Temptalia's Spring Makeup Edit (2019)

Christine — Tue, 16 Apr 2019 21:00:00 +0000

Here are my personal picks for spring; they’re shades that I’d put in my dream springtime makeup bag to wear and love during the season specifically based on how I’m feeling about this spring’s vibe, what’s been calling to me, and so on. I tend to think about more recently reviewed products as that is what is most accessible to me (both physically but in my memory), but there are some longer-term favorites sprinkled throughout.

If there was one type of makeup product that I had to declare an everlasting love for… it would be eyeshadow. It was what made me fall in love with makeup, and it’s my favorite part of applying makeup 15 years later. These days, realistically, I tend to reach for pre-made eyeshadow palettes and recently-reviewed singles (often more arranged in a color story, whereas singles in the archives are organized by color across dozens of palettes) over anything else. They’re the easiest to reach for when there are moments to wear something I’m not testing for review (I’m usually after something I can apply easily for a lot of swatch photos or for date-night makeup that I’ve applied after testing other things all day).

Eyeshadow Palettes

Spring 2019

Gallery Options

Products

Gold

Lila

Cranberry (2018)

Bronze Seduction

Orange Blossom

I find myself often pulling Natasha Denona’s Lila palette out and pairing it with some of the warmer tones from the Gold palette or keeping it in the purple-vein with either the Cranberry or mini Lila palettes. When I want something warm, bronzy, sparkly, and easy, Pat McGrath’s Bronze Seduction and Kaja’s Orange Blossom would keep me covered! (I have also been pulling mattes in from the Biba palette, but I feel like I could probably get away with the mattes included in the palettes listed already.)

Eyeliners

Spring 2019

Torch

Peridot (90)

(Grape)vine

Whirl(pool)

Torch, Peridot (90), (Grape)vine, Whirl(pool)

I love colored eyeliner and often apply eyeshadow to my lower lash line, so I’ve really enjoyed more matte (but colorful) eyeliners on the waterline/lower lash line so I can add shimmer using eyeshadow. Shades like Torch and Grapevine pair well with the palettes I’ve shared above, while Whirl(pool) offers great contrast and Peridot is one of my favorite springtime shades–such a happy, uplifting green that’s pastel-esque.

Cheek Colors

Spring 2019

Gallery Options

Products

Swatches

Pink-Champagne

Vibrant Coral & Golden

Pumpkin Spice Latte

Flesh & Fantasy (506)

Hologlam (601)

Wrapped Candy

The struggle for me to narrow an edit is that… I love wearing ALL tones and types of shades! I’ll wear purple, green, bronze, and everything in-between, so I need to cover a good spectrum of undertone and depth to give me some warmer and cooler, deeper and lighter shades to work with–then I’ll often layer with highlighters to get the exact tone I’m after. Shades like Flesh & Fantasy and Pink-Champagne are pretty much in my arsenal year-round, and I’m certain Hologlam will be a shade I reach for often throughout the year but it’s new-ish to the vanity for me.

Highlighters

Spring 2019

Gallery Options

Products

Swatches

Bronze (03)

Dew You

Light (01)

Superb

Lilac Lust

Celestial

My cooler-toned favorites for spring are Celestial, which is the lightest and works well to add coolness to any shade, and Lilac Lust is more of a highlighting-blush. A shade like Bronze (03) work well to add lots of warmth (without adding orange tones) to any blush, and then Dew You and Light (01) are my-skin-but-better kind of shades that are more low-level in sheen. Superb I can wear as a highlighter as well as a subtle, highlighting blush/bronzer.

Lipsticks

Spring 2019

Rebel

Spark

Electra

Madame Greige

Rebel, Spark, Electra, Madame Greige

Rebel is a year-round staple for me, as it pairs well with warmer and cooler looks, especially when I layer a gloss on top make it warmer or cooler depending on the look I’m after–wish Urban Decay would make it permanent! Spark and Electra are nice pops of color and shimmer, and Electra gives me something richer/deeper if I want something extra. Madame Greige is a bit cooler and more subdued, so it can be more my-lips-but-better as I need it.

Lipglosses

Spring 2019

Fu$$y

Pink Pearl

Rose Pearl

Gold

Fu$$y, Pink Pearl, Rose Pearl, Gold

Fu$$y is a nice, easy-to-wear gloss that enhances the natural pink tones of my lips on its own but also to add a high-shine finish to any lipstick. It’s hard not to reach for Bite’s shimmery glosses over and over again because they feel great but are also very transformative! For spring, I think I’d get the most use out of Pink Pearl (adds coolness), Rose Pearl (adds depth, redness), and Gold (adds brightness, warmth).

Product List

01.

01. Gold Natasha Denona

Natasha Denona

PPermanent. $129.00/1.2 oz.

A-

Natasha Denona Gold 15-Pan Eyeshadow Palette ($129.00 for 1.20 oz.) is a new, permanent palette that features an assortment of gold-inspired shades. ...

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Natasha Denona Gold 15-Pan Eyeshadow Palette ($129.00 for 1.20 oz.) is a new, permanent palette that features an assortment of gold-inspired shades. ...

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02. Lila Natasha Denona

Natasha Denona

DCDiscontinued. $129.00/1.2 oz.

B+

Natasha Denona Lila 15-Pan Eyeshadow Palette ($129.00 for 1.20 oz.) is a new, permanent palette with 15 eyeshadows that span matte to metallic...

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Natasha Denona Lila 15-Pan Eyeshadow Palette ($129.00 for 1.20 oz.) is a new, permanent palette with 15 eyeshadows that span matte to metallic...

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03.

03. Lila Natasha Denona

Natasha Denona

LELimited Edition. $27.00/0.14 oz.

B+

Natasha Denona Lila Mini Eyeshadow Palette ($25.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a fun color story, and for as edited as it is, actually came together cohesively...

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Natasha Denona Lila Mini Eyeshadow Palette ($25.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a fun color story, and for as edited as it is, actually came together cohesively...

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04. Cranberry (2018) Natasha Denona

Natasha Denona

DCDiscontinued. $48.00/0.4 oz.

A-

Natasha Denona Cranberry Eyeshadow Palette 5 ($48.00 for 0.40 oz.) is a new holiday palette that features three shimmery shades and two mattes. The...

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Natasha Denona Cranberry Eyeshadow Palette 5 ($48.00 for 0.40 oz.) is a new holiday palette that features three shimmery shades and two mattes. The...

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05. Bronze Seduction Pat McGrath

Pat McGrath

PPermanent. $128.00/0.68 oz.

Pat McGrath Bronze Seduction Mothership Eyeshadow Palette ($125.00 for 0.47 oz.) is a new, permanent palette that contains an assortment of...

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Pat McGrath Bronze Seduction Mothership Eyeshadow Palette ($125.00 for 0.47 oz.) is a new, permanent palette that contains an assortment of...

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06. Orange Blossom Kaja

Kaja

PPermanent. $21.00/0.09 oz.

Kaja Orange Blossom Beauty Bento Bouncy Shimmer Eyeshadow Trio ($21.00 for 0.09 oz.) includes three, ultra-sparkly "cream-powder" eyeshadows that are...

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Kaja Orange Blossom Beauty Bento Bouncy Shimmer Eyeshadow Trio ($21.00 for 0.09 oz.) includes three, ultra-sparkly "cream-powder" eyeshadows that are...

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07. Torch Urban Decay

Urban Decay

PPermanent. $22.00/0.04 oz.

A+

Urban Decay Torch 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil ($20.00 for 0.04 oz.) is a muted, medium-dark copper with warm, red undertones and a matte finish. It was...

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Urban Decay Torch 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil ($20.00 for 0.04 oz.) is a muted, medium-dark copper with warm, red undertones and a matte finish. It was...

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08. Peridot (90) Marc Jacobs Beauty

Marc Jacobs Beauty

PPermanent. $26.00/0.01 oz.

Marc Jacobs Beauty Peridot (90) Highliner Gel Eye Crayon ($25.00 for 0.01 oz.) is described as a "sage green...

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Marc Jacobs Beauty Peridot (90) Highliner Gel Eye Crayon ($25.00 for 0.01 oz.) is described as a "sage green...

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09. (Grape)vine Marc Jacobs Beauty

Marc Jacobs Beauty

PPermanent. $25.00/0.01 oz.

B+

Marc Jacobs (Grape)vine Highliner Matte Gel Eye Crayon ($25.00 for 0.01 oz.) a dark purple with cool undertones and as atin finish. It had good color...

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Marc Jacobs (Grape)vine Highliner Matte Gel Eye Crayon ($25.00 for 0.01 oz.) a dark purple with cool undertones and as atin finish. It had good color...

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10.

10. Whirl(pool) Marc Jacobs Beauty

Marc Jacobs Beauty

PPermanent. $25.00/0.01 oz.

Marc Jacobs Whirl(pool) Highliner Matte Gel Eye Crayon ($25.00 for 0.01 oz.) is a bright, medium bluish-teal with cooler undertones and a matte...

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Marc Jacobs Whirl(pool) Highliner Matte Gel Eye Crayon ($25.00 for 0.01 oz.) is a bright, medium bluish-teal with cooler undertones and a matte...

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11. Pink-Champagne Natasha Denona

Natasha Denona

PiPPermanent in Palette. $38.00/0.35 oz.

A+

Pink-Champagne is a deep, cotton candy pink base that ran a bit cooler, more blue-based, paired with warm, golden shimmer that gave it a metallic...

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Pink-Champagne is a deep, cotton candy pink base that ran a bit cooler, more blue-based, paired with warm, golden shimmer that gave it a metallic...

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12. Vibrant Coral & Golden Natasha Denona

Natasha Denona

PiPPermanent in Palette. $38.00/0.35 oz.

A+

Vibrant Coral & Golden is a bright, medium-dark pink-coral with lots of golden shimmer and a metallic sheen. There also seemed to be faint, almost...

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Vibrant Coral & Golden is a bright, medium-dark pink-coral with lots of golden shimmer and a metallic sheen. There also seemed to be faint, almost...

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13.

13. Pumpkin Spice Latte Sydney Grace

Sydney Grace

PPermanent. $9.00/0.25 oz.

Sydney Grace Pumpkin Spice Latte Highlighter ($12.00 for 0.25 oz.) is a light-medium, peachy orange with warm undertones and a luminous sheen. It had...

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Sydney Grace Pumpkin Spice Latte Highlighter ($12.00 for 0.25 oz.) is a light-medium, peachy orange with warm undertones and a luminous sheen. It had...

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14. Flesh & Fantasy (506) Marc Jacobs Beauty

Marc Jacobs Beauty

PPermanent. $42.00/0.282 oz.

A-

Marc Jacobs Beauty Flesh & Fantasy (506) Air Blush ($42.00 for 0.28 oz.) is muted, medium peach with hints of...

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Marc Jacobs Beauty Flesh & Fantasy (506) Air Blush ($42.00 for 0.28 oz.) is muted, medium peach with hints of...

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15. Hologlam (601) Dior

Dior

LELimited Edition. $48.00/0.22 oz.

A-

Dior Hologlam (601) Rouge Blush ($46.00 for 0.23 oz.) has a light-medium, peachy-coral base with flecks of iridescent pink and violet sparkle...

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Dior Hologlam (601) Rouge Blush ($46.00 for 0.23 oz.) has a light-medium, peachy-coral base with flecks of iridescent pink and violet sparkle...

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16. Wrapped Candy MAC

MAC

PPermanent. $31.00/0.14 oz.

A+

MAC Wrapped Candy Extra Dimension Blush ($28.00 for 0.15 oz.) is rich, medium-dark berry with subtle, cool undertones and cooler, violet and pink...

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MAC Wrapped Candy Extra Dimension Blush ($28.00 for 0.15 oz.) is rich, medium-dark berry with subtle, cool undertones and cooler, violet and pink...

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17. Bronze (03) Natasha Denona

Natasha Denona

PPermanent. $38.00/0.35 oz.

A+

Natasha Denona Bronze (03) Super Glow Highlighter ($38.00 for 0.35 oz.) is a bright, sunshine yellow gold with warm undertones and a shiny, metallic...

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Natasha Denona Bronze (03) Super Glow Highlighter ($38.00 for 0.35 oz.) is a bright, sunshine yellow gold with warm undertones and a shiny, metallic...

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18. Dew You Marc Jacobs Beauty

Marc Jacobs Beauty

PPermanent. $45.00/0.8 oz.

A+

Marc Jacobs Dew You Dew Drops Coconut Gel Highlighter ($44.00 for 0.80 fl. oz.) is a medium gold with warm, yellow undertones and a pearly sheen. The...

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Marc Jacobs Dew You Dew Drops Coconut Gel Highlighter ($44.00 for 0.80 fl. oz.) is a medium gold with warm, yellow undertones and a pearly sheen. The...

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19.

19. Light (01) Natasha Denona

Natasha Denona

PPermanent. $38.00/0.35 oz.

Natasha Denona Light (01) All Over Glow Face & Body Shimmer In Powder ($38.00 for 0.35 oz.) is a light, golden beige with soft, warm undertones and a...

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Natasha Denona Light (01) All Over Glow Face & Body Shimmer In Powder ($38.00 for 0.35 oz.) is a light, golden beige with soft, warm undertones and a...

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20.

20. Superb MAC

MAC

PPermanent. $42.00/0.31 oz.

MAC Superb Extra Dimension Skinfinish ($33.00 for 0.31 oz.) is a muted, medium-dark rosy brown with warm undertones and a metallic sheen. The color...

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MAC Superb Extra Dimension Skinfinish ($33.00 for 0.31 oz.) is a muted, medium-dark rosy brown with warm undertones and a metallic sheen. The color...

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21.

21. Lilac Lust Pretty Vulgar

Pretty Vulgar

PPermanent. $32.00/0.2 oz.

Pretty Vulgar Lilac Lust Shimmering Swan Highlighter ($32.00 for 0.20 oz.) is a bright, medium lavender with strong, warm pink undertones and an...

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Pretty Vulgar Lilac Lust Shimmering Swan Highlighter ($32.00 for 0.20 oz.) is a bright, medium lavender with strong, warm pink undertones and an...

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22. Celestial Makeup Geek

Makeup Geek

PPermanent. $20.00/0.25 oz.

Makeup Geek Celestial Highlighter ($20.00 for 0.25 oz.) is a very light, icy lavender with cool undertones and a luminous sheen. The finish was...

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Makeup Geek Celestial Highlighter ($20.00 for 0.25 oz.) is a very light, icy lavender with cool undertones and a luminous sheen. The finish was...

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23.

23. Rebel Urban Decay

Urban Decay

LELimited Edition. $18.00/0.11 oz.

Urban Decay Rebel Vice Lipstick ($17.00 for 0.11 oz.) is a medium, rosy mauve with warm undertones and a metallic sheen. It had nearly opaque...

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Urban Decay Rebel Vice Lipstick ($17.00 for 0.11 oz.) is a medium, rosy mauve with warm undertones and a metallic sheen. It had nearly opaque...

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24. Spark Ciate

Ciate

PPermanent. $22.00/0.12 oz.

B+

Ciate Spark Glitter Storm Lipstick ($22.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a light-medium coral with warm, golden shimmer and faint micro-sparkle. Swatched, it...

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Ciate Spark Glitter Storm Lipstick ($22.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a light-medium coral with warm, golden shimmer and faint micro-sparkle. Swatched, it...

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25. Electra Pat McGrath

Pat McGrath

PPermanent. $40.00/0.13 oz.

Pat McGrath Electra BlitzTrance Lipstick ($38.00 for 0.13 oz.) ...

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26. Madame Greige Pat McGrath

Pat McGrath

DCDiscontinued. $40.00/0.14 oz.

A+

Pat McGrath Madame Greige LuxeTrance Lipstick ($38.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a muted, medium mauve with neutral-to-cool undertones and a satin sheen. It...

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Pat McGrath Madame Greige LuxeTrance Lipstick ($38.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a muted, medium mauve with neutral-to-cool undertones and a satin sheen. It...

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27. Fu$$y Fenty Beauty

Fenty Beauty

PPermanent. $21.00/0.3 oz.

Fu$$y is a muted, medium pink with warmer undertones and a luminous finish with fine pearl and a high-shine. The texture felt lightweight, smooth,...

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Fu$$y is a muted, medium pink with warmer undertones and a luminous finish with fine pearl and a high-shine. The texture felt lightweight, smooth,...

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28. Pink Pearl Bite Beauty

Bite Beauty

DCDiscontinued. $22.00/0.14 oz.

C+

Bite Beauty Pink Pearl Creme Lip Gloss ($22.00 for 0.14 fl. oz.) is a light-medium pink with a warmer undertone but cooler pink sparkle and shimmer. ...

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Bite Beauty Pink Pearl Creme Lip Gloss ($22.00 for 0.14 fl. oz.) is a light-medium pink with a warmer undertone but cooler pink sparkle and shimmer. ...

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29. Rose Pearl Bite Beauty

Bite Beauty

DCDiscontinued. $22.00/0.14 oz.

B+

Bite Beauty Rose Pearl Creme Lip Gloss ($22.00 for 0.14 fl. oz.) is a dark plum with strong, warm brown undertones and flecks of plum, copper, and...

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Bite Beauty Rose Pearl Creme Lip Gloss ($22.00 for 0.14 fl. oz.) is a dark plum with strong, warm brown undertones and flecks of plum, copper, and...

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30.

30. Gold Bite Beauty

Bite Beauty

DCDiscontinued. $22.00/0.14 oz.

B+

Bite Beauty Gold Creme Lip Gloss ($22.00 for 0.14 fl. oz.) is a bright, true gold with warm, yellow undertones and flecks of gold shimmer and sparkle....

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Bite Beauty Gold Creme Lip Gloss ($22.00 for 0.14 fl. oz.) is a bright, true gold with warm, yellow undertones and flecks of gold shimmer and sparkle....

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