If you’ve been reading the blog for any length of time, you know I am a big LORAC Cosmetics fan. Needless to say, I was surprised when I realized I’ve never done a top 10 or top 5 from LORAC. Like…how did that even happen?? Well, today we’re going to fix that! I like so many products that they put out, but these 5 are the cream of the crop for me!
I could’ve done a top 10, but I really wanted to hone in on my absolutely favorite, so we’re just going to talk about the top 5 from LORAC Cosmetics that you NEED to try before the year is out! ๐
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My Top 5 from LORAC Cosmetics
1 – PRO Palette | Retail: $44
This one is going to sound obvious, but if you don’t own a LORAC PRO palette…you need to! Forget splurging on an Urban Decay Naked palette — save the extra money and just go with one of these. You get more eyeshadows, you have more mattes to play with, and I feel like the quality is better all around. It’s hard to pick a favorite….but I think I would have to say MY personal favorite between all the PRO palettes is the third one…closely followed by the original. But I fully realize that a lot of people don’t like this (still don’t quiet understand why, lol…) So I would say go into Ulta, have a swatch party, and then pick the palette that you are most drawn to ๐
Review of the PRO3ย // Side-by-Side PRO Palette Comparison // Is There a Dupe?
2 – Behind the Scenes Eyeshadow Primer | Retail: $21
Want to know a secret? I’ve never purchased the full size bottle of this stuff…and I use it almost daily! When you purchase a LORAC PRO palette, they always include a deluxe-size sample of their eyeshadow primer. And ever since I received my first PRO palette (probably 4 years ago) I have been so loyal to this primer. I have very oily eyelids and LORAC’s primer was the first one I tried that could actually keep my eye looks from creasing — and I’m talking 14-16 hours strong with ZERO creasing! You only need a little bit, so the deluxe sample would last me well over a year, probably closer to two… And since I’ve purchased three PRO palettes….I don’t see myself having to buy a full size of this stuff for a very long time!
My In-Depth Review of This Primer
3 – Front of the Lines PRO Liquid Liner | Retail: $23
If you’ve ever been curious how I am able to get my wings so long and so straight…it is mostly because to this beauty — this was the product I used when I first started to master the wing. It makes drawing that wing very effortless so that by the time I started playing with gel pots, getting that really precise, sharp wing came easier to me. This doesn’t dry down matte, which is the only down size. But seriously, if you are a beginner — or even if you’ve been in makeup for a while but want to master the sharp wing — I highly recommend this liner.
My In-Depth Review // Is there a Dupe?
4 – Color Source Buildable Blushes | Retail: $22
I was sent two of the blushes for review consideration…and ended up buying a third on my own. I love these blushes that much! LORAC knows how to kick it out of the park when it comes to pigmentation! These are so intense, you really only need the lightest dab of your brush to be good to go. My favorite shade is actually Tinge — that nude-ish shade. It gives the most natural, everyday color to the cheeks that I love.
My In-Depth Review of These Blushes
5 – Alter Ego Lipsticks | Retail: $17
Do we see that creaminess? That’s just two swipes! I really don’t understand how this is the only shade I own — I NEED MORE! I wore this shade (called “CEO”) almost non-stop last fall. The tube looks new because I ended up leaving it at my mom’s house, so had to repurchase a new tube for myself. ๐ But really, this lipstick is pigmented, creamy, so comfortable to wear, and lasts for hours. It does transfer and smudge, just like any other lipstick, but if you’re careful when you eat or drink I actually find I don’t really need to touch up afterwards. And for the price, it’s a really affordable option for a highend brand — I purchased this one during a sale when they were only $9 each!
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Those are my Top 5 from LORAC! It was so hard to pair it down to only 5, but I really wanted to share my absolute favorites that I feel like you can’t go wrong with from this brand. Some honorable mentions are the PRO Matte Lip Color, Light Source Illuminating Highlighter, and the Alter Ego Lip Liner. ๐
Do we share any favorites? Let me know what are some of your top 5 from LORAC Cosmetics! I am so obsessed with this brand, I feel like I need to own EVERYTHING they come out with! <3
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Kristi V Beginnails says
I don’t own any of the LORAC products, but have been eyeing the palettes! <3 The neutrals get me every time!
Katie G says
The eyeshadow palettes are AMAZING! <3
The Jedi Wife says
I knew I liked you already, but choosing the Lorac over Naked really sealed the deal for me- good call! I love all your choices!
Katie G says
Haha, yes girl! I do NOT understand the hype over the Naked palettes — I got the original and was SO disappointed when comparing it with my PRO palettes
Felicia says
I absolutely LOVE my LORAC PRO 3, I’m drawn to it nearly every time – It’s just freaking beautiful!!
I also have the eye primer, and their waterproof eyeliner – all of which I love. Being from Australia, LORAC products are hard to come by so when I visited the US a few months ago I went kinda crazy with my cosmetics purchases. I never told my boyfriend how much I spent…
Katie G says
Haha, that’s awesome girl! Just about every product I’ve tried from LORAC, I’ve fallen in love with. They make sure quality products! <3
Becca says
It’s lovely to hear how well these products work for you x
Katie G says
Thanks, hope it was helpful!
Naked Without Polish says
These seem like really good products! Those blushes are beautiful shades!
Katie G says
The blushes are AMAZING! I own three..and want more. So pigmented, a little goes a long way!
Painted Fingertips says
All of these look fantastic! I don’t own any Lorac products but it seems like I should…
Katie G says
Definitely a good brand to invest in ๐
nichole costa says
I’ve been using the Behind the Scenes primer for a few months…I can’t decide how I feel about it still.
Katie G says
It isn’t a primer that will give you any coverage, but it is BOMB at keeping your shadows from creasing ๐
Michelle Morchella says
I recently got lorac pro 2 and I’m in love. These eyeshadows are super pigmented and very good quality. I wish there was bigger hype on them.
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Katie G says
I know! I don’t understand how the naked palettes have more hype than these palettes — they’re so much more pigmented. And not dry like the naked palette!
CosmetopiaDigest says
I LOVE Pro 2, followed by the first Pro palette. Though I bought and like Lorac Pro 3, I don’t adore it as much as the other two – maybe I have neutral palette overkill lol. I wish I had held out for Mega Pro 3 instead ๐
Katie G says
I love the undertones in the PRO 3, and the matte shades are my favorite to work with on the daily. Maybe that’s why I love it just a bit more than the original ๐
Nikki says
I don’t have any of the Lorac Pro palettes, but I’ve heard they’re amazing. I do love the Color Source blushes, though! Great picks!
Katie G says
Yes the blushes are amazing!
Stacie @ wacie.com says
I think you just sold me on that lipstick. So creamy!
Katie G says
It’s my favorite!
LittleNuclearReactor says
I hear so much about Lorac shadows, but i haven’t given them a shot yet. So far I’ve only tried their contour palette and I enjoy that, might be time to give the brand more of a shot!
Katie G says
I need to get their contour palette next — it looks so good!
Anastasia says
I tried a few Lorac products, but their blushes have always been my favorite.
Katie G says
They became an instant favorite of mine, too!
Nina says
That lipstick!!!! That is MY shade!!!! Off to add to my santa list!
Katie G says
Haha, woo!! It’s so pretty!
Fairytalesnails says
I have heard such great things about loarac , these look lovely x
Katie G says
They are my favorite!
Stacie Hamilton says
Believe it or not, I still haven’t purchased any of the Lorac Pro palettes. I’m sure that won’t last most longer. LOL!
Katie G says
Oh my, girl, you’ve got to fix that! ๐
katshepsutt says
No Lorac products in my kit, well not yet anyway! These all sound so good, and I reckon I definitely need a few of the lipsticks xxx
Katie G says
Yess! Girl, you need some!
Tasha says
Oh Katie! My Birthday/Christmas list is getting longer and longer! LOL! I need the palette, blushes and that eyeliner!
Katie G says
Haha, it’s a never ending list when you’re a makeup lover ๐
Melissa says
My Lorac lipsticks are my favourites.
Katie G says
Yes, they are SO good!