Tower 28 Sesame & Pistachio Reviews & Swtaches

Sesame

Tower 28 Sesame ShineOn Jelly Lip Gloss ($14.00 for 0.13 oz.) is a medium-dark pink with warmer undertones and a jelly-like finish.

Sheer, translucent color (as marketed)
Plush, non-sticky, spreadable texture
Lightweight, comfortable to wear
Shorter-wearing (2-3 hours), hydrating

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

Top Dupes

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ColourPop Bengal (LE, $8.00) is cooler (95% similar).
Fenty Beauty Cupcakin' (LE, $19.00) is more pigmented, warmer (90% similar).
Hourglass Cameo (P, $49.00) is lighter, more pigmented, warmer (85% similar).
Rare Beauty Nearly Apricot (P, $18.00) is lighter, more pigmented, warmer (85% similar).
Lisa Eldridge Muse (P, $25.00) is more pigmented, warmer (85% similar).
ColourPop Staying Up (LE, $8.00) is lighter, more pigmented, warmer (85% similar).
NARS District (LE, $26.00) is darker, more pigmented, warmer (85% similar).
Hourglass Bare (P, $49.00) is lighter, more pigmented, warmer (85% similar).
Fenty Beauty Taffy Tease (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, lighter, more pigmented (85% similar).
ColourPop Secret Weapon (P, $6.00) is darker, more pigmented, warmer (85% similar).

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Formula Overview

$14.00/0.13 oz. - $107.69 Per Ounce

The formula is supposed to have the "shine of a gloss" with the "comfort of a balm" and a "touch of juicy translucent color." It has a smooth, non-sticky texture that has more of a cream-gel like feel, as there was a more substantial, slightly thicker consistency but it wasn't heavy to wear.

The coverage was mostly sheer with most shades applying evenly and smoothly without settling noticeably into lip lines. They lasted between two and three hours and were hydrating over time. It had a creamy, sweet and lightly fruity scent--almost reminded me of salt water taffy in some sort of fruit flavor.

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Ingredients

Polybutene, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Hydrogenated Polybutene, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Octyldodecanol, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Rosa Canina Seed Oil, Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Seed Oil, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Butylene/Ehtylene/Styrene Copolymer, Aroma/Flavor, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, May Contain: Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499), Manganese Violet (Ci 77742), Red 30 Lake (Ci 73360), Red 7 Lake (Ci 15850), Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891).

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Sesame

PPermanent. $14.00.

B+

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

Longevity

Application

89%

Total

Pistachio

Tower 28 Pistachio ShineOn Jelly Lip Gloss ($14.00 for 0.13 oz.) is a light-medium coral with warmer undertones and a cream-like finish, so it had a milkier finish (and drawbacks common with that finish).

Medium coverage (supposed to be sheerer)
Plush, non-sticky, spreadable texture
Lightweight, settled into lip lines slightly
Shorter-wearing (2-3 hours), hydrating

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

Top Dupes

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ColourPop Blissful (P, $8.00) is more shimmery, darker, more pigmented (90% similar).
MAC Cha-Cha-Cha (LE, ) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
ColourPop Easy Bake (P, $6.00) is warmer (85% similar).
Tarte Myth (LE, $20.00) is darker, more pigmented, cooler (85% similar).
ColourPop PS (P, $6.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (80% similar).
Fenty Beauty Taffy Tease (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (80% similar).

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