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So many of my favourites have been discontinued already, or reformulated into Crapdom (I’m especially looking at YOU, Urban Decay Primer Potion). Honestly, some of MAC’s best powder and cream eyeshadows, ALL of UD’s really great shadows and the Primer Potion….I could just go on and on and on.
Exactly!
Chanel Stylo in 928 Eros. I’ve restocked this so many times. Definitely my most used eyeliner.
I definitely agree re: Sydney Grace.. quality product for a fraction of the price of PMG or ND and every bit as good.
Too Faced Shadow Insurance. It’s still the best formula for me, since my other two favorites went “clean” and the formulas now suck.
Sadly, I’m finding the same with UDPP, Rachel. It used to be my most reliable eyeshadow primer but my newest tube is so inferior to past tubes I’ve had AND it combines the worst aspects of their past packaging…. I dunno – maybe it’s me and my skin has changed but I don’t think it’s changed that much….
No, it sucks now. And theBalm discontinued Put a Lid on It and put out a new, “clean” , runny/oily eye primer that doesn’t work on me at all.
This whole move to “clean” is so meaningless – there are few or no guidelines or regulations as to what is “clean” and it reminds me of the early days of “organic food” – again, there were no meaningful guidelines. Just give me back my “dirty” UDPP and the other products that have suffered from this move to “clean”.
I can think of a few! MAC Orb Satin Eyeshadow because it looks matte, yet it applies with the smoothing effect of a satin which hides the eczema patches on my browbone. The other is Smashbox Always On Eye Pencil in Fishnet because it is the only one that STAYS intact on my upper tightline since Marc Jacobs Hi-Liners (and the entire company) were discontinued.
And, yes, I too would be devastated if Sydney Grace went out of business. I have quite a lot of their eyeshadows, and the hype is REAL! Sooo good 😊
MAC eyeshadows in the pan refill format. Recently they stop selling the blushes in the refill format and depoting them has been a messing experience.
Urban Decay 24/7 Eye Pencil in Mushroom
I would definitely agree with you there Christine – Sydney Grace delivers the best eyeshadows – they are consistently of excellent quality and a very reliable brand. And, as Mariella, has so eloquently stated above, so many brands are still delivering sub standard eyeshadows of late. All the best ones have fallen by the wayside – SG shines like a beacon.
Me too! I love everything Sydney Grace offers. They are my favorite. Love you Christine!
Mac Blacktrack gel liner!
L.A. Girl Fresh Shockwave eyeliner! It’s so affordable and such a fun fun color that makes me smile!
Honestly my love obsession of 2022 were the Kaja Beauty Bento stacks. Own 2 and love both, and they get tons of wear time in my collection since I tend to put my makeup on in the car (after parking, of course). I have 4 others in my loves list and plan to pick those up soon. I would add the Urban Decay Moondust Eyeshadows but I have only owned two since Xmas, so the love affair is still pretty recent, but nonetheless adored.
I don’t know what would upset me more, the loss of Viseart or Sydney Grace shadows…
Wet n Wild Photofocus Eyeshadow Primer. Costs about $8 and performs better on my lids than Urban Decay’s eyeshadow primer. I have a feeling though that it’s on the way to being discontinued because it’s getting harder to find in my local stores.
I like toooo many eyeshadow brands to really miss anyone, BUT…that said, if Natasha Denona or Pat McGrath stop making eyeshadows, I’d be very sad.