My package arrived! I absolutely love Adored - it's gorgeous, and I'm far from a metallic finish fan. It's so fine that it really doesn't enhance fine lines or enlarged pores (and I have both). I think the real hero in this launch is the 159. For those who love subtle highlight and are up for adding to their brush collection, this brush is a must have. I've only tried it with Adored, but I think this brush will solve all of my application issues with other frosty highlighters like Stereo Rose or Redhead. I like the colour of both but I had trouble getting a subtle application just where I wanted and having them blend in just right. I have a fan brush so that takes care of the light application, but it doesn't really blend. The 188 isn't nearly as precise as the 159.
I've never bought a back up brush, but I think I'm about to. One won't be enough.
My Adored is mostly beige with some coral on each side. It reminds me a bit of Shell Pearl in that the colour doesn't show, but it provides a gorgeous highlight. I'm certain this could be far more intense than SP (I normally apply that with my 130 to get a heavier application), but it's still a look I'd wear to work. What did surprise me is just how powdery Adored is; it kicks up as much 'dust' as Fresh Honey MB. I just dragged the 159 across the surface a couple of times and the black external ring had quite a lot of powder on it.
I'm very proud of myself for putting both Narcissus and Fever Isle straight into my small back up stash. I can tell I'll love both, but I have a bunch of l/g open and want to finish at least three of them before I open these. I'm glad I got a Heroine l/l b/u as well. With Heroine, FMP and now Narcissus I know I'll use it a lot. I also like using Heroine l/l with some plummy shades.
Now...I need to resist Lust. I have Redhead and Definitely Defined. No. Just no. (Maybe I'll check it out in store tomorrow).