YSL Chili Provocation, Orange Fatal, Nu Imprevu Rouge Pur Couture Lipsticks

Merit Terracotta Flush Balm Cream Blush

Merit Terracotta Flush Balm Cream Blush ($28.00 for 0.31 oz.) is a light brown with warmer undertones and a glossy finish. It had sheer to semi-sheer pigmentation, which was as marketed, that applied evenly to my skin and diffused easily along the edges for a soft,...

Merit Terracotta Flush Balm Cream Blush ($28.00 for 0.31 oz.) is a light brown with warmer undertones and a glossy finish. It had sheer to semi-sheer...

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How do you approach a brand that's new to you?

How do you approach a brand that's new to you?

If it seems backed by a lot of money/investors/people with previous industry experience, then I don’t necessarily feel compelled to wait for reviews–say Rare Beauty–but for other brands that don’t have that kind of capital behind them, I tend to wait for reviews, which isn’t just about...

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ColourPop Hot Fuss Cheek Dew Serum Blush

ColourPop Hot Fuss Cheek Dew Serum Blush ($7.00 for 0.48 oz.) is a brighter, medium red with neutral-to-cool undertones and a soft sheen. It had sheer color coverage, which was somewhat buildable to semi-sheer to medium coverage, though it was difficult to get an even...

ColourPop Hot Fuss Cheek Dew Serum Blush ($7.00 for 0.48 oz.) is a brighter, medium red with neutral-to-cool undertones and a soft sheen. It had sheer...

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MAC Painterly, Bare Study, Groundwork, Vintage Selection Pro Longwear Paint Pots

Survey Says... March 10th, 2021

Survey Says... March 10th, 2021

Happy Wednesday! Here's this week's survey, which you can copy and paste and share as a comment.

  • Your skin tone/coloring:
  • Most used moisturizer of all time?
  • Most used cleanser of all time?
  • Most used primer of all time?

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LYS Beauty Empower Higher Standard Satin Matte Cream Blush

LYS Beauty Empower Higher Standard Satin Matte Cream Blush ($16.00 for 0.23 oz.) is a deep, reddened plum with moderate, warm undertones and a satin finish. It had nearly opaque pigmentation in a single layer, which could easily be built up to full coverage. The texture was...

LYS Beauty Empower Higher Standard Satin Matte Cream Blush ($16.00 for 0.23 oz.) is a deep, reddened plum with moderate, warm undertones and a satin...

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How does a new brand get on your radar?

How does a new brand get on your radar?

If readers talk up a brand that’s new (or new to me), that’s a huge way to get my attention, especially when I see it randomly mentioned as a favorite. Otherwise, good campaign visuals, diverse product ranges, and a strong direction in branding.

— Christine

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Urban Decay 24/7 Shadow Stick Swatches

Urban Decay 24/7 Shadow Stick Swatches

Urban Decay 24/7 Shadow Stick ($26.00 for 0.049 oz.) signals the return of stick-style eyeshadows from the brand (this is actually their third version). There are 13 shades, which you'll find swatched in this post. They actually went and put a 24-hour wear time claim on these, so we'll see how that...

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