Temptalia https://www.temptalia.com In-depth makeup reviews with swatches and dupes, plus what you need to know about new product launches and tips on how to use your makeup! Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:44:11 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.9.13 Lipsticks Over $15 | 2019 Editor's Favorites https://www.temptalia.com/lipsticks-over-15-2019-editors-favorites/ product https://www.temptalia.com/lipsticks-over-15-2019-editors-favorites/#comments Wed, 01 Jan 2020 17:00:00 +0000 Christine https://www.temptalia.com/?p=418944 It's so hard to pick favorites! I really do suffer from appreciating different finishes, types of formulas, undertones, and a plethora of shades.  Lisa Eldridge's Velvet Lipsticks were as good as billed, which I finally reviewed in 2019 (they sold out so quickly that I was waiting for a restock to review).  The new MAC Love Me Lipstick range was a welcome addition as I love a more luminous formula.  Ciate's Jessica Rabbit lipstick was definitely a top favorite, but if you know me, you know I love a shimmery red lip! Otherwise, lots of lovely shades from established formulas that Continue Reading… ]]> It’s so hard to pick favorites! I really do suffer from appreciating different finishes, types of formulas, undertones, and a plethora of shades.  Lisa Eldridge’s Velvet Lipsticks were as good as billed, which I finally reviewed in 2019 (they sold out so quickly that I was waiting for a restock to review).  The new MAC Love Me Lipstick range was a welcome addition as I love a more luminous formula.  Ciate’s Jessica Rabbit lipstick was definitely a top favorite, but if you know me, you know I love a shimmery red lip!

Otherwise, lots of lovely shades from established formulas that I’ve enjoyed for years. Enjoy!

If you’re unfamiliar with how I like to do my year-end favorites, here’s the low down: I pull from the products I reviewed in 2019, regardless of whether they were new, limited edition, or an established range I’ve only just gotten around to reviewing. These are personal favorites, so they may or may not be the highest rated products reviewed during the year (though they will tend to be better rated, naturally!). (You can check out best of 2018 if you missed it.)

Temptalia’s Favorite Lipsticks Over $15 | 2019

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02. Velvet Ribbon Lisa Eldridge

Lisa Eldridge

LELimited Edition. $36.00/0.12 oz.

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Lisa Eldridge Velvet Ribbon True Velvet Lipstick Colour

Lisa Eldridge Velvet Ribbon Plush True Velvet Lipstick Colour ($32.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a vibrant, medium red with cooler, blue undertones and a satin...

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Lisa Eldridge Velvet Ribbon Plush True Velvet Lipstick Colour ($32.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a vibrant, medium red with cooler, blue undertones and a satin...

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05. Chicago Bite Beauty

Bite Beauty

LELimited Edition. $26.00/0.15 oz.

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Bite Beauty Chicago Amuse Bouche Lipstick

Bite Beauty Chicago Amuse Bouche Lipstick ($26.00 for 0.15 oz.) is a rich, reddened plum with subtle, warm undertones and a natural sheen. It was...

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Bite Beauty Chicago Amuse Bouche Lipstick ($26.00 for 0.15 oz.) is a rich, reddened plum with subtle, warm undertones and a natural sheen. It was...

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06. Flesh 3 Pat McGrath

Pat McGrath

PPermanent. $40.00/0.13 oz.

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Pat McGrath Flesh 3 BlitzTrance Lipstick

Pat McGrath Flesh 3 BlitzTrance Lipstick ($38.00 for 0.13 oz.) is a muted, reddened plum with warm undertones and a moderate amount of gold and copper...

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Pat McGrath Flesh 3 BlitzTrance Lipstick ($38.00 for 0.13 oz.) is a muted, reddened plum with warm undertones and a moderate amount of gold and copper...

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07. Love Train Pat McGrath

Pat McGrath

PPermanent. $40.00/0.13 oz.

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Pat McGrath Love Train BlitzTrance Lipstick

Pat McGrath Love Train BlitzTrance Lipstick ($38.00 for 0.13 oz.) is a medium-dark plum with subtle, warm undertones and a mix of fine, gold and red...

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Pat McGrath Love Train BlitzTrance Lipstick ($38.00 for 0.13 oz.) is a medium-dark plum with subtle, warm undertones and a mix of fine, gold and red...

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10. Velvet Myth Lisa Eldridge

Lisa Eldridge

LELimited Edition. $36.00/0.12 oz.

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Lisa Eldridge Velvet Myth True Velvet Lipstick Colour

Lisa Eldridge Velvet Myth True Velvet Lipstick Colour ($32.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a brighter, medium-dark plum with subtle, warm undertones and a...

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Lisa Eldridge Velvet Myth True Velvet Lipstick Colour ($32.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a brighter, medium-dark plum with subtle, warm undertones and a...

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17. Velvet Decade Lisa Eldridge

Lisa Eldridge

LELimited Edition. $36.00/0.12 oz.

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Lisa Eldridge Velvet Decade True Velvet Lipstick Colour

Lisa Eldridge Velvet Decade True Velvet Lipstick Colour ($32.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a muted, medium-dark rosy brown with subtle, warm undertones and a...

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Lisa Eldridge Velvet Decade True Velvet Lipstick Colour ($32.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a muted, medium-dark rosy brown with subtle, warm undertones and a...

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19. Soar MAC

MAC

PPermanent. $19.00/0.1 oz.

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MAC Soar Lipstick

MAC Soar Lipstick ($18.50 for 0.1 oz.) is a deep mauve with subtle, cool undertones and a semi-matte finish. The pigmentation was opaque in one...

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MAC Soar Lipstick ($18.50 for 0.1 oz.) is a deep mauve with subtle, cool undertones and a semi-matte finish. The pigmentation was opaque in one...

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21. Strawberry Froze Bite Beauty

Bite Beauty

PPermanent. $24.00/0.07 oz.

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Bite Beauty Strawberry Froze Outburst Longwear Lip Stain

Bite Beauty Strawberry Froze Outburst Longwear Lip Stain ($24.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a rich, medium-dark fuchsia pink with cool, blue undertones and a...

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Bite Beauty Strawberry Froze Outburst Longwear Lip Stain ($24.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a rich, medium-dark fuchsia pink with cool, blue undertones and a...

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24. I Wonder Hourglass

Hourglass

LELimited Edition. $34.00/0.03 oz.

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Hourglass I Wonder Confession Ultra Slim High Intensity Lipstick

I Wonder is a medium-dark, rosy coral with moderate, warm undertones and a satin finish. The lipstick had full color payoff in a single stroke, which...

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I Wonder is a medium-dark, rosy coral with moderate, warm undertones and a satin finish. The lipstick had full color payoff in a single stroke, which...

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27. Blood Rush Pat McGrath

Pat McGrath

PPermanent. $40.00/0.13 oz.

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Pat McGrath Blood Rush BlitzTrance Lipstick

Pat McGrath Blood Rush BlitzTrance Lipstick ($38.00 for 0.13 oz.) is a rich, ruby red with fine, ruby red pearl throughout that gave it a subtle,...

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Pat McGrath Blood Rush BlitzTrance Lipstick ($38.00 for 0.13 oz.) is a rich, ruby red with fine, ruby red pearl throughout that gave it a subtle,...

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Side-by-Side Swatches
Glossover Breakdown
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45
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1
C
0
D
0
F
0
94%
Average
Glossover Averages
product
9
pigmentation
9.5
texture
9.5
longevity
9
application
5
Total
94%
product
9
pigmentation
9.5
texture
9.5
longevity
9
application
5
Total
94%

Your Year in Review: Lipstick Edition — Part 2

I thought it would be interesting to read through how readers used products throughout the year, what favorites emerged, what products fell by the wayside… so, if you want to join in, copy and paste the questions below and add your answers via a comment!

  • What were your most-used mid-end/high-end lipsticks? this year
  • What lipstick colors did you gravitate toward the most this year?
  • Any shades you’d like to use more in 2020?
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