What cheek colors have you used the most in 2018?
It’s probably Marc Jacobs Flesh & Fantasy Airblush! If it’s not that, then my next best guess would be Chanel Jersey.
Best of 2018Best Pigmented LipglossesI love a pigmented gloss, and I’m so glad that 2018 gave us a lot more finishes to choose from, whereas the previous couple of years felt very heavy on the matte lipsticks. There were some richer coverage formulas this year, like Too Faced Juicy Fruits Comfort Lip Glaze, MAC Grand Illusion Liquid Lipcolour, and NARS Full Vinyl Lip Lacquer, plus more shades in one of my favorite gloss formulas, NARS Velvet Lip Glide. I feel like I might have a “type” when it comes to more opaque gloss–copper, plum, mauve, and a few reds, haha! What more pigmented glosses did you reach for this year? P.S. — You can view swatches of my favorites here. P.P.S. — If you enjoy reading/viewing my favorites, make sure you check out my all-time favorites here, products I’m thankful for (2018 series), and all of my editor’s recommended products here. Top Pigmented Lipglosses of 2018Too Faced Ruby Ripe Juicy Fruits Comfort Lip Glaze ($20.00 for 0.24 oz.) is a bright, pinky-red with cool undertones and fine red and fuchsia pearl. Too Faced Ruby Ripe Juicy Fruits Comfort Lip Glaze ($20.00 for 0.24 oz.) is a bright, pinky-red with cool undertones and fine red and fuchsia pearl. Chanel Flaming Lips (812) Rouge Coco Gloss ($30.00 for 0.19 oz.) is a rich, ruby red with neutral-to-warm undertones and a metallic pearl paired with a shiny, glossy finish. Chanel Flaming Lips (812) Rouge Coco Gloss ($30.00 for 0.19 oz.) is a rich, ruby red with neutral-to-warm undertones and a metallic pearl paired with a shiny, glossy finish. NARS Paradise Garage Velvet Lip Glide ($26.00 for 0.20 oz.) is a soft, medium mauve with subtle, warm undertones and a cream finish. NARS Paradise Garage Velvet Lip Glide ($26.00 for 0.20 oz.) is a soft, medium mauve with subtle, warm undertones and a cream finish. Tom Ford Beauty Erotic Lip Lacquer Liquid Patent ($54.00 for 0.09 oz.) is a rich, medium red with cool, blue undertones and a high-shine, glossy finish with barely-there pearl. Tom Ford Beauty Erotic Lip Lacquer Liquid Patent ($54.00 for 0.09 oz.) is a rich, medium red with cool, blue undertones and a high-shine, glossy finish with barely-there pearl. Cartagena is a deep, raspberry pink with cool, blue undertones and a cream finish. It had nearly opaque color coverage in a single layer,... Cartagena is a deep, raspberry pink with cool, blue undertones and a cream finish. It had nearly opaque color coverage in a single layer,... MAC Ruby Princess Grand Illusion Liquid Lipcolour ($21.00 for 0.17 oz.) is a bright, medium purple with warm undertones and a pearly, metallic sheen. MAC Ruby Princess Grand Illusion Liquid Lipcolour ($21.00 for 0.17 oz.) is a bright, medium purple with warm undertones and a pearly, metallic sheen. Too Faced Yummy Rummy Juicy Fruits Comfort Lip Glaze ($20.00 for 0.24 oz.) is a deep, plummy brown with warm, red undertones and flecks of gold sparkle and finer gold and copper pearl. Too Faced Yummy Rummy Juicy Fruits Comfort Lip Glaze ($20.00 for 0.24 oz.) is a deep, plummy brown with warm, red undertones and flecks of gold sparkle and finer gold and copper pearl. Too Faced Fruit Punch Juicy Fruits Comfort Lip Glaze ($20.00 for 0.24 oz.) is a deep berry with cool undertones and flecks of fine fuchsia pearl along with larger pink and fuchsia sparkle. Too Faced Fruit Punch Juicy Fruits Comfort Lip Glaze ($20.00 for 0.24 oz.) is a deep berry with cool undertones and flecks of fine fuchsia pearl along with larger pink and fuchsia sparkle. Too Faced Melted Gold Liquified Gold Lip Gloss ($21.00 for 0.24 oz.) is a rich, molte gold with warm, copper undertones and a glossy, metallic sheen. Too Faced Melted Gold Liquified Gold Lip Gloss ($21.00 for 0.24 oz.) is a rich, molte gold with warm, copper undertones and a glossy, metallic sheen. NARS Red District Full Vinyl Lip Lacquer ($26.00 for 0.17 oz.) is a rich, deep red with neutral-to-cool undertones and a glossy shine. NARS Red District Full Vinyl Lip Lacquer ($26.00 for 0.17 oz.) is a rich, deep red with neutral-to-cool undertones and a glossy shine. Giorgio Armani Pink-out (504) Ecstasy Lacquer ($38.00 for 0.20 oz.) is a rich, medium-dark red-plum with warm undertones and multi-colored pearl. Giorgio Armani Pink-out (504) Ecstasy Lacquer ($38.00 for 0.20 oz.) is a rich, medium-dark red-plum with warm undertones and multi-colored pearl. Tom Ford Beauty Pink Sabre Lip Lacquer Liquid Metal ($54.00 for 0.09 oz.) is a medium-dark pink with subtle, warm undertones and a metallic finish. Tom Ford Beauty Pink Sabre Lip Lacquer Liquid Metal ($54.00 for 0.09 oz.) is a medium-dark pink with subtle, warm undertones and a metallic finish. Spike is a medium-dark plum with subtle, warm undertones and a cream finish with faint pearl. The color coverage was opaque, while the texture... Spike is a medium-dark plum with subtle, warm undertones and a cream finish with faint pearl. The color coverage was opaque, while the texture... Roseland is a medium, rosy mauve with subtle, warm undertones and a cream finish with very fine pearl strewn throughout. The texture was... Roseland is a medium, rosy mauve with subtle, warm undertones and a cream finish with very fine pearl strewn throughout. The texture was... Jouer Rose Gold High Pigment Lip Gloss ($17.00 for 0.21 oz.) is a medium-dark, rosy copper with warm, red undertones and a metallic finish. Jouer Rose Gold High Pigment Lip Gloss ($17.00 for 0.21 oz.) is a medium-dark, rosy copper with warm, red undertones and a metallic finish. NARS Abruzzo Full Vinyl Lip Lacquer ($26.00 for 0.17 oz.) is a medium-dark plum with subtle, warm undertones and a shimmery finish. NARS Abruzzo Full Vinyl Lip Lacquer ($26.00 for 0.17 oz.) is a medium-dark plum with subtle, warm undertones and a shimmery finish. Bite Beauty Dirty Chai French Press Lip Gloss ($22.00 for 0.15 oz.) is a soft, medium coral with warm, rosy undertones and barely-there, gold micro-pearl. Bite Beauty Dirty Chai French Press Lip Gloss ($22.00 for 0.15 oz.) is a soft, medium coral with warm, rosy undertones and barely-there, gold micro-pearl. MAC Deep Set Lipglass ($17.50 for 0.10 oz.) is a deep, purplish-plum with subtle, warm undertones and multi-colored pearl--it primarily flashed green and teal to my eye. MAC Deep Set Lipglass ($17.50 for 0.10 oz.) is a deep, purplish-plum with subtle, warm undertones and multi-colored pearl--it primarily flashed green and teal to my eye. MAC Goldieloxxed Grand Illusion Liquid Lipcolour ($21.00 for 0.17 oz.) is a medium bronze with warm, orange undertones and a glossy, metallic finish. MAC Goldieloxxed Grand Illusion Liquid Lipcolour ($21.00 for 0.17 oz.) is a medium bronze with warm, orange undertones and a glossy, metallic finish. NARS Cape Town Full Vinyl Lip Lacquer ($26.00 for 0.17 oz.) is a light-medium peach with strong, warm yellow paired with pink-to-peach shifting pearl that gave it a more metallic finish. NARS Cape Town Full Vinyl Lip Lacquer ($26.00 for 0.17 oz.) is a light-medium peach with strong, warm yellow paired with pink-to-peach shifting pearl that gave it a more metallic finish. Glossover Breakdown94%Average Score
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Best of 2018Best Lipsticks (Over $15)If there was any category that was hardest to keep short and sweet, it’d be this one: there are so many fantastic lipsticks out there, and brands release new shades nonstop. Sometimes I feel like I’m catching up on eyeshadow palettes, but I always feel buried under lip products. This category is stacked with competition! I started with 55 shades I really enjoyed and narrowed it down to the 36 listed here. I gravitate toward corals, mauves, and plums, but I also have a deep appreciation for more unusual lip colors, like Fenty’s exploration of non-traditional shades like Ya Dig, Clapback, and Turks & Caicos. You’ll also find me happily drooling over more luminous, lightly glossy, and shimmery finishes so favorites like Bite’s Sugar Flower, Urban Decay Heatwave / Outspoken, Pat McGrath’s Electra / Club Kiss, and Too Faced’s TF20 / Hot Flash should really be no surprise at all. What higher-end lipsticks did you reach for this year? P.S. — You can view swatches of my favorites here. P.P.S. — If you enjoy reading/viewing my favorites, make sure you check out my all-time favorites here, products I’m thankful for (2018 series), and all of my editor’s recommended products here. Top Lipsticks (Over $15) of 2018Bite Beauty Crushed Chili Amuse Bouche Lipstick ($26.00 for 0.15 oz.) is a deep, coppery-red with warm undertones and a satin finish. Bite Beauty Crushed Chili Amuse Bouche Lipstick ($26.00 for 0.15 oz.) is a deep, coppery-red with warm undertones and a satin finish. Bite Beauty Saffron Fire Amuse Bouche Lipstick ($26.00 for 0.15 oz.) is a vivid, medium coral with stronger, warm orange undertones and a satin finish. Bite Beauty Saffron Fire Amuse Bouche Lipstick ($26.00 for 0.15 oz.) is a vivid, medium coral with stronger, warm orange undertones and a satin finish. Pat McGrath Flesh 5 MatteTrance Lipstick ($38.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a deep, reddened plum with warm undertones and a satin finish. It was intensely... Pat McGrath Flesh 5 MatteTrance Lipstick ($38.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a deep, reddened plum with warm undertones and a satin finish. It was intensely... Pat McGrath Executive Realness MatteTrance Lipstick ($38.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a muted, medium-dark plum with subtle, warm undertones and a satin finish. Pat McGrath Executive Realness MatteTrance Lipstick ($38.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a muted, medium-dark plum with subtle, warm undertones and a satin finish. Too Faced Hot Flash Throw Back Lipstick ($22.00 for 0.10 oz.) is a reddish-burgundy with cool undertones and fine, ruby red and fuchsia pearl. Too Faced Hot Flash Throw Back Lipstick ($22.00 for 0.10 oz.) is a reddish-burgundy with cool undertones and fine, ruby red and fuchsia pearl. Too Faced TF 20 Throw Back Lipstick ($22.00 for 0.10 oz.) is a deep, raspberry pink with cool, blue undertones and pink and red sparkle and pearl. Too Faced TF 20 Throw Back Lipstick ($22.00 for 0.10 oz.) is a deep, raspberry pink with cool, blue undertones and pink and red sparkle and pearl. Shiseido Shizuka Red (223) VisionAiry Gel Lipstick ($26.00 for 0.05 oz.) is a medium-dark copper with warm, rusty red undertones and a cream finish. Shiseido Shizuka Red (223) VisionAiry Gel Lipstick ($26.00 for 0.05 oz.) is a medium-dark copper with warm, rusty red undertones and a cream finish. NARS Sheena Audacious Lipstick ($34.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a muted, medium coral with warm undertones and a satin sheen. The pigmentation was fantastic... NARS Sheena Audacious Lipstick ($34.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a muted, medium coral with warm undertones and a satin sheen. The pigmentation was fantastic... Tom Ford Beauty Chadwick Lips & Boys Lip Color ($36.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a slightly muted, medium-dark reddened plum with warm undertones and a cream finish. Tom Ford Beauty Chadwick Lips & Boys Lip Color ($36.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a slightly muted, medium-dark reddened plum with warm undertones and a cream finish. Bite Beauty Pink Salt Amuse Bouche Lipstick ($26.00 for 0.15 oz.) is a medium-dark, rosy mauve with subtle, warm undertones and a satin finish. Bite Beauty Pink Salt Amuse Bouche Lipstick ($26.00 for 0.15 oz.) is a medium-dark, rosy mauve with subtle, warm undertones and a satin finish. Chanel No. 5 Rouge Allure Velvet ($37.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a rich red with subtle, cool undertones and a satin finish. Chanel No. 5 Rouge Allure Velvet ($37.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a rich red with subtle, cool undertones and a satin finish. Pat McGrath Venus in Furs MatteTrance Lipstick ($38.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a muted, medium-dark, rosy mauve with warm undertones and a satin finish. Pat McGrath Venus in Furs MatteTrance Lipstick ($38.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a muted, medium-dark, rosy mauve with warm undertones and a satin finish. Pat McGrath Vendetta MatteTrance Lipstick ($38.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a rich, medium-dark red with subtle, cool undertones and a semi-matte finish. Pat McGrath Vendetta MatteTrance Lipstick ($38.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a rich, medium-dark red with subtle, cool undertones and a semi-matte finish. Bite Beauty Hot Harissa Amuse Bouche Lipstick ($26.00 for 0.15 oz.) is a medium-dark copper with warm, red undertones and a satin sheen. Bite Beauty Hot Harissa Amuse Bouche Lipstick ($26.00 for 0.15 oz.) is a medium-dark copper with warm, red undertones and a satin sheen. MAC Epic Lipstick ($18.50 for 0.10 oz.) is a muted, medium-dark purple with neutral-to-warm undertones and a cream finish. It had rich color payoff... MAC Epic Lipstick ($18.50 for 0.10 oz.) is a muted, medium-dark purple with neutral-to-warm undertones and a cream finish. It had rich color payoff... Pat McGrath Modern Woman MatteTrance Lipstick ($38.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a muted, medium mauve with subtle, cool undertones and a satin finish. Pat McGrath Modern Woman MatteTrance Lipstick ($38.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a muted, medium mauve with subtle, cool undertones and a satin finish. Urban Decay Trip Vice Lipstick ($17.00 for 0.11 oz.) is a bright, medium-dark plum with warm undertones and a satin finish. The lipstick had opaque... Urban Decay Trip Vice Lipstick ($17.00 for 0.11 oz.) is a bright, medium-dark plum with warm undertones and a satin finish. The lipstick had opaque... Urban Decay Outspoken Vice Lipstick ($18.00 for 0.11 oz.) is a brighter, medium plum with warm undertones and a metallic finish. It had opaque color... Urban Decay Outspoken Vice Lipstick ($18.00 for 0.11 oz.) is a brighter, medium plum with warm undertones and a metallic finish. It had opaque color... Shiseido Streaming Mauve (208) VisionAiry Gel Lipstick ($26.00 for 0.05 oz.) is a medium-dark, rosy mauve with warmer undertones and a cream finish. Shiseido Streaming Mauve (208) VisionAiry Gel Lipstick ($26.00 for 0.05 oz.) is a medium-dark, rosy mauve with warmer undertones and a cream finish. Pat McGrath Faux Pas MatteTrance Lipstick ($38.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a medium-dark lavender with subtle, cool undertones and a cream finish. Pat McGrath Faux Pas MatteTrance Lipstick ($38.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a medium-dark lavender with subtle, cool undertones and a cream finish. Urban Decay Heatwave Vice Lipstick ($18.00 for 0.11 oz.) is a rich, deep copper-brown with warm, red undertones and a metallic finish. Urban Decay Heatwave Vice Lipstick ($18.00 for 0.11 oz.) is a rich, deep copper-brown with warm, red undertones and a metallic finish. Thicc is a soft, medium pink with warmer undertones and a cream finish. The pigmentation was opaque in one stroke, which applied evenly across... Thicc is a soft, medium pink with warmer undertones and a cream finish. The pigmentation was opaque in one stroke, which applied evenly across... Tom Ford Beauty Scott Lips & Boys Lip Color ($36.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a medium-dark plum with subtle, warm undertones and a soft, pearly sheen. Tom Ford Beauty Scott Lips & Boys Lip Color ($36.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a medium-dark plum with subtle, warm undertones and a soft, pearly sheen. Pat McGrath Soft Core MatteTrance Lipstick ($38.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a medium pink with subtle, warm undertones and a semi-matte finish. Pat McGrath Soft Core MatteTrance Lipstick ($38.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a medium pink with subtle, warm undertones and a semi-matte finish. Pat McGrath Club Kiss BlitzTrance Lipstick ($38.00 for 0.13 oz.) is a deep berry with subtle, cool undertones paired with red and purple pearl and larger sparkle. Pat McGrath Club Kiss BlitzTrance Lipstick ($38.00 for 0.13 oz.) is a deep berry with subtle, cool undertones paired with red and purple pearl and larger sparkle. Pat McGrath Electra BlitzTrance Lipstick ($38.00 for 0.13 oz.) is a rich, fiery red with warm, gold and copper sparkle and micro-glitter. Pat McGrath Electra BlitzTrance Lipstick ($38.00 for 0.13 oz.) is a rich, fiery red with warm, gold and copper sparkle and micro-glitter. Bite Beauty Sugar Flower Crystal Crème Shimmer Lip Crayon ($24.00 for 0.06 oz.) is a medium-dark pink with warm undertones and flecks of purple and gold pearl and larger sparkle. Bite Beauty Sugar Flower Crystal Crème Shimmer Lip Crayon ($24.00 for 0.06 oz.) is a medium-dark pink with warm undertones and flecks of purple and gold pearl and larger sparkle. Pat McGrath Full Blooded MatteTrance Lipstick ($38.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a deep, reddened plum with cool undertones and a satin finish. Pat McGrath Full Blooded MatteTrance Lipstick ($38.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a deep, reddened plum with cool undertones and a satin finish. Fenty Beauty Clapback Mattemoiselle Plush Matte Lipstick ($18.00 for 0.06 oz.) is a deep, muted navy blue with cool undertones and a semi-matte finish. Fenty Beauty Clapback Mattemoiselle Plush Matte Lipstick ($18.00 for 0.06 oz.) is a deep, muted navy blue with cool undertones and a semi-matte finish. Marc Jacobs Beauty Sugar and Spice Le Marc Lip Crème ($30.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a medium-dark plum with soft, warm undertones and a satin finish. Marc Jacobs Beauty Sugar and Spice Le Marc Lip Crème ($30.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a medium-dark plum with soft, warm undertones and a satin finish. Turks and Caicos is a deep, bluish-teal with cool undertones and a semi-matte finish. It had rich color payoff that adhered evenly across my... Turks and Caicos is a deep, bluish-teal with cool undertones and a semi-matte finish. It had rich color payoff that adhered evenly across my... Fenty Beauty Ya Dig Mattemoiselle Plush Matte Lipstick ($18.00 for 0.06 oz.) is a bright, cornflower blue with cool, almost violet undertones and a satin finish. Fenty Beauty Ya Dig Mattemoiselle Plush Matte Lipstick ($18.00 for 0.06 oz.) is a bright, cornflower blue with cool, almost violet undertones and a satin finish. Urban Decay 100 Degrees Vice Lipstick ($18.00 for 0.11 oz.) is a bright, medium pinky-coral with warm undertones and a glossy, shiny finish. Urban Decay 100 Degrees Vice Lipstick ($18.00 for 0.11 oz.) is a bright, medium pinky-coral with warm undertones and a glossy, shiny finish. Glossover Breakdown96%Average Score
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MAC Lucky Red Collection Swatches MAC Lucky Red Collection Swatches via Temptalia http://bit.ly/2LHM0Zo Best of 2018Best Lipsticks (Under $15)I’m pretty jazzed about this year’s list for budget-friendly favorites in the lipstick category, as last year’s list was only eight deep, but this year, lipsticks under $15 was almost a third of the lipstick content reviewed on the blog. That’s in large part thanks to ColourPop Lux / Matte Lux Lipsticks and Sephora’s LipStories making their debuts in 2018. I started narrowing my list of 40 shades down to the 24 shown here. One of the aspects I really enjoyed about the LipStories range was how diverse the offerings were from a multitude of finishes to pops of bold color and more traditional hues. I really hope we’ll see something like a ColourPop LumiLux Lipstick, where all of my luminous, pearlescent lipstick dreams come true for under $10. In the meantime, L’Oreal’s Colour Riche Shine Lipsticks offer a more luminous finish (though less pearly) and were a nice addition to drugstore offerings released this year. What affordable lipsticks did you reach for this year? P.S. — You can view swatches of my favorites here. P.P.S. — If you enjoy reading/viewing my favorites, make sure you check out my all-time favorites here, products I’m thankful for (2018 series), and all of my editor’s recommended products here. Top Lipsticks (Under $15) of 2018Sephora Golden Gate (31) Lipstories Lipstick ($8.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a deep, muted plum with subtle, cool undertones and a satin finish. Sephora Golden Gate (31) Lipstories Lipstick ($8.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a deep, muted plum with subtle, cool undertones and a satin finish. Colour Pop Getty Lux Lipstick ($7.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a muted, medium-dark blue-leaning teal with cool undertones and a cream finish. Colour Pop Getty Lux Lipstick ($7.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a muted, medium-dark blue-leaning teal with cool undertones and a cream finish. Colour Pop Liquid Courage Lux Lipstick ($7.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a medium-dark, rusty red with warm undertones and a cream finish. The color payoff was... Colour Pop Liquid Courage Lux Lipstick ($7.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a medium-dark, rusty red with warm undertones and a cream finish. The color payoff was... L'Oreal Enamel Red Colour Riche Shine Lipstick ($9.99 for 0.10 oz.) is a rich red with cool undertones and a natural sheen. It had nearly opaque... L'Oreal Enamel Red Colour Riche Shine Lipstick ($9.99 for 0.10 oz.) is a rich red with cool undertones and a natural sheen. It had nearly opaque... L'Oreal Glassy Garnet Colour Riche Shine Lipstick ($9.99 for 0.10 oz.) is a soft, medium-dark berry with subtle, cool undertones and barely-there pearl paired with a luminous sheen. L'Oreal Glassy Garnet Colour Riche Shine Lipstick ($9.99 for 0.10 oz.) is a soft, medium-dark berry with subtle, cool undertones and barely-there pearl paired with a luminous sheen. Colour Pop Scorpio Moon Lux Lipstick ($7.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a medium mauve with subtle, cool undertones and a satin finish. It was richly pigmented... Colour Pop Scorpio Moon Lux Lipstick ($7.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a medium mauve with subtle, cool undertones and a satin finish. It was richly pigmented... JV is a deep, muted navy blue with subtle, cool undertones and a satin finish. The lipstick was richly pigmented and had a smooth, lightly... JV is a deep, muted navy blue with subtle, cool undertones and a satin finish. The lipstick was richly pigmented and had a smooth, lightly... Colour Pop On Display Lux Lipstick ($7.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a deep red with cool, blue undertones and a satin finish. It had nearly opaque pigmentation... Colour Pop On Display Lux Lipstick ($7.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a deep red with cool, blue undertones and a satin finish. It had nearly opaque pigmentation... Sephora Spring Break (36) Lipstories Lipstick ($8.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a medium, rosy plum with warm undertones and a cream finish. Sephora Spring Break (36) Lipstories Lipstick ($8.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a medium, rosy plum with warm undertones and a cream finish. Colour Pop C'mon Sis Lux Lipstick ($7.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a medium, rosy plum with warm undertones and a satin finish. It had rich, opaque... Colour Pop C'mon Sis Lux Lipstick ($7.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a medium, rosy plum with warm undertones and a satin finish. It had rich, opaque... Doin' Fine is a deep berry with cool undertones and a matte finish. The color payoff was opaque in a single layer, which adhered evenly to my... Doin' Fine is a deep berry with cool undertones and a matte finish. The color payoff was opaque in a single layer, which adhered evenly to my... Colour Pop Belle Lux Lipstick ($7.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a medium, rosy plum with warm undertones and a cream finish. The lipstick had opaque color... Colour Pop Belle Lux Lipstick ($7.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a medium, rosy plum with warm undertones and a cream finish. The lipstick had opaque color... Sephora Labyrinth City (09) Lipstories Lipstick ($8.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a medium-dark, reddish plum with warm undertones and a satin finish. Sephora Labyrinth City (09) Lipstories Lipstick ($8.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a medium-dark, reddish plum with warm undertones and a satin finish. Colour Pop Dream Easy Lux Lipstick ($7.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a vibrant, medium-dark pink-coral with warm undertones and a satin finish. Colour Pop Dream Easy Lux Lipstick ($7.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a vibrant, medium-dark pink-coral with warm undertones and a satin finish. Colour Pop 27 Lux Lipstick ($7.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a deep, reddish-plum with subtle, warm undertones and a satin finish. It had rich color payoff that... Colour Pop 27 Lux Lipstick ($7.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a deep, reddish-plum with subtle, warm undertones and a satin finish. It had rich color payoff that... Colour Pop Ghosted Lux Lipstick ($7.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a medium plum with warm undertones and a cream finish. It was richly pigmented and had a... Colour Pop Ghosted Lux Lipstick ($7.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a medium plum with warm undertones and a cream finish. It was richly pigmented and had a... Sephora Matinee (30) Lipstories Lipstick ($8.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a brighter, medium plum with strong, warm undertones and a cream finish. Sephora Matinee (30) Lipstories Lipstick ($8.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a brighter, medium plum with strong, warm undertones and a cream finish. Colour Pop Angel City Lux Lipstick ($7.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a rich, bright red-plum with warm undertones and a satin finish. The lipstick was richly... Colour Pop Angel City Lux Lipstick ($7.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a rich, bright red-plum with warm undertones and a satin finish. The lipstick was richly... Colour Pop Unravelled Lux Lipstick ($7.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a deep, plummy berry with subtle, cool undertones and a satin finish. It had very nearly... Colour Pop Unravelled Lux Lipstick ($7.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a deep, plummy berry with subtle, cool undertones and a satin finish. It had very nearly... L'Oreal Varnished Rosewood Colour Riche Shine Lipstick ($9.99 for 0.10 oz.) is a muted, medium pink with warm, rosy undertones and a luminous finish. L'Oreal Varnished Rosewood Colour Riche Shine Lipstick ($9.99 for 0.10 oz.) is a muted, medium pink with warm, rosy undertones and a luminous finish. Sephora Hong Kong by Night (27) Lipstories Lipstick ($8.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a rich, medium-dark red with subtle, warm undertones and a gold and ruby sparkle and pearl. Sephora Hong Kong by Night (27) Lipstories Lipstick ($8.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a rich, medium-dark red with subtle, warm undertones and a gold and ruby sparkle and pearl. Sephora Off-Limits (38) Lipstories Lipstick ($8.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a muted, medium-dark lavender with warm undertones and a satin finish. Sephora Off-Limits (38) Lipstories Lipstick ($8.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a muted, medium-dark lavender with warm undertones and a satin finish. Sephora Popsicle Lips (28) Lipstories Lipstick ($8.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a bright, medium cherry red with cool undertones and a glossy finish. Sephora Popsicle Lips (28) Lipstories Lipstick ($8.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a bright, medium cherry red with cool undertones and a glossy finish. Sephora Trippin (50) Lipstories Lipstick ($8.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a medium lavender with strong, cool undertones and a cream finish. Sephora Trippin (50) Lipstories Lipstick ($8.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a medium lavender with strong, cool undertones and a cream finish. 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pigmentation
10
texture
9
longevity
9.5
application
5
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pigmentation
10
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9
longevity
9.5
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95%
via Temptalia http://bit.ly/2CJ3B01 Best of 2018Best Sheer LipglossesThis year, I decided to split lipgloss into two posts: one for sheerer shades and one for more pigmented shades. I find that how and when I reach for a particular gloss often depends on opacity. I like sheerer gloss with light to moderate shimmer, so they can work alone as well as layered. I was pleasantly surprised (and happy!) to see Fenty expand their Gloss Bomb formula this year. There’s a trend in the formulas that I gravitate to, though, and it’s that they’re plusher and more smoothing on the lips, like ColourPop’s Ultra Glossy Lips formula and Urban Decay’s Hi-Fi Shine formula. What sheerer lipglosses did you reach for this year? P.S. — You can view swatches of my favorites here. P.P.S. — If you enjoy reading/viewing my favorites, make sure you check out my all-time favorites here, products I’m thankful for (2018 series), and all of my editor’s recommended products here. Top Sheer Lipglosses of 2018Giorgio Armani Luce (101) Ecstasy Lacquer ($38.00 for 0.20 oz.) is a light-medium peach with warm undertones and golden pearl. It is a new shade for... Giorgio Armani Luce (101) Ecstasy Lacquer ($38.00 for 0.20 oz.) is a light-medium peach with warm undertones and golden pearl. It is a new shade for... Urban Decay Aphrodisiac Hi-Fi Shine Ultra Cushion Lip Gloss ($20.00 for 0.23 fl. oz.) is a medium brown with strong, warm orange undertones and sparkle that shifted from pink to teal. Urban Decay Aphrodisiac Hi-Fi Shine Ultra Cushion Lip Gloss ($20.00 for 0.23 fl. oz.) is a medium brown with strong, warm orange undertones and sparkle that shifted from pink to teal. Fenty Beauty Fu$$y Gloss Bomb Lip Luminizer ($18.00 for 0.30 fl. oz.) is a medium pink with soft, warmer undertones and lighter pink and gold pearl. Fenty Beauty Fu$$y Gloss Bomb Lip Luminizer ($18.00 for 0.30 fl. oz.) is a medium pink with soft, warmer undertones and lighter pink and gold pearl. Fenty Beauty Diamond Milk Gloss Bomb Lip Luminizer ($18.00 for oz.) is a translucent, slightly milky base with fine silver and white pearl. Fenty Beauty Diamond Milk Gloss Bomb Lip Luminizer ($18.00 for oz.) is a translucent, slightly milky base with fine silver and white pearl. Snake Skin is a medium, reddish-brown base with gold-to-green shifting pearl that gave it a more metallic finish. It had medium coverage,... Snake Skin is a medium, reddish-brown base with gold-to-green shifting pearl that gave it a more metallic finish. It had medium coverage,... Colour Pop Dreamaholic Ultra Glossy Lip ($6.00 for 0.11 oz.) is soft lavender with subtle, cool undertones and violet to teal shifting pearl. Colour Pop Dreamaholic Ultra Glossy Lip ($6.00 for 0.11 oz.) is soft lavender with subtle, cool undertones and violet to teal shifting pearl. Night Light is a muted, medium brown base with flecks of pink, gold, and bronze sparkle and glitter. It had medium coverage, which seemed to... Night Light is a muted, medium brown base with flecks of pink, gold, and bronze sparkle and glitter. It had medium coverage, which seemed to... Colour Pop Neat Freak Ultra Glossy Lip ($6.00 for 0.11 oz.) has a translucent base with flecks of gold and pink sparkle that has a high-shine, mirror-like finish. Colour Pop Neat Freak Ultra Glossy Lip ($6.00 for 0.11 oz.) has a translucent base with flecks of gold and pink sparkle that has a high-shine, mirror-like finish. Pat McGrath Pale Fire Nectar LUST Lip Gloss ($28.00 for 0.15 oz.) had a peach-tinted translucent base with pink and violet sparkle. Pat McGrath Pale Fire Nectar LUST Lip Gloss ($28.00 for 0.15 oz.) had a peach-tinted translucent base with pink and violet sparkle. Vaycray is a medium pink with subtle, warm undertones and warmer gold and peach shimmer. It had sheer color payoff, as described, that applied... Vaycray is a medium pink with subtle, warm undertones and warmer gold and peach shimmer. It had sheer color payoff, as described, that applied... Urban Decay Snapped Hi-Fi Shine Ultra Cushion Lip Gloss ($20.00 for 0.23 oz.) is a medium-dark, rosy plum base with blue-to-violet pearl and larger sparkle. Urban Decay Snapped Hi-Fi Shine Ultra Cushion Lip Gloss ($20.00 for 0.23 oz.) is a medium-dark, rosy plum base with blue-to-violet pearl and larger sparkle. Colour Pop Hypno-tease Ultra Glossy Lip ($6.00 for 0.11 oz.) is a medium gold with strong, yellow undertones and a sparkling finish. Colour Pop Hypno-tease Ultra Glossy Lip ($6.00 for 0.11 oz.) is a medium gold with strong, yellow undertones and a sparkling finish. Glossover Breakdown92%Average Score
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10
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2
C
0
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9
pigmentation
10
texture
9.5
longevity
8.5
application
5
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product
9
pigmentation
10
texture
9.5
longevity
8.5
application
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92%
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What cheek colors have you used the most in 2018?It’s probably Marc Jacobs Flesh & Fantasy Airblush! If it’s not that, then my next best guess would be Chanel Jersey.
— Christine
via Temptalia http://bit.ly/2EWXEOx Best of 2018Best New FormulasOne of my favorite parts about reflecting on the last year’s worth of reviews is figuring out what new formulas were released, which ones resonated, and whether any of my go-to formulas shifted as a result. Most of the top-performing products on this year’s list are lip-related, which is interesting. I’ve personally found it very difficult to keep up with all of the lip products that have launched as it is one of the more time-consuming types of products to review (from swatching to editing to actual testing). 2018 was a good year for budget-friendly favorites with ColourPop’s Lux Lipsticks (and Matte Lux Lipsticks) along with L’Oreal’s Colour Riche Shines and Sephora’s LipStories. While small in quantity, Shiseido’s VisionAiry Gel Lipsticks have such a superb texture and intense pigmentation that they’ve, so far, been “worth it” to me. Guerlain’s update to the Rouge G range, which seemed to be mostly a total packaging and shade range do, as the formula remained consistent with the previous Rouge Gs. Several of my new go-tos are here, though: Charlotte Tilbury’s Hollywood Flawless Filter (use it almost every time I wear foundation for photos), Marc Jacob’s See-quins Glam Glitter Eyeshadows (please make these permanent, MJB!), Natasha Denona Super Glows, and Pat McGrath debuted the smaller MTHRSHP palettes this year. I love the look, feel, and application of ColourPop’s Jelly Much Shadows but would love to see a packaging update in 2019. While I wasn’t so enamored with the holiday palette featuring this formula, I did absolutely enjoy the Fenty Beauty Killwatt Foil Freestyle Duos they launched (that are permanent). Also, an interesting theme I saw throughout this year’s “new” formulas was that many were redos of past lines… like Dior’s DiorSkin Luminizers, Guerlain’s Rouge Gs, NARS Highlighting Powders (this was the only one that was substantially different than previous variations) and Tom Ford Lip Lacquer Liquid Patents. What new formulas did you discover this year? P.S. — You can view swatches of my favorites here. P.P.S. — If you enjoy reading/viewing my favorites, make sure you check out my all-time favorites here, products I’m thankful for (2018 series), and all of my editor’s recommended products here. Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Flawless FilterTop Rated ShadesColour Pop Jelly Much EyeshadowTop Rated ShadesColour Pop Lux LipstickTop Rated ShadesColour Pop Matte Lux LipstickTop Rated ShadesDior DiorSkin Nude LuminizerTop Rated ShadesFenty Beauty Killawatt Foil Freestyle Highlighter DuoTop Rated ShadesFenty Beauty Mattemoiselle Plush Matte LipstickTop Rated ShadesGuerlain Rouge G de Guerlain Lip Color (2018)Top Rated ShadesL'Oreal Colour Riche Shine LipstickTop Rated ShadesMarc Jacobs Beauty See-quins Glam Glitter EyeshadowTop Rated Shades
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NARS Full Vinyl Lip LacquerTop Rated ShadesNARS Highlighting Powder (2018)Top Rated ShadesNatasha Denona Super Glow HighlighterTop Rated ShadesPat McGrath BlitzTrance LipstickTop Rated ShadesPat McGrath MTHRSHP Eyeshadow PaletteTop Rated ShadesSephora Lipstories LipstickTop Rated Shades
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Shiseido VisionAiry Gel LipstickTop Rated ShadesTom Ford Beauty Lip Lacquer Liquid PatentTop Rated Shades
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Too Faced Juicy Fruits Comfort Lip GlazeTop Rated ShadesWet 'n' Wild ColorIcon Baked BlushTop Rated Shadesvia Temptalia http://bit.ly/2EUEh9P Viseart Coy Eyeshadow Palette is a new, limited edition palette that features 12 shimmery shades. It launches January 1st at 8AM PST exclusively at Muse Beauty. Here are swatches…
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Make Up For Ever Artist Color Shadows also debuted earlier this year, which was effectively a redo of the Artist Shadow range that changed the pan size, shape, and reformulated a lot of the finishes. Both ranges weren’t as consistent as I would have liked, though, especially for a permanent, core offering. The formulas that were new and really impressed me as a whole were Marc Jacobs Beauty See-quins Glam Glitter Eyeshadows (loved just about every shade) and Dose of Colors Block Party Eyeshadows (enjoyed a good number of shades). I really hope MJB will consider adding the See-quins range to the permanent line-up… it’s so good! What mid-end/high-end eyeshadows did you reach for this year? P.S. — You can view swatches of my favorites here. P.P.S. — If you enjoy reading/viewing my favorites, make sure you check out my all-time favorites here, products I’m thankful for (2018 series), and all of my editor’s recommended products here. Top Eyeshadows (Over $10) of 2018Make Up For Ever D326 Black Bronze Artist Color Shadow ($17.00 for 0.08 oz.) is a blackened brown with soft, warmer undertones and a sparkling sheen. Make Up For Ever D326 Black Bronze Artist Color Shadow ($17.00 for 0.08 oz.) is a blackened brown with soft, warmer undertones and a sparkling sheen. Make Up For Ever ME930 Black Purple Artist Color Shadow ($17.00 for 0.08 oz.) is a deep purple with subtle, warm brown undertones and a pearly sheen. Make Up For Ever ME930 Black Purple Artist Color Shadow ($17.00 for 0.08 oz.) is a deep purple with subtle, warm brown undertones and a pearly sheen. Dose of Colors Teal Me More Block Party Eyeshadow ($20.00 for 0.08 oz.) is a bright, medium blue with subtle, cool undertones and a sparkling, metallic finish. Dose of Colors Teal Me More Block Party Eyeshadow ($20.00 for 0.08 oz.) is a bright, medium blue with subtle, cool undertones and a sparkling, metallic finish. NARS Guayaquil Eyeshadow (2018) ($19.00 for 0.04 oz.) is a deep, coppery brown with warm undertones and a satin sheen. It had opaque color payoff... NARS Guayaquil Eyeshadow (2018) ($19.00 for 0.04 oz.) is a deep, coppery brown with warm undertones and a satin sheen. It had opaque color payoff... NARS Persia Eyeshadow (2018) ($19.00 for 0.04 oz.) is a deep orange with warm, red undertones and a matte finish. It was intensely pigmented with a... NARS Persia Eyeshadow (2018) ($19.00 for 0.04 oz.) is a deep orange with warm, red undertones and a matte finish. It was intensely pigmented with a... NARS Fez Eyeshadow (2018) ($19.00 for 0.04 oz.) is a medium bronze-shimmered brown with warm undertones and a pearly sheen. It was richly pigmented... NARS Fez Eyeshadow (2018) ($19.00 for 0.04 oz.) is a medium bronze-shimmered brown with warm undertones and a pearly sheen. It was richly pigmented... Dose of Colors Olive You Block Party Eyeshadow ($20.00 for 0.08 oz.) is a muted, medium-dark olive green with warm undertones and a sparkling, metallic sheen. Dose of Colors Olive You Block Party Eyeshadow ($20.00 for 0.08 oz.) is a muted, medium-dark olive green with warm undertones and a sparkling, metallic sheen. Make Up For Ever I328 Bronze Artist Color Shadow ($17.00 for 0.08 oz.) is a medium, olive green with warm, golden undertones and a pearly sheen. Make Up For Ever I328 Bronze Artist Color Shadow ($17.00 for 0.08 oz.) is a medium, olive green with warm, golden undertones and a pearly sheen. Make Up For Ever ME624 Black Gold Artist Color Shadow ($17.00 for 0.08 oz.) is a deep, black-brown with warm, olive undertones and a pearly sheen. Make Up For Ever ME624 Black Gold Artist Color Shadow ($17.00 for 0.08 oz.) is a deep, black-brown with warm, olive undertones and a pearly sheen. Dose of Colors Slinky Block Party Eyeshadow ($20.00 for 0.08 oz.) is a medium-dark pewter with subtle, warm undertones and a sparkling, metallic finish. Dose of Colors Slinky Block Party Eyeshadow ($20.00 for 0.08 oz.) is a medium-dark pewter with subtle, warm undertones and a sparkling, metallic finish. NARS Ishta Eyeshadow (2018) ($19.00 for 0.04 oz.) is a deep, reddish-berry with subtle, cool undertones and a mostly matte finish. NARS Ishta Eyeshadow (2018) ($19.00 for 0.04 oz.) is a deep, reddish-berry with subtle, cool undertones and a mostly matte finish. MAC PatrickStarrr Pigment ($21.00 for 0.15 oz.) is a medium copper with warm, rusty undertones and a sparkling sheen. It had medium, buildable... MAC PatrickStarrr Pigment ($21.00 for 0.15 oz.) is a medium copper with warm, rusty undertones and a sparkling sheen. It had medium, buildable... Make Up For Ever D562 Taupe Platinum Artist Color Shadow ($17.00 for 0.08 oz.) is a dark taupe-brown with subtle, warm undertones and a sparkling, metallic sheen. Make Up For Ever D562 Taupe Platinum Artist Color Shadow ($17.00 for 0.08 oz.) is a dark taupe-brown with subtle, warm undertones and a sparkling, metallic sheen. Marc Jacobs Beauty Gleam Girl See-quins Glam Glitter Eyeshadow ($28.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a peachy brown base with finer gold sparkle and larger, gold glitter. Marc Jacobs Beauty Gleam Girl See-quins Glam Glitter Eyeshadow ($28.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a peachy brown base with finer gold sparkle and larger, gold glitter. Marc Jacobs Beauty Copperazi See-quins Glam Glitter Eyeshadow ($28.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a rich copper with warm, red undertones and a sparkling, gold and pink glitter over a metallic sheen. Marc Jacobs Beauty Copperazi See-quins Glam Glitter Eyeshadow ($28.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a rich copper with warm, red undertones and a sparkling, gold and pink glitter over a metallic sheen. Marc Jacobs Beauty Glam Noir See-quins Glam Glitter Eyeshadow ($28.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a medium-dark black with neutral undertones and mostly silver glitter and sparkles, though some seemed to flash almost bluish/teal at times. Marc Jacobs Beauty Glam Noir See-quins Glam Glitter Eyeshadow ($28.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a medium-dark black with neutral undertones and mostly silver glitter and sparkles, though some seemed to flash almost bluish/teal at times. Make Up For Ever ME310 Fir Tree Green Artist Color Shadow ($17.00 for 0.08 oz.) is a dark, forest green with subtle, warm undertones and a pearly sheen. Make Up For Ever ME310 Fir Tree Green Artist Color Shadow ($17.00 for 0.08 oz.) is a dark, forest green with subtle, warm undertones and a pearly sheen. Marc Jacobs Beauty Topaz Flash See-quins Glam Glitter Eyeshadow ($28.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a smoldering, medium-dark taupe with subtle, war, reddish undertones and multi-colored glitter and sparkle. Marc Jacobs Beauty Topaz Flash See-quins Glam Glitter Eyeshadow ($28.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a smoldering, medium-dark taupe with subtle, war, reddish undertones and multi-colored glitter and sparkle. Glossover Breakdown94%Average Score
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19
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0
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0
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9.5
pigmentation
10
texture
9.5
longevity
8.5
application
5
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product
9.5
pigmentation
10
texture
9.5
longevity
8.5
application
5
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94%
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