Kosas Activated Lightweight Lip Shade ($26.00 for 0.1 oz.) is a dirty, medium-dark pink-coral with refined, cozy touches and also a lotion surface. I would certainly practically classify it as a darker increased however it appeared to have simply sufficient heat to fit far better with reefs .
FURTHER ANALYSIS: Solution Introduction for information on basic efficiency and also attributes (like fragrance).
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Solution Introduction
$26.00/0.1 oz. – $260.00 Per Ounce
The formula is meant to have a “satiny smooth, luscious” really feel that is hydrating and also has “average protection.” The coloring was almost nontransparent or completely nontransparent throughout all tones I attempted, so they were no place close to tool protection.
The appearance was light-weight, luscious, and also smooth, and also they appeared a lot more susceptible to melting as nearly all of mine were weak (tilted or partly damaged) at the base. I would not have actually believed they were THAT susceptible to damaging based upon the appearance , however, as they really did not have high slip when related to my lips.
The lighter tones lasted 3 to 4 hrs and also were even more non-drying than moisturizing for me. The mid-tone and also much deeper tones lasted 4 to 5 hrs and also were likewise a lot more non-drying than moisturizing while used. I would certainly suggest that they were a little bit “thicker” in spite of not truly being thick in feeling on my lips than the normal bullet-style lipstick.
The formula had a refined, pleasant vanilla fragrance however no noticeable preference.
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Components
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), Copernic ia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Essence, Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil, Microcrystalline Wax (Cera Microcristallina), Theobroma Cacao (Cacao) 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) Essence, Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter, Rosa Canina Seed Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Fallen Leave Essence, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Tocopherol, To Copheryl Acetate , Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Vanillin, Limonene, Linalool[MayContain(+/-):IronOxides(CI77491CI77492CI77499)ManganeseViolet(CI77742)Red28Lake(CI45410)TitaniumDioxide(CI77891)Red7Lake(CI15850)Red30Lake(CI73360)[MayContain(+/-):IronOxides(CI77491CI77492CI77499)ManganeseViolet(CI77742)Red28Lake(CI45410)TitaniumDioxide(CI77891)Red7Lake(CI15850)Red30Lake(CI73360)
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Kosas Deep Talks Weightless Lip Color ($26.00 for 0.1 oz.) is a medium, reddish-coral with moderate, warm undertones and a cream finish with light shine.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
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Formula Overview
$26.00/0.1 oz. – $260.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have a “satiny smooth, creamy” feel that is hydrating and has “medium coverage.” The pigmentation was nearly opaque or fully opaque across all shades I tried, so they were nowhere near medium coverage.
The texture was lightweight, creamy, and smooth, and they seemed more prone to melting as almost all of mine were weak (angled or partially broken) at the base. I wouldn’t have thought they were THAT prone to breaking based on the texture , though, as they didn’t have high slip when applied to my lips.
The lighter shades lasted three to four hours and were more non-drying than hydrating for me. The mid-tone and deeper shades lasted four to five hours and were similarly more non-drying than hydrating while worn. I’d argue that they were a bit “thicker” despite not really being thick in feel on my lips than the typical bullet-style lipstick.
The formula had a subtle, sweet vanilla scent but no discernible taste.
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Ingredients
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), Copernic ia 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, To Copheryl Acetate , Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Vanillin, Limonene, Linalool[MayContain(+/-):IronOxides(CI77491CI77492CI77499)ManganeseViolet(CI77742)Red28Lake(CI45410)TitaniumDioxide(CI77891)Red7Lake(CI15850)Red30Lake(CI73360)[MayContain(+/-):IronOxides(CI77491CI77492CI77499)ManganeseViolet(CI77742)Red28Lake(CI45410)TitaniumDioxide(CI77891)Red7Lake(CI15850)Red30Lake(CI73360)
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