Author: Christine

A plethora of antique gold, sumptuous olives, and sparkling emerald greens in a palette.

L'Oreal Lazy Sunday Infallible Matte Resistance Liquid Lipstick ($13.99 for 0.17 oz.) is a muted, medium brownish-plum with warmer, reddish undertones and a matte finish (after it finished drying down). Fully opaque pigmentation in one layer Smooth, fluid, and easily spreadable Applied evenly; very tacky as it set (took about 1.5 minutes) - do not touch lips while setting! Long-wearing (6 hours very well, but not 16 as marketed); lightly drying over time

Charlotte Tilbury Holiday 2023 Collection launched a new, limited edition eyeshadow palette along with two blush/highlighter duos earlier this month. When I went to pull info for these, it looks like there were a couple of additional holiday products released, but I'm not sure I will pick them up yet.

Revlon Up All Night ColorStay Satin Ink Liquid Lipstick ($10.99 for 0.17 oz.) is a muted, darker purple with subtle, warm undertones and a glossy, cream finish. Semi-opaque pigmentation Very fluid, spreadable, creamy Slightly thicker, did not apply as evenly as it could have Set to a lightly-to-moderately tacky feel, no lifting Transfer-resistant until eating Long-wearing (8 hours of wear but doesn't make it through two meals well)

They're about the same, which remains a pretty minimal routine of maintenance like clipping and filing, some hand cream, but very rarely polish.

NARS Holiday 2023 Collection saw the release of a new, limited edition six-pan cheek palette and a nine-pan eyeshadow palette, which were the two items I picked up. I believe there are some sets/repromoted products in special packaging that I skipped.

Revlon Holy Pumpkin ColorStay Satin Ink Liquid Lipstick ($10.99 for 0.17 oz.) is a soft, more faded copper with warm, orange undertones and a glossy, cream finish. Opaque pigmentation Very fluid, spreadable, creamy Slightly thicker/easier to over-apply Set to a lightly-to-moderately tacky feel, no lifting Transfer-resistant until eating Very long-wearing (10 hours of wear but doesn't make it through two meals well)

I'm definitely more into high-end, niche brands and less into mainstream brands! I don't think my note preferences have changed that dramatically, but I can appreciate a few florals more than I used to.

L'Oreal Snooze Your Alarm Infallible Matte Resistance Liquid Lipstick ($13.99 for 0.17 oz.) is a darker, dusty coral with strong, warm orange undertones and a matte finish (after it finished drying down, which took a longer time than ideal). Fully opaque pigmentation in one layer Smooth, fluid, and easily spreadable Applied evenly; very tacky as it set (took about 2 minutes) - do not touch lips while setting! Long-wearing (5.5 hours well, but not 16 as marketed); lightly drying over time