Tint in Gelato, top to bottom: Spiced Orange (CR 04), Blood Orange (CR 01), Berry Berry (PK 01) |
Like its sister brand, Shu Uemura has created a dual-purpose product that actually works well on both the lips and the cheeks.
Both products share a similarly perforated doe-foot applicator that captures a bead of product, making for a smooth application to both lips and cheeks - though Shu opted for the more classic lipgloss tube packaging rather than the nail polish bottle shape of the YSL variant.
Tint in Gelato, top to bottom: Spiced Orange (CR 04), Blood Orange (CR 01), Berry Berry (PK 01) |
The Gelatos have that creamy, whipped texture that makes them a dream to blend out on the cheeks. Seriously no-fuss, and easily polished in less than three seconds. (They also work just fine over both foundation or powder.) You can apply with a brush if you prefer, but I like just dotting the product on and blending out with my fingers.
The formula also shares that quality of sitting slightly on the lips, due to the particular nature of the silicone polymers used. I find this is what keeps the formula feeling cushy, even as it dries down, but the sensation can feel odd. (See Tracy's review here, if that's the case for you.)
Because it has a thicker and more matte texture, as well as the slip of the silicone, it's best to apply in light layers to the lips - it's easy to underestimate how much you're putting on, and wind up with goopy lips. I don't find these drying or line-emphasizing, but they don't leave my lips looking quite as full as the YSL Kiss & Blush, probably because they reflect a less light due to the matte finish and opaque pigment.
Below are swatches - thicker and blended out - and you can see that they can go on quite punchy when applied straight on (the way you might prefer on your lips) but also sheer out and blend nicely for a faintly glowing but still relatively matte blush.
Tint in Gelato: Spiced Orange (CR 04), Blood Orange (CR 01), Berry Berry (PK 01) |
This is Spiced Orange, which is more of a light, peachy nude. It's a completely wearable nude sorbet shade on me, and looks even lovelier as a blush - just healthy and faintly sunny.
Tint in Gelato in Spiced Orange (CR 04) |
Tint in Gelato in Spiced Orange (CR 04) |
Tint in Gelato in Blood Orange (CR 01) |
Tint in Gelato in Blood Orange (CR 01) |
Tint in Gelato in Berry Berry (PK 01) |
Tint in Gelato in Berry Berry (PK 01) |
What are you guys feeling for these? Are you liking the dual function, or do you want your lipstick to be lipstick and your blush to be blush, dammit?
(Items were provided by the brand/PR to be considered for review. All opinions are my own, I am not compensated. This post contains an affiliate link.)
Thanks for the mention Maggie! These all look so much better on your lips than mine that's for sure. I think my lips are just way too dry here in Alberta to tolerate them. I do like them on the cheek that's for sure. I think Spiced Orange is the winner shade that's for sure! It looks lovely on you!
ReplyDeleteYa, no worries! It's worthwhile to see differing reviews on products like this, since not everyone has the same skin (or lips!) or the same expectations for a product. :)
DeleteI looooove Spiced Orange! It's a fantastic nude shade.:D
Oh my goodness, those swatches look beautiful! I'm liking the look of these a lot more than the YSL Lip & Cheek Stains, that's for sure! The next time I go to Hudson's Bay, I'm definitely going to stop at the SU counter and check these out. Thanks (again) for your solid review and recommendation Maggie x
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome! I enjoy these as much as the YSL version, but I think if you're looking for something with more payoff right off the bat, then these are the right place to start. Plus they're less of a bite to the wallet. ;)
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