NARS Damned, Endangered Red, Dirty Mind Velvet Matte Lip Pencils
Damned NARS Damned Velvet Matte Lip Pencil ($27.00 for 0.08 oz.) is a rich berry with cool undertones and a semi-matte finish. It had semi-opaque pigmentation that applied an even, smooth layer of...
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Train Bleu NARS Train Bleu Velvet Matte Lip Pencil ($27.00 for 0.08 oz.) is deep, purpled berry with cool undertones and a semi-matte finish. It had semi-opaque color coverage that went on fairly...
View ArticleMAC Work It Out Lipsticks
Bi-ceptual MAC Bi-ceptual Lipstick ($17.00 for 0.10 oz.) is a light-medium peachy beige with warm undertones and a natural finish. It had semi-sheer color coverage that went on evenly and, despite its...
View ArticleNARS 413 BLKR, Let’s Go Crazy, Red Square Velvet Matte Lip Pencils
413 BLKR NARS 413 BLKR Velvet Matte Lip Pencil ($27.00 for 0.08 oz.) is bright, medium fuchsia pink with cool, blue undertones and a fine, lavender pearl. It had mostly opaque color coverage that...
View ArticleNARS Bettina, Intriguing, Walkyrie Velvet Matte Lip Pencils
Bettina NARS Bettina Velvet Matte Lip Pencil ($27.00 for 0.08 oz.) is soft, medium-dark rosy mauve with subtle, warm undertones and a pearl “matte” finish. It had the flat, shine-free look of a true...
View ArticleLORAC I Love Brunch Alter Ego Lipsticks
Brunch Queen LORAC Brunch Queen Alter Ego Lipstick ($18.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a light-medium lavender with cooler undertones and a cream finish. It had good pigmentation–though not opaque–that applied...
View ArticleKat Von D K-Dub Everlasting Liquid Lipstick
K-Dub Kat Von D K-Dub Everlasting Liquid Lipstick ($21.00 for 0.20 fl. oz.) is a vibrant, magenta purple with subtle, warmer pink undertones and a flat, matte finish. It had nearly opaque coverage in a...
View ArticleNARS Belle de Jour, Bolero, Get Off Velvet Matte Lip Pencils
Belle de Jour NARS Belle de Jour Velvet Matte Lip Pencil ($27.00 for 0.08 oz.) is a light-medium, yellowed peach with warm undertones and a matte finish. It looked a lot chalkier applied to my lips...
View ArticleNARS Famous Red, Dragon Girl, Mysterious Red Velvet Matte Lip Pencils
Famous Red NARS Famous Red Velvet Matte Lip Pencil ($27.00 for 0.08 oz.) is a bright medium-dark coral-red with warm undertones and a matte finish. It had rich, opaque pigmentation–might be one of the...
View ArticleNARS Roman Holiday, Never Say Never, Sex Machine Velvet Matte Lip Pencils
Roman Holiday NARS Roman Holiday Velvet Matte Lip Pencil ($27.00 for 0.08 oz.) is a light-medium pin kwith subtle, cool undertones and a soft, pearl sheen. It had semi-sheer to semi-opaque, buildable...
View ArticleNARS Cruella, Infatuated Red, Consuming Red Velvet Matte Lip Pencils
Cruella NARS Cruella Velvet Matte Lip Pencil ($27.00 for 0.08 oz.) is dark red with cool, blue undertones and a matte finish. It had semi-opaque pigmentation that applied evenly to the lips. The...
View ArticleSmashbox Crimson Chrome, Brains ‘n’ Bronze, Mauve Squad, Foiled Brat Be...
Crimson Chrome Smashbox Crimson Chrome Be Legendary Liquid Lip ($24.00 for 0.27 fl. oz.) is a bright, medium ruby red with fine, red pearl. The pearl was similar in tone compared to the base color,...
View ArticleEstee Lauder Naked Truth, Flash Nude, Languid Love Hi-Lustre Light Sculpting...
Naked Truth Estee Lauder Naked Truth Hi-Lustre Light Sculpting Lipstick ($32.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a brighter, medium pink-coral with a golden, frosted shimmer. It had semi-opaque, buildable color...
View ArticleEstee Lauder Dark Desire, Pink Parfait, Crystal Baby Hi-Lustre Light...
Dark Desire Estee Lauder Dark Desire Hi-Lustre Light Sculpting Lipstick ($32.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a medium-dark reddish-brown with subtle, warm undertones and fine pearl. It had semi-opaque, buildable...
View ArticleEstee Lauder Intense Emotion, Pretty Lucky, Sweet Sinner Hi-Lustre Light...
Intense Emotion Estee Lauder Intense Emotion Hi-Lustre Light Sculpting Lipstick ($32.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a deep, pinky red with cool, blue undertones and a barely-there ruby red pearl. It had nearly...
View ArticleOCC St. Sebastian, Spike, Devotee, Wish Lip Tars
St. Sebastian OCC St. Sebastian Lip Tar/RTW ($17.00 for 0.14 fl. oz.) is a muted, medium-dark purplish taupe with cooler undertones and a metallic shimmer. It had mostly opaque coverage, but more of my...
View ArticleEstee Lauder Lure Me On, Plum Bite, Lies & Kisses Hi-Lustre Light Sculpting...
Lure Me On Estee Lauder Lure Me On Hi-Lustre Light Sculpting Lipstick ($32.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a rich berry with cooler undertones and violet pearl. It had medium coverage, which applied evenly and...
View ArticleMakeup Geek Mambo, Electric Slide, Twerk Showstopper Crème Stains
Mambo Makeup Geek Mambo Showstopper Creme Stain ($12.00 for 0.19 fl. oz.) is a rich, raspberry pink with cooler undertones and a matte finish. It was one of the more pigmented and easier-to-apply...
View ArticleUrban Decay Monarchy, Reverb, Seether Vice Special Effects Lip Topcoats
Monarchy Urban Decay Monarchy Vice Special Effects Lip Topcoat ($18.00 for 0.16 fl. oz.) is a cool-toned, sparkling purple with blue and purple glitter. It had larger and finer particles, so the result...
View ArticleOCC Plush, Bon Bon, Scrub, Sybil Lip Tars
Plush OCC Plush Lip Tar/RTW ($17.00 for 0.14 fl. oz.) is a muted, medium-dark plum with warmer undertones and a cream finish. It had full color coverage in a single stroke, which applied evenly and...
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