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Community Favorites, Looks & Color Stories, Vol. 012

Community Favorites, Looks & Color Stories, Vol. 012

First and foremost, if you're not part of the lovely community, consider registering for an account.  This will allow you to take full advantage of all of the features available on the site!

Now, let's dive into readers' most loved and most wanted products from this past week along with recently shared ...

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What's your process for testing a new lip product?

What's your process for testing a new lip product?

As a reviewer, I like to test a mixture of light, medium, and darker shades across finishes to get a good, big picture overview of how the formula works out. Light shades often under-perform compared to deeper shades, just like matte finishes tend to wear super long compared to a glossier one, so...

— Christine

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Best Products of the Week | October 12th through October 18th

Best Products of the Week | October 12th through October 18th

Happy Saturday! I always enjoy seeing what makes up the week's top ten highest-reviewed products, so I hope you find it somewhat interesting as well! :)

What was your week in review like?

  • Your skin tone/coloring:
  • Favorite look from the week:
  • Your most used product this week:
  • Any beauty discoveries (new or...

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Best Tom Ford Boys Lip Colors (Holiday 2019)

Best Tom Ford Boys Lip Colors (Holiday 2019)

It's not quite the holiday season until I've worked my way through the newest Here are swatches of all 15 new Boys from the Tom Ford Boys Lip Colors ($36.00 for 0.07 oz.), which debuted earlier than usual. I recall past moments of panic right around Thanksgiving to grab the newly launched additions!...

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Best Tom Ford Girls Lip Colors (Holiday 2019)

Best Tom Ford Girls Lip Colors (Holiday 2019)

Another set of new Girls has been released and reviewed! 'Tom Ford Boys & Girls Lip Colors ($36.00 for 0.07 oz.) features 15 new "Girls" across multiple finishes, including a new one ("Soft Shine"). I haven't been able to track down Ivy and Bridget... here are 13 of the 15 shades ranked from...

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What's your process for testing a new fragrance?

What's your process for testing a new fragrance?

I like to try it with one or two sprays (depending on the type of fragrance and the brand; some I have enough experience with to know if they’re weaker/stronger) before going heavier. I like to spray on my forearms and see how I like the scent before spraying more freely (it’s easier for me to...

— Christine

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Holiday 2019 Swatches - Charlotte Tilbury Magic Star & Instant Look, Anastasia Sets

Holiday 2019 Swatches - Charlotte Tilbury Magic Star & Instant Look, Anastasia Sets

Here are some holiday products from Charlotte Tilbury (Magic Star highlighter, new Instant Look palette) and Anastasia (two sets!). If you don't see me for a few days, assume I'm buried under holiday palettes and kits... and maybe send Mellan to investigate.

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Fenty Beauty Holiday 2019 Collection Swatches

Fenty Beauty Holiday 2019 Collection Swatches

Here are swatches of the most recent Fenty Beauty Holiday 2019 Collection drop, which included two kits, plus a new liquid lipstick (in a mini size). The brand also launched a mini version of Who Needs Clothes liquid highlighter (I didn't buy that one).

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Sponsored: Beautylish's Annual Gift Card Event is Back!

Sponsored: Beautylish's Annual Gift Card Event is Back!

The holiday shopping season is right around the corner!  Beautylish's Gift Card Event returns soon. During the event, you'll earn a complimentary $20 gift card for every $100 you spend at Beautylish during the event.  Bestsellers and new arrivals sell out quickly, so sign up to get notified when the...

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Macy's 10 Days of Glam - Starts 10/22!

Macy's 10 Days of Glam - Starts 10/22!

Macy's 10 Days of Glam event kicks off October 22nd and runs through October 31st.  Each day, there will be products available for 50% off for 24 hours.  You can also get free shipping on the featured products with code GLAM10.  The deals have been revealed here, though I've also highlighted them...

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