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formula overview
$7.00/0.35oz. – $20.00 per ounce
The formula is said to have a “highly pigmented, creamy color” that imparts a “natural, sun-kissed glow” with a “hint of shimmer.” The shades had buildable opacity ranging from semi-transparent to medium to full opacity, although they were quite opaque when first applied – they were easy to blend to the point where they were better built in layers. However, I would recommend letting each coat dry before adding another one for more opacity.
The texture was light, emollient and like a gel cream – spreadable without being too thick or too thin. I liked dabbing it onto my skin with my fingertips, but a synthetic brush worked too. Luckily I had no trouble lifting base products. The formula became more velvety as it dried, leaving a more semi-matte finish after around 15-20 seconds.
The finish was subtly pearlescent and when combined with the underlying semi-matte finish had the effect of a soft satin. However, some shades were more pearlescent and closer to a satin finish. Most shades lasted about eight to eight and a half hours on me before showing any signs of fading on me.
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ingredients
Phenyltrimethicone, Silica, Microcrystalline Wax (Cera Microcristallina), Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Synthetic Wax, Polyisobutene, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Phenoxyethanol, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Caprylyl Glycol, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride , Glycerol Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Red Iron Oxide (Ci 77491), Black Iron Oxide (Ci 77499), Yellow Iron Oxide (Ci 77492)
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