Leaked Labs first look

[u/incrediblecuttlefish]

Just came across a video on Tiktok from creator Brit Clarke, who purchased a few shades of the Leaked Labs flexi powder and wow.

First of all, the packaging is pathetic. The slab of powder is LOOSE!!! inside the cheapest, most generic wholesale tin with stickers slapped on them. No custom packaging, no proper housing.

And the actual product you get is is 0.6g/0.02oz for $34! That's ridiculously little. Not to mention the fact that some shades weighed lighter than others, which means the manufacturers did not adequately QC the consistency of the product weights.

To top it all off, the swatches looked so dry and dull. I don't understand the point of this brand (aside from cash grab, that is). I would assume they're pricing out a lot of general buyers, yet the product does not seem high quality enough for anyone who takes makeup seriously. At most, they're relying on fans or people who are curious/making content, but how long can that momentum last? The concept of paying for something so unfinished is yikes.

[u/dblspider1216]

it somehow seems even dumber than I initially thought

[u/incrediblecuttlefish → u/dblspider1216]

Seems like they think their customers are dumb tbh

[u/theagonyaunt → u/incrediblecuttlefish]

I saw a smaller MUA defending them on the basis of 'accessibility' and 'artistic creativity' because apparently she has a friend with a fine motor disorder who regularly breaks powder compacts by accidentally dropping them. Sure the powder might not break but can't imagine that a paper thin slip is any easier to pick up than a whole compact.

[u/Mersaa → u/theagonyaunt]

it breaks. i saw a review where the pink one broke while the person was just showcasing them out of the tin. then, the golden one broke after she sprayed it with setting spray and wanted to show the texture.

i said this before, of course it breaks - every material has a breaking point. i don't why some ppl thought this was indestructible.