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Hi readers. I didn't know whether to post this because it's cruel to show you a specific product that's no longer available, but I wanted to give you an idea of how the formula is. Recently, Ofra Cosmetics collaborated with Youtuber KathleenLights to create a limited edition liquid lipstick in the shade Miami Fever. Miami Fever is a burnt orange terracotta. I'm actually a big fan of KathleenLights, she seems to keep it a bit more real than some of the other gurus. As soon as I saw this shade on her I knew I had to have it.

Edit: KathleenLights posted on Instagram that Ofra will be stocking this shade again on Oct 26 for any of those who want it before it goes away for good!

This product retails for $19.90. I used the code "kathleen40" and received 40% off my order. I just checked and at the time of this post, the code is still active. This was my first experience with Ofra Cosmetics and it went smoothly, I didn't have to contact Customer Service so I can't speak to that. I placed my order on September 30 and received it on October 7 so the TAT is pretty good. There are 31 different shades ranging the spectrum of color.

The color is very flattering and more wearable than I expected. It's subdued enough to still be work-appropriate. In terms of formula it's richly opaque and has a mousse-like texture. I like that it's a slightly thicker formula because it helps me apply it evenly without a lip liner. It doesn't dry down completely so it's not entirely transfer-proof but it wore well for 7 hours on me. By the eighth hour, the color was a bit faded but still holding on. I only drank water and snacked on grapes through that period but I was still impressed with the wear. It does need to be reapplied after a greasy meal though.

The lipstick formula is kind of a hybrid between Fyrinnae's Lip Lustre where it's a little thicker and has a mousse texture but the wear time and feel of it on the lips is more in line with Life's Entropy Lip Theories, which is my favorite opaque lipstick formula. I don't know if you can tell in the photo above, but it actually looks like lipstick is smushed inside the packaging, something I've also seen with Lip Lustres. It didn't impact application but I did want to make note of it. I'm quite happy with my purchase and would be interested in placing an order again, but only with a discount code. The regular price of $20 is a little steep for me, particularly when LE Lip Theory samples are hugely generous and only cost $2.00 each.

xx Carissa

Welcome back everyone! Today I have some more swatches of my Femme Fatale Cosmetics collection to share with you all. For those who are unfamiliar with the brand, Femme Fatale is based out of Australia and is a supplier for various other indie companies. In addition to their eyeshadows, they also make some amazing polishes. You can find my previous swatches here and here. This is the last batch of shadows left to be swatched but I plan on making an order in September for some new ones!

All thoughts and opinions are my own. Photos were taken in direct light. For reference, my skin tone is slightly lighter than an NC15, fair with warm undertones. Please view my disclosure policy for more information. Swatches are done half on Urban Decay Primer Potion, half over Darling Girl Cosmetics Glitter Glue.

Mood Ring (not vegan, lip safe) is a deep purple berry with a blue shift. This shade is part of The Mysterious Fortune collection. This is the color that's made me rethink my stance on pink. It's really beautiful worn on the lid or blended in the crease. The deeper plum tones helps make it more wearable if you're afraid of pink.

Alpine Skies (vegan, lip safe) is a taupey beige with a strong turquoise shift. Alpine Skies is one of those ethereal-looking light shades that Femme Fatale is known for. This one reminds me a lot of Perspecto-Illusion but I suspect this one leans peachier.

The Wayward Prince (vegan, lip-safe) is a mauve-rose base with a copper-gold overlay. We see a lot of purples with gold shimmer but I think this one stands apart from the rest since the shimmer is bronzey. This was originally a LE CoTM but was added to the catalog permanently because it was so popular.

Choose Wisely (vegan, not lip-safe) is a champagne gold with a subtle olive green undertone. I couldn't get the green to show up in pictures but the effect is noticeable in person. This is one of my favorite golds as it doesn't lean too terribly warm.

Goldwater Island is a taupey grey base with loads of gold and green shimmer. The cool base with the warm shimmer is an interesting juxtaposition but I like it. This shade was created as an exclusive for the Femme Fatale Facebook group and is unfortunately not available anymore. I have seen it pop up on makeup destashes though!

Straw To Gold is another shade with a taupey grey base but has a copper overlay and gold/silver shimmer. This one is less intense and bronzier than Glasswater Island but they're pretty similar overall so I'd say you don't need both. This shade was part of the Visage subscription box from Hello Waffle and is no longer available.

xx Carissa