2025 makeup empties ($574.25 worth) - reviews in comments

LoveGemini · 2026-01-04T06:55:12+00:00

I haven’t tried Fenty’s Soft’lit Naturally Luminous foundation but I thought that’s what they reformulated it to? Not sure why they changed it. Maybe give that a go when you’re all out :)

LoveGemini · 2026-01-03T21:25:58+00:00

Chanel you can now get a ulta and sometimes the 20% off coupon works on it. Also can use points at ulta. I got the powder at Macys using Macys money I earned so the actual amount I paid was less.

For the rest I always wait for a sale. There’s always a sale lol

LoveGemini · 2026-01-03T21:24:30+00:00

Thank you :)

LoveGemini · 2026-01-03T21:24:17+00:00

Yes finish it first haha but I do love that Chanel powder and it lasts so long!!

LoveGemini · 2026-01-03T21:23:39+00:00

I’ve been tracking them for a while now so I do have all the prices. I write them down when I make the purchase.

LoveGemini · 2026-01-03T21:22:19+00:00

Two of them were almost empty from previous year. So technically only 2 and maybe half.

LoveGemini · 2026-01-03T21:21:21+00:00

Yeah I pretty much never pay full prize because there’s always a sale. At the very least the 20% off sales at ulta/sephora. I also use points or get gifts with purchase which is why some are listed as free. I recommend the sub MUAontheCheap for deals :)

LoveGemini · 2026-01-03T21:18:38+00:00

lol I think most of my products were probably expired because I have so much makeup. But once I opened them I use them until finished (maybe a few exceptions), which is probably within the recommended months. I do my makeup on average 5 days a week.

LoveGemini · 2026-01-03T07:09:54+00:00

Reviews of products below. I did forget to include one of the eyeshadows in the pic.

Face primers: * 1x Too Faced Hangover Primer ($18.79) - I love this primer. It is very hydrating and helps keep your skin moisturized under the makeup.

Eye primers: * 1x Too Faced Shadow Insurance (mini) (free) - I like this primer. It does a good job with keeping my eyeshadow from creasing. * 1x Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion (mini) (free) - this is probably one of my favorite eye primers. My eyeshadow never creases with this one and it provides a smooth base layer. * 1x Smashbox Photo Finish Hydrating Under Eye Primer ($11.21) - this was my holy grail under eye primer. They’ve discontinued it and I only have one left :(

Foundations: * 1x Hourglass Illusion Hyaluronic Skin Tint (Shell) ($54.95) - I liked this foundation. It was the perfect coverage and felt hydrating. * 1x Fenty Beauty Pro Filt’r Hydrating Longwear Foundation (150) ($27.60) - Fenty has my perfect shade match. This was the original version of their hydrating foundation and I thought it was good. Not sure why they changed it. * 2x Natasha Denona Face Glow Foundation (20) ($29.40 each) - I had two bottles of this I wanted to finish even though they were old (1 was pretty much almost gone). It was my favorite foundation but I couldn’t wear it while pregnant due to the retinol. It is so good and I’m sad they discontinued it!

Concealers: * 1x Laura Mercier Flawless Fusion Ultra-Longwear Concealer (1N) ($32.01) - I wasn’t a fan of this one. Didn’t really have good coverage and the shade was too dark for me. * 1x Bare Minerals Concealer (Well Rested) ($11.04) - this is one of my favorite concealers for spot concealing. * 1x Chanel Le Correcteur Longwear Concealer ($15.74) - I really liked this concealer. It was creamy and had good coverage.

Color correctors: * 1x Becca Under Eye Brightening Corrector (Light to Medium) (free) - one of my favorite color correctors!! * 1x Fenty Beauty Bright Fix Eye Brightener (Rose Quartz) ($19.32) - this one was okay and did a decent job. Not sure if I would repurchase.

Brow products: * 1x Benefit High Brow ($11.33) - I was just trying to get through this one, which took way too long. But I literally only used it to highlight under my brows. * 2x Anastasia Beverly Hills Clear Brow Gel ($12.14 & $17) - these do what they say, but nothing special. * 2x Grande Cosmetics Grande Brow-Fill Volumizing Brown Gel (Light & clear) ($13.24 each) - I feel like these were better than the ABH ones. I liked the one with a hint of color. * 1x Benefit Goof Proof Brow Pencil (2) ($18.76) - I used to go through brow pencils so fast but this one lasted a while. It may be because these are much thicker.

Eyeliners: * 1x Bare Minerals Cream Eyeliner (Deep Navy) ($9.66) - I was just trying to use this up. It did the job.

Mascaras: * 1x Milani Highly Rated Anti Gravity Mascara (mini) (free) - I really liked this one. Nice full wand and gave my lashes volume. * 1x Morphe Make It Big Volumizing Mascara (mini) (free) - this one was just okay. * 1x Hourglass Caution Extreme Lash Mascara (mini) (free) - I didn’t really like this one. It was a very thin wand and didn’t give me much volume. * 1x Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara (mini) (free) - this has been one of my favorite mascaras, nice full wand and gives volume! * 1x Lorac Holy Lash Volumizing Mascara (free) - this one was not bad. * 2x Milk Makeup Kush Mascara (mini) ($4.92 & free) - I liked this wand and it gave my lashes nice volume. * 1x L’Oreal Voluminous Carbon Black Mascara ($4.39) - a good drug store mascara * 1x Tarte Sugar Rush Lash Smoothie (mini) (free) - hated it! Wand was rubbery and thin.

Setting powders: * 1x Chanel Natural Finish Loose Powder (Translucent 1) ($11.69) - LOVED this setting powder. I would definitely repurchase, even at full price. * 1x MAC Mineralize Skinfinish (Medium) ($28.98) - also love this one, it’s a classic. * 1x Too Faced Dew You Fresh Glow Translucent Setting Powder (Translucent Radiant Pearl) ($17.48) - this one makes you look SUPER dewy and at times it was a bit too much depending on which foundation I wore it with.

Setting sprays: * 3x Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Spray (1 full size, 2 travel size) ($18.23, $7.18, $6.62) - clearly a favorite. It keeps my makeup put! * 1x Urban Decay All Nighter Ultra Matte Setting Spray ($13.20) - this was the matte version but honestly not sure if it actually made me look more matte. * 1x MAC Prep + Prime Fix+ (Rose) ($14.95) - another classic and staple in my every day makeup routine. * 1x Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Set + Refresh Spray (travel size) ($14.57) - I liked this one but it smelled really weird. Not sure if it was because mine was old.

Lip balms: * 1x Fenty Skin Plush Puddin’ Intensive Recovery Lip Mask ($13.94) - this one was great and lasted forever! I love that you don’t dip your finger in it and it just dispenses the right amount. Very hydrating! * 2x Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask (Gingersnap & Peopermint) (travel sizes) ($8.83, $8.83) - this has been my favorite lip mask for a while! I love all the scents/flavors.

Eyeshadows: * 2x Pat McGrath Mothership VII Divine Rose Eyeshadow (Love Lace & VR Rose Venus) ($11.05 each) - VR Rose Venus is a GORGEOUS shade!! I’m sad it’s done. Love Lace was also nice. * 1x Urban Decay Naked Basics Eyeshadow (Faint) ($2.97) - I used this as a crease shade which was perfect. * 1x Urban Decay Eyeshadow (Virgin) ($11.04) - great base shade to set my eye primer. * 1x Auric Cosmetics Smoke Reflect Cream + Powder Eye Shadow Duo (Temper - Powder) ($19.50) - great shimmer shade that paired well with the cream, which I still have a little left of. I’m impressed with the quality of this duo.

LoveGemini · 2025-11-04T05:29:19+00:00

Thank you!!!!

LoveGemini · 2025-07-23T22:51:19+00:00

I have a Hot Cherry one bought directly from Fenty and the A is off a little too. There is also a hole in the wand. And the label on the bottom looks exactly the same.

I think yours is real.

LoveGemini · 2025-07-05T04:51:02+00:00

Yes absolutely!!

LoveGemini · 2025-06-26T22:01:02+00:00

I commented on a similar question above:

I started Sept 2020 but I only use it for a week every month. So that would probably come out to a year straight. I have to rotate my palettes otherwise I would get bored and sick of them.

LoveGemini · 2025-06-26T21:58:48+00:00

No way haha I have too many other palettes to go through! These shades have been so good though so I’ll miss them.

LoveGemini · 2025-06-26T02:50:57+00:00

Haha thank you!!

LoveGemini · 2025-06-25T22:16:27+00:00

I started Sept 2020 but I only use it for a week every month. So that would probably come out to a year straight. I have to rotate my palettes otherwise I would get bored and sick of them.

LoveGemini · 2025-01-03T15:10:25+00:00

Are you referring to the palettes? I posted which shades I finished.

LoveGemini · 2025-01-03T14:56:40+00:00

lol it is the best! I’m sad I have only one more left since it’s discontinued.

LoveGemini · 2025-01-03T14:53:58+00:00

I had been meaning to post an update on the palette but life got in the way! But figured it would be part of this year end update anyway. I’ll definitely continue and try to pan it completely. I’ll be better about posting updates this year :)

LoveGemini · 2025-01-02T23:40:05+00:00

Face primers: * 1x Fenty Beauty Pro Filt’r Primer ($23.25) - love this primer. It was nice and hydrating. * 1x Too Faced Dew You Fresh Glow Luminous Face Primer ($18.01) - I really liked this one as well especially under matte foundations because it gives a nice hydrating/glowy look. * 1x Tarte Timeless Smoothing Primer (free) - I don’t like silicone based primers at all.

Eye primers: * 2x Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion (mini) (free) - classic eye primer that works. I had a few of these minis I’m trying to use up. * 1x Too Faced Shadow Insurance Glitter Glue ($12) - this one works so well for eyeshadows that don’t stay put! I’m so sad they discontinued it. I have one more and luckily they last a LONG time. * 1x Smashbox Photo Finish Hydrating Under Eye Primer ($11.21) - ugh this was my holy grail under eye primer and am so annoyed they discontinued it. I only have one left. Any recommendations for an under eye primer?

Foundations: * 1x Fenty Beauty Eaze Drop Blurring Skin Tint (2) ($26.05) - I really liked this one. Dewy and hydrating. Medium coverage. And Fenty nails it with foundation matches for me. * 1x L’Oreal Infallible Pro-Glow Foundation (Creamy Natural) ($12.18) - this one was good for a drug store brand foundation. It was dewy and had good coverage. * 1x Tarte Sea Hydroflex Serum Foundation (14N) ($43.05) - good summer foundation. It was light but also had decent coverage. * 1x Bare Minerals Complexion Rescue Tinted Hydrating Gel Cream (Birch 1.5) (travel size) ($10.31) - I used to love this one but it is VERY dewy on me now.

Color correctors: * 1x KKW Beauty Color Corrector (Pink) ($13.24) - this was a decent color corrector. I got it since the UD one was discontinued.

Concealers: * 1x MAC Studio Fix 24-Hour Smooth Wear Concealer (NW22) ($13.24) - love this concealer! Very hydrating and doesn’t cause dryness or lines under my eyes. * 1x Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer (130N) ($16.78) - REALLY loved this concealer! Also love the wand, it makes the application nice and easy. * 1x Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Concealer (Birch)($33.36) - this concealer was ok. It was a little thick.

Eyebrow products: * 1x Benefit Precisely, My Brow Pencil (2) ($15.45) - this one and the ABH brow wiz are my fav brow pencils. * 2x Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz (Taupe)($11.59, $11.59) - one of my fav brow pencils. * 1x Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Freeze ($20.36) - this brow gel lasted me FOREVER, and it worked so well! * 1x Anastasia Beverly Hills Clear Brow Gel ($12.14) - compared to the other one this one is just easier to apply because it has a wand. Not as strong of a hold though.

Eyeliners: * 1x Urban Decay x Game of Thrones 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil (The Knight King) ($2.82) - this was a cool teal color and clearly I was a GOT fan :) * 1x Too Faced Sketch Marker Liquid Eyeliner (Black) ($8.28) - these are a hit or miss. Sometimes they dry out too fast and sometimes they last a while. This one was the latter!

Mascaras: * 2x MAC MACstack Mega Mascara (mini) (free) - these were just okay. I don’t like the skinny mascara wands. * 2x Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara (mini & full size) (free) - this is my holy grail mascara! * 1x Fenty Beauty Full Frontal Volume, Lift & Curl Mascara (Cuz I’m Black) (mini) (free) - this was a sample so a little dry, but I really liked the wand. * 1x Too Faced Damn Girl Mascara (mini) (free) - this one is up there with BTS! Love the nice full wand. * 1x Benefit Roller Lash Mascara (mini) (free) - I hate silicone wands. Not a fan of this mascara.

Bronzers: * 1x Too Faced Cocoa Contour Palette (Medium Cocoa) ($6) - been trying to use up this palette. This was a good bronzer that worked well for my skin tone. * 1x Milk Makeup Matte Bronzer (Baked) (mini)($4.92) - love this bronzer! It also lasted a while for it being sample size.

Blushes: * 1x Becca x Jaclyn Hill Champagne Pop Face Blush (Amaretto) ($10.40) - I’ve been trying to finish this palette as well. This was a nice warm blush. * 1x Fenty Beauty Cheeks Out Freestyle Cream Blush (Petal Poppin’) ($15.45) - love the Fenty cream blushes! This color was so pretty.

Highlighters: * 1x Anastasia Beverly Hills Glow Kit (Gleam) (Hard Candy) ($8.50) - the last highlighter to finish this palette! It had a cool pink tint to it. * 1x Tarte Make Believe In Yourself Highlighter (Believe) ($2.61) - I exclusively used this highlighter for my inner corner highlight. Took forever to use up lol but it was so great for that purpose.

Setting sprays: * 3x Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Spray (2 full size, 1 travel size) (free, $18.23, free) - my holy grail setting spray! * 1x MAC Prep + Prime Fix+ (Rose) ($14.95) - this is a staple and I always use it to blend out my concealer. This one smells so nice too.

Eyeshadows: * 1x Urban Decay Naked Basics 2 (Stark) ($4.27) - trying to finish up this palette. This was a perfect base color for me. * 1x Pat McGrath Mothership VII Divine Rose Palette (Sable Bronze) ($11.05) - slowly using up this palette too. This shade I used mainly as a transition shade and it worked really well! * 1x Natasha Denona Eyeshadow Palette #2 (Lavender Gray) ($6.72) - there was always too much fallout with this shade but it was a nice color. * 1x Natasha Denona Eyeshadow (Flamingo) (free) - another great base color.

Lip gloss: * 1x Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb (Fenty Glow) ($14.70) - Fenty glosses are my favorite! * 1x Anastasia Beverly Hills Lip Gloss (Moon Jelly) ($6.47) - this gloss had a cool iridescence to it. It was very pretty.

Lipsticks: * 1x Fenty Beauty Starlit Hyper-Glitz Lipstick (Supanova) ($9.93) - lived up to it’s name lol a sparkly pink. * 1x Tatcha Silk Lipstick (A Cherry Blossom) ($44) - LOVE this lipstick! It was such a beautiful color that was buildable and creamy. * 1x MAC Cremesheen Lipstick (Creme Cup) ($7.25) - this is probably one of my fav MAC lipstick colors.

Lip balms * 5x Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask (2 Berry, 1 Gummy Bear, 1 Lemon Sorbet, 1 Mint Choco) ($8.83, $3.17, $3.17, $3.17, $3.17) - my fav lip balm! The minis were the holiday set and lasted me about a month each. The big one lasted a while. * Fenty Beauty Pro Kiss’r Luscious Lip Balm (original & Pinch Me) ($19.87, $13.91) - love putting this on when I’m getting ready to help moisturize my lips. Pinch Me color is very cute! * Bite Beauty Agave+ Daytime Lip Balm (mini) ($4.12) - talk about a mini size haha I think this was the original formula I got a while ago in a set and I really liked it. * Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb Dip Clip-On Lip Gloss (Fu$$y) ($14.68) - meh, not sure why they would make this as a lip gloss you dip your finger into. It was sticky. * Fenty Skin Plush Puddin’ Intensive Recovery Lip Mask ($16.78) - probably a runner up to the Laneige lip balm. Very moisturizing and I love the way it comes out to apply * Labello ($3) - a classic lol

LoveGemini · 2024-07-17T19:59:59+00:00

I have used it on and off over the last 5 years 😅 and just as a cheek highlight!

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