Makeup by Mario Petal Glow, Pink Glow, & Rosewood Glow MoistureGlow Lip Serums Reviews & Swatches
Petal Glow
Makeup by Mario Petal Glow MoistureGlow Plumping Lip Serum ($22.00 for 0.08 oz.) is a light-medium pink with warmer undertones and a glossy, milky finish.
- Semi-sheer to medium, somewhat buildable coverage
- Very emollient, like a gel-cream feel–fluid but with some “heft” without being weighty
- Settled slightly into lip lines
- Prone to over-application due to softness (would be terrified to put one of these in a hot car/pocket!)
- Short-wearing (2 hours), hydrating
FURTHER READING:
Formula Overview
for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
These are the dupes the editor has pulled but not yet rated and officially entered.
- MAC Daddy’s Girl (P, $23.00).
- Pat McGrath Lady Stardust (P, $40.00).
- Estee Lauder Nude Mood (P, $32.00).
- Revlon So Sleek Pink (021) (P, $9.99).
- Tom Ford Beauty Bryan (LE, $36.00).
- MAC Sellout (P, $22.00).
- Charlotte Tilbury Liv It Up (P, $37.00).
- YSL Pink Flow (3) (LE, $38.00).
- Pat McGrath Divine Rose 2 (LE, $36.00).
- Hourglass Dreamer (P, $32.00).
Formula Overview
$22.00/0.08 oz. – $275.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have a “serum texture” that “melts onto lips” that “plumps, nourishes, and hydrates.” The formula is very soft and already melted before it gets close to the lips, so using a light hand when applying is key to avoiding the product breaking up against the edge of the tube or coming away in larger sections. It was also critical to only click up the smallest amount as it was very easy to nick and smudge product when putting the cap back on.
The consistency was moderately emollient with decent slip, so it was not a particularly long-wearing product (three to four hours), but it was comfortable to wear and wasn’t as prone to settling into my lip lines as one might have expected. The formula itself is very cooling and minty with a noticeable cooling, plumping effect that goes on for 45 to 60 minutes.
They had semi-sheer to semi-opaque coverage, depending on the shade, though the brand described them as “sheer'” but their swatches looked more medium/semi-opaque coverage.
I did not find they were hydrating over time, but it is possible that is due to having issues with some plumping products in the past. These had a strong mint scent but no discernible taste.
Note: As I have had poor reactions to plumping products in the past, so I only tested two of the seven shades for wear as past experiences have resulted in allergic reactions that can take weeks to resolve. I purchased these not realizing they meant actually plumping rather than the illusion of plumper lips from the glossy finish.
Browse all of our Makeup by Mario MoistureGlow Plumping Lip Serum swatches.
Ingredients
Pink Glow
Makeup by Mario Pink Glow MoistureGlow Plumping Lip Serum ($22.00 for 0.08 oz.) is a very light, pale pink with a milky finish that was on the glossier side.
- Semi-sheer to medium, somewhat buildable coverage
- Very emollient, like a gel-cream feel–fluid but with some “heft” without being weighty
- Settled slightly into lip lines
- Prone to over-application due to softness (would be terrified to put one of these in a hot car/pocket!)
- Short-wearing (2 hours), hydrating
FURTHER READING:
Formula Overview
for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
These are the dupes the editor has pulled but not yet rated and officially entered.
- ColourPop Let’s Chill (LE, $9.00).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Coming Out (572) (LE, $29.00).
- Revlon Beaming Strawberry (002) (P, $9.99).
- MAC Syrup (P, $22.00).
- Bobbi Brown Peach and Quiet (P, $27.00).
- Charlotte Tilbury Liv It Up (P, $37.00).
- Pat McGrath Profumo (DC, $40.00).
- Tom Ford Beauty Johnny (LE, $36.00).
- Tom Ford Beauty Mustique (P, $55.00).
- Sephora Girl Crush (16) (P, $13.00).
Formula Overview
$22.00/0.08 oz. – $275.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have a “serum texture” that “melts onto lips” that “plumps, nourishes, and hydrates.” The formula is very soft and already melted before it gets close to the lips, so using a light hand when applying is key to avoiding the product breaking up against the edge of the tube or coming away in larger sections. It was also critical to only click up the smallest amount as it was very easy to nick and smudge product when putting the cap back on.
The consistency was moderately emollient with decent slip, so it was not a particularly long-wearing product (three to four hours), but it was comfortable to wear and wasn’t as prone to settling into my lip lines as one might have expected. The formula itself is very cooling and minty with a noticeable cooling, plumping effect that goes on for 45 to 60 minutes.
They had semi-sheer to semi-opaque coverage, depending on the shade, though the brand described them as “sheer'” but their swatches looked more medium/semi-opaque coverage.
I did not find they were hydrating over time, but it is possible that is due to having issues with some plumping products in the past. These had a strong mint scent but no discernible taste.
Note: As I have had poor reactions to plumping products in the past, so I only tested two of the seven shades for wear as past experiences have resulted in allergic reactions that can take weeks to resolve. I purchased these not realizing they meant actually plumping rather than the illusion of plumper lips from the glossy finish.
Browse all of our Makeup by Mario MoistureGlow Plumping Lip Serum swatches.
Ingredients
Rosewood Glow
Makeup by Mario Rosewood Glow MoistureGlow Plumping Lip Serum ($22.00 for 0.08 oz.) is a muted, medium-dark pink with strong, warm undertones and a creamy, glossy finish.
- Semi-sheer to medium, somewhat buildable coverage
- Very emollient, like a gel-cream feel–fluid but with some “heft” without being weighty
- Settled slightly into lip lines
- Prone to over-application due to softness (would be terrified to put one of these in a hot car/pocket!)
- Short-wearing (2 hours), hydrating
FURTHER READING:
Formula Overview
for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
These are the dupes the editor has pulled but not yet rated and officially entered.
- Estee Lauder Knockout Nude (P, $32.00).
- Pat McGrath Skinsane (P, $40.00).
- Pat McGrath Negligee (LE, $32.00).
- MAC Tres Blasé (P, $23.00).
- Too Faced Pout About It (P, $22.00).
- Guerlain #05 (P, $33.00).
- LORAC Belle-ieve (LE, ).
- Burberry Nude Pink (205) (P, $34.00).
- Pat McGrath Christy (P, $38.00).
- Tom Ford Beauty Spanish Pink (P, $57.00).
Formula Overview
$22.00/0.08 oz. – $275.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have a “serum texture” that “melts onto lips” that “plumps, nourishes, and hydrates.” The formula is very soft and already melted before it gets close to the lips, so using a light hand when applying is key to avoiding the product breaking up against the edge of the tube or coming away in larger sections. It was also critical to only click up the smallest amount as it was very easy to nick and smudge product when putting the cap back on.
The consistency was moderately emollient with decent slip, so it was not a particularly long-wearing product (three to four hours), but it was comfortable to wear and wasn’t as prone to settling into my lip lines as one might have expected. The formula itself is very cooling and minty with a noticeable cooling, plumping effect that goes on for 45 to 60 minutes.
They had semi-sheer to semi-opaque coverage, depending on the shade, though the brand described them as “sheer'” but their swatches looked more medium/semi-opaque coverage.
I did not find they were hydrating over time, but it is possible that is due to having issues with some plumping products in the past. These had a strong mint scent but no discernible taste.
Note: As I have had poor reactions to plumping products in the past, so I only tested two of the seven shades for wear as past experiences have resulted in allergic reactions that can take weeks to resolve. I purchased these not realizing they meant actually plumping rather than the illusion of plumper lips from the glossy finish.
Browse all of our Makeup by Mario MoistureGlow Plumping Lip Serum swatches.
Ingredients