Best Beauty Products | May 2019 Report
Here’s a look at the top 25 products reviewed in the month of May, plus a summary of how many products and brands were reviewed and a break out of ratings! 🙂
I think it’d be fun to go through what we used, purchased, resisted, and so forth each month, here are some questions:
- What were your favorites from the last month?
- What didn’t impress you?
- Did you return anything you purchase?
- Or successfully resist temptation?
bareMinerals Joy Endless Glow Highlighter ($29.00 for 0.35 oz.) is a light-medium, peachy-orange with warm undertones and a moderate sheen. It had...
bareMinerals Joy Endless Glow Highlighter ($29.00 for 0.35 oz.) is a light-medium, peachy-orange with warm undertones and a moderate sheen. It had...
bareMinerals Free Endless Glow Highlighter ($29.00 for 0.35 oz.) is a medium, yellow gold with strong, warm undertones and a luminous sheen. It had...
bareMinerals Free Endless Glow Highlighter ($29.00 for 0.35 oz.) is a medium, yellow gold with strong, warm undertones and a luminous sheen. It had...
Chanel Black Wood (945) Stylo Yeux Waterproof Long-Lasting Eyeliner ($33.00 for 0.01 oz.) is a deep, brown-tinted black with a semi-matte finish. It...
Chanel Black Wood (945) Stylo Yeux Waterproof Long-Lasting Eyeliner ($33.00 for 0.01 oz.) is a deep, brown-tinted black with a semi-matte finish. It...
NARS Delphine Audacious Lipstick ($34.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a medium-dark, muted red with subtle, warm undertones and a satin finish. It had rich color...
NARS Delphine Audacious Lipstick ($34.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a medium-dark, muted red with subtle, warm undertones and a satin finish. It had rich color...
NARS Margot Audacious Lipstick ($34.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a bright, poppy red with warm orange undertones and a satin sheen. It was intensely pigmented...
NARS Margot Audacious Lipstick ($34.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a bright, poppy red with warm orange undertones and a satin sheen. It was intensely pigmented...
bareMinerals Fierce Endless Glow Highlighter ($29.00 for 0.35 oz.) is a light-medium copper with warm, golden shimmer and a high-shine, metallic...
bareMinerals Fierce Endless Glow Highlighter ($29.00 for 0.35 oz.) is a light-medium copper with warm, golden shimmer and a high-shine, metallic...
Ciate Wicked Marbled Metals Metallic Glitter Eyeshadow ($24.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a rich, medium-dark purple with warmer undertones and a mix of...
Ciate Wicked Marbled Metals Metallic Glitter Eyeshadow ($24.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a rich, medium-dark purple with warmer undertones and a mix of...
rms beauty Midnight Hour Luminizing Powder ($38.00 for 0.52 oz.) is a medium-dark, peachy gold with warm undertones and a luminous, lightly shiny...
rms beauty Midnight Hour Luminizing Powder ($38.00 for 0.52 oz.) is a medium-dark, peachy gold with warm undertones and a luminous, lightly shiny...
Tangy Citrus is a bright, pale yellow with subtle, warm undertones and an intense, metallic sheen. It was almost a "cool" yellow against my skin tone....
Tangy Citrus is a bright, pale yellow with subtle, warm undertones and an intense, metallic sheen. It was almost a "cool" yellow against my skin tone....
Flower Beauty Cinnamon Blush Bomb ($9.99 for 0.3 oz.) is a light-medium, peachy brown with strong, warm undertones and a dewy sheen. It had buildable...
Flower Beauty Cinnamon Blush Bomb ($9.99 for 0.3 oz.) is a light-medium, peachy brown with strong, warm undertones and a dewy sheen. It had buildable...
Flower Beauty Melon Blush Bomb ($9.99 for 0.3 oz.) is a medium-dark, true coral with warm undertones and a dewy sheen. It appeared slightly pinker...
Flower Beauty Melon Blush Bomb ($9.99 for 0.3 oz.) is a medium-dark, true coral with warm undertones and a dewy sheen. It appeared slightly pinker...
Flower Beauty Pinched Blush Bomb ($9.99 for 0.3 oz.) is a light-medium peach with warm undertones. It was fairly balanced between pink and orange, so...
Flower Beauty Pinched Blush Bomb ($9.99 for 0.3 oz.) is a light-medium peach with warm undertones. It was fairly balanced between pink and orange, so...
MAC Always One Jump Ahead Powder Blush ($35.00 for 0.35 oz.) is a medium gold with warm undertones and a luminous sheen. It had opaque pigmentation...
MAC Always One Jump Ahead Powder Blush ($35.00 for 0.35 oz.) is a medium gold with warm undertones and a luminous sheen. It had opaque pigmentation...
Ciate Entwine Marbled Metals Metallic Glitter Eyeshadow ($24.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a bright, golden beige with warm undertones and a sparkling finish...
Ciate Entwine Marbled Metals Metallic Glitter Eyeshadow ($24.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a bright, golden beige with warm undertones and a sparkling finish...
Cover FX Sunkissed Bronze Monochromatic Bronzer Duo ($38.00 for 0.51 oz.) is the lighter of the two bronzer duos available. It has more of a golden...
Cover FX Sunkissed Bronze Monochromatic Bronzer Duo ($38.00 for 0.51 oz.) is the lighter of the two bronzer duos available. It has more of a golden...
Sephora Empowered (04) Rouge Lacquer ($13.00 for 0.1 oz.) is a rich, deep red with subtle, cool undertones and a glossy, cream finish with...
Sephora Empowered (04) Rouge Lacquer ($13.00 for 0.1 oz.) is a rich, deep red with subtle, cool undertones and a glossy, cream finish with...
Sephora Wicked Smart (02) Rouge Lacquer ($13.00 for 0.1 oz.) is a deep red with subtle, warm undertones and barely-there micro-shimmer paired with a...
Sephora Wicked Smart (02) Rouge Lacquer ($13.00 for 0.1 oz.) is a deep red with subtle, warm undertones and barely-there micro-shimmer paired with a...
Sephora Be the Boss (12) Rouge Lacquer ($13.00 for 0.1 oz.) is a bright, poppy red with warmer undertones and a glossy, cream finish with the barest...
Sephora Be the Boss (12) Rouge Lacquer ($13.00 for 0.1 oz.) is a bright, poppy red with warmer undertones and a glossy, cream finish with the barest...
Sephora Survivor (10) Rouge Lacquer ($13.00 for 0.1 oz.) is a rich red with neutral-to-cool undertones and a cream finish. The pigmentation was...
Sephora Survivor (10) Rouge Lacquer ($13.00 for 0.1 oz.) is a rich red with neutral-to-cool undertones and a cream finish. The pigmentation was...
bareMinerals Whimsy Endless Glow Highlighter ($29.00 for 0.35 oz.) is a pale, iridescent white with pink-to-lavender shifting pearl and faint sparkle....
bareMinerals Whimsy Endless Glow Highlighter ($29.00 for 0.35 oz.) is a pale, iridescent white with pink-to-lavender shifting pearl and faint sparkle....
rms beauty Madeira Bronzer Luminizing Powder ($38.00 for 0.52 oz.) is a medium-dark brown with warm, reddish undertones and a golden sheen. It was...
rms beauty Madeira Bronzer Luminizing Powder ($38.00 for 0.52 oz.) is a medium-dark brown with warm, reddish undertones and a golden sheen. It was...
Bite Beauty Los Angeles Amuse Bouche Lipstick ($26.00 for 0.15 oz.) is a deep, rosy beige with soft, warm undertones and a cream finish....
Bite Beauty Los Angeles Amuse Bouche Lipstick ($26.00 for 0.15 oz.) is a deep, rosy beige with soft, warm undertones and a cream finish....
Bite Beauty Chicago Amuse Bouche Lipstick ($26.00 for 0.15 oz.) is a rich, reddened plum with subtle, warm undertones and a natural sheen. It was...
Bite Beauty Chicago Amuse Bouche Lipstick ($26.00 for 0.15 oz.) is a rich, reddened plum with subtle, warm undertones and a natural sheen. It was...
NARS Isabella Audacious Lipstick ($34.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a muted, medium-dark plum with soft, warm undertones and a satin sheen. The lipstick had...
NARS Isabella Audacious Lipstick ($34.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a muted, medium-dark plum with soft, warm undertones and a satin sheen. The lipstick had...
Fenty Beauty Hot Blooded Poutsicle Juicy Satin Lipstick ($20.00 for 0.1 oz.) is a rich, medium red with subtle, cool undertones and a cream finish. ...
Fenty Beauty Hot Blooded Poutsicle Juicy Satin Lipstick ($20.00 for 0.1 oz.) is a rich, medium red with subtle, cool undertones and a cream finish. ...
What were your favorites from the last month? ABH Riviera. MAC Costa Riche. Marc Jacobs Velvet Noir Major Volume Mascara. Loreal 24 hr Fresh Wear Foundation. PML Mattetrance lipstick in 1995. NARS Albatross Highlight. Lancome Blush Subtil in Miel Glace
What didn’t impress you?
Juvia’s Place Saharan Palette
Did you return anything you purchase?
No
Or successfully resist temptation?
Anything Colourpop, Morphe or Makeup Revolution. I am currently trying to resist the new ABH Alyssa Edwards Palette
Empowered lip lacquer from Sephora was one of my favourite recent purchases, as were Lannister Gold and The Night King 24/7 liners from UD’s GoT collection. I also found the Sin version of UD’s Afterglow highlighters steeply discounted so I grabbed it with all due haste!
What didn’t impress me – I found a YSL Urban Escape e/s palette steeply discounted at Winners and was going to grab it but when I looked it up to see the colours (it was locked in an “anti theft” plastic box), I was it was surprised to see it was unappealing blues from icy to deep (I was hoping it would be “urban neutral”).
I neither resisted temptation nor did I return anything I purchased.
Discounted UD Sin must be in. I found it first at a TJ MAXX close to me and bought it. Then forgot that I’d purchased it and found it again at another TJ MAXX and bought it again. Life’s been like that lately….I have a very deeply discounted Sin in a sealed box if anyone wants it.
What were your favourites from the last month? Lipsticks – Maybellline’s Spice for Me and Colour Pop’s Foolish, not exactly last month’s, but new for me.
What didn’t impress you? Lots of eyeshadow palettes that contain pinks, oranges and reds.
Did you return anything you purchase? No.
Or successfully resist temptation? I do love the Chanel’s latest neutral offering, but at $139 plus shipping, it is way too expensive.
I pay attention to the lips you like, and am enjoying both of these as well.
What were your favorites from the last month? UD/GOT Eyeliners
What didn’t impress you? n/a
Did you return anything you purchase? nope
Or successfully resist temptationt? Aerin Mediterranean Honeysuckle Perfume, Patrick Ta Body Oil, Patrick Ta Lip Shine and Ren Hot Cloth Cleanser.
What were your favorites from the last month? THAT I BOUGHT — Melt Cosmetics Smoke Sessions Palette; Viseart Coy Palette; Sephora Collection Rouge Lacquers; UD x GoT Eye Pencils in Lannister Gold; Sydney Grace eyeshadows; Tom Ford Lip Spark in Powertrip. THAT I DIDN’T BUY — Ciate Marbled Metals Metallic Glitter Eyeshadow; CoverFX Monochromatic Blush Duos; Fenty Poutsicle Juicy Satin Lipsticks.
What didn’t impress you? Fenty liquid eyeliner trios; MAC x Disney Aladdin Collection; most of the Tom Ford Lip Sparks; Urban Decay Sparkle Out Loud Collection
Did you return anything you purchased? No
Or successfully resist temptation? Huda neon palettes; ND Sunrise 15-pan Small Eyeshadow Palette; Linda Hallberg Cosmetics Spectral Eyeshadow Palette; Fenty Poutsicle Poutsicle Juicy Satin Lipstick in Go Deep
I got Smoke Sessions too, and I really like it. Also got the eyeliner called Baked, and it’s the most amazing color eyeliner for my blue eyes, and light (yellow) skin and hair. I hope they never discontinue it.
I looked up Baked, and I can see where it would be sensational on blue eyes. I haven’t tried Melt’s eyeliners. They look like they have some gorgeous shades, though. Bloodshot, 818, and 420 look right up my alley.
Favorites for May: Emme Cosmetics Spring Garden palette, ColourPop Blur Lux Alchemist lipstick, Buxom blushes in Seychelles and Mykonos, Algenist Genius Anti Aging BiPhase Peel and Fresh Deep Hydration Sleeping Mask.
What didn’t impress: I don’t think I used anything that I wasn’t happy with. The Huda powder works great under my eyes but not so well on the rest of my face but that is okay since the Becca Hydra Mist powder only works on my face and not under my eyes, LOL!!
Returns: None
Resist temptation: Well, until this week I could have said the Coy palette but since I just picked it up I can’t say I resisted anything. I will be picking up a few things over the next week or so as new things that I like are rolling out.
May favorites: I hauled more beauty items this May than I’ve ever hauled in single month previously, thanks to Sephora giving 20% off for Rouge. I bought so many items I absolutely love, making it difficult to choose favorites. Here are the ones that really rocked my world.
Giorgio Armani Power Fabric Concealer in 5. I have had such a hard time finding a concealer that works for me. All of them do something strange under my eyes, separating into a patchy mess on contact. I followed multiple youtube tutorials, buying the recommended concealerss, powders, and application tools, and applying them exactly as directed, and more than half the time I had to remove the disaster before I could finish my makeup. I allowed beauty counter consultants to try their luck with me, and they got equally hideous results. Then I started watching tutorials by Andrea Ali, and purchasing the Sephora 57 brush was the first part of the equation. Using the Becca Anti Fatigue under eye primer as suggested by Mel Thompson was the second. Third was Power Fabric
Concealer, and the final product that made all the difference was the Huda Easy Bake Powder pressed under my eyes with a damp beauty blender. I’ve been wearing concealer every work day for the past five weeks and I finally understand why women consider concealer an essential part of their beauty routine.
Huda Easy Bake Powder in Pound cake. For setting under eyes only. See above.
Marc Jacobs Velvet Mascara Primer and Velvet Nior Mascara. Unbelievable. I’ve used so many mascaras and primers, but these outperform all, including Lancome mascaras and primers.
Charlotte Tilbury Lip Cheat Liner in Supersize Me. I have a medium skin tone and many nude liners are either lighter than my lips or turn grey on my lips. This is my first ever holy grail lipliner. I wear it with all my neutral, coral, and pink lipsticks. I keep it in my purse at all times and have to sharpen it a couple times a week.
Viseart Coy and Editorial Brights palettes. The colorful palettes of my dreams and so complimentary to one another!
Pat McGrath Lust Lip Gloss in Earth Angel. Sigh. So pretty.
What didn’t impress me: Wander Beauty Nude Illusion Foundation. Awful.
Returned: Wander Beauty Nude Illusion Foundation.
Resisted: Tom Ford White Suede (fragrance) and Hermes In Jardin Sur la Toit (also fragrance). Also many of the new Chanel eyeshadow palettes that were released in May were really tempting.
What were your favorites from the last month? Missha M Perfect Cover BB Cream, Beauty Bakerie Cotton Candy Champagne Blushlighter palette, ND Safari palette, ND Cranberry Palette, Nars Skin Deep palette, Tom Ford Casablanca paired with any of my less pigmented glosses.
What didn’t impress you? I’ve liked everything new that I’ve tried over the month of May.
Did you return anything you purchase? Nope!
Or successfully resist temptation? I feel like I’ve successfully resisted temptation on a lot of things.