FURTHER READING:
Formula Overview
for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
These are the dupes the editor has pulled but not yet rated and officially entered.
- NARS Outrage (P, $26.00).
- Bobbi Brown Free Spirit (P, $27.00).
- NARS Young Hearts (LE, $26.00).
- Makeup by Mario Soft Nude (P, $24.00).
- KKW Beauty Juicy (LE, $18.00).
- MAC Shhhh (LE, $21.00).
- Kaja Honey Drizzle (P, $16.00).
- ColourPop Spacemaker (LE, $10.00).
- Bite Beauty Salted Caramel (LE, $22.00).
- MAC Painted Lady (LE, $21.00).
Formula Overview
$13.00/0.21 oz. – $61.90 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to be a hybrid between a lipgloss and a lip oil that is peppermint-scented that isn’t tacky, hydrates, and has high-shine with “lasting power.” The brand doesn’t have a lot of insight on pigmentation level, other than calling the formula “sheer genius,” but then several shades (particularly cream finish shades) are shown fairly opaque.
The coverage varied from shade to shade with most of them being medium to semi-opaque in coverage and some of the shimmery shades being sheerer.
The texture was smooth, spreadable, and non-sticky, which made it comfortable to apply and to wear, but it had enough substance to it (without being heavy) that it stayed in place and had a decent wear time for a gloss (three to four hours). Some shades applied really well while a few seemed more prone to settling into lip lines. I found the plushness of the texture to help prevent the gloss from getting into my deeper lip lines. The formula also felt hydrating over time.
Browse all of our About Face Light Lock Lip Gloss swatches.
Ingredients
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut/Noix de coco) Oil, Iron Oxides (CI 77491), Phenoxyethanol, Iron Oxides (CI 77492), Red 7 Lake (CI 15850), Iron Oxides (CI 77499), Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Manganese Violet (CI 77742), Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender/Lavande) Oil, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint/Menthe poivrée) Oil, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Kaolin, Tocopherol. V/081022
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.
FURTHER READING:
Formula Overview
for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
These are the dupes the editor has pulled but not yet rated and officially entered.
- MAC Twinsies (LE, $21.00).
- Makeup by Mario Miss Rose (P, $24.00).
- MAC Told You So (LE, $21.00).
- Fenty Beauty Pinch Me (P, $18.00).
- Sydney Grace Beverly (P, $10.00).
- MAC Candy Box (P, $21.00).
- Makeup by Mario Rose Glow (P, $22.00).
- NARS Xenon (P, $26.00).
- Christian Louboutin Beaute Altareva (P, $85.00).
- NARS Pulsion (P, $26.00).
Formula Overview
$13.00/0.21 oz. – $61.90 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to be a hybrid between a lipgloss and a lip oil that is peppermint-scented that isn’t tacky, hydrates, and has high-shine with “lasting power.” The brand doesn’t have a lot of insight on pigmentation level, other than calling the formula “sheer genius,” but then several shades (particularly cream finish shades) are shown fairly opaque.
The coverage varied from shade to shade with most of them being medium to semi-opaque in coverage and some of the shimmery shades being sheerer.
The texture was smooth, spreadable, and non-sticky, which made it comfortable to apply and to wear, but it had enough substance to it (without being heavy) that it stayed in place and had a decent wear time for a gloss (three to four hours). Some shades applied really well while a few seemed more prone to settling into lip lines. I found the plushness of the texture to help prevent the gloss from getting into my deeper lip lines. The formula also felt hydrating over time.
Browse all of our About Face Light Lock Lip Gloss swatches.
Ingredients
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut/Noix de coco) Oil, Iron Oxides (CI 77491), Phenoxyethanol, Iron Oxides (CI 77492), Red 7 Lake (CI 15850), Iron Oxides (CI 77499), Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Manganese Violet (CI 77742), Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender/Lavande) Oil, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint/Menthe poivrée) Oil, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Kaolin, Tocopherol. V/081022
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.