Explore the Kosas Star Power Weightless Lip Color ($26.00 for 0.1 oz.) is a stunning medium-dark, reddish-berry shade that showcases subtle, cool undertones paired with a lightly glossy, cream finish. This lip color not only enhances your natural beauty but also provides a unique twist to your makeup collection. With its eye-catching hue, it’s perfect for both casual outings and special events, ensuring your lips make a statement wherever you go.
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In-Depth Formula Analysis
$26.00/0.1 oz. – $260.00 Per Ounce
The formula delivers a “satiny smooth, creamy” sensation that not only hydrates but also offers “medium coverage.” However, the pigmentation is impressively nearly opaque or fully opaque across all the shades I tested, making them far more than just medium coverage. This provides you with a rich color payoff that enhances your lips beautifully.
With its lightweight, creamy, and smooth texture, this lip color feels luxurious on the lips. However, caution is advised, as many of the products I received were weak at the base, indicating a tendency to melt or break. Surprisingly, despite this fragility, they did not have a high slip when applied, which adds to their overall usability.
For wear time, the lighter shades stayed vibrant for three to four hours, offering a non-drying experience rather than deep hydration. The mid-tone and deeper shades provided a slightly longer wear time of four to five hours, also proving to be more non-drying than hydrating. Interestingly, they felt a bit “thicker” than your average bullet-style lipstick, although they did not feel heavy on my lips.
The formula is pleasantly enhanced with a subtle, sweet vanilla scent, making for a delightful application experience, yet it lacks any discernible taste.
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Comprehensive Ingredient Breakdown
Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Silica, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Octyldodecanol, Lanolin Oil, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Beeswax (Cera Alba), Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract, Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil, Microcrystalline Wax (Cera Microcristallina), Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Extract, Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter, Rosa Canina Seed Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Vanillin, Limonene, Linalool [May Contain (+/-): Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Manganese Violet (CI 77742), Red 28 Lake (CI 45410), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Red 7 Lake (CI 15850), Red 30 Lake (CI 73360)
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are provided as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. It is important to always check the product packaging, if available, for the most accurate ingredient list applicable to your purchase, or refer to the brand or retailer’s website for the latest ingredient information.
Dive Deeper into the Product:
Discover our comprehensive Formula Overview to learn more about its performance, texture, and scent characteristics.
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In-Depth Formula Analysis
$26.00/0.1 oz. – $260.00 Per Ounce
The formula is designed to deliver a “satiny smooth, creamy” texture that is both hydrating and offers “medium coverage.” The pigmentation was impressively nearly opaque or fully opaque across all the shades I trialed, making them far from just medium coverage.
The texture feels lightweight, creamy, and smooth, although it appeared more prone to melting, as several of my samples were weak (angled or partially broken) at the base. Interestingly, despite this potential for breakage, they did not exhibit a high slip when applied to my lips, which enhances their overall wearability.
The lighter shades provided a wear time of three to four hours, offering a non-drying experience rather than deep hydration. In contrast, the mid-tone and deeper shades lasted four to five hours, similarly providing a more non-drying experience while worn. They felt a bit “thicker” than your average bullet-style lipstick, even though they didn’t feel heavy on my lips.
This formula is accompanied by a subtle, sweet vanilla scent, which adds a pleasant touch to the application experience, yet it does not have any noticeable taste.
Check out all of our Kosas Weightless Lip Color swatches to find your ideal shade!
Comprehensive Ingredient Breakdown
Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Silica, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Octyldodecanol, Lanolin Oil, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Beeswax (Cera Alba), Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract, Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil, Microcrystalline Wax (Cera Microcristallina), Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Extract, Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter, Rosa Canina Seed Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Vanillin, Limonene, Linalool [May Contain (+/-): Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Manganese Violet (CI 77742), Red 28 Lake (CI 45410), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Red 7 Lake (CI 15850), Red 30 Lake (CI 73360)
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are provided as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Always check product packaging, if available, for the most accurate ingredient list applicable to your purchase, or refer to the brand or retailer’s website for the most updated ingredient details.
