Palm oil - pore clogging - failed applicator
Not so good: Tube design failed, pore clogging, not 2-in-1<br />Good: color<br />Unknown: lasting?<br /><br />I was glad I read a few reviews before I opened it, then I opened it carefully, pushed gently, and it burst out the sides all the same. I wasn't sure if it was because the on/off was marked on the lid but not the tube, maybe I just turned it the wrong amount? ½ turn seemed reasonable, so I turned it tighter and more came out the sides. For what it's worth, the instructions just have us dabbing a couple dots on with the sponge and blending with the fingers or brush. The sponge is an entirely unnecessary addition.<br /><br />As you can see from the photo, this did allow me to put a nice and thick layer on my arm just in case anyone is looking to see how dramatic it can be. I do like the color, it's a good match, but I wouldn't use it on my eyes or my lips because the product says 'liquid blush.' There is a graphic on this page that says 2-in-1, despite showing eyes/blush/lips on the very same graphic, which I am pretty sure would be 3-in-1.<br /><br />The last issue is the ingredients. The top ingredient is Ethylhexyl Palmitate, which is a pretty well known comedogenic (pore clogging) problem, so it's not great if you have breakouts. That's why I don't know how long it lasts or well it holds up over time, it's not worth the high risk of breakouts so I didn't wear it long. You might have guessed that 'palmitate' is also a derivative of Palm Oil, which is an industry that is destroying many biodiverse forests.<br /><br />Two stars for color, texture feels nice, but I would only recommend this to people with clear skin that don't really have any desire to use the applicator sponge.
Rating: 2 stars