elf Putty Blush come in an original form, which is more matte, and a Luminous form, which has subtle shimmer, but both formulas dry down to a more matte-like finish (not tacky or dewy), so the luminous ones are only faintly pearly at a glance. Here are swatches of most shades from both ranges!
elf No Budge Shadow Stick come in both matte and metallic finishes, which you'll find most of the available shades swatched in this post! They are twist-up, over-sized pencils that apply like a cream eyeshadow but then set down fully.
If I’m JUST wearing gloss, I like medium coverage – enough that it looks like I’m wearing something on my lips but opaque gloss can be heavier/higher maintenance. That being said, the new breed of lipstick/gloss that lasts forever and is transfer-resistant… those are opaque and I LOVE!
Urban Decay x Robin Eisenberg Palette is the newest, limited edition release in the Naked palette series, which is in collaboration with LA-based artist, Robin Eisenberg. Here are swatches...
Tom Ford just debuted two new, limited edition eyeshadow quads for the holiday season--Apres Ski and Chalet Lust--which you'll find swatched in this post!
Smashbox Masters of Horror Collection is one of the few mainstream brands that has a fall--even a Halloween!--inspired collection. The release features five new, limited edition cream eyeshadows and coordinating lipsticks. Here are swatches!
Pat McGrath launched two, limited edition 5-pan eyeshadow palettes for the holiday season: Bronze Bliss and Nude Allure. You'll find both palettes swatched in full in this post!
I like opaque coverage, as I can always sheer them out if desired. I find that opaque coverage tends to apply more evenly!
ColourPop x Snitchery Collection debuted last week in collaboration with influencer Snitchery. The collection includes two Super Shock Shadow duos, three Blush Stix, one Lite Stix, and three Lippie Stix/Lip Pencil duos! I'm buried under swatches right now, so I wasn't able to swatch the lip sets...
Dior Holiday 2022 Collection includes two new, limited edition eyeshadow palettes and two new, limited edition blushes, along with some special edition lipsticks (which I didn't purchase at this point!). Here are swatches of most of the launch!
