Author: Christine

L'Oreal Shopping Spree Infallible Matte Resistance Liquid Lipstick ($13.99 for 0.17 oz.) is a medium coral with warmer, more orange-leaning undertones and a very matte finish (once set). 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

elf 0.5 (Fair Cool) Halo Glow Liquid Filter ($14.00 for 1.06 oz.) is a very light peach with moderate warm undertones and cooler, pinky-white pearl that gave it a soft, luminous sheen. Sheer to semi-sheer, buildable coverage Lightweight, fluid, spreadable without being too runny or too thick Dewy finish so never fully set Applied well on bare skin, mixed with foundation, or on top of foundation (no lifting) Long-wearing (8 hours before fading noticeably as standalone highlighter)

I definitely vary! There's not a single go-to look for me these days. If I do a look for fun, it's kind of where the mood takes me or based on what palettes are sitting on my vanity.

NARS Take Me Home Powermatte High-Intensity Lip Pencil ($30.00 for 0.08 oz.) is a light-medium, true coral with moderate, warm undertones--balanced between pink and orange--paired with a semi-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

Revlon Regal Ruby ColorStay Satin Ink Liquid Lipstick ($10.99 for 0.17 oz.) is a deep, raspberry pink with cooler undertones and a smooth, lightly glossy finish. It seemed to stain shortly after applying. Nearly 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 (12 hours of wear but doesn't make it through two meals well)

Fall! I wanted to do something fall-ish and broke out my Sydney Grace x Temptalia palettes to create a smoky, plum eye with a bit of taupe.

Lisa Eldridge Dragon Velveteen Liquid Lip Colour ($27.00 for 0.1 oz.) is a light-medium orange with strong, warm undertones and a matte finish. Opaque pigmentation in one layer Lightweight, thin, spreadable Applied evenly, dried down without emphasizing lip texture/lip lines Long-wearing (5 hours), non-drying Lisa Eldridge Ribbon Velveteen Liquid Lip Colour ($27.00 for 0.1 oz.) is a bright, neon red with strong, cool undertones and a matte finish. Semi-opaque pigmentation in one layer Lightweight, thin, spreadable Applied evenly, dried down fairly forgivingly Long-wearing (6 hours), non-drying

ColourPop Feeling Angelic Lux Lipstick ($10.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a darker peach with moderate, warm orange-leaning undertones and a semi-matte finish. Semi-opaque, somewhat buildable coverage Lightweight, slightly thin consistency; glided on Applied fairly evenly but prone to emphasizing lip texture and settling into lip lines somewhat Average-wearing (3 hours), lightly hydrating ColourPop Digits Lux Lipstick ($10.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a light-medium brown with muted, warm undertones and a semi-matte finish. Medium, somewhat buildable coverage Lightweight, slightly thin consistency; glided on Applied fairly evenly but prone to emphasizing lip texture and settling into lip lines somewhat Long-wearing (4 hours), Continue Reading…

Natasha Denona Metropolis. It was unexpected, but it has so many interesting shades and textures.