Brazen NARS Brazen Afterglow Liquid Blush ($32.00 for 0.23 oz.) is a brighter, medium-dark coral-orange with warm undertones and a natural sheen. Semi-sheer, buildable pigmentation Lightweight, thin, fluid but not runny Applied well over bare skin and on top of foundation Color went on evenly and dried down for the most part Decent wear (7.5 hours before fading visibly) FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent). Top Dupes Formula Overview Ingredients Top Dupes View All Dupes These are the dupes the editor has pulled but not ye ..read more

1968 Nude Statement YSL 1968 Nude Statement Bold High Pigment Lipstick ($45.00 for 0.1 oz.) is a light-medium pink-leaning coral with a lightly glossy, cream finish. Semi-opaque, buildable pigmentation Creamy, smooth, lightweight Applied evenly and didn’t emphasize lip texture Long-wearing (4.5 hours) FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent). Top Dupes Formula Overview Ingredients Top Dupes View All Dupes These are the dupes the editor has pulled but not yet rated and officially entered. MAC King Salmon (DC, $21.00). Urban D ..read more

Wrecked Urban Decay Wrecked Hydromaniac Dewy Liquid Blush ($22.00 for 0.5 oz.) is a light-medium, slightly milky strawberry pink with moderate, warm undertones and a high-shine, dewy finish. Semi-sheer, somewhat buildable coverage (medium) Thin, very fluid, use less than you think Best applied with brush or sponge to minimize lifting up of base products Applied fairly evenly overall, doesn’t dry down, not tacky Short-wearing (6 hours) FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent). Top Dupes Formula Overview Ingredients Top Dupes Vi ..read more

Taxi Driver About Face Taxi Driver Matte Fluid Eye Paint ($16.00 for 0.15 oz.) is a vivid, deep yellow with strong, warm orange undertones and a matte finish. This shade really exemplified the best of the formula. Opaque coverage in one stroke (can be diffused if you use very little) Lightweight, fluid, spreadable Applied evenly and blended out well but work one area at a time Long-wearing (12 hours without creasing) FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent). Top Dupes Formula Overview Ingredients Top Dupes View All Dupes Thes ..read more

Dandy Lions Eyeshadow ($4.50 to $5.50) is an indie brand that has been around for five years. They’ve been on my radar for a couple of years, and I have seen Temptalia readers rave about them, so as mainstream brands have slowed down on the bajillion palette releases and have really slashed their own single ranges – it seemed like a good time to try Dandy Lions. Their matte formula is specifically noted to be on the more powdery side for better blendability. Thus far, they remind me of Viseart eyeshadows – the matte shades do not always swatch the best, but they are very blendable, buildable ..read more

Breathless NARS Breathless Afterglow Sensual Shine Hydrating Lipstick ($32.00 for 0.05 oz.) is a light-medium peach with strong, warm orange undertones and a lightly glossy, cream finish. Semi-sheer, buildable coverage (to high medium) Smooth, balm-like, emollient Could have been more forgiving of lip lines/lip texture Average-wearing (two hours), lightly hydrating FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent). Top Dupes Formula Overview Ingredients Top Dupes View All Dupes These are the dupes the editor has pulled but not yet rat ..read more

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Natasha Denona Yucca Collection is a new collection that includes a midi-sized eyeshadow palette and three pencil eyeliners. Here are swatches of everything! Natasha Denona Yucca Collection Gallery Options Products Swatches Yucca Plantasia (478SF) Calathea (479CP) Komorebi (480SF) Acacia (481CM) Camu Camu (482CM) Tipu (483CM) Elysian (484SF) Valley (485CM) Citrine (486CM) Ray (487M ..read more

Turned On NARS Turned On Afterglow Sensual Shine Hydrating Lipstick ($32.00 for 0.05 oz.) is a darker, reddish-plum with warm undertones and a cream finish. Medium to opaque coverage (one of the more pigmented shades in the range) Smooth, balm-like, emollient Applied evenly and smoothly Average-wearing (three hours), lightly hydrating FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent). Top Dupes Formula Overview Ingredients Top Dupes View All Dupes These are the dupes the editor has pulled but not yet rated and officially entered. Col ..read more

Soft Red (08) Gucci Beauty Soft Red (08) Luminous Matte Blush ($49.00 for 0.19 oz.) is a darker, orange-coral with strong, warm undertones and a barely-there satin sheen. Semi-opaque, buildable pigmentation Finely-milled, silky-smooth without being powdery Applied evenly and blended out very easily Long-wearing (8 hours before fading noticeably) FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent). Top Dupes Formula Overview Ingredients Top Dupes View All Dupes These are the dupes the editor has pulled but not yet rated and officially en ..read more