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Best of Phytosurgence | Phytosurgence 24 Hour Sale

Christine — Tue, 15 Nov 2022 13:03:21 +0000

Phytosurgence is a brand that typically doesn’t have sales (or codes), and last year, they did one sale. Well, they’re doing one sale this year as well — for 24 hours, you can get 15% off with code HOLIDAYS. Here’s a round-up of all the Phytosurgence products I’ve reviewed

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01. Oxidized Olive Phytosurgence

Phytosurgence

PPermanent. $17.07/0.14 oz.

A+

Phytosurgence Exothermic Skin Spark Blush Balm ($17.07 for 0.14 oz.) is a deep, plummy-brown with neutral-to-warm undertones and a satin finish.

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Phytosurgence Exothermic Skin Spark Blush Balm ($17.07 for 0.14 oz.) is a deep, plummy-brown with neutral-to-warm undertones and a satin finish.

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Phytosurgence Divine Daylight Spectral Shine Radiance Balm ($26.01 for 0.25 oz.) is a light-medium peach with warmer, more orange-leaning undertones...

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Phytosurgence Divine Daylight Spectral Shine Radiance Balm ($26.01 for 0.25 oz.) is a light-medium peach with warmer, more orange-leaning undertones...

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Phytosurgence Toasted Blushes x4 and Spectral Shine Balms x4 Swatches

Best Pat McGrath Products - Editor's Recommendations

Christine — Fri, 11 Nov 2022 14:05:19 +0000

Pat McGrath has extended the brand’s offering quite a bit since its long-awaited debut! I’m sharing the best Pat McGrath products I’ve tested and reviewed in this post–that’s 50 of the top-rated products the brand has released and are still available today. Pat McGrath seems to be best known for the Mothership Palettes. The brand also has a plethora of lip products, which can overwhelming at first glance, so the recommendations below should help!

Pat McGrath Sales & Deals

Best Pat McGrath Products - Editor's Recommendations

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Pat McGrath Flesh Fatale BlitzTrance Lipstick ($38.00 for 0.13 oz.) is a muted, reddish-copper with warm undertones and gold and pink pearl and larger...

B+

Pat McGrath Subliminal Mothership Eyeshadow Palette ($125.00 for 0.47 oz.) is a new, permanent palette that features 10 eyeshadows in a variety of...

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Pat McGrath Subliminal Mothership Eyeshadow Palette ($125.00 for 0.47 oz.) is a new, permanent palette that features 10 eyeshadows in a variety of...

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Glossover Breakdown

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4.5

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92%

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pigmentation

9.5

texture

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4.5

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Mothership Eyeshadow Palette

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Based on 2 Reviews, 13 Quick Reviews

The Good: Easy To Apply (8), Easy-to-Use (8), Buttery (7), Long-wearing (7), Versatile (7), Creamy (4), Great Gift (4), Travel-friendly (3), Great Value (2)

The In-Between: Highly Pigmented (8), Buildable (7), Sheer (2)

The Bad: Fall Out (2), Powdery (1)

More Pat McGrath Recommendations

Over time, I’ve also included roundups of the top-rated shades as the brand has released new formulas or shade extensions, so here are links to those posts for handy reference!

More Pat McGrath Reviews & Swatches

Need more help figuring out what Pat McGrath products are worth the money? See below for quick links to several of the brand’s top selling formulas:

Sephora Sale: Skincare Recommendations

Christine — Fri, 01 Apr 2022 15:47:05 +0000

I thought I’d share some of the top-performing formulas across various categories with Sephora’s spring event kicking off today for Rouges, and this post includes recommendations for skincare products, from moisturizers to cleansers to treatments.

Starting today, April 1st, through April 11th, Rouges can save 20% off with code SAVESPRING. VIBs can save 15% off beginning April 5th, while Insiders will get 10% off beginning April 7th. (For more details, see Sephora Spring Savings Event.)

Skincare Recommendations

Below, I’ve broken down my skincare recommendations for shopping Sephora’s spring event by moisturizers, cleansers, and targeted treatments.

Moisturizers

belief True Cream Aqua Bomb — intense hydration without greasiness
Dr. Jart+ Moisturizers — love pretty much everything I’ve tried; I have repurchased and used multiple tubes of the Cicapair Gel/Cream and Ceramidin Cream.
First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair — this is a go-to for hubby, though I usually snag a few during Ulta’s 10x day.
Fresh Rose Deep Hydration Cream — cooling, gel-like but hydrating
Tatcha Indigo Repair Cream — luxurious & intensely hydrating

Cleansers & Toners

Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant — good everyday cleanser
Dermalogica Precleanse Cleansing Oil — good for breaking down makeup
Farmacy Green Clean Cleansing Balm — breaks down makeup well
First Aid Beauty Pure Skin Face Cleanser — smooth, effective daily cleanser for light makeup or less
Fresh Soy Face Wash — good for second cleanse, morning cleanse, and light makeup removal
Lancome Bi-Facil — excellent for removing eyeliner, long-wearing lip products
Paula’s Choice 2% BHA
Tatcha The Deep Cleanse — good for second cleanse, morning cleanse, light makeup days
Tower28 SOS Spray — particularly good for acne-prone skin in my experience
Youth to the People Superfood Cleanser — good for daily cleansing for lightweight makeup/no makeup

Masks & Treatments

Dr. Jart+ Masks — It’s hard for me to go through tubs of masks, so I have been trying to use sheet masks so I don’t waste ALL of the product in a jar.
Fresh Masks — I generally have had good experiences across their range of masks, though I tend to use Black Tea and Rose the most.
Sunday Riley UFO — effective for helping me keep acne away
Topicals Faded — effective but on the stinky side (so those who can’t tolerate funky smells should be cautious!)

Do you have any skincare-related recommendations for those shopping the sale this month?

Tatcha Indigo Cream

Sephora Sale: Blush, Bronzer & Highlighter Recommendations

Christine — Fri, 01 Apr 2022 15:26:27 +0000

I thought I’d share some of the top-performing formulas across various categories with Sephora’s spring event kicking off today for Rouges, and this post includes recommendations for cheek products, from blush to bronzer to highlighter.

Cheek Product Recommendations

Below, I’ve broken down my recommendations for shopping Sephora’s spring event by blush, bronzer, and highlighter. Here’s hoping you find something new to enjoy or a reminder to re-wear a favorite.

Blushes

Clinique Cheek Pop — gel-powder, luminous, buildable
Fenty Beauty Cheeks Out Cream Blush — luminous, blendable blush
Huda Beauty GloWish Blush — beautiful finish, blendable
LYS Beauty — pigmented, satin-matte
Make Up For Ever Artist Face Color — underrated, satin-luminous blushes
Pat McGrath Divine Powder Blush — blendable, longer-wearing, smooth
Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush — very pigmented, cream-based formula
Rose Inc. Blush Divine — blendable, long-wearing
Tower28 BeachPlease Cream Blush — smooth, blendable, luminous

Bronzers

Dior Forever Bronzer — blendable, easy to apply
Fenty Beauty Cheeks Out Cream Bronzer — blendable, buildable, foolproof
Fenty Beauty Sun Stalk’r — fuller range from light to deep, matte-ish finish
Huda Beauty GloWish Bronzer — five shades, softly luminous finish
NARS Bronzer — classic formula in four shades

Highlighters

Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Flawless Filter — much larger shade range now, great for mixing in with base products
Dior Forever Highlighter — gel-powder, luminous sheens
Fenty Beauty Killawatt — intense, powder highlighters
Natasha Denona Super Glow — underrated, luminous sheen
Rare Beauty Positive Light — liquid-based, shimmery and buildable

Do you have any cheek-related recommendations for those shopping the sale this month?

Huda Beauty GloWish Cheeky Vegan Blush Powder

Sephora Sale: Lipstick & Lipgloss Recommendations

Christine — Fri, 01 Apr 2022 15:13:07 +0000

I thought I’d highlight some of the better-performing formulas across various categories with Sephora’s spring event kicking off today for Rouges. This post features recommendations across different lip products, which I hope you find helpful. Starting today, April 1st, through April 11th, Rouges can save 20% off with code SAVESPRING. VIBs can save 15% off beginning April 5th, while Insiders will get 10% off beginning April 7th. (For more details, see Sephora Spring Savings Event.)

Lip Product Recommendations

Below, I’ve broken down my recommendations for shopping Sephora’s spring event by lipstick, lipgloss, and lip balm. Here’s hoping you find something new to enjoy or a reminder to re-wear a favorite.

Lipsticks

Charlotte Tilbury Hyaluronic Happikiss — super creamy, high-gloss neutral tones
Giorgio Armani Lip Maestro — creamy, liquid lipstick that’s ultra-long-wearing but flexible
Guerlain Rouge G — luminous lip colors that are flattering to drier lips
Laura Mercier Rouge Essentiel — underrated, pigmented + luminous colors
NARS Audacious — pigmented, creamy, and smoothing
Pat McGrath MatteTrance — comfortable, soft mattes
Rare Beauty Lip Souffle — soft matte, flexible liquid lipstick
Sephora #LipStories — more affordable, lots of shades, comfortable and consistent in good performance
Sephora Rouge Lacquer — juicy, creamy color that’s hydrating
Smashbox Be Legendary — Pigmented, satin-like finish
Urban Decay Vice Hydrating Lipstick — consistent, pigmented, and long-ish wearing
YSL Rouge Pur Couture — smooth, luminous and pigmented color
YSL Rouge Volupte — a classic fave for creamy, luminous color
YSL Slim Velvet — crisp, soft matte that doesn’t pill

Lipglosses

Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb — my go-to for everyday, quick-to-apply and foolproof gloss
Pat McGrath Lust Lip Gloss — smoothing, hydrating gloss
Tower28 ShineOn Jelly Lip Gloss — sheerer, milky creams

Lip Balms

Jack Black Lip Balm — still a go-to after probably a decade!

Do you have any lip-related recommendations for those shopping the sale this month?

YSL The Slim Velvet Radical Matte Lipstick

Sephora Sale: Eyeshadow Palette + Eyeliner Recommendations

Christine — Fri, 01 Apr 2022 14:57:49 +0000

I thought I’d highlight some of the better-performing formulas across various categories with Sephora’s spring event kicking off today for Rouges. Starting today, April 1st, through April 11th, Rouges can save 20% off with code SAVESPRING. VIBs can save 15% off beginning April 5th, while Insiders will get 10% off beginning April 7th. (For more details, see Sephora Spring Savings Event.)

Eye Product Recommendations

Below, I’ve broken down my recommendations into eyeshadow palettes, eyeshadows (singles), and eyeliners.

Eyeshadow Palettes

Kaja Eyeshadow Trios — these are fun for three-shade looks
Natasha Denona Eyeshadow Palettes — reach for these often whenever I go back
Makeup by Mario Master Mattes — particularly good for a neutral, more workhorse palette for those who prefer building up coverage
Melt She’s in Parties — one of the few Melt palettes that is consistently good within the palette!
Pat McGrath Eyeshadow Palettes — definitely favorites of mine throughout the range; worth noting is that PMG does enough sales direct for up to 30% off, though

Eyeshadows

Danessa Myricks Colorfix — the matte shades tended to be the most consistent + high performing for those who love pigmented, cream-based products
Sephora Charged Up Liquid Eyeshadows — most shades worked well for sheering out or more intense coverage

Eyeliners

Fenty Beauty Flypencil — This range has decent wear but some really unusual shades.
Sephora 12 Hour Contour Pencil Eyeliners — great assortment of colors and finishes, solid wear but easy enough to remove
Tom Ford Eye Definer — still one of the best liquid eyeliners I’ve come across
Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Pencils — a nice assortment of colors and finishes; this is the formula I tend to use most often for solid wear but removal that isn’t too difficult

Do you have any eye-related recommendations for those shopping the sale this month?

Natasha Denona Pastel 15-Pan Small Eyeshadow Palette

Best Chanel Products 2022 | Editor's Top Recommendations

PPermanent. $58.00/0.3 oz.

Chanel Rosy Gold (30) Highlighting Powder ($58.00 for 0.30 oz.) is a light-medium peach with warm, orange undertones and flecks of gold sparkle and...

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Chanel Rosy Gold (30) Highlighting Powder ($58.00 for 0.30 oz.) is a light-medium peach with warm, orange undertones and flecks of gold sparkle and...

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34. Rose Ruban (602)

PPermanent. $45.00/0.17 oz.

C+

Chanel Rose Ruban (602) Joues Contraste Blush ($45.00 for 0.17 oz.) is a medium-dark pink with subtle, cool undertones and a matte finish. The texture...

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Chanel Rose Ruban (602) Joues Contraste Blush ($45.00 for 0.17 oz.) is a medium-dark pink with subtle, cool undertones and a matte finish. The texture...

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35. Steady (67)

PPermanent. $45.00/0.18 oz.

C-

Chanel Steady (67) Rouge Allure Laque (2020) ($40.00 for 0.18 oz.) is a light-medium pink-coral with warm undertones and a natural sheen. The texture...

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Chanel Steady (67) Rouge Allure Laque (2020) ($40.00 for 0.18 oz.) is a light-medium pink-coral with warm undertones and a natural sheen. The texture...

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Glossover Breakdown

92%

Average

Glossover Averages

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pigmentation

9.5

texture

9.5

longevity

application

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92%

product

pigmentation

9.5

texture

9.5

longevity

application

Total

92%

Chanel Brun Roussi Blush Lumiere