Review (2/5): Palm oil - pore clogging - failed applicator
Not so good: Tube design failed, pore clogging, not 2-in-1
Good: color
Unknown: lasting?
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.
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.
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.
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.