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Round-up: Natasha Denona Matte Eyeshadows + Overview

Round-up: Natasha Denona Matte Eyeshadows + Overview

Natasha Denona Matte Eyeshadow ($25.00 for 0.08 oz.) were consistently, the losers in the range, which seems to be due to how soft, thin, and powdery they are, so they sheer out and perform poorly without a solid base or primer for them to adhere to (they look so uneven when blended without primer)....

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Round-up: ColourPop Ultra Satin Liquid Lipsticks

Round-up: ColourPop Ultra Satin Liquid Lipsticks

ColourPop Ultra Satin Liquid Lipstick ($6.00 for 0.11 oz.) is available in 16 shades from beige to gray! It was a surprise hit for me, and reader feedback has been more often positive. I found most of the shades to perform well with only a couple under-performers, though nothing was bad. If you've...

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Round-up: Tarte Drench Lip Splash Lipstick

Round-up: Tarte Drench Lip Splash Lipstick

Tarte Drench Lip Splash Lipstick ($22.00 for 0.085 oz.) is supposed to have “full coverage” with a “matte” finish and still manage to hydrate the lips while being “long-wearing.” The range is very pigmented with a more semi-matte to satin finish than truly matte. The wear varied from...

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Round-up: Surratt Prismatique Lips Lipstick

Round-up: Surratt Prismatique Lips Lipstick

Surratt Prismatique Lips Lipstick ($36.00 for 0.08 oz.) is a sparkling lipstick designed to have sheerer color coverage with "glistening shine." I loved the concept, but the wear time was pretty dismal and some of the glitter traveled during wear. They look gorgeous on, but I feel like they would...

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Round-up: Bite Beauty Amuse Bouche Lipstick Overview

Round-up: Bite Beauty Amuse Bouche Lipstick Overview

Bite Beauty Amuse Bouche Lipstick ($26.00 for 0.15 oz.) is available in 34 different shades. Here's an overview of the best shades in the range as well as a look at how the range did overall.

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Introduction to Guerlain

Introduction to Guerlain

Introduction to Guerlain

I'm new to this brand. Where should I start?

A Few Notes | I'm a long-time fan of Guerlain's liquid foundations, though the shade range is limited, but if you can find a good match, they're worth considering. Two of my favorite setting powders are Guerlain's Les Voilettes...

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Round-up: Tom Ford Lips & Boys Lip Colors (2015) Overview & Thoughts

Round-up: Tom Ford Lips & Boys Lip Colors (2015) Overview & Thoughts

Tom Ford Lips & Boys Collection ($35.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a set of 25 new and 25 returning shades (from last year's Lips & Boys collection) that are now permanent.  The new shades all have shimmer in them, with the finish ranging from lightly luminous and pearly to...

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Round-up: MAC x Guo Pei Collection Overview & Thoughts

Round-up: MAC x Guo Pei Collection Overview & Thoughts

MAC x Guo Pei Collection features a floral, fabric print on all of the products except the three Fluidlines (which just have gold-colored caps and the collaboration's logo). It is MAC's annual "luxe" collection, which is why pricing is significantly more than their standard...

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Round-up: ColourPop Ultra Matte Liquid Lipsticks Overview & Thoughts

Round-up: ColourPop Ultra Matte Liquid Lipsticks Overview & Thoughts

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ColourPop Ultra Matte Liquid Lipstick ($5.00 for 0.11 fl. oz.) is a good option for someone who likes their liquid lipsticks and wants a budget-friendly alternative. The formula is thin, but it isn't the thinnest I've encountered (that would go to Milani) and there is some...

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Round-up: MAC Vamplify Lipglosses Overview & Thoughts

Round-up: MAC Vamplify Lipglosses Overview & Thoughts

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MAC Vamplify Lipgloss ($20.00 for 0.16 fl. oz.) is a new, limited edition gloss that's supposed to be pigmented, long-wearing, glossy, and moisturizing. I liked it overall; some shades are really quite nice, others could apply better or aren't that opaque (which is one of those...

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