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2019 Editor's Favorites | The Roundup

Christine — Thu, 02 Jan 2020 17:00:00 +0000

2019 Editor's Favorites

The Roundup

Here’s a round-up of all of my best of 2019 posts in case you missed any in the last few days!

Must-Haves that Stayed Favorites | 2019

Christine — Thu, 02 Jan 2020 15:00:00 +0000

I stayed true to a lot of my long-time favorites I wrote about in 2018, but I definitely added in and replaced some products with my new must-haves in 2018 along with my new must-haves for 2019. Keep in mind that these are products that I really enjoyed using enough to 1) remember they exist, 2) put them in a more accessible area, and 3) use again but in my world, using the same product more than a handful of times is a feat, so my threshold for “must-have” is by no means something I have to use everyday (not possible!).

You might want to check out the new must-haves I discovered in 2018 along with the must-haves that remained favorites in 2018. This post is a reflection of how those newer must-haves were incorporated into my routine in 2019 along with any my long-time must-haves as listed in 2018 continued to be used in 2019. I’d love to hear about your own staple products in 2019 and how that compared to 2018; what stood the test of yet another year?

Here are some thoughts on how things changed:

Though I still regularly use the Smith 253s, I find I prefer Sonia G.’s Builder Three by a few hairs (ha, ha).
I’ve changed up my crease tools and heavily favor smaller, tighter crease brushes over fluffier, larger ones, so Hakuhodo’s B5521 is less of a must-have (still regularly used, though).
I still keep Tom Ford Nude Dip in my vanity drawer and definitely used it at least a couple of times this year, but I’ve found myself reaching for Natasha Denona Biba, Camel, and Nude (mini) when I want some neutrals. (They also replaced Viseart Paris Nude, which I think I used once, possibly, in 2019.)

Some things that definitely did not change…

My go-to blushes were still favored — Marc Jacobs Beauty Flesh & Fantasy/Lines & Last Night, Chanel Jersey, Charlotte Tilbury Filmstar Glow, MAC Fairly Precious,
I still reached for and used Estee Lauder Naked Truth and Urban Decay Rebel a lot (for me, it’s relative!) in 2019. Naked Truth is almost gone, though I have several tubes of Rebel (courtesy of the brand). Fenty’s Fenty Glow Gloss is one I keep on-hand to add a quick bit of hydration if I’m out and about, and it’s one of my favorte effortless kind of glosses.

B+

Fenty Beauty Universal Gloss Bomb Lip Luminizer ($18.00 for oz.) is a medium, rosy brown with warm undertones and fine gold and pink pearl. It had a...

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Fenty Beauty Universal Gloss Bomb Lip Luminizer ($18.00 for oz.) is a medium, rosy brown with warm undertones and fine gold and pink pearl. It had a...

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Glossover Breakdown

95%

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Glossover Averages

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9.5

pigmentation

9.5

texture

9.5

longevity

9.5

application

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95%

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9.5

pigmentation

9.5

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9.5

longevity

9.5

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95%

New Must-Have Beauty Products | 2019

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9.5

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9.5

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fitness

durability

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95%

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9.5

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9.5

A Go Go

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Cutie Fruity

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Availability

Ulta ColourPop

Lipsticks Over $15 | 2019 Editor's Favorites

Christine — Wed, 01 Jan 2020 17:00:00 +0000

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.)

Clinique Love Pop Pop Lip Colour + Primer ($18.00 for 0.13 oz.) is described as a "mid-tone shimmer raspberry." ...

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Clinique Love Pop Pop Lip Colour + Primer ($18.00 for 0.13 oz.) is described as a "mid-tone shimmer raspberry." ...

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Glossover Breakdown

94%

Average

Glossover Averages

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pigmentation

9.5

texture

9.5

longevity

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94%

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9.5

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9.5

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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?

Lipsticks Under $15 | 2019 Editor's Favorites

Christine — Wed, 01 Jan 2020 15:00:00 +0000

How many lipsticks did you wear this year? I might have donned some 750+ lipsticks (across all types, pencil, liquid, traditional) over the last year! Lipstick is the most competitive category; it’s the one that I feel like I’ll never, ever cover well because there are so many formulas that exist–new and long existing–with tons of shades.

This year, I reviewed more of Revlon’s long-standing Super Lustrous range (and plenty more to come in 2020, I imagine). There was also new shades in the Sephora #Lipstories range along with the release of their Rouge Lacquer, which is a nice option for anyone who loves super glossy, opaque color. One of my favorite new formulas was definitely ColourPop’s Just a Tint pencils!

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 Under $15 | 2019

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01. But First Coffee (58) Sephora

Sephora

PPermanent. $8.00/0.14 oz.

A+

ColourPop City of Stars Just a Tint Lippie Tint ($7.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a medium-dark, pink-coral with warmer undertones and a luminous sheen. It had...

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ColourPop City of Stars Just a Tint Lippie Tint ($7.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a medium-dark, pink-coral with warmer undertones and a luminous sheen. It had...

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Glossover Breakdown

92%

Average

Glossover Averages

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pigmentation

9.5

texture

longevity

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92%

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9.5

texture

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92%

Your Year in Review: Lipstick Edition — Part 1

What were your more used budget-friendly lipsticks this year?
What type of lipstick finish did you reach for most this year?
Do you expect to purchase more or less lipstick in 2020?

Eyeshadows Over $10 | 2019 Editor's Favorites

Christine — Tue, 31 Dec 2019 22:00:00 +0000

Eyeshadow palettes continued to be released in full force throughout 2019, but there were some higher-end single eyeshadows that caught my eye over the year. It was nice to see Pat McGrath singles launch earlier this year with some standout shades like Lapis Luxury and Divine Mink become available.

I’ve long been a fan of the more loose/pressed hybrid powder eyeshadow, so I enjoyed Tarte Chrome Paint Shadow Pots, Ciate Marbled Metals, and Touch in Sol Metallist Eyeshadows. MAC Vio-lit might be one of the most gorgeous purple eyeshadows ever released.

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.)

Sydney Grace Chamellionaire Multi-Chrome Shadow ($15.00 for 0.045 oz.) is a brighter, lighter emerald green most of the time but shifts from a warmer,...

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Sydney Grace Chamellionaire Multi-Chrome Shadow ($15.00 for 0.045 oz.) is a brighter, lighter emerald green most of the time but shifts from a warmer,...

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Glossover Breakdown

96%

Average

Glossover Averages

product

9.5

pigmentation

texture

9.5

longevity

application

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96%

product

9.5

pigmentation

texture

9.5

longevity

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Total

96%

Your Year in Review: Eyeshadow Edition — Part 2

Were there any standout, higher-end eyeshadow singles from the year?
What three shades from a palette would you love to see sold as singles in 2020?
How often did you wear eyeshadow during the year?

Eyeshadows Under $10 | 2019 Editor's Favorites

Christine — Tue, 31 Dec 2019 20:00:00 +0000

With over 2,000 powder eyeshadows (loose and pressed) tested and reviewed (that includes shades found only in palettes) in 2019, there’s a lot to go through! In the under $10 category, the two heavy players are ColourPop and Sydney Grace, both of which have fairly consistent, better-performing formulas and in volume. Sydney Grace in particular as I did the majority of my reviews for the brand in 2019 (only 28 in 2018). These include eyeshadow singles only, whether permanent or limited edition, but they had to be available individually to count toward this list!

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 Eyeshadows Under $10 | 2019

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01. Paradiso ColourPop

ColourPop

PPermanent. $4.50/0.05 oz.

A+

B+

ColourPop Superzoom Pressed Powder Shadow ($5.00 for 0.05 oz.) is a muted emerald green with cool undertones and a pearly sheen. It seemed a little...

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ColourPop Superzoom Pressed Powder Shadow ($5.00 for 0.05 oz.) is a muted emerald green with cool undertones and a pearly sheen. It seemed a little...

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Glossover Breakdown

95%

Average

Glossover Averages

product

9.5

pigmentation

texture

9.5

longevity

application

Total

95%

product

9.5

pigmentation

texture

9.5

longevity

application

Total

95%

Your Year in Review: Eyeshadow Edition — Part 1

What were your must used single eyeshadows this year?
Was there a custom palette you used often this year? What’s in it?
Do you expect to focus more or less on single eyeshadows in 2020?