ColourPop’s Lippie Stix in Konnichiwa

One of the two lippie stix shades from the Hello Kitty collab. This is a fairly straightforward pink with some salmon undertones. I think I’ve seen nearly this shade of pink - minus the nude/salmon undertones - in nearly every lipstick line that I’ve tried. The buff...

My Pretty Zombie’s Homemade Death

Sugarpill’s Starling

Vibrant turquoise-teal! I guess this was a limited-edition color…or was it merely discontinued because it wasn’t quite on-trend any more? At any rate, I’m very glad I got some of this. It’s almost too bright for me to reach for on a day-to-day basis, but I...

CND’s Vinylux Mystic Slate (258)

I liked this color the instant I saw it in the promo photos! It’s a greyed blue that, to me, looks like a color you might find in someone’s beach house. A solid color, clear, and aged rather than worn down. The color is darker than the bottle...

Shiro Cosmetics’ Cozy and Bright collection

These were formulated as eyeshadows, but they also work as highlighters. The palette is almost a range of neutrals…but not quite. There’s a mix of finishes. When I swatched them, I found that most were opaque enough for eyeshadows, though two of them - The Snow Can’t...

Scaredy Cat Cosmetics’ Artifact

The frost finish makes this color almost a pale brown-white, on application. When not in direct light, it looks a bit closer to its base color…but the finish still lightens it quite a bit.

TKB Trading’s Soft Pink

The pearl finish moves this more toward the “pastel-ish” end of the rose spectrum. The finish doesn’t buff or blend away too much - I don’t get the color that I see in the pot, no matter what I try. It is nice to have a softer pink,...

Shiro Cosmetics’ Swamp Peef and Cheese

NYX Cosmetics’ Simply Red lip cream in Knock Out

A little bit warm, but not really red-orange. I got this color on sale, and while it isn’t quite as interse a shade as Candy Apple, it’s close. Not sure how often I will wear this shade, though if I go over it with finishing powder that might...

TKB Trading’s Matte Purple Pop

This is such a great color! It’s almost indigo, but isn’t quite blue enough. It’s got a very solid color payoff. There is a little staining, but you can avoid that by using a cream base or primer.