Sydney Grace Royal Gold Highlighter

Sydney Grace Royal Gold Highlighter ($12.00 for 0.25 oz.) is a rich, medium-dark gold with strong, warm yellow undertones and a metallic sheen. It was incredibly pigmented to the point where a little went a long way, and a lighter hand is highly recommended. The...

Sydney Grace Royal Gold Highlighter ($12.00 for 0.25 oz.) is a rich, medium-dark gold with strong, warm yellow undertones and a metallic sheen. It...

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What keeps you excited about the beauty industry?

What keeps you excited about the beauty industry?

I like seeing how makeup looks and styles evolve over time; I’ve really enjoyed how there are a lot of different types of looks simultaneously, even if there may be some that dominate more than others. I also enjoy seeing more diversity/inclusivity in marketing and in the products released.

— Christine

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Chanel Patine Bronze (840) Ombre Premiere Cream Eyeshadow

Chanel Patine Bronze (840) Ombre Premiere Longwear Cream Eyeshadow ($36.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a slightly muted, medium golden bronze with warm undertones and a more olive-gold sheen. The texture was lightly creamy, almost a touch tacky, with good slip and excellent hold as...

Chanel Patine Bronze (840) Ombre Premiere Longwear Cream Eyeshadow ($36.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a slightly muted, medium golden bronze with warm...

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Melt Cosmetics Blueprint Stack

Melt Cosmetics Blueprint Eyeshadow Stack (x4) ($48.00 for 0.36 oz.) is a new, permanent eight-shade set featuring pops of blue and copper. The blue-hued packaging is limited edition, but the palette joins the permanent Stacks (presumably in black packaging then). Each...

Melt Cosmetics Blueprint Eyeshadow Stack (x4) ($48.00 for 0.36 oz.) is a new, permanent eight-shade set featuring pops of blue and copper. The...

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Pat McGrath Bronze Divinity, Bronze Venus, Carnal Desire LUST Lip Glosses

NARS Fireclay Mosaic Glow Blush

NARS Fireclay Mosaic Glow Blush ($42.00 for 0.40 oz.) is a medium-dark, pink-coral with warm undertones and a golden sheen. It had opaque pigmentation with a smooth, firmer consistency that was finely-milled but worked best with a moderately dense brush--firm enough that a...

NARS Fireclay Mosaic Glow Blush ($42.00 for 0.40 oz.) is a medium-dark, pink-coral with warm undertones and a golden sheen. It had opaque pigmentation...

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What brands are you least comfortable buying without reviews or swatches?

What brands are you least comfortable buying without reviews or swatches?

These are the first three brands that I came to mind that I’d be uncertain about purchasing without reviews/swatches because of a lot of inconsistency in past launches: Wet ‘n’ Wild, Stila, Laura Mercier.

— Christine

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Dior Sugar Shade (257) High Fidelity Eyeshadow Palette

Dior Sugar Shade (257) High Fidelity Colours & Effects Eyeshadow Palette ($63.00 for 0.24 oz.) is a new, limited edition palette for spring, which features a pop of blue, two pinks, golden beige, and a plummy brown. All five shades had some shimmer in them, though some were...

Dior Sugar Shade (257) High Fidelity Colours & Effects Eyeshadow Palette ($63.00 for 0.24 oz.) is a new, limited edition palette for spring, which...

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