I was also disappointed in the Alima lip tints and felt the same way about the graininess.Some of my picks:
Least Favorite/never again:
- Amika Nourshing mask - loved it at first…but after a few uses, it didn't do anything for my hair.
- Spornette cushion brush - horrible. Maybe ok for fine hair.
- Zhena's Gypsy Tea - I've had better tea. I see this stuff all the time now at TJMaxx/Home Goods.
- Quirky Stem - worked really great at first…but now it only works a tiny bit, even after cleaning it like crazy.
- Alima pure lip tints - mine got grainy after a few uses
LOVED
- Revealed palettes (both) - I think these Coastal Scents shadows last longer on me then UD does. The price point is much better for my wallet too.
- Eyeko liners (my HG go to for my top lid liner)
- Baggu totes - LOVE these for food shopping.
- Dr. Lipp - this stuff SAVED my lips during the winter. I put it on EVERY night before bed.
- Caudalie Divine Oil - HG hair product. Does nice things to my skin as well.
Want to try
- Caudalie lip Conditioner
- CS Revealed Sleek Silhouette Palette set --sitting in my basket, haven't pulled the trigger
- Ruffian in Blue Lagoon
- ANYTHING from Malin + Goetz
Love the revealed pallet as well.
The Caudalie lip conditioner is amazing!
Also, I love the Blue Lagoon Ruffian