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What have been your favorite purchases/finds this year (so far)?

What have been your favorite purchases/finds this year (so far)?

There have been some good purchases this year – more than I thought! I love the new Terra Moons eyeshadow shades released, Natasha Denona Zendo/Circo Loco palettes, Pat McGrath blushes, MAC Love Me Liquid Lipcolours…

— Christine

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Community Favorites, Looks & Color Stories, Vol. 099

Community Favorites, Looks & Color Stories, Vol. 099

Sundays are for readers! Each week, on Sunday, I like to see what the community has been enjoying.

"Most Loved" are products that readers specifically loved but didn't add to their wish list (). "Most Wanted" are products that readers specifically added to their wish lists (). This is populated based...

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Laura Mercier Rouge Essentiel Lipsticks Swatches

Laura Mercier Rouge Essentiel Lipsticks Swatches

Laura Mercier Rouge Essentiel Lipstick ($32.00 for 0.12 oz.) is supposed to have "high-impact long lasting color with a satin finish" and comes in 30 shades. This is not that new of a formula, but I didn't have time to swatch and review when it debuted... and now I do, so here are swatches!

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Do you prefer eyeshadow singles or pre-made palettes?

Do you prefer eyeshadow singles or pre-made palettes?

I really do love both and see a place for both in my routine/collection, but I definitely reach for pre-made palettes more often if I am returning to something… probably out of ease.

— Christine

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Sydney Grace x Temptalia Collection: Round-up

Sydney Grace x Temptalia Collection: Round-up

Thank you so much for making the launch of this collection a tremendous success -- and that's everyone who commented, shared, liked a post, read a post (or a dozen), used Temptalia in the past, and those who placed an order! It has exceeded my personal expectations in every way. The collection will...

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Best Products of the Week | Vol. 299

Best Products of the Week | Vol. 299

Hope your weekend is starting off on the right note! Every Saturday, I like to share the top 10 products from the last week of reviews. It's a nice way to highlight what reviews have been published recently. Similarly, I love reading--and I know others enjoy sharing!--their own "week in review"...

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Best of ColourPop Colour Stix

Best of ColourPop Colour Stix

ColourPop Colour Stix ($6.00 each) is available in 16 shades--matte and shimmer--and are oversized pencils that can be used as eyeshadow, primer, or eyeliner. The formula was somewhat inconsistent with a few being better than the rest, but they weren't particularly impressive.

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How do eyeshadow singles fit into your routine?

How do eyeshadow singles fit into your routine?

I keep my singles by brand, so it tends to me if I want to do a particular set of colors and don’t want to open a bunch of pre-made palettes, then I’ll go to brand xyz and pick and choose what I need. I don’t spend a lot of time with singles unless I am testing new ones, though.

— Christine

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Friday Finds & Check-ins, Volume #606

Friday Finds & Check-ins, Volume #606

Share your recent beauty purchases or rediscovered favorites in your stash (for those on low/no-buys!), chit chat about weekend plans, and learn a little more about each other!

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Do you plan your makeup in advanced?

Do you plan your makeup in advanced?

Sort of! Somedays, I have a really good idea of what I’ll be putting on the next day, and other times, there are a few items that I have to test and it’ll be where the mood takes me!

— Christine

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