Stellar Beauty Astral Punch 02, Super Sonic 04, Wicked Aura 01 Infinite Lipsticks

Astral Punch 02

Stellar Beauty Astral Punch 02 Infinite Lipstick ($22.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a vibrant, medium-dark pink-coral with subtle, warm undertones and a satin finish. The consistency felt firmer in the tube, and it dragged a bit when I applied it, but it still gave a more satiny sheen despite feeling drier in the tube (sort of magical!). It was lightweight, comfortable to wear (though not hydrating), and stayed on well for five hours on me.

The formula is supposed to be “long-lasting” (as in “all-day”) with “saturated pigments” and a “satin finish.” Most modern lipsticks are creamier and more velvety, but the formula of these was very firm, almost dry in the tube; reminiscent of old school, more matte formulas. I had two of the six shades I purchased break at the base, and it seemed due to just how stiff/dry the bullet itself was (it can actually happen when a formula is too creamy as well!). The exterior of the lipstick seemed drier, but as I applied each one to lips, they softened and gave a satin finish, as promised. They had a tendency to tug on lips, though I was able to get fairly even, smooth coverage, and most shades were fairly pigmented. The wear ranged from four to six hours (the wear of most formulas, and not “all-day”), and most shades were neither drying nor hydrating. I didn’t notice any added scent or taste, but they did smell slightly waxy.

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Makeup Geek Clumsy (P, $15.00) is darker, warmer (95% similar).
Estee Lauder Blush Tease (P, $32.00) is warmer (95% similar).
NYX Street Cred (P, $6.00) is darker, less glossy (95% similar).
NARS Natalie (P, $32.00) is lighter, brighter, warmer (90% similar).
MAC Impassioned (P, $17.00) is darker, brighter (90% similar).
Tarte So Fetch (P, $20.00) is darker, brighter, less glossy (90% similar).
Gucci Beauty Hibiscus Thrill (P, $39.00) is warmer (90% similar).
Burberry Bright Crimson (P, $34.00) is darker, brighter (90% similar).
Marc Jacobs Beauty Shout (138) (LE, $30.00) is warmer (90% similar).
Giorgio Armani Spotlight (516) (LE, $38.00) is warmer, glossier (90% similar).

Stellar Beauty Infinite Lipstick Astral Punch 02

Astral Punch 02

Temptalia

B+

Permanent

Product

9.5

Pigmentation

Texture

Longevity

Application

88%

Total

Super Sonic 04

Stellar Beauty Super Sonic 04 Infinite Lipstick ($22.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a bright, medium red with cool undertones and a cremay finish. It had good pigmentation–though it was not opaque–that covered the lips with even, smooth coverage. The consistency was firm in the tube but only dragged a little initially. This shade wore well for seven hours and was neither drying nor hydrating. It was one of the longer wearing shades I tried in the formula.

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Tarte Juicy (LE, $20.00) is darker, less glossy (95% similar).
Marc Jacobs Beauty Oh Miley (200) (P, $30.00) is lighter, cooler, less glossy (95% similar).
MAC Life's Blood (LE, $21.00) is cooler (95% similar).
Chanel Rouge Charnel (56) (P, $37.00) is darker, less glossy (95% similar).
Bobbi Brown Imperial Red (P, $35.00) is darker (95% similar).
MAC Betty Boop Red (LE, $17.00) is less glossy (95% similar).
Estee Lauder Boldface (P, $32.00) is darker (95% similar).
NYX Eden (P, $6.00) is cooler, less glossy (90% similar).
Bite Beauty Gazpacho (P, $26.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Besame American Beauty 1945 (P, $22.00) is lighter (90% similar).

Stellar Beauty Infinite Lipstick Super Sonic 04

Super Sonic 04

Temptalia

B+

Permanent

8.5

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

Longevity

Application

88%

Total

Wicked Aura 01

Stellar Beauty Wicked Aura 01 Infinite Lipstick ($22.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a medium-dark berry with subtle, cool undertones and a satin finish. It had semi-opaque pigmentation that went on evenly across the lips, so while some of my natural lip color peeked through, everything looked coheisve and smooth. The consistency was still firmer and denser like other shades, so it tugged on the lips and took more pressure to glide it across the lips. It wore well for five and a half hours and was neither drying nor hydrating.

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MAC Acai (LE, $17.00) is more muted, less glossy (90% similar).
MAC Claretcast (P, $21.00) is warmer (90% similar).
NARS Fanny (P, $32.00) is lighter (85% similar).
Colour Pop Lyin' King (P, $6.00) is warmer (85% similar).
Tarte Twerk (P, $20.00) is lighter, less glossy (85% similar).
Marc Jacobs Beauty Boy Gorgeous (222) (P, $30.00) is warmer (85% similar).
Marc Jacobs Beauty Headliner (608) (P, $28.00) is lighter, brighter (85% similar).
MAC Marsala (P, $21.00) is darker (85% similar).
NARS Vera (P, $32.00) is lighter, brighter, warmer (85% similar).
Tom Ford Beauty Plum Lush (05) (P, $50.00) is lighter, brighter, warmer (85% similar).