Author: Christine

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L’Oreal Tropical Vacay Infallible Matte Resistance Liquid Lipstick Review & Swatches

L'Oreal Tropical Vacay Infallible Matte Resistance Liquid Lipstick ($13.99 for 0.17 oz.) is a brighter, light-medium pink-leaning coral paired with a flat, matte finish once it finished 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 (5.5 hours well, but not 16 as marketed); lightly drying over time
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NARS Dragon Girl Powermatte High-Intensity Lip Pencil Review & Swatches

NARS Dragon Girl Powermatte High-Intensity Lip Pencil ($30.00 for 0.08 oz.) is a vivid, pinky-red with strong, cool undertones and a mostly matte finish. Semi-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 (6.5 hours), non-drying
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Guerlain Wild Nudes Eyeshadow Quad Review & Swatches

Guerlain Wild Nudes (258) Ombres G Quad Eyeshadow Palette ($85.00 for 0.2 oz.) is a mid-tone, neutral color story that was warm-toned and featured three matte eyeshadows and one shimmer. The shimmer was top tier in quality, while the mattes were still quite good, but two were a smidgen powdery. Wild Nudes #1 is a dark brown with warm, reddish undertones and a matte finish. Opaque pigmentation in one layer Moderately-dense, firmer but not stiff, no powderiness Blendable, “melted” on skin for a smoother finish Long-wearing (8.5 hours of wear on average) Wild Nudes #2 is a light and bright, Continue Reading…
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ColourPop Flurries & You Win Ultra Matte Lip Reviews & Swatches

ColourPop Flurries Ultra Matte Lip ($9.00 for 0.11 oz.) is a muted, medium pink with neutral-to-cool undertones and a matte finish. Mostly opaque pigmentation in one layer Fluid, spreadable, lighter-weight Dried down quickly, could have dried down more flatteringly Long-wearing (4.5 hours, faded somewhat evenly), mostly non-drying ColourPop You Win Ultra Matte Lip ($9.00 for 0.11 oz.) is a medium-dark plum with strong, 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 (5.5 hours, faded evenly), mostly non-drying
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elf 3.5 (Medium Neutral Olive) Halo Glow Liquid Filter Review & Swatches

elf 3 5 (Medium Neutral Olive) Halo Glow Liquid Filter ($14.00 for 1.06 oz.) is a muted, medium beige with subtle, warm olive undertones and a luminous sheen that wasn't overtly shimmery and retained a dewy finish on its own. 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)
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