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Finest Face Scrubs For Oily Skin, Pimples Inclined Pores and skin & Blackheads

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Congratulations! You now know how you can create a flawless baked and highlighted search for your below-eye concealer! Hi, Liz! The virgin coconut oil will take away the makeup and no matter other dangerous oils are in your pores. You should not have to do it twice. I take advantage of this methodology to take away my make-up everyday and do no further washing. Do not fear the coconut oil! It is filled with great stuff for your body, like healthy omega 3s, something we all might use. This mom of 4 infuses her colourful makeup tutorials with tons of character and humor. We’d completely hang out with Kandee!

You may discover that I love the more liquid consistency and salmon undertone for my darkish under eyes whereas the creamy ones are well beloved by the acne scarring, blemishes and spots on the face. I at all times go for one thing thats an exact match with my pores and skin on the spots. BE AWARE: At all times be sure to aren’t allergic to latex by doing a pores and skin check at the very least 24 hours before the planned use of it.

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Lethal Cosmetics Galactic Goo, Signal, Input, Decibel Side FX Gel Liners Reviews & Swatches

Galactic Goo

Lethal Cosmetics Galactic Goo Side FX Gel Liner ($15.50 for 0.17 oz.) is a medium-dark emerald green with subtle, cool undertones and a pearly sheen. It had more glide and creaminess, but it was also thinner, compared to most shades in the range.

  • Nearly opaque pigmentation
  • Smooth, moderately creamy texture
  • Applied evenly with a brush
  • Long-wearing (10 hours without fading)

FURTHER READING:
Formula Overview
for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

These are likely to be very similar shades based on our duping algorithm.

Formula Overview

$15.50/0.17 oz. – $91.18 Per Ounce

The formula is supposed to be “smudge- and water-proof” with “uncompromising intensity” that “does not budge.” They have a very fluid, gel-like consistency that glides readily over skin with both finer, more angled liner brushes, fine-tipped brushes, and flat, synthetic brushes (more for applying as a cream eyeshadow or base).

They were intensely pigmented and delivered even coverage that was quick to set into place. They lasted for over 10 hours with minimal fading and no visible migration when I used them on my lower lash line, though there was a bit of emphasis on skin texture from the fully set dry-down.

Browse all of our Lethal Cosmetics Side FX Gel Liner swatches.

Signal

Lethal Cosmetics Signal Side FX Gel Liner ($15.50 for 0.17 oz.) is a medium green with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish.

  • Semi-opaque, somewhat buildable pigmentation
  • Drier, firmer texture (can see how it pulled
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Bobbi Brown Soft Berry & Bahama Brown Lux Lipsticks Reviews & Swatches

Bobbi Brown Soft Berry Luxe Lipstick

Soft Berry

Bobbi Brown Soft Berry Luxe Lipstick ($40.00 for 0.13 oz.) is a light-medium, pinky-plum with moderate, warm undertones and a satin sheen.

  • Opaque pigmentation
  • Lightly creamy, lightweight, stayed in place
  • Applied evenly and smoothly
  • Long-wearing (5 hours), hydrating

Top Dupes

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These are the dupes the editor has pulled but not yet rated and officially entered.
  • ColourPop C’mon Sis (LE, $10.00).
  • Charlotte Tilbury Show Girl (P, $34.00).
  • Tarte Mani (LE, $20.00).
  • MAC Finally Free (LE, $19.00).
  • Tarte Island Life (P, $21.00).
  • Cle de Peau China Doll (P, $65.00).
  • Dior Terrific Matte (745) (P, $35.00).
  • YSL Prime Beige (90) (P, $38.00).
  • Revlon Rum Raisin (008) (P, $9.99).
  • NARS Dolce Vita (P, $26.00).

Ingredients

Diisostearyl Malate, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Polyethylene, Octyldodecanol, Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides, Microcrystalline WaxCera MicrocristallinaCire Microcristalline, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Tribehenin, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Jasminum Officinale (Jasmine) Flower Wax, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Gardenia Tahitensis (Tiare) Flower Extract, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Sorbitan Isostearate, Fragrance (Parfum), Tocopherol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Bht, Ascorbyl Palmitate, [+/- Mica, Iron Oxides (Ci 77491), Iron Oxides (Ci 77492), Iron Oxides (Ci 77499), Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Red 7 Lake (Ci 15850), Blue 1 Lake (Ci 42090), Yellow 6 Lake (Ci 15985), Yellow 5 Lake (Ci 19140), Red 28 Lake (Ci 45410), Red 6 (Ci 15850), Red 22 Lake (Ci 45380), Red 21 (Ci 45380), Red 21 Lake (Ci 45380), Copper Powder

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Highlighters (Over $15) | 2022 Editor’s Favorites

In 2022, I reviewed just over 70 different high-end highlighters, so there was a nice variety of products to become enamored with over the year, and while highlighting as a trend may have slowed down, it hasn’t gone away. Rare Beauty Positive Light Highlighters just came out in December, but they were just stunning applied. I also fell in love with Haus Labs Bio Radiant Highlighters, though they were quite pricey!

Temptalia’s Favorite Highlighters (Over $15) | 2022

Chanel Cuivre Dore (897) Illuminating Face Powder (Oversize)Chanel Cuivre Dore (897) Illuminating Face Powder (Oversize)

MAC Lunar Lights Extra Dimension SkinfinishMAC Lunar Lights Extra Dimension Skinfinish

Rare Beauty Mesmerize Positive Light Silky Touch HighlighterRare Beauty Mesmerize Positive Light Silky Touch Highlighter

Rare Beauty Exhilarate Positive Light Silky Touch HighlighterRare Beauty Exhilarate Positive Light Silky Touch Highlighter

Pat McGrath Venus Nectar Divine Glow HighlighterPat McGrath Venus Nectar Divine Glow Highlighter

Haus Labs Rose Quartz Bio-Radiant HighlighterHaus Labs Rose Quartz Bio-Radiant Highlighter

Haus Labs Fire Opal Bio-Radiant HighlighterHaus Labs Fire Opal Bio-Radiant Highlighter

Chanel Reve de Camelia Illuminating PowderChanel Reve de Camelia Illuminating Powder

Haus Labs Peach Quartz Bio-Radiant HighlighterHaus Labs Peach Quartz Bio-Radiant Highlighter

Lethal Cosmetics Halo Magnetic Pressed HighlighterLethal Cosmetics Halo Magnetic Pressed Highlighter

Pat McGrath Venusian Nude Sublime Skin HighlighterPat McGrath Venusian Nude Sublime Skin Highlighter

If you’re unfamiliar with how I like to do my year-end favorites, here’s the low down: I pull from the products I reviewed in 2022, regardless of whether they were new, limited edition, or an established range I’ve only just gotten around to reviewing. These are personal favorites, so they may or may not be the highest rated products reviewed during the year (though they will tend to be better rated, naturally!). (You can check out the best of 2021 posts if you missed last year’s.)

Your Year in Review: Highlighters Edition — Part 2

I thought it would be interesting to read through how readers used products throughout the year, what favorites emerged, what products fell by the wayside… so, if you want to join in, copy and paste the questions below and add your answers via a comment!

  • Did you prefer cream or powder highlighter in 2022?
  • Are you looking to add any highlighter to your collection in 2023?
  • What was your go-to tool for applying highlighter in 2022?
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