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Lipglosses | 2022 Editor's Favorites

Christine — Thu, 29 Dec 2022 20:00:00 +0000

Over the course of 2022, I reviewed just over 75 lipglosses, which was a solid number given last year was slightly less, but glosses have continued to take up less space in the industry (at least with new releases). This year, rather than split up my picks between sheerer and more pigmented (often how I select a gloss), I’ve decided to just have one list.

I noticed I had several favorites from these formulas: Fenty Poutsicle, ColourPop So Glassy, and ColourPop Fresh Kiss Lip Lacquer.

Temptalia’s Favorite Lipglosses | 2022

01.

01. Cut Loose ColourPop

ColourPop

PPermanent. $8.00/0.2 oz.

ColourPop Cut Loose So Glassy Lip Gloss ($8.00 for 0.2 oz.) is a brighter, orange-copper-shimmered gloss with lots of lighter and darker copper...

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ColourPop Cut Loose So Glassy Lip Gloss ($8.00 for 0.2 oz.) is a brighter, orange-copper-shimmered gloss with lots of lighter and darker copper...

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02.

02. Mai Type Fenty Beauty

Fenty Beauty

PPermanent. $27.00/0.1 oz.

Fenty Beauty Mai Type Poutsicle Hydrating Lip Stain ($24.00 for 0.1 oz.) is a neon, coral-red with warm undertones and a high-shine, glossy finish.

Semi-sheer...

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Fenty Beauty Mai Type Poutsicle Hydrating Lip Stain ($24.00 for 0.1 oz.) is a neon, coral-red with warm undertones and a high-shine, glossy finish.

Semi-sheer...

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MAC Nippy's Shimmery Cinnamon Lipglass ($21.00 for 0.1 oz.) is a medium-dark, cooler plum base with contrasting, light-medium gold pearl throughout.

Semi-opaque...

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Glossover Breakdown

95%

Average

Glossover Averages

product

9.5

pigmentation

9.5

texture

9.5

longevity

9.5

application

Total

95%

product

9.5

pigmentation

9.5

texture

9.5

longevity

9.5

application

Total

95%

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 2022, regardless of whether they were new, limited edition, or an established range I’ve only just gotten around to reviewing. These are personal favorites, so they may or may not be the highest rated products reviewed during the year (though they will tend to be better rated, naturally!). (You can check out the best of 2021 posts if you missed last year’s.)

Your Year in Review: Lipgloss Edition

What was your most used lipgloss? Least used?
Will you repurchase it or will you look for something new?
Was lipgloss a big part of your routine in 2022?

ColourPop So Glassy Lip Gloss

Lipsticks (Over $15) | 2022 Editor's Favorites

Urban Decay Unbreakable Vice Lip Bond Glossy Liquid Lipstick ($25.00 for 0.2 oz.) is a vivid, medium-dark red with cool, blue undertones and a...

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06.

06. Rare Ruby Bobbi Brown

Bobbi Brown

PPermanent. $40.00/0.13 oz.

A+

Bobbi Brown Rare Ruby Luxe Lipstick ($40.00 for 0.13 oz.) is a rich, medium-dark brick red with warmer undertones and a cream finish.

Opaque...

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Bobbi Brown Rare Ruby Luxe Lipstick ($40.00 for 0.13 oz.) is a rich, medium-dark brick red with warmer undertones and a cream finish.

Opaque...

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07.

07. One Last Night (444) Lancome

Lancome

PPermanent. $32.00/0.12 oz.

A+

Lancome One Last Night (444) L'Absolu Rouge Cream Lipstick (2022) ($32.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a brighter, medium-dark rosy mauve with subtle, cool...

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Lancome One Last Night (444) L'Absolu Rouge Cream Lipstick (2022) ($32.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a brighter, medium-dark rosy mauve with subtle, cool...

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08.

08. Rose Blossom Bobbi Brown

Bobbi Brown

PPermanent. $40.00/0.13 oz.

A+

Bobbi Brown Rose Blossom Luxe Lipstick ($40.00 for 0.13 oz.) is a deep, slightly muted, pink with subtle, warm undertones and a cream finish.

Opaque...

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Bobbi Brown Rose Blossom Luxe Lipstick ($40.00 for 0.13 oz.) is a deep, slightly muted, pink with subtle, warm undertones and a cream finish.

Opaque...

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09.

09. Cranberry Bobbi Brown

Bobbi Brown

PPermanent. $40.00/0.13 oz.

A+

Bobbi Brown Cranberry Luxe Lipstick ($40.00 for 0.13 oz.) is a medium, reddish-plum with moderate, warm undertones and a cream finish.

Opaque...

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Bobbi Brown Cranberry Luxe Lipstick ($40.00 for 0.13 oz.) is a medium, reddish-plum with moderate, warm undertones and a cream finish.

Opaque...

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10.

10. So You MAC

MAC

PPermanent. $19.00/0.1 oz.

MAC So You Lipstick ($19.00 for 0.1 oz.) is dark, pinky-coral with warm undertones and a cream finish. I was impressed by how smoothing the formula...

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MAC So You Lipstick ($19.00 for 0.1 oz.) is dark, pinky-coral with warm undertones and a cream finish. I was impressed by how smoothing the formula...

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11.

11. Velvet Duchess Lisa Eldridge

Lisa Eldridge

PPermanent. $36.00/0.12 oz.

Lisa Eldridge Velvet Duchess True Velvet Lipstick Colour ($36.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a rich ruby red with cooler undertones and a matte finish.

Opaque...

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Lisa Eldridge Velvet Duchess True Velvet Lipstick Colour ($36.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a rich ruby red with cooler undertones and a matte finish.

Opaque...

NARS Ava Audacious Lipstick ($34.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a muted, medium-dark reddish-brown with warm undertones and a cream finish.

Opaque pigmentation in...

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15.

15. Bond Bobbi Brown

Bobbi Brown

PPermanent. $40.00/0.13 oz.

Bobbi Brown Bond Luxe Lipstick ($40.00 for 0.13 oz.) is a muted, medium-dark plum with subtle, warm undertones and a cream finish.

Opaque pigmentation
Lightly...

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Bobbi Brown Bond Luxe Lipstick ($40.00 for 0.13 oz.) is a muted, medium-dark plum with subtle, warm undertones and a cream finish.

Opaque pigmentation
Lightly...

Rose Inc Eloquent Satin Lip Color ($28.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a deep, cool-toned purplish-mauve with a satin sheen.

Nearly oaque coverage
Lightweight,...

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19.

19. Wakanda Sunset MAC

MAC

LELimited Edition. $19.00/0.1 oz.

MAC Wakanda Sunset Lipstick ($19.00 for 0.1 oz.) is a brighter, medium purple with warm, pink undertones and a luminous sheen with very fine pearl.

Nearly...

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MAC Wakanda Sunset Lipstick ($19.00 for 0.1 oz.) is a brighter, medium purple with warm, pink undertones and a luminous sheen with very fine pearl.

Nearly...

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20.

20. Nude Fougueux (84) YSL

YSL

PPermanent. $38.00/0.13 oz.

YSL Nude Fougueux (84) Rouge Pur Couture SPF15 Lipstick ($38.00 for 0.13 oz.) is a muted, medium-dark coral with strong, warm undertones and a glossy,...

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YSL Nude Fougueux (84) Rouge Pur Couture SPF15 Lipstick ($38.00 for 0.13 oz.) is a muted, medium-dark coral with strong, warm undertones and a glossy,...

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21.

21. Inattendu (199) Chanel

Chanel

B-

MAC Frienda Lustreglass Sheer-Shine Lipstick ($22.00 for 0.1 oz.) is a medium, pinky-coral with light, warm undertones and a glossy, cream finish. It...

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MAC Frienda Lustreglass Sheer-Shine Lipstick ($22.00 for 0.1 oz.) is a medium, pinky-coral with light, warm undertones and a glossy, cream finish. It...

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Side-by-Side Swatches

Glossover Breakdown

95%

Average

Glossover Averages

product

9.5

pigmentation

texture

9.5

longevity

application

Total

95%

product

9.5

pigmentation

texture

9.5

longevity

application

Total

95%

My methodology: 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 2022, regardless of whether they were new, limited edition, or an established range I’ve only just gotten around to reviewing. These are personal favorites, so they may or may not be the highest rated products reviewed during the year (though they will tend to be better rated, naturally!). (You can check out the best of 2021 posts if you missed last year’s.)

Your Year in Review: Lipstick Edition

What was your most used lipstick? Least used?
Will you repurchase it or will you look for something new?
Was lipstick a big part of your routine in 2022?

Bobbi Brown Luxe Lipstick

Lipsticks (Under $15) | 2022 Editor's Favorites

Christine — Thu, 29 Dec 2022 15:00:00 +0000

With over 130 different lipsticks swatched, tested, and reviewed in 2022 priced at $15 or less, they were pretty incredible across the board. One of the more game-changing formulas I tried this year was Maybelline Super Stay Vinyl Ink Lipcolors; they are an ultra long-wearing, liquid lipstick with a high-shine (vinyl, if you will) finish.

Sephora also released a new formula this past year (Satin Hydrating Lipstick), which was another solid entry from the house collection. Kaleidos Lip Clay was new-to-me (and they dropped some new shades for 2022, as well) but another fantastic option for something more affordable and in a matte finish.

We cannot forget ColourPop, given that I think I’d only be working for half the year should they ever stop with their weekly launches, but there were some lovely shades of Fresh Kiss Lip Creme and Lux Lipstick launched this year.

Temptalia’s Favorite Lipsticks (Under $15) | 2022

After careful consideration of the 130+ shades eligible for this year’s favorites list, I narrowed it down to a tight list of 15 excellent lipsticks that I really enjoyed testing.

01.

01. Hear Me Rawr ColourPop

ColourPop

LELimited Edition. $8.00/0.24 oz.

A+

ColourPop Ivar Lux Lipstick ($10.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a deep berry with strong, cool undertones and a satin sheen.

Opaque color payoff in a single layer
Lightly...

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ColourPop Ivar Lux Lipstick ($10.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a deep berry with strong, cool undertones and a satin sheen.

Opaque color payoff in a single layer
Lightly...

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05.

05. Cactus Flower Kaleidos

Kaleidos

PPermanent. $12.00/0.08 oz.

Kaleidos Cactus Flower Cloud Lab Lip Clay ($12.00 for 0.08 oz.) is a bright, pinky-red with strong, cool undertones and a semi-matte finish. It had a...

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Kaleidos Cactus Flower Cloud Lab Lip Clay ($12.00 for 0.08 oz.) is a bright, pinky-red with strong, cool undertones and a semi-matte finish. It had a...

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06.

06. Moana ColourPop

ColourPop

PPermanent. $10.00/0.12 oz.

ColourPop Moana Lux Lipstick ($10.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a muted, light-medium brown with moderate, warm peach undertones and a satin sheen.

Opaque...

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ColourPop Moana Lux Lipstick ($10.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a muted, light-medium brown with moderate, warm peach undertones and a satin sheen.

Opaque...

Kaleidos Agave Cloud Lab Lip Clay ($12.00 for 0.08 oz.) is a blackened teal with cool, blue undertones and a semi-matte finish. It took about 15...

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13.

13. Mid-century ColourPop

ColourPop

LELimited Edition. $8.00/0.06 oz.

A-

ColourPop Mid-century Glowing Lip ($8.00 for 0.06 oz.) is a rich, reddish-copper with subtle, warm undertones and a luminous, cream finish.

Medium to...

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ColourPop Mid-century Glowing Lip ($8.00 for 0.06 oz.) is a rich, reddish-copper with subtle, warm undertones and a luminous, cream finish.

Medium to...

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14.

14. Extreme Power (18) Sephora

Sephora

PPermanent. $15.00/0.12 oz.

A-

Sephora Extreme Power (18) Satin Hydrating Lipstick ($15.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a deep, rosy mauve with subtle, warm undertones and a satin finish.

Opaque...

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Sephora Extreme Power (18) Satin Hydrating Lipstick ($15.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a deep, rosy mauve with subtle, warm undertones and a satin finish.

Opaque...

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15.

15. Le Rosewood Ambition L'Oreal

L'Oreal

PPermanent. $13.99/0.06 oz.

A-

L'Oreal Le Rosewood Ambition Colour Riche Intense Volume Matte Lipstick ($13.99 for 0.06 oz.) is a deep, rosy mauve with cooler undertones paired with...

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L'Oreal Le Rosewood Ambition Colour Riche Intense Volume Matte Lipstick ($13.99 for 0.06 oz.) is a deep, rosy mauve with cooler undertones paired with...

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Side-by-Side Swatches

Glossover Breakdown

95%

Average

Glossover Averages

product

9.5

pigmentation

texture

9.5

longevity

application

Total

95%

product

9.5

pigmentation

texture

9.5

longevity

application

Total

95%

My methodology: 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 edition, or an established range I’ve only just gotten around to reviewing. These are personal favorites, so they may or may not be the highest rated products reviewed during the year (though they will tend to be better rated, naturally!). (You can check out the best of 2021 posts if you missed last year’s.)

Your Year in Review: Lipstick Edition

I thought it would be interesting to read through how readers used products throughout the year, what favorites emerged, what products fell by the wayside… so, if you want to join in, copy and paste the questions below and add your answers via a comment! Feel free to break it down by price (under $15) if that makes sense to you since there is an over $15 post coming shortly.

What was your most used lipstick? Least used?
Will you repurchase it or will you look for something new?
Was lipstick a big part of your routine in 2022?

Kaleidos Cloud Lab Lip Clay

Check out the current top 10 highest-rated lipglosses (individual shades) reviewed by the editor in 2022–this list will update automatically!

01.

01. On the Ritz ColourPop

ColourPop

PPermanent. $10.00/0.21 oz.

ColourPop On the Ritz Fresh Kiss Lip Lacquer ($8.00 for 0.21 oz.) is a brighter, pinky-plum with cool undertones and a glossy, cream finish. It had...

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ColourPop On the Ritz Fresh Kiss Lip Lacquer ($8.00 for 0.21 oz.) is a brighter, pinky-plum with cool undertones and a glossy, cream finish. It had...

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02.

02. Cut Loose ColourPop

ColourPop

PPermanent. $8.00/0.2 oz.

ColourPop Cut Loose So Glassy Lip Gloss ($8.00 for 0.2 oz.) is a brighter, orange-copper-shimmered gloss with lots of lighter and darker copper...

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ColourPop Cut Loose So Glassy Lip Gloss ($8.00 for 0.2 oz.) is a brighter, orange-copper-shimmered gloss with lots of lighter and darker copper...

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03.

03. Mai Type Fenty Beauty

Fenty Beauty

PPermanent. $27.00/0.1 oz.

Fenty Beauty Mai Type Poutsicle Hydrating Lip Stain ($24.00 for 0.1 oz.) is a neon, coral-red with warm undertones and a high-shine, glossy finish.

Semi-sheer...

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Fenty Beauty Mai Type Poutsicle Hydrating Lip Stain ($24.00 for 0.1 oz.) is a neon, coral-red with warm undertones and a high-shine, glossy finish.

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Our Methodology

The way I approach my guides is by focusing permanent formulas that have stood the test of time–they are high quality, consistent, and all formulas that have performed well. Every shade is thoroughly tested and reviewed, and these are formulas where I’ve often tested every shade in the line of, so I really grasp each formula’s strengths and weaknesses!

More product guides: Best Blushes, Best Highlighters, Best Eyeshadow Palettes, Best Single Eyeshadows, Best Lipsticks, Best Blush Brushes, Best Eyeshadow Brushes.

ColourPop Glossy Lip Stain

Lipsticks (Over $15) | 2021 Editor's Favorites

Christine — Sun, 02 Jan 2022 17:00:00 +0000

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 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 edition, or an established range I’ve only just gotten around to reviewing. These are personal favorites, so they may or may not be the highest rated products reviewed during the year (though they will tend to be better rated, naturally!). (You can check out the best of 2020 posts if you missed last year’s.)

A-

Pat McGrath Flesh 7 Divinyl Lip Shine ($36.00 for 0.08 oz.) is a medium-dark plum with subtle, warm undertones and warmer, lighter gold/copper pearl...

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Pat McGrath Flesh 7 Divinyl Lip Shine ($36.00 for 0.08 oz.) is a medium-dark plum with subtle, warm undertones and warmer, lighter gold/copper pearl...

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Side-by-Side Swatches

Glossover Breakdown

96%

Average

Glossover Averages

product

9.5

pigmentation

texture

9.5

longevity

9.5

application

Total

96%

product

9.5

pigmentation

texture

9.5

longevity

9.5

application

Total

96%

Your Year in Review: Lipstick Edition

Feel free to break it down by price (over $15) if that makes sense to you since there was also an under $15 lipstick post previously.

What was your most used lipstick? Least used?
Will you repurchase it or will you look for something new?
Was lipstick a big part of your routine in 2021?

Laura Mercier Rose Vif Rouge Essentiel Silky Crème Lipstick

Lipsticks (Under $15) | 2021 Editor's Favorites

Christine — Sun, 02 Jan 2022 15:00:00 +0000

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 edition, or an established range I’ve only just gotten around to reviewing. These are personal favorites, so they may or may not be the highest rated products reviewed during the year (though they will tend to be better rated, naturally!). (You can check out the best of 2020 posts if you missed last year’s.)

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Side-by-Side Swatches

Glossover Breakdown

94%

Average

Glossover Averages

product

pigmentation

9.5

texture

longevity

9.5

application

Total

94%

product

pigmentation

9.5

texture

longevity

9.5

application

Total

94%

Your Year in Review: Lipstick Edition

Feel free to break it down by price (under $15) if that makes sense to you since there is an over $15 post coming shortly.

What was your most used lipstick? Least used?
Will you repurchase it or will you look for something new?
Was lipstick a big part of your routine in 2021?

ColourPop Heavy Petal Lippie Stix

Liquid Lipsticks | 2021 Editor's Favorites

Christine — Sat, 01 Jan 2022 22:00:00 +0000

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, regardless of whether they were new, limited edition, or an established range I’ve only just gotten around to reviewing. These are personal favorites, so they may or may not be the highest rated products reviewed during the year (though they will tend to be better rated, naturally!). (You can check out the best of 2020 posts if you missed last year’s.)

B+

Chanel Timeless (80) Rouge Allure Laque (2020) ($40.00 for 0.18 oz.) is a deep, reddened berry with cooler undertones and a satin sheen. It had nearly...

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Chanel Timeless (80) Rouge Allure Laque (2020) ($40.00 for 0.18 oz.) is a deep, reddened berry with cooler undertones and a satin sheen. It had nearly...

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Side-by-Side Swatches

Glossover Breakdown

93%

Average

Glossover Averages

product

9.5

pigmentation

9.5

texture

9.5

longevity

8.5

application

Total

93%

product

9.5

pigmentation

9.5

texture

9.5

longevity

8.5

application

Total

93%

Your Year in Review: Liquid Lipstick Edition

What was your most used liquid lipstick? Least used?
Will you repurchase it or will you look for something new?
Was liquid lipstick a big part of your routine in 2021?

ColourPop Let's Vogue Fresh Kiss Lip Crème

Pigmented Lipglosses | 2021 Editor's Favorites

Christine — Sat, 01 Jan 2022 21:00:00 +0000

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 in 2021, regardless of whether they were new, limited edition, or an established range I’ve only just gotten around to reviewing. These are personal favorites, so they may or may not be the highest rated products reviewed during the year (though they will tend to be better rated, naturally!). (You can check out the best of 2020 posts if you missed last year’s.)

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Side-by-Side Swatches

Glossover Breakdown

94%

Average

Glossover Averages

product

9.5

pigmentation

9.5

texture

9.5

longevity

9.5

application

Total

94%

product

9.5

pigmentation

9.5

texture

9.5

longevity

9.5

application

Total

94%

Your Year in Review: Lipgloss Edition

What was your most used lipgloss? Least used?
Will you repurchase it or will you look for something new?
Was lipgloss a big part of your routine in 2021?

ColourPop On the Ritz Fresh Kiss Lip Lacquer