Dupes? Bobbi Brown Pale Pink vs. ELF Pink Passion

When I was first introduced to bright pink blushes I thought "no way!" and imagined it would give me those very exaggerated bright pink doll cheeks.  I'm here to tell you that is not the case at all.  Don't get me wrong, you can easily overdo the application of this color of blush (or any color really) but if you use a light hand, a bright pink blush really gives life to your face.

I have heard many times on You Tube that ELF's Pink Passion is a dupe for Bobbi Brown's Pale Pink.  I had both and figured I would swatch them and compare, then share with you for you to ultimately decide.

/BB Pale Pink on top / ELF Pink Passion on bottom

BB Pale Pink on left / ELF Pink Passion on right

As you can see Bobbi Brown's Pale Pink is definitely much more brighter and has some fuschia in it while ELF's Pink Passion is more of a light (but bright) babydoll pink.  I don't consider these dupes at all.  To me a dupe is two (or more) products that do the same thing and/or look almost identical to where you can't notice a difference.  I can clearly see the difference in both these colors.  

I think what I will do is film a more in depth video on the two blushes on my You Tube Channel http://www.youtube.com/user/PrissyandPink so that I can share how long they wear, preferred application, quality, what brushes I use, etc.  For now I think showing you the swatches alone will help answer the question as to whether or not they are dupes.

Do you own either of these and do YOU think they're dupes?  Let me know, I love hearing from you.  

Where to find:  http://www.bobbibrowncosmetics.com/index.tmpl and http://www.eyeslipsface.com/

Prices:  Bobbi Brown: $26 / ELF $3

Thanks for spending time with me today! 

XX, P

Bright Pink Lipstick Love: NARS Schiap

This lipstick has caught my eye several times so at my recent Sephora shopping trip I decided I should just adopt it and give it a home.  :)

NARS Schiap is described as a semi matte shocking pink.  I would say that description is right on.  The semi matte finish is not drying and the pink is definitely a bright blue based pink.  A very similar color from the drugstore would be Milani's Rose Hip.  The big differences are the smell and finish.  Milani's Rose Hip has a very strong and noticeable candy like scent while NARS Schiap does not have a strong noticeable scent. If you get extremely close and take a big whiff you will not a light lemon scent but nothing you can smell once it's on. Rose Hip also has a noticeable shinier finish while again, Schiap is more on the matte side and a tinge brighter and more opaque.  However, when both lipsticks are on the lips there's not a huge noticeable difference other than the finish.

To compare a few other lipsticks to Schiap, MAC's Candy Yum Yum is a paler bright pink, Maybelline's Vivid Rose is more on the coral side.

The packaging is the regular matte, rubberized packaging (same as their blushes)

 Schiap in all it's beauty!

 An indoor swatch

 This is what it looks like in indoor lighting (one application)

 This is outdoor in natural lighting - it's actually a few shades brighter than this

 Overall because I love the finish as well as the intensity of the color I would say this lipstick is worth the price.  If you like a "semi" matte, non drying shocking pink without a strong scent this look no further - this is for you.  I absolutely love this pink and it is officially one of my favorites. I don't regret adopting this baby at all!

What are some of your favorite bright pinks?  Let me know, I love hearing from you!

Where to find:  NARS Cosmetics website and Sephora.com
Price: $26

Thanks for spending time with me today!

XX, P