Best New Beauty Products (December 2019)
Here’s a look at the top 25 products reviewed in the month of December, 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?
OFRA Ollie Need is Love Blush ($29.00 for 0.35 oz.) is a bright, orange-coral with ultra-fine, gold pearl throughout a more matte finish. The effect...
OFRA Ollie Need is Love Blush ($29.00 for 0.35 oz.) is a bright, orange-coral with ultra-fine, gold pearl throughout a more matte finish. The effect...
Sydney Grace Duchess Highlighter ($9.00 for 0.25 oz.) is a medium-dark gold with strong, warm yellow undertones and a luminous sheen. It was...
Sydney Grace Duchess Highlighter ($9.00 for 0.25 oz.) is a medium-dark gold with strong, warm yellow undertones and a luminous sheen. It was...
ColourPop Nectar Pressed Powder Shadow ($4.50 for 0.04 oz.) is a light pink with warmer undertones and iridescent, bluish shimmer that gave it a...
ColourPop Nectar Pressed Powder Shadow ($4.50 for 0.04 oz.) is a light pink with warmer undertones and iridescent, bluish shimmer that gave it a...
Sydney Grace Juggler Pressed Pigment ($6.00 for 0.06 oz.) is a bright, light blue with cool undertones and a bright, metallic finish. It was...
Sydney Grace Juggler Pressed Pigment ($6.00 for 0.06 oz.) is a bright, light blue with cool undertones and a bright, metallic finish. It was...
Sydney Grace Paris Skies Pressed Blush ($9.00 for 0.25 oz.) is a soft, medium mauve with cooler undertones and warmer, pale golden shimmer throughout....
Sydney Grace Paris Skies Pressed Blush ($9.00 for 0.25 oz.) is a soft, medium mauve with cooler undertones and warmer, pale golden shimmer throughout....
Clinique Passion Pop Pop Lip Colour + Primer Lipstick ($19.50 for 0.13 oz.) is a bright, medium red with neutral-to-cool undertones and a cream...
Clinique Passion Pop Pop Lip Colour + Primer Lipstick ($19.50 for 0.13 oz.) is a bright, medium red with neutral-to-cool undertones and a cream...
On a Whimsy is a bright, light silver with cool undertones and a metallic finish. The consistency was soft, lightly creamy, and not too dense or too...
On a Whimsy is a bright, light silver with cool undertones and a metallic finish. The consistency was soft, lightly creamy, and not too dense or too...
Chauffeur is a bright, light-medium orange with strong, warm yellow undertones and a golden sheen. It was richly pigmented with a smooth, lightly...
Chauffeur is a bright, light-medium orange with strong, warm yellow undertones and a golden sheen. It was richly pigmented with a smooth, lightly...
Guayaquil is a rich bronze with moderate, warm undertones and a pearly sheen. The eyeshadow was richly pigmented with a smooth, lightly creamy...
Guayaquil is a rich bronze with moderate, warm undertones and a pearly sheen. The eyeshadow was richly pigmented with a smooth, lightly creamy...
Clinique Raspberry Pop Pop Lip Colour + Primer Lipstick ($19.50 for 0.13 oz.) is a medium-dark raspberry pink with subtle, cool undertones and...
Clinique Raspberry Pop Pop Lip Colour + Primer Lipstick ($19.50 for 0.13 oz.) is a medium-dark raspberry pink with subtle, cool undertones and...
ColourPop Monarch Pressed Powder Shadow ($4.50 for 0.04 oz.) is a soft, medium peach with moderate, warm undertones and a pearly sheen. The...
ColourPop Monarch Pressed Powder Shadow ($4.50 for 0.04 oz.) is a soft, medium peach with moderate, warm undertones and a pearly sheen. The...
Clinique Berry Pop Pop Lip Colour + Primer Lipstick ($19.50 for 0.13 oz.) is a deep, reddened plum with subtle, cool undertones and a natural sheen....
Clinique Berry Pop Pop Lip Colour + Primer Lipstick ($19.50 for 0.13 oz.) is a deep, reddened plum with subtle, cool undertones and a natural sheen....
St. Tropez is a deep, pink-plum base with strong, contrasting gold shimmer throughout. It had more of a metallic finish because of how intense the...
St. Tropez is a deep, pink-plum base with strong, contrasting gold shimmer throughout. It had more of a metallic finish because of how intense the...
Clinique Cherry Pop Pop Lip Colour + Primer Lipstick ($19.50 for 0.13 oz.) is a bright, medium red with strong, cool blue undertones and a luminous...
Clinique Cherry Pop Pop Lip Colour + Primer Lipstick ($19.50 for 0.13 oz.) is a bright, medium red with strong, cool blue undertones and a luminous...
Pat McGrath Galactic Gold MTHRSHP Eyeshadow Palette ($65.00 for 0.42 oz.) is a new, ultra limited edition palette that features six eyeshadows (three...
Pat McGrath Galactic Gold MTHRSHP Eyeshadow Palette ($65.00 for 0.42 oz.) is a new, ultra limited edition palette that features six eyeshadows (three...
Pat McGrath Golden Opulence MTHRSHP Eyeshadow Palette ($65.00 for 0.42 oz.) is a new, limited edition palette that launches on January 2nd on the...
Pat McGrath Golden Opulence MTHRSHP Eyeshadow Palette ($65.00 for 0.42 oz.) is a new, limited edition palette that launches on January 2nd on the...
Golden Rose (60M) is a rich, medium-dark pink with subtle, warm undertones and brighter, warmer gold shimmer throughout. The eyeshadow had rich color...
Golden Rose (60M) is a rich, medium-dark pink with subtle, warm undertones and brighter, warmer gold shimmer throughout. The eyeshadow had rich color...
Trooper is a bright, medium-dark yellow with strong, warm undertones and a matte finish. The consistency was soft, blendable, and easy to work with...
Trooper is a bright, medium-dark yellow with strong, warm undertones and a matte finish. The consistency was soft, blendable, and easy to work with...
OFRA Sea Shimmer Highlighter ($29.00 for 0.35 oz.) is a bright, light copper with warm, rosy undertones and a high-shine, metallic finish. It was a...
OFRA Sea Shimmer Highlighter ($29.00 for 0.35 oz.) is a bright, light copper with warm, rosy undertones and a high-shine, metallic finish. It was a...
Chantecaille Eclat Brilliant Face Powder ($92.00 for 0.19 oz.) is a light-medium gold with strong, warm yellow undertones and a luminous sheen. The...
Chantecaille Eclat Brilliant Face Powder ($92.00 for 0.19 oz.) is a light-medium gold with strong, warm yellow undertones and a luminous sheen. The...
Bobbi Brown Bitter Sweet Crushed Liquid Lipstick ($27.00 for 0.2 oz.) is a medium-dark, rosy plum with subtle, cool undertones and a glossy, cream...
Bobbi Brown Bitter Sweet Crushed Liquid Lipstick ($27.00 for 0.2 oz.) is a medium-dark, rosy plum with subtle, cool undertones and a glossy, cream...
Revlon Plumalicious Super Lustrous Lipstick ($8.49 for 0.15 oz.) is a muted, medium-dark plum with moderate, warm undertones and a pearly sheen. The...
Revlon Plumalicious Super Lustrous Lipstick ($8.49 for 0.15 oz.) is a muted, medium-dark plum with moderate, warm undertones and a pearly sheen. The...
The Big 3 is a bright, gold-to-green shifting white with cooler undertones and a metallic finish. The consistency was soft, lightly creamy, and a bit...
The Big 3 is a bright, gold-to-green shifting white with cooler undertones and a metallic finish. The consistency was soft, lightly creamy, and a bit...
Criss Cross is a medium-dark, coppery brown with strong, warm orange undertones and a matte finish. It was richly pigmented with a soft, lightly...
Criss Cross is a medium-dark, coppery brown with strong, warm orange undertones and a matte finish. It was richly pigmented with a soft, lightly...
Sydney Grace Summer Love Pressed Blush ($9.00 for 0.25 oz.) is a bright, medium-dark orange-coral with warm undertones and fine, golden shimmer that...
Sydney Grace Summer Love Pressed Blush ($9.00 for 0.25 oz.) is a bright, medium-dark orange-coral with warm undertones and fine, golden shimmer that...
What were your favorites from the last month? Chanel’s Lumiere et Opulence quad (honestly, it’s become the “Empreinte du desert for this decade!), Fasali Liquid Glass Radiance Serum, Marc Jacobs Ultra Skinny Liner and Embryolisse moisturizer (having been without it for 24 hours, I really missed it). Also, my bedroom humidifier!
What didn’t impress you? I’m looking at less and less makeup so didn’t really see anything that didn’t impress me
Did you return anything you purchase? nope
Or successfully resist temptation? no but only because I wasn’t tempted by anything other than items I was already planning to purchase
What were your favorites from the last month? PML Dark Galaxy, Galactic Gold, and Divine Rose Palettes; Sydney Grace Autumn Reigns Palette and Pressed Blush in Paris Skies; Shroud Cosmetics Arcana Palette; Milani Color Statement Lipstick in Dulce Caramelo; MAC Lipglass in Counting Stars; ColourPop All Star Mattefying Face Primer; and Makeup Revolution Conceal & Define Full Coverage Foundation in F0.2 and Concealer in C0.2.
What didn’t impress you? I like everything I bought/received so far. Being sick so much has put me behind on trying stuff out, but everything got pretty good reviews her and other places. THAT I DIDN’T BUY: NARS Overlust Cheek Palette, ABH Holiday lip vaults, and Melt Amor Eterno liquid lipsticks. Most brands holiday offerings didn’t impress me, TBH.
Did you return anything you purchased? No
Or successfully resist temptation? The things I resisted I put on my Christmas wish list and received, so I don’t think I can count them. lol
What were your favorites from the last month? Pat McGrath x Star Wars, Natasha Denona’s Metropolis Palette, Bobbi Brown’s Liquified Crushed Lipsticks, 2 of the Patrick Ta blushes were pretty nice looking, Tom Ford’s Soliel Neige collection was mostly great, too.
What didn’t impress you? Melt’s whole collection for the holidays, with the exception of the highlighter and the deep green eye liner (was that December or November? I forget) , the other 2 Patrick Ta blushes and most of ColourPop’s eyeshadow palettes due to their inclusion of pressed glitter shadows.
Did you return anything you purchase? Nope!
Or successfully resist temptation? Many a temptation! More than anyone knows. I really do still want the Tom Ford Soliel Neige quad, but I’m trying to rein that lemming in, if possible.
What were your favorites from the last month? Colourpop Going Coconuts palette, Marc Jacobs Steel(etto), Dior Backstage Cool Neutrals palette, Laura Mercier Caviar Sticks (Cobblestone, Burnished Bronze, Amethyst), MAC Eyeshadow (Grain), MAC lipsticks (Faux, Laissez Faire, Tres Blasé), Estée Lauder lipstick (Knockout Nude), Clinique Cheek Pop (Heather, Rosy), and UD 24/7 Glide-On Eyeliners (Mushroom).
What didn’t impress you? PMG Madame Greige lipstick. The formula is more drying than I thought it would be. Also a little disappointed with MAC Light Star-Dipped Face Palette. The shades fade too quickly.
Did you return anything you purchased? Nope.
Or successfully resist temptation? Last month, I finally gave in and bought Marc Jacobs Steel(etto) Palette, which I had been resisting since it was released almost a year ago. No regrets! Still trying to resist Hourglass Mood Exposure blush. I absolutely don’t need anymore blush, especially something this expensive. I am hoping this urge will pass.
What were your favorites from the last month? Laura Mercier Flawless Lumiere foundation, Laura Mercier Cheek Canvas Soft, Pat McGrath Red Star Wars palette
What didn’t impress you? Sephora spray foundation
Did you return anything you purchase? Yes the foundation
Or successfully resist temptation? Nope, failed miserably
What were your favorites from the last month?
Pixi Beauty Reflex Light palette, my Colour Pop lux lipsticks in LA Lady, Foolish and Tea Thyme and Huda Beauty’s Smokey Obsessions.
What didn’t impress you?
All the PMG palettes with tons of reds, pinks and orange brown shades.
Did you return anything you purchase?
No
Or successfully resist temptation?
I did resist the Dior’s Celebrate in Gold because I had far too many dupes for the shades. But I still love it.
What were your favorites from the last month?
My Clio Kill Cover balm is still going strong, and still enjoying the Clinique Cool Down trio. Also been loving the CT Darling Palette.
What didn’t impress you?
PMG’s sales tactics. Also, I got a NYX lip creme and it was awful, just so patchy.
Did you return anything you purchase?
I’m glaring at the NYX lip creme from across the room but I don’t feel spiteful enough to go out of my way to return something so cheap.
Or successfully resist temptation?
I’m making a mental cart of things I’d like to try in the future but I’m happy just window-shopping for now.
What were your favorites from the last month? CoverGirl + Olay Advanced Radiance Foundation, Maybelline Better Skin Concealer, Ulta Cream Blush in Sunrise, Beauty Bakerie Cotton Candy Champagne palette, any of my cool brown or plum eyeshadows, the Kaleidos Makeup Cyber Bronze and Astro-Pink palettes and Star Surfer highlighter, Em Cosmetics True Gloss in Secret Blush, PMGL Luxetrance Lipstick in Realness and MTHRSHIP Platinum Bronze palette, Tom Ford Lip Color in Casablanca, Colourpop Going Coconuts palette, Lisa Eldridge Velvet Fawn lipstick, Nars Skin Deep palette.
What didn’t impress you? My own creativity, LOL.
Did you return anything you purchase? I did not; everything I purchased I really like!
Or successfully resist temptation? I did go a little haywire in December, but, I’m committed to doing on a no-buy for an undetermined amount of time. If anyone has tips on sticking with a no-buy, let me know!
Pat McGrath lipsticks!!! So amazing! Gave a lot of those for Christmas.
NARS eyeshadow singles. NYX glitter glue.
Viseart Bridal Satin
Big box of FAB skincare.
Not impressed: Everything was pretty great.
Nothing returned.
Resisted temptation to buy New Pat McGrath palettes. Too expensive for me right now and too complicated to buy. I love her stuff but the culty atmosphere, staying awake all night for the launch, and calling her “Mother” just aren’t going to happen for me. I have a mother, Thank God, lol. I teach her about makeup and she’s the greatest dancer I have ever seen, mashallah.