Urban Luxe – 99 Color Eyeshadow Palette from BH Cosmetics


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Hi There! Hope you are having a nice Wednesday morning. Happy Winter solstice everyone! The Winter solstice, also known as midwinter, is an astronomical phenomenon marking the day with the shortest period of daylight and the longest night of the year. In the Northern Hemisphere this is the December solstice and in the Southern Hemisphere this is the June solstice.Here in the Washington D.C. metro area the weather is pretty nice today with lower in the teens and highs in the mid 40s. With the shortest period of daylight, I thought I would spend the day giving my review of the Urban Luxe 99 Color Eyeshadow Palette from BH Cosmetics. It’s for sale or only $10 at BH cosmetics.

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Description: The palette contains a must-have mix of deep smokey shades, lighter neutrals and intense jewel tones. The 99 mattes, satins and shimmers include defining black, gray and charcoal; burnished brown, bronze and beige; majestic purples, eggplant and inky blues; plus a variety of pales, pastels and pops of color to brighten things up. The collection of richly pigmented, blendable shadows allows you to mix, match and move from day to date night with ease.

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Verdict: This is one of the perfect neutral shaded for me. Can’t wait to see what looks I can create with this pallet. However, as you can see from the above pictures, some of the lighter shades does not show up in my skin tone at all. Hence, if you are looking for a palette to give you dramatic look this palette is not for you. This palette is perfect for subtle, neutral shades. Overall, I will give it a four star just for some of those very light almost invisible shades. Please note, I have used a shadow primer. A primer can make a big difference on how a shadow comes out. In conclusion, for $10 this is a good, neutral eyeshadow palette you can get. Below is video of some of the looks created by the palette.

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Ipsy December Glam Bag Review


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There Hi! Happy Saturday everyone! Hope you all are having a wonderful start of your Saturday. We started the day with ice and freezing rain. So, I thought I will take full advantage of the weather, sip on hot chocolate and write my review on the December Ipsy glam bag.

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Description: The December Ipsy Glam bag came in a hot pink envelop. When you open the envelop you get this beautiful fuzzy makeup bag that doubles as a wristlet going-out clutch! Inside the wristlet, I got Nyx prasmatic eyeshadow in Fireball PS09, Ciaté London Liquid Velvet Moisturizing Matte Liquid Lipstick in Pin Up, Jersey Shore Cosmetics Peppermint Moisture Rich Hydrating Balm, Tarte Maracuja Oil, and Hikari Liquid Eye Liner.

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Nyx prasmatic eyeshadow in Fireball PS09: Give your eyes extra sparkle and dimension with a fully pigmented metallic texture with NYX Cosmetics Prismatic Eye Shadow. The ingredients include Magnesium Stearate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Nylon-12, Octyldodecanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol. May Contain: Mica, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, 77492, 77499), Carmine (CI 75470), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140), and Ferric Ferrocyanide (CI 77510).

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Verdict: This shadow is easy to blend, very pigmented and with primer it will last all day. The color in this shadow is amazing, and it is so easy to work with. This is a good collection. I went online to check for the price, and is available for $6 at Ulta. The fireball color is current sold out. However, for that price, it is a good shadow to have.

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Ciaté London Liquid Velvet Moisturizing Matte Liquid Lipstick in Pin Up: Liquid Velvet Moisturizing Matte Liquid Lipstick combines highly-pigmented, gorgeous matte, long-wearing lip color with hyaluronic acid for its intense lip-conditioning benefits so that lips appear fuller, while feeling more supple and smooth. The creamy, non-drying lip formula is infused with Ciaté London’s proprietary blend of moisturizing Plush Pigment, and it features high-performance pigments that glide on to lips for bold color and extreme hold. The innovative precision tip effortlessly lines and fills in lips for perfect application. The lipstick is paraben, phthalates, and sulfates free.

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Verdict: I love the color of the lip creme. It would look good on anyone.  It goes on so smoothly and is really well-pigmented. This lipstick is long wearing, non drying and there is no fading in the inner lip area. I have another of this from the Ciate London Chloe Morello Beauty Haul Makeup Set. I am glad that now I have two of this beautiful love liquid lipstick and I will use it.You can get the lipstick for $19.

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Jersey Shore Cosmetics Peppermint Moisture Rich Hydrating Balm: Sopranos, Cake Boss, table flipping Housewives… and all natural skincare. Who knew Jersey had so much to offer? New Jersey mom and beauty vet Jacquelyn Foster Quattro created Jersey Shore Cosmetics to offer safe, high-quality natural cosmetics and skincare. Her goal is to help her customers look good and make healthy choices. Champagne wishes and candy cane dreams. We’re toasting the holidays with the delish scent of peppermint and super soft pouts. Now all we need is the mistletoe. With ingredients like organic sunflower oil, organic beeswax, organic cocoa butter, organic coconut oil, organic peppermint eo, and vitamin e this is a good balm to have.

Verdict: I really like the feel of this lip balm and I love that it’s all natural and organic. Your lip stay smooth for 4 to 5 hours. eos is still my favorite but this is a good lip balm. I love the peppermint feeling. The peppermint was nice and mild, very smooth and hydrating. I am glad that Ipsy has introduced me to the Jersey shore hydrating balm. Get the balm for $10.

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Tarte Maracuja Oil: This is a treatment oil that targets individual skin concerns and delivers balanced moisture for firmer, brighter, and smoother-looking skin. Rich in essential fatty acids known to recharge and replenish skin, Maracuja Oil works to rejuvenate and deliver an even-toned complexion while its infusion of vitamin C creates the appearance of brighter skin. This powerful elixir supports antiaging and provides instant hydration—quenching dry skin without leaving it feeling greasy or filmy. The oil is paraben, phthalates, and sulfates free.

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Verdict: The oil soaks into your skin, it won’t leave your face oily. This oil is helping my skin. I use it after applying my toner, and serum but before using my moisturizer. Sometimes if I am feeling lazy and want to skip a step I just mix it in with my moisturizer and it still does an amazing job. I have tried it for the past few days and I am loving it.  The sample size cost just $15.

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Hikari Liquid Eye Liner: The final product that I have received in my December Ipsy Glam bag is Hikari Liquid Eye Liner in Iris. Named after the Japanese word for “light,” they bring us flashy colors and high-impact formulas to create any look we like. Whether we’re feeling a little bit boho or a lotta bit glam, there’s a makeup kit that has us covered. Everyday beauty and big nights out—Hikari is always here to help us shine. Why let gold and silver have all the fun? Up your holiday eye game with a bold sweep of this deep violet shade.

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Verdict: The liner goes on smoothly. However, the shade really isn’t for me. If you like the purple shade then this eyeliner is absolutely for you. Get it for $15.

What did you receive in your beauty subscription box this month? If you like the sample, get this $65 value products for just $10. Hope you enjoy this post as much as I loved writing it.

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Ciaté London Chloe Morello Beauty Haul Makeup Set


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Hi There! Happy Friday everyone. Hope you everyone is having a wonderful start of the weekend. I know that my Friday started with the temperature feeling like zero degree Fahrenheit. However, I have decided to make the best of everything, which means I get to enjoy more of peppermint mocha from Starbucks. Enough about the weather. Today, I wanted to talk to about the Ciaté London Chloe Morello Beauty Haul Makeup Set that I got from Sephora for $49. Unfortunately, it is currently sold out at Sephora. However, you get still get it at the Ciate London Website.

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Description: It’s universal shades make the Chloe Morello Beauty Haul the perfect gift for anyone. The fearlessly fabulous YouTube phenomenon, Chloe Morello, has joined forces with the Ciaté London team this season to bring you her ultimate makeup must-haves. This amazing beauty haul includes a 15-shade Pretty Fun and Fearless Eye Shadow Collection in an array of bestselling Ciaté London shades, as well as a selection of shadows carefully curated by Chloe herself. This set also features a mini of Ciaté London’s bestselling Liquid Velvet – Moisturizing Matte Liquid Lipstick in the bestselling shade, Pin Up and a mini Wonderwand Mascara in Black Magic. These products are housed in a gorgeous, rose gold and deep purple makeup pouch to make it easy to store these beauty essentials wherever you go.

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Ingredients: The ingredients for the lipstick include Cyclopentasiloxane, Trimethylsiloxyphenyl Dimethicone, Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Isododecane, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Triacontanyl Pvp, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Methoxy Peg-17/Methoxy Peg-11/Hdi Isocyanurate Trimer Crosspolymer, Fragrance, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Butylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate [May Contain +/- : Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Red 6 (Ci 15850), Red 7 Lake (Ci 15850), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499), Red 28 Lake (Ci 45410), Yellow 6 Lake (Ci 15985), Blue 1 Lake (Ci 42090)]. The ingredients for the mascara are Water, Glyceryl Stearate, Copernicia Cerifera Cera (Carnauba Wax), Cera Microcristallina (Microcrystalline Wax), Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Propylene Glycol, Stearic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Aminomethyl Propanol, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Lecithin, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Citric Acid, Iron Oxides (Ci 77499). Finally, some of the ingredients for the eye shadow palette include  Mica, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Talc, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Silica, Zinc Stearate, Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer, Sorbic Acid, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Tin Oxide, Tocopherol, Alumina [May Contain +/- : Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77499, CI 77492), Ultramarines (CI 77007), Carmine (CI 75470), Manganese Violet (CI 77742), Ferric Ferrocyanide (CI 77510), Bismuth Oxychloride (CI 77163)].

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Verdict: The eye shadow compliments my brown eyes so well, and is very blendable, pigmented, and splendidly curated. I had no idea who Chloe Morello is but her palette is  quiet divine! The formula is so pigmented and I don’t have a lot of fallout at all when using the palette which I just figured out how much I appreciate! I can see why it is sold out at Sephora. This is a must need palette!! I recommend everyone get this. I love the color of the lip creme. It would look good on anyone. The mascara is so cute great packaging all around. I lean more toward thin mascara wands but I really was surprised to like it so much. Overall, worth the money! Below I added the youtube video on the product published by Ciate London. Even though this set is sold out at Sephora, you can still get it at Ciate London. So what you waiting for? Head over to their website and get the set. You will not regret it.

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Eyeshadow Palettes to Try this Holiday


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Hi There! With only 3 days to Black Friday and only 33 days to Christmas, today I am doing to provide my recommendation of the eyeshadow palettes that you should try this holiday season. Some of them cost less than $15.

BH Costimetics’ Galaxy Chic Baked Eyeshadow Palette ($14): The stars will truly align when you use this baked eyeshadow palette with 18 versatile shades. This palette includes a range of out of this world colors that work for everyone. From everyday neutrals to vibrant hues, your look will undoubtedly be Galaxy Chic!

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Ingredients: Mica, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Nylon-12, Zea Mays (Corn) Starch, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Polysorbate 20, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Dehydroacetate. May Contain/Peut Contenir [+/-: Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide (CI77510), Red 40 Lake (CI 16035)] <4407>.

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Verdict: It’s a nice palette. Not only is this palette beautiful to look at, it swatches like butter and looks amazing on the eyes! It’s basically every shimmer you need. The packaging is too cute to resist for a such a great price!

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Urban Decay Moondust Eyeshadow Palette ($49): This eyeshadow palette takes glittery eye looks to a whole new level. Explore this palette’s eight otherworldly shades of sparkily shadow in Urban Decay’s first-ever Moondust Eyeshadow Palette. Laced with micro-fine bits of iridescent sparkle and lush 3-D metallics, these shadows create a gorgeous, diamond-like effect. The sparkly gunmetal case features a mirrored cutout of the Moondust logo. A full-size mirror makes it easy to indulge your glitter obsession on the go.
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Ingredients: Dimethicone, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Talc, Triisostearyl Citrate, Isododecane, Polyethylene, Silica, Cetyl Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Tin Oxide, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Isododecane, Polyethylene, Cetyl Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol. [+/- (All Shades May Contain): Mica, Ci 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), Ci 77491/77492/77499 (Iron Oxides), Ci 75470 (Carmine), Ci 77163 (Bismuth Oxychloride), Ci 77510 (Ferric Ferrocyanide)].
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Verdict: I absolutely love this palette. This is a wonderful palette to have for your holiday parties. This moon dust pallet sets the bar for glitter shadows! The pigmentation is gorgeous & the shimmer is beautiful. Build it up if you want mega sparkle or add a kiss for little shimmer! Also when using the right brush it looks pretty as a liner for your upper & lower lids as well!! I’m in love 🙂 best of all u can use it daily depending on how you wear it!
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tarte Tartelette In Bloom Clay Eyeshadow Palette: This is a beautiful eye shadow palette with 12 brand-new shades in a mix of matte and luster finishes. With nine mattes and three lusters, these lid, liner, and crease pairings allow you to create stunning, smoldering eyes. Infused with tarte’s signature Amazonian clay formula, you’ll get the same pigmented payoff, blendability, and lasting color as with the original tartelette—all in a chic, portable palette with a beautiful floral design. Use your favorite shadow brush to create your own custom blended bold eye or more subtle looks for any occasion. The palette includes a step-by-step guide for creating looks from a vibrant eye to an ethereal glow.

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Ingredients: Talc, Mica, Silica, Boron Nitride, Zinc Stearate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Phenoxyethanol, Sorbic Acid, Vanillin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Kaolin, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate (Argilla), Montmorillonite, Carmine (CI 75470), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Bismuth Oxychloride (CI 77163), Ferric Ferrocyanide (CI 77510).

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Verdict: I absolutely love this palette. It is such a great everyday palette. The pigmentation of the shadows are excellent.Beautiful colors suitable for all looks (natural to dramatic.

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BH Costmetics’ Supernova – 18 Color Baked Eyeshadow Palette ($14):  The ultra-soft shadows are buildable, blendable and guaranteed to put a sparkle in your eyes. Launch exciting looks from day to night — the sky is the limit! This is a companion collection to our Galaxy Chic Baked Eyeshadow Palette. This star-struck selection of super-pigmented, high-shine shades includes moody blues and greens, eye-popping teal and turquoise, plus deep neutrals for definition. 

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Ingredients:  Talc, Mica, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Silica, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol. May Contain/Peut Contenir [+/-: Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Ultramarines (CI 77007), Manganese Violet (CI 77742)] <6714> WARNING: For external use only. Avoid direct contact with eyes and keep out of reach of children. Discontinue use if signs of irritation or rash appear.

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Verdict: This is a beautiful to palette to own, and for just $14 it’s worth every single penny. This a beautiful palette to have for the holiday. The only two colors that aren’t super pigmented are both of the white shades, but they’re both still really pretty on the brow bones.

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Too Faced Chocolate Bon Bons Palette: This eye palette from the Chocolate Bar Eye Shadow Collection with 16 heart-shaped, cocoa powder-enriched eye shades in brights and neutrals. This palette features matte and shimmer eye shades in cool pops of color, brights, and beautiful neutrals. Each is infused with Too Faced’s chocolate-scented, antioxidant-rich, cocoa powder formula. The third palette in the bestselling Chocolate Bar Eye Shadow Collection, Chocolate Bon Bons includes a signature Glamour Guide with three beauty looks to get you started. With 16 shades, including two cult favorite hues, it’s perfect for limitless eye looks.

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Ingredients: Mica, Talc, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Boron Nitride, Polyethylene, Sodium Saccharin, Water, Ethylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Sorbic Acid, Theobroma Cacao Fruit Powder, Vanillin, Zinc Stearate, Carmine (CI 75470). May Contain (+/-): Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Manganese Violet (CI 77742), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891) and many more.

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Verdict: This is absolutely a beautiful palette to own everyday of the year.  The colors are gorgeous, I like them even better than I thought I was going to. Definitely recommend! The palette includes a step-by-step guide for creating looks from a vibrant eye to an ethereal glow.

What do you think about the above palettes? If you already own any one of these palette let me know if you would recommend them to others. Are there other palette that you would recommend for the holiday? Hope you enjoy this post as much as I loved writing it.

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Bite Matte Creme Lip Crayon


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Hi There! I received that the Matte Creme Lip Crayon Vox box from Influenster. Today, I will give you my view of the products.

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Description: I received a collection of lip crayons in timeless matte shades that provide superior hydration. The secret is the moisture-locking power of orange peel wax along with the antioxidant properties of resveratrol. Each gorgeous shade is water-resistant and long wearing. The lip crayons are parabens, sulfates, and phthalates free.  I receive three different color: glace (dusty mauve), cava (lilac beige),  and velvet red.

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My Verdict: I absolutely love this collection. As you know about my previous posts, I am not a big fan matte lipcolors. However, I love how moisturizing these lip crayons are. Glace is my favorite lipcolor of the three. I absolutely love them. They’re matte but yet, so creamy. In this line, they have shades that suit all skin tones. The formula is amazing. I put it on my very dry lip and now my lips are quite hydrated and I am quite happy. My final verdict, this is a great lip crayon collection to have, and is great for all skin tones. I would highly recommend this lip crayon to everyone. For my olive skin tone, cava is little too light. However, I absolutely love the other two colors.

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Buxom Frozen Assets 8-piece Mini Big & Sexy Bold Gel Lipstick Collection


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Hi There! Today, I will give you my recommendation for another Christmas gift idea for your favorite gal out there. It’s the Buxom Frozen Asset Mini Big & Sexy Bold Gel Lipstick Collection from Sephora. It costs $39.

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Description: This a Sephora-exclusive, limited-edition, 8-piece collection of Buxom’s bestselling Mini Big & Sexy Bold Lipsticks in satin and matte finishes. The collection include  includes a range of nude to red shades in moisturizing matte and satin finishes in a lightweight, gel formula. Each shade delivers piercingly vivid, one-stroke color to shamelessly stand out. The collection contain 4 satin and 4 moisturizing matte lipsticks. The four satin lipsticks include: Mini Big & Sexy Bold Gel Lipstick in Rebel Rose (satin rosy pink), Graphic Grape (satin deep purple), Forbidden Berry (satin deep pink), Fuchsia Fetish (satin hot pink). The four matte lipstick collections include: Mini Big & Sexy Bold Gel Matte Lipstick in Racy Reveal (matte warm light pink), Sinful Cinnamon (matte cinnamon brown), Ultraviolet (matte bright violet), Ruby Temptress (matte brick red).

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Verdict: This collection is  super hydrating and doesn’t dry my lips out at all. The matte collection  are not  complete matte, but more like a semi matte. It feels creamy on the lips, but it doesn’t look or feel thick. It feels more like a light/thin formula and it’s very pigmented. It’s also long lasting. Sinful Cinnamon is  my perfect everyday go-to shade. I wear it with anything and it looks gorgeous. The only thing I don’t like is that they’re a bit drying once you’ve had them on for a while but that’s not unexpected from matte collection. My final verdict, I will give this collection 4 stars. The collection has beautiful colors. In order to counteract the drying effect I use a lip primer that moisturize my lips. I often use a very thin layer of Bite Beauty Agave Lip Mask that completely counteracts any drying affects and is my go to lip moisturizer.  It’s available at Sephora for $26. You can also use your favorite lip primer or thin layer of chapstick as a base.

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