Editor’s note: This article was submitted for publication Fall 2018. This is a late upload.
By: MacKenzie Taylor
1. No Filter Matte Concealer
You have 30 different shades to choose from and the concealer retails for $6. I picked up two different shades when they were on sale for buy one get one free. My favorite thing about this concealer is that a little goes a long way. It doesn’t take much to cover up a blemish or conceal underneath your eyes. I’ve also found that this concealer blends fairly easy. I use a sponge, but it can also be applied with a brush or with your fingers. I was satisfied to find that both of the shades I ordered work well with my complexion, and it’s now my concealer of choice anytime I do my makeup.
2. Liquid Lipsticks
I am obsessed with these. I’ve bought 14 of them just this year. ColourPop gives you four different finishes to choose from: matte, satin, blotted and metallic. My personal favorite is the matte finish, but I also really like the satin. These liquid lipsticks apply so nicely and you don’t have to worry about them drying out your lips. They retail for $6.50 each, or you can purchase them in various bundles. There are so many gorgeous shades to choose from, and there’s a color for every season and mood. Some of my favorites are Speed Dial, a peachy shade with a matte finish, London Fog, a pinky red color with a satin finish, and Times Square, a pinky beige nude with a matte finish. If you pair the liquid lipstick with ColourPop’s Lippie Primer, which retails for $5.50, the lipstick will last longer and it won’t show any transfer.
3. Crème Lux Lipstick
I honestly cannot praise ColourPop’s lip products enough. I just recently purchased two of these lipsticks from ColourPop’s Disney Designer Collection in the Belle and Ariel shades. They apply super easily, and the formula is very creamy and hydrating. Both of the shades I purchased are pink colors, but the website has a wide selection of colors to choose from. They retail for $7 each. These can also be paired with the Lippie Primer to help with transfer and a longer lasting wear.
4. Eyeshadow Palettes
I love, love, love ColourPop’s eyeshadow palettes. I have four of their palettes, and have been satisfied with all of them so far. I have the Give it to Me Straight, The Zodiac, It’s a Princess Thing, and the Yes, Please! palettes. The Give it to Me Straight is typically my go to on a day to day basis. It’s full of coppers, pinks, and mauves. It has seven matte shades and five metallic shades. This palette retails for $16, and the other three retail between $16 and $20 dollars. The thing I love most about these palettes is that they’re good quality while still being affordable. All the shades are blendable and buildable, and I have yet to notice any major issues with fall out. ColourPop produces such rich and vibrant shades, and I’ve been able to create some really nice looks with the palettes I’ve purchased.