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Natalie_Necro

Natalie_Necro

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shontay07108 said:
Well, you've pretty much killed any hopes I had for Belladonna 2. I guess that's a good thing, though.
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I'm sorry! It's so much pinker than their promo photos & swatches. I think Revlon Cherries in the Snow might be a similar shade too but the finish is creamier and shinier. I think if the smell doesn't bother you and you like the colours, then the finishes are nice and they are very pigmented. None of the lipsticks I swatched are perfect exact dupes. They're just close enough that if you have one, you don't need the other.
 
ElectricLady

ElectricLady

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Although I'm kinda glad By Starlight isn't as dark as it is in the promo pic, I'm not that wowed by the color. It kind of looks like every other purple lipstick I have; maybe just slightly darker. It's also not "ultra matte." It's like every other matte and has that slight shine to it. I was expecting it to compare to MAC's retro matte formula. The smell is also overpowering. Like powdered donuts. I didn't expect the smell to linger.
 
DILLIGAF

DILLIGAF

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I think I will be giving Illamasqua's ESP lipstick a chance to see if it will give me the color that I want.
 
shontay07108

shontay07108

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I played around with these lipsticks again. I used prep and prime this time and got myself into better light. By Starlight, while it still isn't what I wanted, went over much better this time. The P+P helps make the color come out better. Still, not what I wanted but I'm more sad now than pissed. haha Space Cake, never had a problem with it anyway, came out slightly better, too. Still jaded about this experience, but I will get some use out of these lipsticks. I tried All of My Purple Life lipglass over BS, but I didn't care for that. It obviously changed the finish. I'm glad these lipsticks are matte, but not ultra matte because thinking of ultra matte just makes my lips shrivel up and die.
 
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misfitted

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shontay07108 said:
I got my package today. I put aside my disappointment about shipping and I was still excited to try out my stuff. I have to say I am disappointed.The good things: The lipstick is not drying. It applies smoothly and it's opaque. The scent. Someone said baby powder and that scared me because bp makes me want to vomit. It's not like that to me. It's like sweet candy or some kind of cake batter with a slight perfume scent. It's hard to place. The packaging is nice, if not particularly fancy. Now the negative: By Starlight is the biggest sham ever. Looks nothing like it does on the site. It's a light purple. It's in the violetta family. I was looking for a deep purple and this has more pink. Even in the tube it looks more berry pinky/purple than a true purple. Got the wool completely pulled over my eyes on that and I'm disgusted. Space Cake is nice. Now that one is actually true to color. Imagine that. I made it more wearable by pairing it with Nightmoth liner. Funny how Nightmoth seems to be the answer for everything. Time will tell if I actually have the nerve to wear it out, though. Oh and that mirror is so cheap. I thought it was a compact and it's just an open mirror free to be scratched and abuse in .2 seconds. So, all in all a total fail for me. I wasted a good $40 that I could've used for countless other things. Next. I've been strangely looking at Bang! Bang! and Belladonna 2, but how can I dare take the chance after this experience?
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I am completely pissed about By Starlight... I was so mad I missed it the first time, but this one is NOT the original! And I got two ugh! Anyway... at least I got space cake and dgaf. Those are the winners in my book!
 
cocotears

cocotears

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I think Dragenista by Coloured Raine could be a dupe for DGAF colorwise, but I believe these lipsticks have more of a creamy finish. Also, Cougarz or Studio 54 by the same company could be a dupe for Space Cake. They also have a purple called Arabian Night that is really pretty. It's a deep blue toned purple. It's out of stock now but will be back Oct 28 and pre orders are available starting the 16th. The lippies cost $13.00 and shipping is $5.95. Edited to add color guide.
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misfitted

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DGAF
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DGAF with Grey Friday on top. I am in love with this lippie! Should have gotten 2 of these instead of raggedy By Starlight. Kicking myself right now for not backing it up!
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misfitted

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DILLIGAF said:
I think I will be giving Illamasqua's ESP lipstick a chance to see if it will give me the color that I want. 
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I've been meaning to get ESP! Kontrol is the baddest purple lipstick I've tried so far. I'm waiting for Punk Couture to blw it out of the water though.
 
rena10

rena10

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shontay07108 said:
Well, you've pretty much killed any hopes I had for Belladonna 2. I guess that's a good thing, though.
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NO...Shontay...get bella 2....for an exchange..if they will do it...cause I think on tan, or brown or darker..skin is much prettier..trust! ...Now on fair skin...its gonna show pink more....but anyone of color is gonna show more red....take a chance and at least if they let u exchange..:)
 
rena10

rena10

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rena10 said:
NO...Shontay...get bella 2....for an exchange..if they will do it...cause I think on tan, or brown or darker..skin is much prettier..trust! ...Now on fair skin...its gonna show pink more....but anyone of color is gonna show more red....take a chance and at least if they let u exchange..:) PLUS...its good for a holiday sexy look...:)
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ForeverJenn

ForeverJenn

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misfitted said:
DGAF
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DGAF with Grey Friday on top. I am in love with this lippie! Should have gotten 2 of these instead of raggedy By Starlight. Kicking myself right now for not backing it up!
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I would never be able to rock that lippie like you! It looks amazing!
 
shontay07108

shontay07108

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misfitted said:
DGAF
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DGAF with Grey Friday on top. I am in love with this lippie! Should have gotten 2 of these instead of raggedy By Starlight. Kicking myself right now for not backing it up!
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Ardency Inn's Black is Blue looks exactly same on me as DGAF does on you in the second pic. I'm bummed I passed on dgaf. I think I could rock it. Ah well.
 
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