Linda Hallberg Virgio Infinity Highlighter

Linda Hallberg Cosmetics Virgio Infinity Highlighter ($21.00 for 0.39 oz.) is a soft, yellowy gold with a smooth, metallic sheen. Per the brand, it can be used with a dampened brush for an even more intense, metallic finish, which was apt, but it was fairly intense on its...

Linda Hallberg Cosmetics Virgio Infinity Highlighter ($21.00 for 0.39 oz.) is a soft, yellowy gold with a smooth, metallic sheen. Per the brand, it...

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How satisfied are you with your skincare routine?

How satisfied are you with your skincare routine?

I think my skin is, generally, not that fussy. It’s rare that a product makes me break out or my skin react poorly, so I’m usually happy enough. I find that greater knowledge about serums, toners, and exfoliants has gone a long way into improving my overall routine in subtle, but meaningful...

— Christine

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ILIA DayLite Highlighters & NightLite Bronzers Swatches

ILIA DayLite Highlighters & NightLite Bronzers Swatches

At the end of April, I spied two new releases from ILIA: the ILIA DayLite Highlighter ($34.00 for 0.23 oz.) and ILIA NightLite Bronzer ($34.00 for 0.42 oz.). Each formula had two shades (a lighter and darker one, though by no means covering the full spectrum of skin tones, sadly). Here are swatches...

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How to Choose Eyeshadow Color Combinations from a Palette

How to Choose Eyeshadow Color Combinations from a Palette

Have you ever looked at an eyeshadow palette and just been lost at how to start using it? Sometimes the color combinations jump out at us but other times, they're harder to spot. I have a very methodical approach to initially looking at an eyeshadow palette to visualize the types of color...

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Survey Says... May 6th, 2020

Survey Says... May 6th, 2020

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

  • Your skin tone/coloring:
  • What’s your go-to neutral palette?
  • What’s your go-to colorful palette?
  • Do you prefer palettes or singles?

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Estee Lauder Summer 2020 Pure Color Envy Lipstick Swatches (x26)

Estee Lauder Summer 2020 Pure Color Envy Lipstick Swatches (x26)

For spring/summer, there were 14 new shades added to the original Estee Lauder Pure Color Envy Sculpting Lipstick ($32.00) range, 14 new shades to the Estee Lauder Pure Color Envy Matte Lipstick line, and seven new shades to the Estee Lauder Pure Color Envy Hi-Lustre Lipstick range. I also spotted a few...

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Anastasia Norvina Pro Pigment Palette Vol. 4 Launches May 11th

Anastasia Norvina Pro Pigment Palette Vol. 4 Launches May 11th

"This new Vol. 4 is the palette that can be worn day to night on any occasion. It’s what I call my version of a soft glam palette, for those that love glam but also need a pop of pink. I can wear this palette every single day. It makes me feel so pretty." -- Norvina

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Kaja Dreamy Gleamy Glowy Stamp Liquid Highlighter

Kaja Dreamy Glowy Stamp Liquid Highlighter ($24.00 for 0.17 oz.) is a medium gold with strong, warm undertones and a soft sheen. It was subtler than Gleamy, so it would be ideal for someone who likes a hint of warmer glow but doesn't want overt shimmery or a heavy shine to...

Kaja Dreamy Glowy Stamp Liquid Highlighter ($24.00 for 0.17 oz.) is a medium gold with strong, warm undertones and a soft sheen. It was subtler than ...

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How has your relationship to makeup changed over time?

How has your relationship to makeup changed over time?

Oh, definitely! I still love it now, but the relationship has evolved and become more nuanced, which is how I feel about relationships with people, like my husband or my family — longevity gives way to deeper appreciation of the relationship and what everyone brings to that relationship. For...

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