Urban Decay Naked Cyber (what a great theme–duochromes–and terrible execution!), Bite Beauty’s new lipstick launch (totally different type of formula, which is one that doesn’t perform that well on me), and Bite Beauty Whipped Blushes.
2021 was a very utilitarian year for me, because it was the hardest year for me--I am fortunate enough that my hardest/worst year on-record is by no means that bad, it's just relative to what I've experienced thus far. Mellan, my heart-dog, passed away on January 12th, 2021, which set the tone for...
Every year, I like to go through my vanity drawers, which is where I keep some "everyday" kind of products; they're a mix of cheek colors, lip products, and complexion products that I really love and let myself reach for occasionally (either to wear after testing new products for the day or to wear...
There seemed like a lot of new, high-performing formulas that debuted in 2021! Did you try out any new formulas this year and find a new favorite?
Sundays are for readers! Each week, on Sunday, I like to see what the community has been enjoying.
"Most Loved" are products that readers specifically loved but didn't add to their wish list (). "Most Wanted" are products that readers specifically added to their wish lists (). This is populated based...
Year after year, this is one of the more difficult lists to put together, because there are so many mid-end and high-end lipsticks that I test each year. In 2021, I managed to post reviews for 590 lipsticks (over $15). I'm impressed with myself that I managed to keep the list to 31 standout shades!
If...
With 98 budget-friendly lipsticks reviewed in the past year, I whittled my list of favorites to 12. Here they are!
If you’re unfamiliar with how I like to do my year-end favorites, here’s the low down: I pull from the products I reviewed in 2021, regardless of whether they were new, limited...
Still pretty set in my ways, or my favorites, I should say, so not really anything new, lol!
With just under 90 shades reviewed this year, there was some variety to choose from, but definitely not a standout year for liquid lipsticks, especially matte ones!
If you’re unfamiliar with how I like to do my year-end favorites, here’s the low down: I pull from the products I reviewed in 2021,...
Next up, my favorite more pigmented glosses from what I reviewed this past year (just over 70 shades in total for gloss). This is another short 'n' sweet list of top picks!
If you’re unfamiliar with how I like to do my year-end favorites, here’s the low down: I pull from the products I reviewed...
