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Lipsticks (Over $15) | 2022 Editor's Favorites

Lipsticks (Over $15) | 2022 Editor's Favorites

With nearly 400 different lipsticks swatched, tested, and reviewed in 2022 (that were priced at over $15), there were many brands and formulas to choose from. This year, some of the new (or new-to-me) formulas that stood out were Bobbi Brown Luxe Lipstick (reformulation of the prior Luxe Lipcolor...

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Lipsticks (Under $15) | 2022 Editor's Favorites

Lipsticks (Under $15) | 2022 Editor's Favorites

With over 130 different lipsticks swatched, tested, and reviewed in 2022 priced at $15 or less, they were pretty incredible across the board. One of the more game-changing formulas I tried this year was Maybelline Super Stay Vinyl Ink Lipcolors; they are an ultra long-wearing, liquid lipstick with a...

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Will your buying habits change in 2023?

Will your buying habits change in 2023?

I might need to make adjustments to how extensively I purchase some product lines or remove some brands from the regular rotation based because I definitely expect the budget available for products to review to shrink not-insignificantly for 2023 based on how things went in 2022.

— Christine

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Survey Says... December 28th, 2022

Survey Says... December 28th, 2022

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 would you love to see more of from brands in 2023?

What would you love to see more of from brands in 2023?

I’d love to see more cream-based products overall. I’d also love to see brands continue to improve upon diversity in product offerings, shade depths, marketing, etc.

— Christine

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What's your favorite way to add sparkle into a makeup look?

What's your favorite way to add sparkle into a makeup look?

I like adding a sparkly eyeshadow to the inner corner of my eyes or layered over eyeliner.

— Christine

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Sephora Sale on Sale 2022: Extra 20% Off Holiday Sale!

Sephora Sale on Sale 2022: Extra 20% Off Holiday Sale!

Sephora's end-of-the-year sale is live! You can get an extra 20% off sale items, which include recently marked-down holiday items. From now through January 1st, 2023, you can use code EXTRA20OFF for an extra 20% off sale prices. There are a lot of holiday skincare and fragrance sets on sale for 25%...

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ColourPop Pretty Please Collection Swatches

ColourPop Pretty Please Collection Swatches

ColourPop Pretty Please Collection is a new(ish) launch that includes an eyeshadow palette, eyeshadow pencils, lip products, and cream blushes. Here are swatches!

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