Skip to content
Archived Posts

MAC MACnificent Me Lipsticks

Shades Reviewed

MAC Diva Antics Lipstick
Diva Antics
A

Limited Edition

Read Review
MAC Fashion Revival Lipstick
Fashion Revival
A-

Limited Edition

Read Review
MAC My Inner Femme Lipstick
My Inner Femme
A

Limited Edition

Read Review
MAC Self-Aware Lipstick
Self-Aware
A-

Limited Edition

Read Review

Top 5: True Yellow Gold Eyeshadows

Top 5: True Yellow Gold Eyeshadows

On the hunt for a true, yellow gold? Here are the five highest-rated, permanent options that I've reviewed:

  1. Makeup Geek Liquid Gold (A+)
  2. Kat Von D Thrasher (A+)
  3. OCC Triptych (A)
  4. ColourPop Get Lucky (A)
  5. Makeup Geek Fortune Teller (A)

>> See side-by-side swatches! <<

Continue Reading

Sneak Peek: LORAC Mega Pro 2 Palette Photos & Swatches

Sneak Peek: LORAC Mega Pro 2 Palette Photos & Swatches

Click to Enlarge

LORAC Mega Pro 2 Eyeshadow Palette ($59.00 for 0.45 oz.) is a new, limited edition holiday palette that will be available exclusively at ULTA beginning October 4th. The only repeat shade (technically) is Black. Worth noting is that this year's palette contains 0.45 oz., whereas...

Continue Reading

Tom Ford Plum Ombre Eye & Cheek Shadow

Tom Ford Plum Ombre Eye & Cheek Shadow ($65.00 for 0.15 oz.) is a light-medium, pinky-plum with warm undertones and a mostly matte finish. Surratt Beauty La Vie En Rose (P, $32.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Tarte Unearthed (LE, $29.00) is darker (90% similar). Tarte Royal (LE, $29.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). MAC Corol #2 (LE, $24.00)(90% similar). Tarte Exposed (P, $29.00) is cooler (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Contour (Softcore) (LE, $60.00) is more shimmery, darker, brighter (85% similar). Tarte Seduce (P, $29.00) is darker (90% similar). MAC Animal Instincts (LE, $24.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar). bareMinerals The Indecent Proposal (PiP, $22.00) is darker (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Tom Ford Plum Ombre Eye & Cheek Shadow ($65.00 for 0.15 oz.) is a light-medium, pinky-plum with warm undertones...

F
Limited Edition
Read Review

Tom Ford Pink Ombre Eye & Cheek Shadow

Tom Ford Pink Ombre Eye & Cheek Shadow ($65.00 for 0.15 oz.) is a light-medium, cotton candy pink with strong, cool blue undertones and a matte finish. There is an ombre-effect of it going from light-medium pink to medium pink....

Tom Ford Pink Ombre Eye & Cheek Shadow ($65.00 for 0.15 oz.) is a light-medium, cotton candy pink with strong,...

F
Limited Edition
Read Review

Top 5: Soft Gold Eyeshadows

Top 5: Soft Gold Eyeshadows

If you prefer lighter golds, here's a look at the top five, permanent soft gold eyeshadows I've come across!

  1. Ardency Inn Sunday (A+)
  2. ColourPop Fringe (A)
  3. Gucci Antique Gold (A)
  4. ColourPop High Tide (A)
  5. Make Up For Ever ME512 (A)

>> See side-by-side swatches! <<

Continue Reading

Bite Beauty Mimosa Luminous Creme Lipstick

Bite Beauty Mimosa Luminous Creme Lipstick ($24.00 for 0.15 oz.) is described as a "warm red." It's a brightened, medium orange-red with warm undertones and a semi-matte finish. MAC My Inner Femme (LE, $19.00) is lighter (95% similar). NARS Light My Fire (P, $26.00) is lighter, less glossy (95% similar). Chanel Vibrante (182) (P, $45.00) is lighter (95% similar). Bite Beauty Candied Maple (LE, $24.00) is cooler (95% similar). Hourglass Raven (P, $28.00) is less glossy (95% similar). NYX Pure Red (P, $6.00) is lighter (95% similar). Urban Decay Temper (DC, $22.00) is less glossy (90% similar). MAC Habanero (DC, $21.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). Maybelline Craving Coral (P, $7.99) is lighter, less glossy (90% similar). Shiseido Volcanic (218) (P, $26.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Estee Lauder Uninhibited (P, $32.00) is lighter, glossier (90% similar). NARS Annabella (P, $34.00) is brighter, glossier (90% similar). Makeup Geek Free Spirit (P, $12.00) is glossier (90% similar). MAC Augmented Reality (LE, $19.00) is lighter (90% similar). Make Up For Ever M300 (DC, $22.00) is lighter, less glossy (90% similar). Bite Beauty #076 (P, $18.00) is less glossy (90% similar). YSL Le Orange (13) (PiP, $38.00) is lighter, warmer, glossier (90% similar). NARS Marlene (P, $34.00) is darker, more muted (90% similar). MAC Barbecue (LE, $19.00) is lighter, brighter, warmer (90% similar). NARS Do Not Disturb (LE, $28.00) is brighter, glossier (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Bite Beauty Mimosa Luminous Creme Lipstick ($24.00 for 0.15 oz.) is described as a "warm red." It's a brightened,...

A
Discontinued
Read Review

MAC MACnificent Eyeshadow Palette

MAC MACnificent Me Eyeshadow Palette ($40.00 for 0.18 oz.) is a warmer-toned, neutral palette with a mix of frosts and mattes. The amount of product contained in this palette is similar to that of their eyeshadow quads, though each shade is similar to the size of a dime. ...

MAC MACnificent Me Eyeshadow Palette ($40.00 for 0.18 oz.) is a warmer-toned, neutral palette with a mix of frosts and mattes. The amount of product...

B+
Limited Edition
Read Review
Back to Top