Let this act as a PSA: If you've never heard of Catrice, it's time to familiarize yourself with the brand. It's a European brand that's relatively new to the States and it is absolutely crushing the budget beauty game. With prices competitively low enough to go head-to-head with your cheapest drugstore makeup faves and quality that's just as good (and in some cases, better) than many higher-end picks, you pretty much can't go wrong.
It all may sound hyperbolic, but it's true: You can nab everything from an ultra-pigmented metallic liquid eyeshadow to rival more expensive offerings from Stila to mascaras that curl your lashes just as well as the popular Benefit Roller Lash Mascara. Ready to meet your new favorite budget beauty line? Keep on reading.
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Though it's less than $5, this is something of a gold-standard lip gloss: It's comfortably hydrating (though never sticky) and provides the perfect amount of tint to boost your natural cover. The shine has that perfect wet look and the wear time is pretty good too.
The finely milled texture and subtle shimmer that creates a perfect lit-from-within glow recalls much more expensive highlighters. The formula builds well, so you can use it for subtle or more dramatic looks, and it sticks around without fading.
When you think about it, this nine-shade palette breaks down to less than $1 per shadow. The color payoff is excellent and the blend of coppery, rose gold neutrals is easy to wear and universally flattering. Plus, the metallic finish of most of the shades has a great glow to it.
This product is pretty unique: Unlike most lip topcoats, which tend to be glossy and glittery, this one is closer to matte and the shimmer is on the more subtle side. That said, it definitely transforms your lip look, acting as a soft-focus filter with a hint of sparkle. You've got two to choose from: a silver that adds the prettiest metallic sheen or an iridescent that's great for pulling off the whole holographic unicorn look.
