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.
- Sephora Gemini (91) (LE, $8.00).
- Giorgio Armani Spotlight (516) (LE, $38.00).
- Sephora Pisces (88) (LE, $8.00).
- Estee Lauder Blush Tease (P, $32.00).
- Bite Beauty Tatin (P, $24.00).
- Givenchy Rose Flanelle (202) (P, $37.00).
- YSL Rouge Rose (52) (PiP, $38.00).
- Tom Ford Beauty Mia (LE, $36.00).
- Sephora Can’t Stop (05) (P, $15.00).
- Becca Nectar (DC, $24.00).
Formula Overview
$15.00/0.06 oz. – $250.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have a “super glossy, high shine” finish that takes a “pigmented kiss of color” and puts it into a “nourishing lip balm format” paired with a “deliciously fruity scent.” The formula is housed in a click-style pen, and you’ll want to be careful about dispensing too much product as it melts like… butter. I found that using a lighter hand to apply gave me the best results as it was very easy to over-apply.
The shades were pigmented, creamy, and had a high-shine finish as promised, and it did feel like a cross between a lipstick and a lip balm. Despite being so glossy, as long as I didn’t over-apply the product, I felt like it stayed in place well, wasn’t prone to feathering on me (though not something I’ve experienced that often, regardless of formulation), and had a touch of tackiness that likely helped it from getting everywhere.
It wasn’t particularly long-wearing, but several shades lasted a solid four hours on me, and the formula itself was hydrating. There was a sweet, fruity scent but no discernible taste.
Browse all of our About Face Cherry Pick Lip Color Butter swatches.
Ingredients
Diisostearyl Malate, Polybutene, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Microcrystalline Wax (Cera Microcristallina/Cire Microcristalline), CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), Synthetic Wax, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Paraffin, CI 19140 (Yellow 5 Lake), Propylene Carbonate, Parfum (Fragrance), Caprylyl Glycol, CI 77491 (Iron Oxides), CI 15850 (Red 7), Phenoxyethanol, Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter/Beurre de Karité), Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Hexylene Glycol, CI 77499 (Iron Oxides), Punica Granatum (Pomegranate/Grenade) Flower Extract, Prunus Avium (Sweet Cherry/Guigne) Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate. V/081722
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.
- YSL Lale’s Red (126) (LE, $38.00).
- YSL London Sky (143) (P, $38.00).
- NARS Codie (LE, $34.00).
- MAC Whatta Doll (P, $24.00).
- Sephora After Hours (23) (P, $8.00).
- Sephora Wicked Smart (02) (P, $13.00).
- Tarte Sandals (LE, $21.00).
- Make Up For Ever C406 (DC, $22.00).
- NARS Delphine (LE, $34.00).
- YSL Cacao Bounce (2) (LE, $38.00).
Formula Overview
$15.00/0.06 oz. – $250.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have a “super glossy, high shine” finish that takes a “pigmented kiss of color” and puts it into a “nourishing lip balm format” paired with a “deliciously fruity scent.” The formula is housed in a click-style pen, and you’ll want to be careful about dispensing too much product as it melts like… butter. I found that using a lighter hand to apply gave me the best results as it was very easy to over-apply.
The shades were pigmented, creamy, and had a high-shine finish as promised, and it did feel like a cross between a lipstick and a lip balm. Despite being so glossy, as long as I didn’t over-apply the product, I felt like it stayed in place well, wasn’t prone to feathering on me (though not something I’ve experienced that often, regardless of formulation), and had a touch of tackiness that likely helped it from getting everywhere.
It wasn’t particularly long-wearing, but several shades lasted a solid four hours on me, and the formula itself was hydrating. There was a sweet, fruity scent but no discernible taste.
Browse all of our About Face Cherry Pick Lip Color Butter swatches.
Ingredients
Diisostearyl Malate, Polybutene, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Microcrystalline Wax (Cera Microcristallina/Cire Microcristalline), Synthetic Wax, CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), Stearalkonium Hectorite, Paraffin, Propylene Carbonate, CI 77491 (Iron Oxides), CI 77492 (Iron Oxides), Parfum (Fragrance), CI 15850 (Red 7), Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter/Beurre de Karité), CI 77499 (Iron Oxides), Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Hexylene Glycol, Punica Granatum (Pomegranate/Grenade) Flower Extract, Prunus Avium (Sweet Cherry/Guigne) Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, CI 42090 (Blue 1 Lake). V/082922
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.
