmentation
Smooth, velvety texture that was forgiving of lip texture
Applied evenly, comfortable to apply and to wear
Long-wearing (6 hours, slight stain, but not 16-hours as marketed), non-drying

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

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ColourPop Cruella (LE, $8.00) is warmer (95% similar).
Lancome Impatiente (172) (P, $32.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Chanel Rouge Amoureux (852) (P, $55.00) is warmer, glossier (90% similar).
ColourPop Chronos (LE, $6.50) is darker (90% similar).
Chanel Unlimited (68) (P, $42.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Giorgio Armani Friendly (301) (P, $38.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
Urban Decay Elote (P, $19.00) is lighter (90% similar).
YSL Uninhibited Flame (07) (P, $39.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Guerlain #27 (P, $33.00) is darker (90% similar).
MAC Lady Danger (P, $19.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).

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Formula Overview

$13.99/0.06 oz. - $233.17 Per Ounce

There was a sweet, slightly powdery floral scent but no discernible taste. I did feel like the scent was more subdued than L'Oreal's scent typically is.

Browse all of our L'Oreal Colour Riche Intense Volume Matte Lipstick swatches.