Browsing by Category
Via Brands
Archived Posts
Christian Louboutin Loubiminette Sheer Voile Lip Colour
Christian Louboutin Loubiminette Sheer Voile Lip Colour ($90.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a lightly brightened, medium-dark fuchsia pink with cool, bluish undertones and a light sheen and slight pearl. Revlon Berry Couture (P, $8.49) is cooler (90% similar). MAC Feeling Amorous? (LE, $20.00) is brighter (90% similar). Revlon Sorbet (DC, $7.49) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Guerlain Very Pink (360) (P, $37.00) is brighter, more pigmented (90% similar). Revlon Whimsical (115) (DC, $8.99) is brighter, glossier (90% similar). MAC Quite the Thing! (LE, $17.00) is more shimmery, glossier (90% similar). Estee Lauder Passionate (P, $30.00) is brighter, more pigmented, cooler (85% similar). Chanel Viva (95) (LE, $37.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Fathom (LE, $36.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Chanel Ina (450) (P, $37.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Aphrodite (LE, $52.00) is lighter, brighter (85% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Cruising (LE, $36.00) is lighter, more muted, less pigmented (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Christian Louboutin Loubiminette Sheer Voile Lip Colour ($90.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a lightly brightened, medium-dark...
B+
Permanent
Read Review Gucci Cosmic Deco Magnetic Color Shadow Quad
Gucci Cosmic Deco Magnetic Color Shadow Quad ($65.00 for 0.17 oz.) is set of smokier shades that leans warm in tone. Three of the four shades are quite shimmery, and those three performed better than the one more matte shade, unfortunately. I'm always surprised to see...
Gucci Cosmic Deco Magnetic Color Shadow Quad ($65.00 for 0.17 oz.) is set of smokier shades that leans warm in tone. Three of the four shades are...
B+
Permanent
Read Review Urban Decay Cosmic 24/7 Travel Eyeliner Set for Holiday 2015
Urban Decay Cosmic 24/7 Travel Eyeliner Set for Holiday 2015
Cosmic Travel Set ($29.00) (Limited Edition)
Whether you're packing light or looking for the perfect gift, Cosmic Travel-Size Set of 5 doesn't disappoint. Urban Decay loaded this limited-edition set with five travel-size 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencils - for...
Top 5: Copper Eyeshadows
Top 5: Copper Eyeshadows
Metallic/frosted copper eyeshadows are a dime a dozen! I went through all of the permanent versions of that medium, orange-based copper shade and here are the top five performers:
- Ardency Inn Copper (A+)
- Make Up For Ever ME700 (A+)
- NYX Liquid Gold (A)
- Urban Decay Half Baked (A)
- MAC Amber Lights (A)
>> See...
Round-up: MAC Vamplify Lipglosses Overview & Thoughts
Round-up: MAC Vamplify Lipglosses Overview & Thoughts
MAC Vamplify Lipgloss ($20.00 for 0.16 fl. oz.) is a new, limited edition gloss that's supposed to be pigmented, long-wearing, glossy, and moisturizing. I liked it overall; some shades are really quite nice, others could apply better or aren't that opaque (which is one of those...
ColourPop Pacific Ultra Matte Liquid Lipstick
ColourPop Pacific Ultra Matte Liquid Lipstick ($6.00 for 0.11 fl. oz.) is described as a "true bright orange." It's a bold, brightened, medium orange with reddish tones and a matte finish. It had mostly opaque pigmentation, but the dry down was quite fast which led to...
ColourPop Pacific Ultra Matte Liquid Lipstick ($6.00 for 0.11 fl. oz.) is described as a "true bright orange." It's a bold, brightened, medium orange...
B-
Limited Edition
Read Review Too Faced Stardust Eyeshadow Palette
Too Faced Stardust Eyeshadow Palette ($45.00 for 0.48 oz.) includes twelve eyeshadows, plus a loose glitter, travel-sized primer, and travel-sized mascara. It's a good palette overall, and there was only one shade that I felt was harder to work with (Golden Nugget), but...
Too Faced Stardust Eyeshadow Palette ($45.00 for 0.48 oz.) includes twelve eyeshadows, plus a loose glitter, travel-sized primer, and travel-sized...
B
Limited Edition
Read Review Bite Beauty #009 (Spiced Apple) Lip Lab Creme Deluxe Lipstick
Bite Beauty #009 (Spiced Apple) Creme Deluxe Lipstick ($36.00 for 0.15 oz.) is described as a "deep, cherry red." It's a lightly brightened, medium-dark red with cool, blue undertones and a soft sheen. Guerlain Gwen (DC, $58.00) is lighter, glossier (95% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Leonardo (P, $36.00) is less pigmented, cooler (95% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Naomi (LE, $36.00) is lighter (95% similar). Guerlain Rouge Saphir (821) (DC, $58.00) is lighter, glossier (95% similar). Hourglass Icon (P, $32.00) is darker (95% similar). Givenchy Rouge Insomnie (12) (P, $34.00) is lighter, more muted (95% similar). MAC Authentic Red (LE, $19.00) is lighter, warmer (95% similar). MAC Mulling Spices (DC, $21.00) is darker, glossier (95% similar). Maybelline Rich Ruby (P, $7.99) is less glossy (95% similar). MAC Mind Control (LE, $19.00) is warmer (95% similar). Shiseido Ruby Copper (RD501) (DC, $28.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Makeup Geek Elegant (P, $15.00) is darker, glossier (90% similar). Estee Lauder Killer Kiss (DC, $32.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Estee Lauder Boldface (P, $32.00) is warmer (90% similar). Guerlain Garconne (DC, $58.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Smashbox Legendary (PiP, $21.00) is lighter (90% similar). MAC Absolute Power (LE, $19.00) is darker (90% similar). Besame American Beauty 1945 (P, $22.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). MAC Runaway Red (LE, $19.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Tony (P, $36.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Bite Beauty #009 (Spiced Apple) Creme Deluxe Lipstick ($36.00 for 0.15 oz.) is described as a "deep, cherry red." ...
A
Limited Edition
Read Review 5 Faves: Emerald Eyeshadows
5 Faves: Emerald Eyeshadows
Long-time readers will know that emerald-hued eyeshadow is a favorite of mine, but it is hard to find high-performing ones, and the last couple of years have brought us some really great shades, like:
- BUXOM Pre-nup -- a brightened, medium emerald green
- Kat Von D Iggy -- a bright, true emerald green
- Make...
