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This or That: Natasha Denona Neutral Palettes ft. Biba vs. Glam

This or That: Natasha Denona Neutral Palettes ft. Biba vs. Glam

I've seen readers ask about this comparison, since they're both more neutral color stories, but they are more different than they are alike, I think... but let's break it down!

Learn how to make more critical comparisons between two products when you're choosing between two options, whether you're in...

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ColourPop Coming in Haute Collection Swatches

ColourPop Coming in Haute Collection Swatches

ColourPop Coming in Haute Collection launches today (the 22nd) at 10AM PT and features five new palettes with a mix of matte and shimmer finishes. I didn't see any shades that appeared to contain plastic (PET) glitter, though there are pressed pigments scattered throughout the palettes (in case that...

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What eye product wasn't worth the splurge?

What eye product wasn't worth the splurge?

The original Natasha Denona 28-pan palettes. It’s possible they’ve improved in formula at this point–not quite up to paying that price point AGAIN!!! to find out–but they were just so-so. Like the texture and pigmentation of the shimmer shades was really nice, but they didn’t wear as long...

— Christine

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Survey Says... April 21st, 2021

Survey Says... April 21st, 2021

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

  • Your skin tone/coloring:
  • Favorite green eyeshadow?
  • Favorite “natural” highlighter?
  • Favorite type of eyeliner?

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Lethal Cosmetics Glitch Liquid Eyeshadow + Highlighter Swatches

Lethal Cosmetics Glitch Liquid Eyeshadow + Highlighter Swatches

Lethal Cosmetics Glitch Liquid Eyeshadow ($21 to $24.00) launched earlier this month in seven shades; they're liquid eyeshadows with a multichrome finish (you'll want to click on any shade you're interested in to see more swatch images). They also launched 10 shades of Pressed Highlighter ($18.00),...

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What complexion product wasn't worth the splurge?

What complexion product wasn't worth the splurge?

Sisley Tenseur Moisturizing Gel, which was a popular primer at some point in the online community. It’s stupid expensive–$200–and while it worked well, I didn’t personally derive $200 value from it!

— Christine

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Dior Summer 2021 Swatches: Natural Bronzers + Eyeshadow Palettes

Dior Summer 2021 Swatches: Natural Bronzers + Eyeshadow Palettes

Dior Summer 2021 includes a powder bronzer range (featuring eight shades from light to dark) along with some limited edition, summer hues, like two eyeshadow palettes, which I purchased when I saw them launch. You'll find these swatched in this post!

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What do you like about setting sprays? What don't you like?

What do you like about setting sprays? What don't you like?

Tell us what you love and hate about...

Setting Sprays

I don’t use them very often since I am testing longevity most days, but I’m glad they exist and do reach for them if I’m going to be out all day and wearing makeup that I need to last! I love when they have a very fine mist and don’t take too long to dry down.

— Christine

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