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Chanel Holiday 2023 Color Collection Swatches

Chanel Holiday 2023 Color Collection is a short 'n' sweet collection featuring a few lip products along with an eyeshadow palette and highlighter. As it is taking me longer to push out full reviews, I'm going to try to offer some initial thoughts when I feel fairly confident about those impressions (e.g. I have experience with the formula/brand that it feels pretty routine!). In this case, the highlighter is lovely but one of the more glittery releases from the brand so those who do not like larger particles should skip. The eyeshadow palette seems decent enough but not the best Continue Reading…
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Pat McGrath Bijoux Brilliance Eye & Cheek Palette Swatches

There are two versions of the Pat McGrath Bijoux Brilliance Eye & Cheek Palette that were released this season. Each palette contains two blushess and nine eyeshadows. Each of these palettes includes one new blush and one blush from the permanent range. The texture of the mattes felt slightly thinner, and they did not seem to be pigmented as the mattes found in the Mothership palettes. The shimmers were more comparable to past releases. Note, the formula in these larger palettes does differ in texture from the five-pan palettes.
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It’s Time to Save at the Sephora Savings Event

I take my beauty recommendations very seriously. I don’t recommend things unless I’ve had time with them, and I always try to give enough context for the recommendation so you can make an informed decision about whether or not a product is right for you! I have been interested in ALL the beauty things since […]

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Friday Finds & Check-ins, Volume #728

Recent Purchases/Rediscoveries: I don't think there was anything! I feel like I finally got all the various holiday purchases I ordered last week. Weekend plans: It's a pretty busy weekend for me! I'm volunteering to do some supplemental feeding to some newborn pups (who have a mama) because there are 14 (!!) mouths for mama to feed, so I'm doing that twice a day for a few days (then we'll see how it's going), along with taking the Raccoons in for their first set of vaccines and having them meet Mittens. My parents are coming over on Sunday to play Continue Reading…
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Pat McGrath Bijoux Brilliance Eyeshadow Palette Swatches (x4)

There are four, five-pan Pat McGrath Bijoux Brilliance Eyeshadow Palettes available for the holiday season. The quality is comparable to the last batch of five-pan palettes released: all of the shades were more emollient, cream-like, and a bit thicker. The shimmers apply better in practice than swatched, while the mattes have a more velvety, silicone-like feel than the brand's mattes in Mothership palettes.
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Danessa Myricks I Am Lightwork V Palette Swatches

Danessa Myricks I Am Lightwork V Palette is a new, limited edition release for the holidays, which includes various finishes but all with a fairly high level of shimmer/sparkle. The formula seemed on the thicker side with a few shades being flakier (which is a type of texture that can be harder to work with and/or have more fallout--those who LOVE flaky formulas love them and there are those who would run away quickly!). Some of the duochromes/multichromes were quite shifty while others seemed on the weaker end of what we've seen from more indie brands, though. Here are swatches!
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Revlon In So Deep ColorStay Satin Ink Liquid Lipstick Review & Swatches

Revlon In So Deep ColorStay Satin Ink Liquid Lipstick ($10.99 for 0.17 oz.) is a medium-dark brown with warmer, omre caramel-hued undertones and a glossy, cream finish. 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 Long-wearing (8 hours of wear but doesn't make it through two meals well)