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National Lipstick Day 2019 | Free Lipsticks & Lipstick Sales

National Lipstick Day 2019 | Free Lipsticks & Lipstick Sales

National Lipstick Day 2019 is officially on July 29th, so you'll want to keep an eye on this post as we get closer to that date as some of the deals won't be revealed until then, but here are the ones I can share right now!

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This Week’s Sales for July 29th, 2019

This Week’s Sales for July 29th, 2019

Check out the best beauty sales and deals that are going on right now! In this post, you'll find a list of all active promo codes, sales, and the like across beauty and makeup retailers. This list automatically updates as new deals go live, too! (You can also check for the latest deals in our Deals & Sales section.)

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What's your current favorite highlighter/blush combination?

What's your current favorite highlighter/blush combination?

Tom Ford Love Lust (the original) and Becca Champagne Pop! Glowing coral goodness!

— Christine

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Readers' Favorites | July 21st through July 27th

Readers' Favorites | July 21st through July 27th

Here’s a look at the most loved and most wanted products from the past week, plus three recently submitted looks! You can check out more looks from community members and myself here, or you can submit your own!

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NARS Lipsticks 2019 (x30) | Swatches

NARS Lipsticks 2019 (x30) | Swatches

Launching June 29th at Nordstrom (and August 1st at other retailers), NARS Lipstick ($26.00 for 0.12 oz.) celebrates the brand's 25th anniversary with a total revamp of their core lipstick range. There will be 72 shades in the range, and I have 30 of those shades, which are swatched in this post:

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BUXOM Eyeshadow Bar Singles | Summer/Fall 2019 Swatches

BUXOM Eyeshadow Bar Singles | Summer/Fall 2019 Swatches

Hurrah -- seven new shades of BUXOM Eyeshadows ($12.00 for 0.05 oz. or 6 for $40.00) released recently (which I took as a sign that they're not in danger of being discontinued). You'll find all seven shades swatched in this post!

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Fyrinnae Pressed Eyeshadow Swatches (x26)

Fyrinnae Pressed Eyeshadow Swatches (x26)

Fyrinnae Pressed Eyeshadows ($7.50 to $14.50 for 0.07 oz.) come in an assortment of shades these days across three finishes. The standard range retails for $7.50, while the Arcane Magic shades (often duochromes) retail for $8.50, and the Exquisite shades (often multichromes) typically retail for...

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What do you think are the biggest challenges facing beauty brands right now?

What do you think are the biggest challenges facing beauty brands right now?

Increased competition, decreased customer loyalty, greater pressure for sustainability/diversity/inclusivity.

— Christine

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Best & Worst of Melt Cosmetics Blushlights

Best & Worst of Melt Cosmetics Blushlights

Melt Cosmetics Blushlight ($22.00 for 0.13 oz.) is supposed to be buildable and can be worn alone or layered with other blushes. I'd consider it a more pigmented blush formula; a few shades are soft and yielding enough to be used with a lighter hand or less-dense brush for sheerer, more buildable...

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Top 10 Highest-Rated Products | July 20th through July 26th

Top 10 Highest-Rated Products | July 20th through July 26th

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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