Author: Christine

ColourPop Fifth Avenue Ultra Matte Lip ($9.00 for 0.11 oz.) is a medium, pink-beige with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish. Opaque pigmentation in one layer Fluid, spreadable, lighter-weight Dried down quickly, could have dried down more flatteringly Long-wearing (5 hours, faded fairly evenly), mostly non-drying ColourPop Beeper Ultra Matte Lip ($9.00 for 0.11 oz.) is a light-medium, rosy brown with neutral-to-cool undertones and a matte finish. Opaque pigmentation in one layer Fluid, spreadable, lighter-weight Dried down quickly, could have dried down more flatteringly Long-wearing (5 hours, faded fairly evenly), mostly non-drying

Moira Absolutely Diamond Daze Liquid Shadow ($8.50 for 0.1 oz.) is a bright, white gold with flecks of pale gold sparkle throughout. Semi-sheer coverage as marketed Thin, more fluid consistency; slightly watery Could have applied more easily, best with a brush Once set, no creasing/fallout for 10 hours Moira TBH Diamond Daze Liquid Shadow ($8.50 for 0.1 oz.) has a more translucent base with a subtle pink tint paired with duochrome pearl that shifted from green-to-gold. Semi-sheer coverage as marketed Thin, more fluid consistency; slightly watery Could have applied more easily, best with a brush Once set, no creasing/fallout for Continue Reading…

Your skin tone/coloring: Favorite teal eyeshadow? Favorite purple eyeshadow? Favorite burgundy eyeshadow?

ColourPop Bumble Ultra Matte Lip ($9.00 for 0.11 oz.) is a medium-dark plum with moderate, warm undertones and a matte finish. It took longer to dry down compared to other shades by a few minutes. Opaque pigmentation in one layer Fluid, spreadable, lighter-weight Dried down quickly, could have dried down more flatteringly Long-wearing (5.5 hours, faded evenly), mostly non-drying ColourPop Tulum Ultra Matte Lip ($9.00 for 0.11 oz.) is a dusty, medium-dark coral with moderate, warm undertones and a matte finish. Opaque pigmentation in one layer Fluid, spreadable, lighter-weight Dried down quickly, could have dried down more flatteringly Long-wearing (5 Continue Reading…

A little excited for PMG based on past quality, so I enjoy the formula enough to have some excitement for "new" shades but nothing spoke to me specifically.

NARS Dolce Vita Powermatte High-Intensity Lip Pencil ($30.00 for 0.08 oz.) is a brighter, medium pink with subtle, warm yellow undertones and a matte finish. Opaque pigmentation in one stroke Lightly emollient, creamy, lightweight Set to a flexible, lightly tacky but transfer-resistant finish Applied evenly and smoothly across lips, fairly forgiving of lip texture/lip lines Long-wearing (5 hours), non-drying

Moira Howdy Diamond Daze Liquid Shadow ($8.50 for 0.1 oz.) is a light-medium peach with slightly warmer-leaning undertones with flecks of pink, greenish-gold, and gold sparkle throughout a more metallic finish. The base seemed more transparent, which resulted in sheerer coverage. Sheer coverage Thin, more fluid consistency; slightly watery Harder to apply, best with a brush as it got gummy with fingertips Once set, no creasing/fallout for 10 hours Moira Haute Diamond Daze Liquid Shadow ($8.50 for 0.1 oz.) had more of a translucent base with flecks of pink and peach sparkle throughout a peach-tinted base. Sheer coverage Thin, more Continue Reading…

L'Oreal Major Crush Infallible Matte Resistance Liquid Lipstick ($13.99 for 0.17 oz.) is a light-medium pink with very strong, warm undertones (almost veered coral) paired with a matte finish once the formula finished drying down, which took a bit longer than ideal (due to it being unforgiving if you touched your lips prior to it drying down). 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 (6.5 hours very well, but not 16 as marketed); lightly drying over time

A little bit! I don't think every brand needs to have a dedicated fall launch, especially if their holiday collection is robust, but it would be nice to see some fall collections from more mainstream brands.

NARS Walkyrie Powermatte High-Intensity Lip Pencil ($30.00 for 0.08 oz.) is a muted, medium-dark coral with moderate, warm undertones and a matte finish. Opaque pigmentation in one stroke Lightly emollient, creamy, lightweight Set to a flexible, lightly tacky but transfer-resistant finish Applied evenly and smoothly across lips, fairly forgiving of lip texture/lip lines Long-wearing (5 hours), non-drying