When I started getting into makeup, probably around Spring semester last year, I turned to YouTube and beauty bloggers for what products to buy from what brands in what color. The first time I walked into an Ulta, I ended up wandering into the high-end makeup section without realizing it, simply because there were a lot of brands there I'd never heard of that had pretty stuff.
YouTube also helped me stay on top of makeup trends, like baking and strobing, and of course liquid lipsticks. Once liquid lipstick caught on, there wasn't a brand--high-end or drugstore--that wasn't coming out with their own take on it. Thankfully, there are individuals on YouTube who turn makeup into both a hobby and a career who will wade through the sea of new releases for you and tell you what's worth your time.
Beauty guru
KathleenLights came out with a video where she went through all of the liquid lipsticks she owned and how they ranked. In the top three was Dose of Colors. Once I watched this video, I started noticing Dose of Colors in more places. Lots of people were hyping the formula and colors. Plus it helps that they're a vegan/cruelty-free brand based in the United States. Months later, I realized I love liquid lipsticks, and it was time to give Dose of Colors a try.
The holidays brought around a trio of limited edition metallic shades called the Dare to Dazzle trio. And dazzle they do. I first fell in love with the colors when I saw swatches on Instagram. I purchased the set in February, which surprised me since it had already been out since before the holidays but was still in stock. Lucky for me, huh?
The set sold for $58 for three 1.6oz liquid lipsticks. Individual lipsticks cost $18. When you do the math, the set actually costs more than if you were to buy three stand-alone liquid lipsticks, which doesn't make a whole lot of sense to me. Maybe you're paying the four extra dollars for the packaging or the limited edition-ness. But I just couldn't say no to these colors.
After doing some research in the way of reviews and pictures, it turns out that these three actually have a different applicator than their permanent line. The permanent line uses a traditional doe-foot applicator, while the Dare to Dazzle trio uses a flatter paddle applicator.
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| Applicator for permanent line |
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| Applicator for Dare to Dazzle |
Not sure what the reasoning behind the change is. The flat side of the paddle applicator fits great against my bottom lip, but makes it a little difficult to carve out my cupid's bow since the tip isn't pointed.
The set comes with three colors:
- Teddy is a metallic copper brown
- Scarlet Lace is a blue-based red that gets its shine from pink glitter more than a metallic finish
- Corset is a metallic burgundy plum
My favorite shade is probably Teddy. It's just so perfectly opaque and metallic. I didn't think I would ever get into the brown lip trend, but I am loving how Teddy looks on me. Scarlet Lace is a very nice color, but is more glittery than metallic. Corset is gorgeous, but goes on a bit patchy. I usually wait until it's dry before attempting to apply another layer. Two layers of Corset will give you an even application of color.
The formula is top notch. They wear incredibly comfortably on the lips, to the point where you forget you're even wearing anything. They last all day and barely transfer. I've been wearing Teddy the entire time I've been planning and writing this post, and kissing my hand bears practically no transfer. That being said, putting your lips on skin versus a cup of coffee yields different results.
The second cup of coffee I had after this had less transfer on it, but the color still looked flawless on my lips. These lipsticks have a pretty solid formula, if I do say so. If you're wondering about the formula of the metallic lipsticks versus the regular matte line, I hear that they both feel the same on the lips. And since I love how these lipsticks feel, I just might pick up a matte shade or two.
Have you tried any liquid lipsticks from Dose of Colors? Share your thoughts below!
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