What are your three most used matte eyeshadows lately?

What are your three most used matte eyeshadows lately?

Well, “lately” for me will be the past year and change… and I think they are: Sydney Grace Umbra, Pat McGrath Xtreme Aubergine, and Natasha Denona Freckle.

— Christine

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ColourPop Shell Bound Shadow Quad

ColourPop Shell Bound Pressed Powder Shadow Quad ($9.00 for 0.21 oz.) is a new, warm-toned coral-copper quad that included two matte shades and two shimmer shades. All four shades had semi-opaque to opaque coverage, were blendable, and performed consistently with the brand's...

ColourPop Shell Bound Pressed Powder Shadow Quad ($9.00 for 0.21 oz.) is a new, warm-toned coral-copper quad that included two matte shades and two...

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Glaminatrix Nocturnal Eyeshadow Palette Swatches

Glaminatrix Nocturnal Eyeshadow Palette Swatches

Glaminatrix Nocturnal Eyeshadow Palette debuted a few months ago, but sold out quickly; thankfully, it's part of the permanent line-up and should be available for pre-order soon. The palette includes five shimmery duochrome eyeshadows and seven matte eyeshadows.

Note: the shimmer formula has since...

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Haus Labs Optic Intensity Eyeliners (x18) + Hy-Power Pigment Paints (x6) Swatches

Haus Labs Optic Intensity Eyeliners (x18) + Hy-Power Pigment Paints (x6) Swatches

Haus Labs recently underwent a complete redo of their range, which seemed pretty much designed so that they could relaunch at Sephora. The line is quite extensive, so I only picked up the eyeliner range (which had previously received good reviews before reformulation) and a few shades from the...

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NARS Laguna 01 Bronzing Cream

NARS Laguna 01 Laguna Bronzing Cream ($38.00 for 0.67 oz.) is a very light, more yellowy brown with moderate, warm undertones and a mostly matte finish.

  • Semi-opaque, buildable coverage
  • Lightweight, thin, lightly emollient
  • Quick to dry down to a more powder-like finish
  • Blendable,...

NARS Laguna 01 Laguna Bronzing Cream ($38.00 for 0.67 oz.) is a very light, more yellowy brown with moderate, warm undertones and a mostly matte...

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Permanent
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Dior Blue Velvet (189) Eyeshadow Palette

Dior Blue Velvet (189) 5 Couleurs Couture Eyeshadow Palette ($62.00 for 0.24 oz.) is a new, limited edition blue-hued color story that included two more shimmery shades and three more matte shades. It was one of the lower-performing palettes of the new Velvet palettes...

Dior Blue Velvet (189) 5 Couleurs Couture Eyeshadow Palette ($62.00 for 0.24 oz.) is a new, limited edition blue-hued color story that included two...

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Xerjoff Naxos Perfume Review

Xerjoff Naxos Perfume Review

Xerjoff Naxos Eau de Parfum opened with a sweet mix of citrus blossoms and lavender sprigs that were swept up in a air of cinnamon and honey, so the lavender never read medicinal. While the notes were readily discernible, they were more diffused after a half hour and through the fourth hour. The dry...

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MAC Nudge Nudge Ink Ink, Tat Last, Permanent Vacation Colour Excess Eye Liners