<ul class="summary-list"><li>A good <a href="https://www.insider.com/category/glitter-primer">glitter primer</a> is necessary to keep <keyword id="6465384" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="glitter">glitter</keyword> on your eyes all day long.</li><li>We tested four glitter primers — <a href="https://www.insider.com/category/elf-cosmetics">e.l.f.</a> <keyword id="10520781" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="glitter-primer">Glitter Primer</keyword> ($3), <a href="https://www.insider.com/category/nyx">NYX </a>Professional <keyword id="29496" type="PERSON" weightage="60" keywordseo="Makeup">Makeup</keyword> Glitter Primer ($6.50), Anastasia Beverly Hills Glitter Adhesive ($18), and Lit Cosmetics Daily Wear Glitter Base ($23) — and ranked them based on how well glitter adheres to them and how well the primers prevent glitter fallout.</li><li>In the end, the NYX glitter primer came out on top with little to no fallout.</li></ul><p><em>Following is a transcript of the <keyword id="21654" type="COMPANY" weightage="60" keywordseo="video">video</keyword>.</em></p><p><strong>Nico: </strong>I was expecting to have glitter everywhere by the time I got home, and there was, like, nothing on my face.</p><p>This is "<keyword id="9666901" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="how-much-should-i-spend">How Much Should I Spend</keyword>?" A show where I test out products at various price points to let you know which is the best value for your money. Today's gonna be a very messy day, because we are gonna be trying out glitter primers. The goal is to not get messy. I'm hoping that glitter primer would actually help keep glitter on my eyes and not anywhere else, but I doubt that that will be the case.</p><p>So, why glitter primer? I think that the reason why glitter primer is necessary is because normal concealers or eye-shadow bases aren't sticky enough to keep glitter from falling onto the rest of your face or even from getting in your eye, which you do not want. Basically what I'm looking for in a great glitter primer is something that's actually sticky enough to keep the glitter on my lid and something that gives me close to no glitter fallout.</p><p>The products that I'm gonna be testing out are the e.l.f. Glitter Primer, the NYX Glitter Primer, the Anastasia Beverly Hills Glitter Adhesive, and the Lit Cosmetics Daily Wear Glitter Base. Each day, I'm gonna be testing out a new glitter primer with the same glitter. I'll wear it for about eight hours and check in with you guys at home so you can see the whole fallout situation.</p><p>So, the first glitter primer that we're gonna try out is the e.l.f. Glitter Primer. This is three bucks. Three bucks! That's so cheap. I love e.l.f. prices. This is also, like, a creamy formula. I have two creamier pasty formulas and two liquid formulas. Let's open this one. Ooh! What the heck? What am I doing? I have to put on <keyword id="788334" type="PERSON" weightage="60" keywordseo="Eye-makeup">eye makeup</keyword> first, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha. OK, so let me do that. I've got my eye shadow on, now let's move on to applying the base. It's actually not as pasty as I thought it would be. It's quite thin. But let's do it. Ooh, that's so pretty. Let me add some more. I already have, like, tons of glitter fallout on the face from the application, but once I wipe it all away, that's when the real test starts. Makeup is all done. I really like how the glitter looks on this purple eye shadow, but let's talk about the primer. I was kind of surprised at how loose it felt when I was applying it. I did it with a brush, and it worked fine, and just applied the glitter with my finger, and everything was pretty smooth sailing. Looking at my face now, up close, after all of my makeup is done and applied, I can definitely see fallout already happening, which is kind of annoying, but we're gonna keep going and see how this primer holds up for the rest of the day.</p><p>OK, so it is the end of the day, I'm still in the office, everyone is gone, but we're gonna do our check-in right now. Here we are, with our e.l.f. primer on the eyes. I don't wanna say that this glitter primer is awful because the lids look amazing still; like, look at all the glitter that's still perfectly in place on the lid. I think I'm just disappointed with how much fallout I actually got throughout the day. Like, all of my under-eye is pretty much covered in glitter in this moment, which I'm not too happy about. So, I think this one was fine. It was pretty mediocre. It wasn't amazing, but for $3, it's like, OK. [laughs] It's just fine. My makeup is so disgusting right now, please don't judge me.</p><p>It's a new day, which means we're gonna be testing out yet another glitter primer. This is the NYX Glitter Primer, and I've used this before as an eye-shadow base, not as a glitter primer. I don't know why, it just works really well with shimmers and foiled shadows, so I like using it for that. I'm excited to see if this one actually works with real glitter this time around. So I'm just gonna take some of the NYX primer on my finger. I just wanna note that even right after the application, I noticed that there's way less glitter fallout than with the e.l.f. primer. Nothing has moved from my eyes. I am freaking out right now, it's so good. I kind of figured because it is so thick and pasty and sticky that it would be awesome. It's so good. I'm hoping that it stays this good all day long and I don't look like a hot, glittery mess later. But for right now, I am super impressed.</p><p>I literally cannot say how much I love this NYX primer. It is so good. I've been out running around all day. It was a rainy, gray day, very humid. I was expecting to have glitter everywhere by the time I got home, and there is, like, nothing on my face. There is, like, a very small amount of glitter, like, a couple specks right in my under-eye area, which literally I can forgive, because the e.l.f. one had glitter, like, down here, down here, I found glitter, like, near my lips. It was so weird. This one kept every single piece of glitter on my eyes.</p><p>We're on to our third glitter primer, and that is the Anastasia Beverly Hills Glitter Adhesive. This one already looks so much more different than the first two that I've tried. It's, like, a straight-up liquid. It is straight-up liquidy in here. And it comes with its own little brush. This fully looks like a nail polish. But it smells good, though. This is gonna be interesting. I've never worked with, like, a liquidy product like this on my eyes, so we'll see how it goes. Yeah, it's a little bit hard to work with, only because it's so wet, and I'm not sure if I had to, like, wait longer before I started applying, but I don't imagine I wait that long, 'cause then it's all just gonna dry on my eye with nothing on it. I'm not super-loving the Anastasia Glitter Adhesive. I don't know, I just feel like working with it was more difficult than the last two that I've tried, those more creamier, thicker formulas. We'll see how much fallout is on my face at the end of the day and talk about it then.</p><p>I've been wearing the Anastasia Glitter Adhesive all day, and I'm ready to get all up close and personal to see if there's any glitter fallout. Let me just, like, move my face around. I feel like I saw some on this side, more so than the other. Let me see it. Where is it? So, I'm definitely seeing some fallout on my under-eye area, on my cheek right here. It's not as bad, I feel like, as it was with the e.l.f. primer, but it's still there. And I also noticed, if you get up close, let's get up close, this is where that huge chunk of eye shadow is missing. You can definitely see it. It's kind of a tricky formula to work with when you are applying it. It's, like, a fine line between letting it dry too much and letting it be just enough dry for you to start patting that glitter in.</p><p>We're on to our final glitter primer, and this is the Lit Cosmetics Glitter Base. This is one of the more famous glitter primers. I feel like I've seen a lot of people talking about this. I've seen Tati talking about this, and supposedly it's really, really good. This is our most expensive glitter primer, coming in at $23. Which is a lot. But it also comes with a lot. Like, I don't even think I'd go through this much glitter primer in one lifetime. That doesn't smell great. It kinda smells like a really old perfume mixed in with baby powder. That doesn't smell great, but let's ignore that. I'm just gonna take a brush and dip it in here, I guess. It seems a little unsanitary. Nothing weird seems to be happening, which is great. My eye makeup isn't moving, also great. I'm gonna dip my finger into the glitter and just start patting that on. I do think that the Lit Cosmetics Glitter Base worked with keeping the glitter on my lid, at least for right now. Is it an easy application? No. It's a lot like yesterday, where it just feels like I'm gonna rub everything underneath off. I was looking at my fingers just to see if anything had come off of my eye, and there was a little bit of green eye shadow. So, again, it's just so hard to tell when it's, it's just really hard to tell when it's too, too wet, but then not wet enough. Right now, I'm kind of like, meh, with this one when it comes to application. It is keeping the glitter on my eyes, though, so let's hope that it keeps it up for the rest of the day.</p><p>Overall, the Lit Cosmetics Glitter Base was pretty good. I feel like the glitter on my eyes and the eye shadow looks still really beautiful. I just don't love how it applies. Putting it on was kind of a pain in the a--, and on top of that there is some fallout on my under-eye area. On this side, I can see glitter kind of, like, a little all over my cheeks right now. Not all over. It's definitely not as bad as the e.l.f. It's just not blowing me away for the price is what I think. I have to say that this experience overall has been taxing and exhausting, and I can't wait to not put tons of glitter on my eyes in the morning.</p><p>After four days of trying out glitter primers, it's safe to say that I've had enough. I've had enough of the glitter on my eyes. It's too much. But I have come to a winner, and for me, that winner is gonna have to be the NYX Glitter Primer. What makes the NYX primer so special for me is that not only did it prevent all of that glitter fallout, but it was a really, really good adhesive for the glitter, and it didn't ruin my makeup underneath. The worst glitter primer I tried out definitely has to be the e.l.f. one. I did not like this. I didn't like this at all. At the end of the day, it was definitely the worst when it came to preventing glitter fallout. It was all over my face.</p><p>So, if you're on the market for a new glitter adhesive, I'd say give the NYX Glitter Primer a try.</p><p><em>EDITOR'S NOTE: This video was originally published in November 2019.</em></p>

Comparing $3 vs. $23 glitter primer to see which is the best for your money

<p class="financial-disclaimer"><i>When you buy through our links, we may earn money from our affiliate partners. <a href="https://www.insider-inc.com/commerce-on-insider-inc/">Learn more.</a></i></p><p><a href="https://glossier.79ic8e.net/c/196318/431612/7573?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.glossier.com%2Fproducts%2Ffuturedew" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener nofollow sponsored"></a></p><ul class="summary-list"><li><strong>Glowy skin is always in style, but Illuminating primers are often too glittery and most facial oils don't play well with <keyword id="29496" type="PERSON" weightage="60" keywordseo="Makeup">makeup</keyword>.</strong></li><li><strong>Glossier <a href="https://glossier.79ic8e.net/c/196318/431612/7573?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.glossier.com%2Fproducts%2Ffuturedew" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener nofollow sponsored">Futuredew ($24)</a> is a serum-oil-primer mashup that gives a lasting dewy, glassy effect.</strong></li><li><strong>In my experience, foundation and concealer blend beautifully on top of it, but you might not want to use any when you see how nice your skin looks. </strong></li><li><strong>Oily skin types may want to steer clear since Futuredew may give you too much shine, but dry and combination skin types should really benefit from it.</strong></li></ul><iframe src="https://produktor.businessinsider.com/productCardService?id=5e553468fee23d6890425c76&amp;type=small&amp;live=true" width="100%" height="150%" frameborder="0" style="position:absolute; top:0; left: 0"></iframe><p>You know that moment after you apply your layers of skincare and your face just <em>glows</em>? I often use illuminating primers in an effort to keep my face looking that fresh and dewy throughout the day, but nothing I've tried has been able to mimic the effect to my satisfaction. Nothing until Glossier's <a href="https://glossier.79ic8e.net/c/196318/431612/7573?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.glossier.com%2Fproducts%2Ffuturedew" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener nofollow sponsored">Futuredew</a> entered my life, that is.</p><p>This isn't like your typical primer. <a href="https://glossier.79ic8e.net/c/196318/431612/7573?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.glossier.com%2Fproducts%2Ffuturedew" rel="nofollow nofollow sponsored">Futuredew</a> is described as an oil-serum hybrid and features a slight pink tint that disappears into your skin as you blend the liquid, leaving behind pure shine, no glitter. The glassy finish is a result of jojoba, grape seed, evening primrose, and rosehip oil, plus light-reflecting minerals. Other hero ingredients include brightening evodia rutaecarpa extract, which has anti-inflammatory properties, and sugarcane squalane, which keeps moisture locked in all day long.</p><p>I'm not super breakout-prone, but I haven't noticed any adverse effects after using <a href="https://glossier.79ic8e.net/c/196318/431612/7573?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.glossier.com%2Fproducts%2Ffuturedew" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener nofollow sponsored">Futuredew</a> most days for several weeks. In fact, my skin feels softer and looks brighter overall.</p><h2>Layering Futuredew with makeup and other skincare</h2><p>Naturally, Futuredew plays well with other Glossier products, which happen to be my go-to. But I've found that pretty much all the concealers and foundations I use tend to blend more smoothly on top of the formula because of the emollient texture, and there's never any annoying pilling. I've used it underneath lightweight foundation and on its own with just a bit of concealer on top and, in both cases, Futuredew made me look radiant from the moment I applied my makeup until I washed it off at night.</p><p>Glossier notes that <a href="https://glossier.79ic8e.net/c/196318/431612/7573?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.glossier.com%2Fproducts%2Ffuturedew" rel="nofollow nofollow sponsored">Futuredew</a> should be the very last step in your skincare routine (or the first step in your makeup application). It should go on after any serums or SPF. If I'm wearing it during the day I like to give my sunscreen some time to sink in (about ten or fifteen minutes) before layering Futuredew on top.</p><h2>How I get the most from each bottle of Futuredew</h2><p>The packaging is another detail that makes Glossier's latest stand out; it comes in a pump bottle, so there's no wasted product. Though the brand recommends two pumps to cover the entire face, I typically do one and focus it on the high points of my face like cheekbones and the center of my forehead. While I never go heavy on setting powder, I usually apply a tiny bit down the T-zone, focusing on my nose and chin, to take the shine down a notch in those areas.</p><h2>The bottom line</h2><p><a href="https://glossier.79ic8e.net/c/196318/431612/7573?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.glossier.com%2Fproducts%2Ffuturedew" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener nofollow sponsored">Glossier's Futuredew</a> is the primer/face oil mashup I didn't know I needed. It's extremely illuminating without being glittery, and has a comfortable, lightweight feel on the skin, despite the liquid being quite thick. Those with oily complexions might want to steer clear because this will add major shine. But if your skin is dry, combination, or pretty even all around, Futuredew is definitely worth a try.</p><iframe src="https://produktor.businessinsider.com/productCardService?id=5e553468fee23d6890425c76&amp;type=button&amp;live=true" width="100%" height="150%" frameborder="0" style="position:absolute; top:0; left: 0"></iframe>

Glossier's Futuredew serum-oil hybrid gives my skin a glassy, dewy effect all day — and it's pretty affordable at $24

<ul class="summary-list"><li>Insider asked <keyword id="29496" type="PERSON" weightage="60" keywordseo="Makeup">makeup</keyword> artists, beauty-industry pros, and dermatologists for the <keyword id="1737313" type="PERSON" weightage="60" keywordseo="Best-and-Worst">best and worst</keyword> <keyword id="2433816" type="PERSON" weightage="60" keywordseo="beauty-trends">beauty trends</keyword> of 2020.</li><li>One expert said bold, colorful eyeshadow works well with face masks.</li><li>Makeup that has beneficial skin-care properties is also a winning 2020 trend. </li><li>One pro is hoping eyelash extensions disappear in 2021 because they can be hard to maintain and come with risks.</li></ul><p>This year has been full of changes, and <keyword id="6354629" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="beauty">beauty</keyword> trends have been no exception. </p><p>Insider asked <a href="https://www.insider.com/things-people-who-work-in-beauty-stores-hate-2020-2">makeup experts</a> and dermatologists for their favorite beauty trends of the year so far, plus which ones they'll be happy to leave in 2020.</p><p>Read on to see the best and <a href="https://www.insider.com/worst-beauty-trends-of-the-past-decade-2019-11">worst ones. </a></p><h2><strong>Bold eyeshadow can perfectly complement a face mask</strong></h2><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/doreenbloch/">Doreen Bloch</a>, executive director of the <a href="https://makeupmuseum.com">Makeup Museum</a> in New York City, told Insider that bright and bold eyeshadows are one of her favorite makeup trends of the year. </p><p>"Thanks to mask wearing in 2020, the spotlight has been placed on the eyes," said Bloch. "Beauty lovers of all ages and styles are embracing bolder colors on their eyelids and I love it."</p><p>If you're hesitant about sporting bright eyeshadow, try sweeping a deeper, saturated hue across your lids such as burgundy, emerald green, or navy blue.</p><p><strong><div type="image" title="applying mascara colorful eyeshadow" height="2657" width="3543" msid="79395235" hostid="261"></div></strong></p><h2><strong>Bakuchiol is a rising anti-aging star</strong></h2><p>Retinol has dominated the anti-aging scene for years, but bakuchiol - a plant-based retinol alternative - has <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/bakuchiol-skin-care-products">recently moved into the spotlight.</a></p><p>"Bakuchiol is gentler than retinol and helps to even skin complexion," said Bloch. "Plus it's safe to use while pregnant or breastfeeding, while retinol <a href="https://www.marchofdimes.org/pregnancy/isotretinoin-and-other-retinoids-during-pregnancy.aspx">is not</a>."</p><p>The bakuchiol used in cosmetics is usually extracted from parts of the <a href="https://www.cbc.ca/life/wellness/everything-you-need-to-know-about-bakuchiol-the-buzzy-ingredient-that-s-being-compared-to-retinol-1.5021457">Psoralea corylifolia plant</a> and <a href="https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/jmf.2009.1207">has been shown</a> to have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. </p><h2><strong>Makeup as <keyword id="40573" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="60" keywordseo="skin-care">skin care</keyword> is an enduring beauty trend</strong></h2><p>Emmy-nominated makeup artist <a href="https://uttermusings.com/about-makeup-artist-kerrin-jackson-utter-musings-beauty-tips-art-travel-gardening/">Kerrin Jackson</a> told Insider that she approves of next-generation makeup that doubles as skin care. </p><p>"I'm 100% behind makeup products that <a href="https://www.insider.com/flight-attendants-recommended-beauty-products-2019-10">contain skin-care ingredients</a>," said Jackson. "I love the idea of healing skin with products used to decorate it." </p><p>Products that straddle the line between makeup and skin care include BB and CC creams, sheer lip balms with a hint of color, and primers with moisturizing properties. </p><h2><strong>Barely-there makeup continues to be popular </strong></h2><p>Minimal makeup looks have been popular for a while, and celebrity makeup artist <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jamiemakeup/">Jamie Greenberg</a> told Insider that she doesn't see this trend slowing down. </p><p>"I love the look of <a href="https://www.insider.com/do-kylie-skin-products-actually-work-2019-6">clean, breathable skin</a>," she said. "People seem to be more interested than ever in achieving a bare-faced makeup style."</p><p>Greenberg recommended using a damp makeup sponge to apply liquid foundation <a href="https://www.insider.com/foundation-mistakes-that-are-ruining-your-makeup-2018-6">if you want to achieve a dewy, natural look. </a></p><h2><strong>Dermatologists have been loving products designed to protect against pollution</strong></h2><p>Dermatologist <a href="https://www.mdcsnyc..com/provider/marisa-k-garshick-md">Marisa Garshick</a> told Insider that she's on board with new skin-care products designed to shield skin from harmful pollution, which <a href="https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fenvs.2014.00011/full">has been linked</a> to allergic reactions, acne, and even skin cancer. </p><p>"More products are being formulated to protect the skin from pollution, which may lead to free radical damage and negative skin changes," said Garshick.</p><h2><strong>Applying natural-looking blush is back in style</strong></h2><p>Greenberg told Insider that dramatic contouring took a backseat to a more natural blush application this year. </p><p>"Natural glow on the cheeks came back in a major way in 2020. Less is definitely more when it comes to blush," she said. </p><p>Choosing a buildable, blendable blush color that closely matches the color of your naturally flushed skin is key to achieving a subtle rosy glow. </p><p><strong><div type="image" title="blush makeup display" height="2300" width="3060" msid="79395239" hostid="261"></div></strong></p><h2><strong>Niacinamide is a trending skin-care ingredient that's likely to stick around</strong></h2><p>There's been a lot of beauty buzz around <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/best-niacinamide-serums">niacinamide</a>, a form of vitamin B3 with the potential to soothe skin, hydrate it, and make it look more even. </p><p>"Niacinamide supports the skin barrier, reducing inflammation and redness caused by acne and rosacea," said Garshick. </p><h2><strong>On the other hand, lash extensions can damage your natural lashes</strong></h2><p>Dermatologist <a href="https://smartstyletoday.com/about/#advisors">Anna H. Chacon</a>, advisor for Smart Style Today, told Insider that she's ready for the lash-extension trend to fade away. </p><p>"Lash extensions are my least favorite beauty trend of 2020," said Chacon. "They're so high-maintenance and can weaken your natural lashes over time."</p><p>Getting extensions can also come with some <a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/eye-health/eyelash-extensions-pros-and-cons#risks">negative side effects</a>, like swelling or allergic reactions to the glue. </p><p>If you're longing for lusher lashes, an ophthalmologist-approved mascara or lash regrowth serum can help you achieve a similar look with less fuss. </p><h2><strong>Floating eyeliner can be hard to pull off</strong></h2><p>The floating eyeliner trend involves <a href="https://www.insider.com/ariana-grandes-beauty-routine-2018-8">applying eyeliner</a> above the natural lash line on the upper eyelid.</p><p>The technique popped up on beauty blogs and catwalks in 2020, but Jackson dismissed the avant-garde look as difficult to wear. </p><p>"Unless you're on a runway, you shouldn't attempt to wear a line halfway up your eyelid," said Jackson. "It usually ends up looking like your eyeliner transferred upwards because you opened your eyes before the product was dry."</p><div type="image" title="pots of glitter sparkles makeup" height="2666" width="3554" msid="79395243" hostid="261"></div><h2><strong>Even biodegradable glitter can be bad for the environment</strong></h2><p>Some beauty fans may already know that conventional glitter and glittery makeup products <a href="https://www.insider.com/why-glitter-is-bad-for-the-environment-2019-3">can harm the environment</a>, but Boch noted that even glitter marketed as "eco-friendly" can be bad for the planet. </p><p>"New reports show that even biodegradable glitter ends up in rivers and oceans," said Bloch. </p><p><a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0304389420320604?via%3Dihub">For example, a recent study set to be</a> published in the Journal of Hazardous Materials suggests that biodegradable glitter can also cause damage in aquatic ecosystems.</p><h2><strong>Eyeball tattoos are a potentially dangerous beauty trend</strong></h2><p>This eyeball modification, also known as a scleral tattoo, involves applying ink directly to the white of the eye. The trend made headlines throughout 2020 for causing <a href="https://www.ndtv.com/offbeat/model-loses-eyesight-after-getting-eyeballs-tattooed-black-2189043">blindness</a> and getting <a href="https://leaderpost.com/news/saskatchewan/saskatchewan-bans-eyeball-tattoos">banned</a> in some parts of the world.</p><p>"These kinds of eye tattoos can potentially result in blindness or long-term damage to the eye," said Bloch. </p><p>According to the <a href="https://www.aao.org/eye-health/tips-prevention/eyeball-tattoos-are-even-worse-than-they-sound">American Academy of Ophthalmology</a>, scleral tattoos can cause a temporary or permanent decrease in vision, retinal detachment, infection, light sensitivity, and a persistent feeling that something is in the eye. </p><p>In extreme cases, botched scleral tattoos can lead to the <a href="https://www.livescience.com/60572-eyeball-tattoo-risks.html">loss of the entire eye.</a></p><div type="image" title="purple gel nails manicure design" height="2994" width="3992" msid="79395249" hostid="261"></div><h2><strong>Japanese hard gel nails can be difficult to remove</strong></h2><p>Japanese hard gel manicures utilize <a href="https://www.elle.com.au/beauty/japanese-gel-nails-22867">cosmetic-grade products</a> to create vivid designs that can last longer than other manicure types. </p><p>Unfortunately, Chacon said, this kind of gel treatment can be tough to properly maintain, especially if you want to try it at home and don't have access to a pro. </p><p>"It's very difficult to remove <a href="https://www.insider.com/bad-nail-habits-ruining-your-nails-2018-10">if not done by an expert with the right tools</a>, and there are extremely few salons equipped to do it correctly," said Chacon. </p><h2><strong>At-home pimple extractions may damage the skin</strong></h2><p>Garshick told Insider that attempting dermatological treatments on your own <a href="https://www.insider.com/things-that-happen-when-you-pop-your-pimples-2018-10">can lead to skin damage</a>. </p><p>"The occasional facial can be <a href="https://www.insider.com/how-to-figure-out-your-skin-type-2019-4">a great way to pamper yourself</a>, but it's best not to pop your own pimples or pick at your skin," said Garshick.</p><p>Scheduling a virtual consultation with a dermatologist may be a safer way to address skin concerns without leaving your home.</p><p><strong>Read More:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.insider.com/the-best-and-worst-fashion-trends-of-the-year-2020-2">Stylists reveal the best and worst fashion trends of the year, so far</a></p><p><a href="https://www.insider.com/wedding-advice-best-and-worst-trends-2021">6 wedding trends that will start to disappear by 2021, and 9 you'll see everywhere</a></p><p><a href="https://www.insider.com/the-most-popular-films-released-in-2020-reviewed-ranked">31 of the most popular movies of the year, ranked from worst to best</a></p>

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<ul class="summary-list"><li><strong>Matte eyeshadow palettes can be great all-in-one basics for everyday looks or as supplements to a more colorful makeup collection. </strong></li><li><strong>The <a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=EHFxW6yx8Uo&amp;mid=2417&amp;u1=biipgf_071219_best-matte-eyeshadow-palettes&amp;murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sephora.com%2Fproduct%2Ftartelette-amazonian-clay-matte-eyeshadow-palette-P391759" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tarte Tartelette Amazonian Clay Matte Eyeshadow Palette</a> is our top pick because it contains 12 neutral shades to help you create easy, subtle looks. </strong></li></ul><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">I love shimmery, glittery, over-the-top glittery shadow as much as the next person, but sometimes you just want a matte look.</span></p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">You can use matte shadows as your go-to for everyday looks or use them to ground more adventurous ones. Whenever I'm using a palette that leans more heavily on bold metallic, glitter, or satin shadows, I reach for an all-matte set to round things out as transition or accent colors in a range of browns, blacks, and creams. </span></p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Matte shadows are sometimes harder to work with, so I'm always on the lookout for buttery formulas that blend easily. I'd recommend pairing any eyeshadow formula with a primer to help with pigmentation and longevity. </span></p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The palettes on this list come highly rated by experts and shoppers alike. Though their color ranges vary, they have one thing in common - they feature only matte shadows and will fit seamlessly into your collection.</span></p><h2>Here are the best matte eyeshadow palettes you can buy:</h2><ul class="summary-list"><li><strong>Best matte eyeshadow palette overall: <a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=EHFxW6yx8Uo&amp;mid=2417&amp;u1=biipgf_071219_best-matte-eyeshadow-palettes&amp;murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sephora.com%2Fproduct%2Ftartelette-amazonian-clay-matte-eyeshadow-palette-P391759" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tarte Tartelette Amazonian Clay Matte Eyeshadow Palette</a></strong></li><li><strong>Best smoky matte eyeshadow palette: <a href="http://Ulta.ztk5.net/c/196318/164999/3037?subId1=biipgf_071219_best-matte-eyeshadow-palettes&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ulta.com%2Fpro-matte-palette%3FproductId%3DxlsImpprod12541009" target="_blank" rel="noopener">LORAC PRO Matte Palette</a></strong></li><li><strong>Best large matte eyeshadow palette: <a href="http://Ulta.ztk5.net/c/196318/164999/3037?subId1=biipgf_071219_best-matte-eyeshadow-palettes&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ulta.com%2F35om-nature-glow-matte-eyeshadow-palette%3FproductId%3DxlsImpprod17081151" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Morphe 35O Nature Glow Matte Eyeshadow Palette</a></strong></li><li><strong>Best warm matte eyeshadow palette: <a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=EHFxW6yx8Uo&amp;mid=2417&amp;u1=biipgf_071219_best-matte-eyeshadow-palettes&amp;murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sephora.com%2Fproduct%2Fnaked-petite-heat-P429049" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Urban Decay Naked Petite Heat Palette</a></strong></li><li><strong>Best drugstore matte eyeshadow palette: <a href="http://goto.target.com/c/196318/81938/2092?subId1=biipgf_071219_best-matte-eyeshadow-palettes&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.target.com%2Fp%2Fe-l-f-mad-for-matte-eyeshadow-palette%2F-%2FA-52672684" target="_blank" rel="noopener">e.l.f. Mad for Matte Eyeshadow Palette</a></strong></li></ul><h3>Keep scrolling to get all the details on our top picks.</h3><p class="tagline"><p><a href="http://e.businessinsider.com/join/ci/insider-picks">Subscribe to our newsletter.</a><br><br>Find all the best offers at our <a href="https://coupons.businessinsider.com/">Coupons page</a>.<br><br>Disclosure: This post is brought to you by the <a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/insiderpicks">Insider Picks</a> team. We highlight products and services you might find interesting. If you buy them, we get a small share of the revenue from the sale from our commerce partners. We frequently receive products free of charge from manufacturers to test. This does not drive our decision as to whether or not a product is featured or recommended. We operate independently from our advertising sales team. We welcome your feedback. Email us at insiderpicks@businessinsider.com.</br></br></br></br></p></p>

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<ul class="summary-list"><li><keyword id="9884638" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="jaclyn-hill">Jaclyn Hill</keyword> released her first <keyword id="29496" type="PERSON" weightage="60" keywordseo="Makeup">makeup</keyword> products in over a year via mystery boxes in early February.</li><li>I purchased the largest box for $65, which had 10 products, including liquid lipsticks that I loved.</li><li>Still, the overall launch was messy, and I'm not sure that Jaclyn Cosmetics will ever stabilize.</li></ul><p><a href="https://insider.com/category/jaclyn-hill">Jaclyn Hill</a> is one of <a href="https://www.insider.com/youtube-beauty-everything-you-need-to-know-jeffree-james-nikkietutorials-2020-3">the original beauty YouTubers</a>, reaching both <a href="https://www.bustle.com/p/1-million-morphe-x-jaclyn-hill-palettes-were-sold-in-2017-fans-are-gushing-with-support-7674918">monumental achievements</a> and <a href="https://www.insider.com/jaclyn-hill-promises-refund-lipsticks-instagram-2019-6">a surplus of scandals</a> throughout her career.</p><p>The latter has mostly surrounded her makeup launches. She's <a href="https://www.teenvogue.com/story/jaclyn-hill-becca-cosmetics-champagne-pop-drama">feuded with other brands</a>, <a href="https://youtu.be/WDrfQ4fRMg8">recalled products</a>, and most infamously, <a href="https://www.insider.com/people-say-had-reactions-to-jaclyn-cosmetics-lipstick-2019-6">released a line of damaged lipsticks in 2019</a> that some people say caused swelling and bumps on their lips. But by the end of that year, Hill was back with a set of highlighters that seemed to put her back on the map.</p><p>That being said, her success was short-lived - 2020 passed without Hill releasing another <keyword id="6354629" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="beauty">beauty</keyword> product. So when she suddenly announced that her brand Jaclyn Cosmetics would be <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CK2XfNFFRdz/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link">selling mystery boxes filled with makeup</a> ahead of Valentine's Day in 2021, I was intrigued.</p><p>I bought the collection and put all 10 products to the test. I liked most of the makeup, but the launch was still packed with problems.</p><h2>I purchased the $65 mystery box, which came with 10 products</h2><p>The mystery box I purchased, called For the Love of Makeup Surprise Set, was the biggest kit <a href="https://jaclyncosmetics.com/">Jaclyn Cosmetics</a> offered in its Valentine's Day range. </p><p>It included three liquid lipsticks in varying shades of red, a golden lip gloss, two baked highlighters, and four "loose glimmer powders." The limited-edition box, in my opinion, was a steal, as each item cost less than $7. </p><div type="image" title="jaclyn cosmetics mystery box" height="1400" width="1094" msid="81180802" hostid="261"></div><h2>The products themselves are good, but the collection still has some problems</h2><p>I first tried one of the collection's Loose Glimmer Powders in the shade All Lit Up as an eye shadow. It did add some nice shine to my eyes, but it also fell all over my face - despite using a glitter primer to keep it in place.</p><div type="image" title="jaclyn hill eye shadow review" height="1462" width="1094" msid="81180805" hostid="261"></div><p>Next, I went in with a single lip gloss and the lipstick trio. The gloss, called 24 Karat, is clear with gold sparkles, and it looked and felt nice on the lips.</p><p>The liquid lipsticks were even better. They're each opaque with bold pigment, comfortable on the lips, and long-lasting. They even applied with one simple swipe of product.</p><div type="image" title="jaclyn hill lipsticks review" height="2048" width="2048" msid="81180807" hostid="261"></div><p>I then completed my makeup with the brand's baked highlighters. <a href="https://www.insider.com/jaclyn-hill-makeup-review-holiday-collection-2019-11">Having tried and loved highlighters from Jaclyn Cosmetics in the past</a>, I had high hopes for these new ones - and I wasn't disappointed. Both were smooth, buildable, and added a bright sheen to my cheeks.</p><p>Just for fun, I also added one of the loose powders on top, and I loved the extra sparkle. </p><div type="image" title="jaclyn hill highlighter review" height="1456" width="1090" msid="81180809" hostid="261"></div><p>But despite loving the products individually, I found some issues with the collection overall.</p><p>Two of the Valentine's Day mystery boxes sold by Jaclyn Cosmetics came with highlighters. The smaller box included five highlighters from the line, while the larger box included all six versions.</p><p>That being said, the brand didn't share photos of the included shades in each box, so there was no way for shoppers to ensure that they'd get colors that worked for them. It also seems pretty wasteful, in my opinion, to buy so many highlighters at once - especially when <a href="https://www.insider.com/beauty-trends-people-will-stop-wearing-2019-12#the-highlighting-trend-is-fading-1">shining cheekbones aren't as trendy as they used to be</a>.</p><div type="image" title="jaclyn_hill_highlighters" height="900" width="1207" msid="81180810" hostid="261"></div><h2>I also noticed some inconsistencies between what Hill promised and what I got with my purchase</h2><p>On February 4, Hill took to Instagram to have an "honest, transparent conversation" about her Valentine's Day makeup. The <keyword id="1864633" type="PERSON" weightage="60" keywordseo="Influencer">influencer</keyword> said in an Instagram story that she began planning the collection in 2019 and originally intended to launch other permanent products before selling the mystery boxes.</p><p>"I thought that my brand was gonna be very established, and you know, you guys were gonna be like 'F--- yeah Jaclyn Cosmetics rocks,' and I was gonna come out with this super cute little Valentine's Day surprise," Hill said in an Instagram story.</p><p>But as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Hill, the Jaclyn Cosmetics launches were delayed. And because she didn't want to waste the Valentine's Day-themed packaging that had already been made, Hill said she decided to sell the mystery boxes as a gift to her fans.</p><p>But after buying one of the boxes myself, I'm not sure Hill's explanation makes sense. The line's packaging is red and white, but nothing else is reminiscent of Valentine's Day. The boxes could have easily been used any other time of the year, in my opinion.</p><p>The shade names of the products also don't seem to match the February holiday. Names like Light The Way, All Lit Up, and Twinkle are all standard names for Hill's brand, while other products, like the Flurries highlighter and mint-scented lip gloss, actually seem like they were created for a winter holiday-themed launch.</p><h2>Hill's newest beauty products seem like a messy attempt at salvaging her brand and reputation - and I'm not sure it will work</h2><p>In my opinion, it seems like the Jaclyn Cosmetics Valentine's Day collection was created for Hill's die-hard fans. The mystery boxes gave her audience something to look forward to, while also giving her brand a chance to get rid of 2020 products and start fresh.</p><p>After trying the products myself, I think others who purchased the boxes will likely love what they receive and be eager to buy more of the brand's makeup in the future.</p><p>That said, I'm not sure this collection will be remembered as one that put Jaclyn Cosmetics back in business.</p><p>Instead, it's another messy launch from an influencer with a history of being untrustworthy - and for that, no matter how good the makeup is, I'm not sure how Hill and Jaclyn Cosmetics will stabilize going forward.</p><p>Representatives for Jaclyn Hill and Jaclyn Cosmetics did not immediately respond to Insider's request for comment.</p><p><em>This is an opinion column. The thoughts expressed are those of the author(s).</em></p>

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