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Mauve LipSense Duo review: my honest take

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*As stated by SeneGence.

The Mauve LipSense Duo is the full LipSense system in its smallest form: Mauve Harmony LipSense Liquid Lip Color, Mauve Moment Gloss to seal it, and a cosmetic bag. It’s new on SeneGence’s site, and the New Arrivals listing flags the shades as limited edition. SeneGence says LipSense lasts up to 18 hours once it’s layered and sealed.

One shade, the gloss that goes with it, and a bag. That's really all you need to start.

This is the set I’d point a LipSense beginner to. Color and gloss are matched, so there’s no guessing which gloss goes with which shade. You still need to learn the routine: three thin layers, a few seconds to dry between each, then gloss. The first few tries may feel fussy. After that, it’s a two-minute habit that lasts through coffee and lunch.

LipSense is $32 and a gloss is $25, so the duo is the same $57 as buying both. The bag is the extra. Want two shades instead of one? The Vibe Check Duo is $64, but it doesn’t include gloss. Want to compare LipSense with LipSense Cream? Look at the Sunday Brunch Lips Collection.

Mauve Duo vs Vibe Check vs Sunday Brunch: which LipSense set?

	Mauve LipSense Duo My pick	Vibe Check Duo	Sunday Brunch Lips Collection
What's inside	Mauve Harmony, Mauve Moment Gloss, bag	LipSense in Charmed and Fire	LipSense, LipSense Cream, gloss
Gloss included	Yes	No	Yes
Bag included	Yes	No	Not listed
Price	$57	$64	$92
Pick it if	You're new to LipSense	You already own gloss	You want to try two formulas

How to wear the duo

1Lip Lineroptional2Mauve Harmony LipSensein the set: 3 thin layers3Mauve Moment Glossin the set: seal it4Ooops! Removerat night

Start on clean, dry lips. Build Mauve Harmony in three thin layers, letting each one dry, then finish with Mauve Moment Gloss. Reapply the gloss during the day, not the color. At night, Ooops! takes LipSense off without scrubbing. The LipSense guide walks through the whole system.

What’s in the set piece by piece

• Mauve Harmony LipSense: a shade of LipSense Liquid Lip Color, the wax-free long-wear color. SeneGence says up to 18 hours, waterproof and transfer-resistant.
• Mauve Moment Gloss: a shade of LipSense Moisturizing Gloss, with shea butter and vitamin E. It seals the color and sets the finish.
• Cosmetic bag: a bag to keep the pair together, which also makes the duo easy to gift.

Other sets worth a look

• Vibe Check Duo LipSense Lip Color: LipSense in Charmed and Fire, $64
• Sunday Brunch Lips Collection: LipSense, LipSense Cream and gloss, $92
• Limited-Edition Blushed Rose Collection: LipSense Cream, gloss, ShadowSense and a bag, $88
• Rosy Rendezvous Collection: Bella LipSense, gloss and two eyeshadows, $113

My tips

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Mauve LipSense Duo FAQs

What's in the Mauve LipSense Duo?

Mauve Harmony LipSense Liquid Lip Color, Mauve Moment Moisturizing Gloss and a cosmetic bag. The set is $57, the same as the color and gloss bought separately.

Is the Mauve LipSense Duo good for beginners?

Yes. It’s the simplest way into LipSense because the color and the gloss that seals it come together, already matched.

How long does LipSense last?

SeneGence says up to 18 hours when applied in three thin layers and sealed with gloss. Oily foods and rubbing your lips shorten it.

Is the Mauve LipSense Duo limited edition?

SeneGence’s New Arrivals listing notes limited-edition shades for this duo. Both shade names also appear in the regular shade lists, so check the site for current availability.

How do you take LipSense off?

Use LipSense Ooops! Remover. It’s oil-based, so it breaks down the color without scrubbing. It isn’t in the duo, so add it to your order if you don’t have one.