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This month I've used my Pat McGrath lip balm quite a bit. I was surprised this balm was so good when I first tried it. I had scoffed quite a bit at the price tag. There is definitely a difference between this and your average balm.I've used lilah b. Mini Aglow Golden Priming Oil 0.33 oz/ 10 mL # mixed with MILK MAKEUP Sunshine Skin Tint Clean Foundation and the two together haven't caked up.Too Faced Natural Face Palette is a favorite that I use quite often. The shades are finally dented after a very long time so if you get this palette you will probably get a lot of use out of it.

I need to round up my Sephora holiday event orders; might end up posting those in next month’s thread, at this rate. Meanwhile… Nordstrom: I think this was during a bonus points event. Really wish Nordy carried a larger size of Unseen Sunscreen.Details: SpoilerSupergoop Unseen Sunscreen - Restock time. GWP: Supergoop Daily Dose and Glow Screen DS - I’ve never used either product. Very curious about Glow Screen, so I’ll test that one first. By Terry Terrybly Mascara, shade Terrybleu - I have the purple shade and finally bought the blue shade. Since the purple one doesn’t hurt my eyes, I assume this one won’t either. Cle de Peau Concealer shade Toffee - This was a Nordy Notes purchase. It’ll be my first time trying this concealer (finally, after all the hype), and hopefully this shade will work under my eyes. I should do some concealer brand/shade comparison swatches for the Deeper Shades group sometime. Atelier Cologne Perfume Constellations - A set of 7 sample fragrances. Some I’m familiar with, others I’m not. Fragrances in the Atelier Cologne sample set.Supergoop Unseen Sunscreen - Restock time. GWP: Supergoop Daily Dose and Glow Screen DS - I’ve never used either product. Very curious about Glow Screen, so I’ll test that one first. By Terry Terrybly Mascara, shade Terrybleu - I have the purple shade and finally bought the blue shade. Since the purple one doesn’t hurt my eyes, I assume this one won’t either. Cle de Peau Concealer shade Toffee - This was a Nordy Notes purchase. It’ll be my first time trying this concealer (finally, after all the hype), and hopefully this shade will work under my eyes. I should do some concealer brand/shade comparison swatches for the Deeper Shades group sometime. Atelier Cologne Perfume Constellations - A set of 7 sample fragrances. Some I’m familiar with, others I’m not. Fragrances in the Atelier Cologne sample set.And a couple of older orders I don’t think I posted; these arrived in late October. Jouer, during one of their sales: Details: SpoilerChampagne & Macarons Cheeky Crush Face Palette - This was (probably still is) in Jouer’s “Kiss ‘em goodbye sale” section. I figured it’s a good inexpensive way to try 2 more of their blush shades and the Skinny Dip highlighter. Might try the bronzer as an eye shadow. Inside the Jouer cheek palette.Essential Lip Enhancer Shine Balm, shade Mariposa - I so didn’t need this but it was on sale and geez I say that about too many lip products. 🤦‍♀️ On me, Mariposa is a sheer but definitely noticeable cool deep cherry shade, pretty much as described by Jouer. Feels lightweight and very comfy. Has a bit of a smaste but it’s not obnoxious. Long-Wear Creme Lip Liner, shades Rosewood, Rose Shimmer, and Bronze Shimmer - These are automatic (twist-up) pencils. I was especially excited about the 2 shimmer shades, until both of them broke deep inside their casing. I can still use them, but I have to hold them up enough to keep the product from falling out of its case. Kind of a pain. They’re very creamy and pretty, though. Champagne & Macarons Cheeky Crush Face Palette - This was (probably still is) in Jouer’s “Kiss ‘em goodbye sale” section. I figured it’s a good inexpensive way to try 2 more of their blush shades and the Skinny Dip highlighter. Might try the bronzer as an eye shadow. Inside the Jouer cheek palette.Essential Lip Enhancer Shine Balm, shade Mariposa - I so didn’t need this but it was on sale and geez I say that about too many lip products. 🤦‍ On me, Mariposa is a sheer but definitely noticeable cool deep cherry shade, pretty much as described by Jouer. Feels lightweight and very comfy. Has a bit of a smaste but it’s not obnoxious. Long-Wear Creme Lip Liner, shades Rosewood, Rose Shimmer, and Bronze Shimmer - These are automatic (twist-up) pencils. I was especially excited about the 2 shimmer shades, until both of them broke deep inside their casing. I can still use them, but I have to hold them up enough to keep the product from falling out of its case. Kind of a pain. They’re very creamy and pretty, though. Lisa Eldridge: Details: SpoilerLipstick shades Velvet Dragon and Velvet Cinnabar - I missed Velvet Dragon when it was first released, so of course I bought it during the restock. Sadly, I wasn’t fast enough on the draw to get the Dragon gloss. Anyway, these 2 lipsticks feel drier than the Velvets I already had. Not unbearably dry, just not as creamy as the earlier release(s). Still totally wearable though, and I’m thrilled to finally have Velvet Dragon. Enhance & Define Lip Pencil, shades Midnight and Cinnabar - I mean, why not also buy the lip liner that pairs with the Velvet Cinnabar lipstick? That’s just common sense, right? 😄 Somehow Midnight snuck into my cart, and I’m happy to have it. Elevated Glow Highlighter shade Solar Light - Took me a long time to choose a shade. It’s more shimmery than I expected, yet somehow it looks like a fairly natural glow on my face. Not as natural as an RMS highlighter, of course, but still. Glad I chose Solar Light, as it works well with my skin tone(s). GWP: Seamless Foundation sample card, medium deep set one - Haven’t played with this at all yet. I will at some point. I’m just not enthusiastic about foundation in general, so this sample card's nowhere near the top of my Try It list. Lipstick shades Velvet Dragon and Velvet Cinnabar - I missed Velvet Dragon when it was first released, so of course I bought it during the restock. Sadly, I wasn’t fast enough on the draw to get the Dragon gloss. Anyway, these 2 lipsticks feel drier than the Velvets I already had. Not unbearably dry, just not as creamy as the earlier release(s). Still totally wearable though, and I’m thrilled to finally have Velvet Dragon. Enhance & Define Lip Pencil, shades Midnight and Cinnabar - I mean, why not also buy the lip liner that pairs with the Velvet Cinnabar lipstick? That’s just common sense, right? Somehow Midnight snuck into my cart, and I’m happy to have it. Elevated Glow Highlighter shade Solar Light - Took me a long time to choose a shade. It’s more shimmery than I expected, yet somehow it looks like a fairly natural glow on my face. Not as natural as an RMS highlighter, of course, but still. Glad I chose Solar Light, as it works well with my skin tone(s). GWP: Seamless Foundation sample card, medium deep set one - Haven’t played with this at all yet. I will at some point. I’m just not enthusiastic about foundation in general, so this sample card's nowhere near the top of my Try It list. Swatches of Lisa Eldridge and Jouer items: SpoilerLip product swatches.Lip product swatches.

I am in my mid 40’s as well and honestly the best thing I have used on my skin is the Kiehl’s moisturizing cream. I live in Arizona so my face is dry most of the time but this is great for day and night.

“Micro tears to the scalp” is something I have never heard of, yet I will now be on the alert, @GG84. Thank you for sharing this helpful info!

@lmaster @Yea both of them had the greasy feeling 🙁

That is ok, @itsfi. I am not a huge fan of baked goods scents in beauty products, so this is a ‘to try’ one.

Stunning! And That lip shade is amazing! @lmaster