Kiss n’ Tell ColourPop Kiss n’ Tell Pressed Powder Blush ($ 8.00 for 0.13 oz.) is a light peach with moderate, warm undertones and a matte finish. The blush had a soft, somewhat powdery texture that had some excess product that kicked up in the pan, but it did not appear powdery when applied and […]
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JD Glow Chaos Pressed Powder Illuminator Review & Swatches
Chaos JD Glow Chaos Pressed Powder Illuminator ($ 16.50 for 0.28 oz.) is an iridescent pink that looked cooler and warmer, depending on the angle, with a subtle, peach shift paired with a sparkling, metallic finish. It had nearly opaque pigmentation, though a lot of the coverage came from shimmer/sparkle rather than a strong base […]
MAC Make It Fashun & Make Love to the Camera Powder Kiss Liquid Lipcolours Reviews & Swatches
MAC Make It Fashun Powder Kiss Liquid Lipcolour ($ 24.00 for 0.17 oz.) is a rich, deeper fuchsia pink with subtle, cool undertones and a satin finish. It had opaque color coverage in a single layer, which applied evenly and smoothly across my lips but caught on imperfections slightly. The vibrancy of the color along […]
Hourglass Ambient Lighting Infinity Powder + Unlocked Mascara Now Available
Hourglass Ambient Lighting Infinity Powder + Unlocked Mascara Now Available Hourglass Ambient Lighting Infinity Powder + Unlocked Mascara Now Available View On One Page Release Date + About the Launch Three times the dimension. Three times the perfection. Infinite radiance. This first-of-its-kind finishing powder features two Ambient Lighting Powders and an Ambient Strobe highlighter in […]
JD Glow Periodt Pressed Powder Illuminator Review & Swatches
Periodt JD Glow Periodt Pressed Powder Illuminator ($ 16.50 for 0.28 oz.) is a light-medium, peachy beige with warm undertones and flecks of pink and gold shimmer that gave it a metallic finish. It had an intense, more golden glow when applied and blended out on my skin, though it didn’t seem to emphasize my […]
JD Glow Beyunce Pressed Powder Illuminator Review & Swatches
Beyunce JD Glow Beyunce Pressed Powder Illuminator ($ 16.50 for 0.28 oz.) is a peachy beige base that shifted from very warm, peach-gold to lighter, warm pink with an intense, sparkling sheen. It had rich color coverage that applied evenly to bare skin and blended out with ease. The texture felt lightly emollient, almost like […]
How to Test Baking Soda and Baking Powder to See If They’re Expired
When your pancakes come out too flat or your cake doesn’t rise, your leavener might have lost its oomph. Here’s how to do a baking powder and baking soda test. If your favorite baking recipes suddenly stop turning out well, don’t panic! There may be a simple answer—your leavener may be expired. Here’s the difference […]
ILIA Novelty NightLite Bronzing Powder Review & Swatches
Novelty ILIA Novelty NightLite Bronzing Powder ($ 34.00 for 0.42 oz.) is a medium-dark brown with strong, warm yellow undertones and a mostly matte finish. It was richly pigmented where a little went a long way, which wasn’t in line with the buildable claim the formula made–this may be a deal-breaker for some and a […]
ILIA Decades DayLite Highlighting Powder Review & Swatches
Decades ILIA Decades DayLite Highlighting Powder ($ 34.00 for 0.23 oz.) is a light, yellowy gold with warm undertones and a smooth, metallic sheen. It had a moderate sheen that didn’t emphasize my skin’s natural texture applied in a single layer, but the intensity of the glow was definitely buildable (as marketed) to a highly-reflective, […]
ILIA Starstruck DayLite Highlighting Powder Review & Swatches
Starstruck ILIA Starstruck DayLite Highlighting Powder ($ 34.00 for 0.23 oz.) is a light-medium gold with strong, warm undertones and a smooth, highly-reflective sheen. The texture felt smooth, creamy, and emollient without being thick or heavy; it almost seemed like it had a transparent base due to just how emollient (without being actually wet!) it […]
ColourPop Meteor, Rite? Pressed Powder Blush Review & Swatches
Meteor Rite Colour Pop Meteor Rite Pressed Powder Blush ($ 7.00 for 0.21 oz.) is a muted, light-medium coppery brown with moderate, warm undertones and a matte finish. It had semi-opaque, buildable coverage that applied evenly and blended out well on bare skin. Sometimes, I find the more matte finish blushes from ColourPop can apply […]
NARS Casino Bronzing Powder Review & Swatches
Casino NARS Casino Powder Bronzer ($ 38.00 for 0.28 oz.) is a medium, reddish-brown with moderate, warm undertones and a fine, golden pearl throughout that gave it a satin finish when buffed and blended out. The texture felt smooth, velvety, and had more glide than past iterations I’ve tried from the brand–it definitely had a […]
Clinique Lunar Pop Powder Pop Flower Highlighter Review & Swatches
Lunar Pop Clinique Lunar Pop Powder Pop Flower Highlighter ($ 32.50 for 0.31 oz.) is a light, peachy beige with moderate, warm undertones and a luminous sheen. There was very, very faint pink and gold pearl sprinkled throughout, but it didn’t create much dimension or shift in person. Per the brand, it’s supposed to have […]
Clinique Solar Pop Powder Pop Flower Bronzer Review & Swatches
Solar Pop Clinique Solar Pop Powder Pop Flower Bronzer ($ 32.50 for 0.31 oz.) is a light brown with strong, warm undertones and a satin finish. It had semi-opaque color coverage in a single layer, which was buildable to full opacity with a second layer, so it seemed a little more pigmented than marketed but […]
What to Know About the Johnson & Johnson Baby Powder Recall
The safety controversy surrounding Johnson & Johnson’s talc-based baby powder continues. In December 2018, investigative reporting by the New York Times and Reuters claimed that, for decades, Johnson & Johnson covered up the presence of asbestos (a known carcinogen) in some samples of its talc-based baby powder products. The reports spurred investigations by the Justice […]