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

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

Oh, yeah, this is where things get interesting! There were 141 single blush reviews during 2021, and below, you'll find my top 10 favorites. I'm so glad that cream and liquid blush have become more popular, though I find I'll still reach for powder more often.

If you’re unfamiliar with how I like...

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Most Disappointing Products of 2021

Most Disappointing Products of 2021

Disappointment is a state of mind, not just a poorly-rated product! Often, the most disappointing experiences are ones where I had higher expectations and the product just didn't live up to them, even if it wasn't a total fail.

I'll also call out that while I selected just one shade to share below,...

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

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

Well, it comes as no surprise that out of 75 blush reviews (under $15 a pop), ColourPop made up all of them. Sometimes I'm surprised more indie brands don't offer blush ranges (they more commonly have highlighter ranges), so maybe that's something we can put on our wish list for 2022. That being...

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ColourPop By the Rosé Collection Swatches

ColourPop By the Rosé Collection Swatches

ColourPop By the Rosé Collection is a new collection that debuts later today (at 10AM PT) and includes a new eyeshadow palette, three cream blushes, three cream eyeshadows, and three lipglosses. Here are swatches!

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Bronzers | 2021 Editor's Favorites

Bronzers | 2021 Editor's Favorites

I tested 64 different bronzers during 2021, and I narrowed down my list of favorites to a mere six, but there were some new and high-quality formulas released with--gasp!--more than two shades available.

While the shades below represent my personal favorites, the shade of bronzer is often dependent...

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ColourPop So Fly & Wanna Bee Palette Swatches

ColourPop So Fly & Wanna Bee Palette Swatches

ColourPop just released two Ulta-exclusive nine-pan palettes, So Fly and Wanna Bee. They will eventually make their way to ColourPop's site later on, though. Here are swatches!

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What were your five most used single/individual eyeshadows in 2021?

What were your five most used single/individual eyeshadows in 2021?

I tested a lot of eyeshadow this year, so I didn’t end up revisiting much, especially since any down time was testing out the shades from my collaboration with Sydney Grace! I think the shade I used the most outside of the collab would be Pat McGrath VR Fire Opal (from Bronze Seduction)....

— Christine

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Survey Says... December 29th, 2021

Survey Says... December 29th, 2021

Happy Wednesday! Here's this week's survey, which you can copy and paste and share as a comment.

  • Your skin tone/coloring:
  • Most used lip product this month?
  • Go-to cheek products this month?
  • Favorite eye palette this month?

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What were your five most used cheek products in 2021?

What were your five most used cheek products in 2021?

Marc Jacobs Flesh & Fantasy (brown, discontinued), AURIC Glow Lust (Morganite 2.0, Pyrite, liquid highlighters), MAC Fairly Precious (soft peach), Sydney Grace Paris Skies (shimmery pink), Fenty Beauty Afternoon Snack/Mo’ Hunny (bronzy duo).

— Christine

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This Week in Dupes, Vol. 175

This Week in Dupes, Vol. 175

Did a product catch your eye this week? Check out dupes for the most loved and most wanted products between December 21st and December 27th before you buy!

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