Sharing a roundup of what I examined this month from Sephora! I shared a demo that includes a few of the new items on Reels here and a number of other requested for extra detailed ideas + swatches. I’ve rounded up 20+ new launches I examined from Sephora in August. Some included are press samples, some are issues I picked up.
New Base Merchandise
The Dior Forever Skin Perfect Foundation Stick ($52) is pure love. Method glides on seamlessly to the pores and skin and has a pleasant light-weight end that isn’t too dewy or drying. Protection is medium however does an amazing job at night out the complexion in a gorgeous approach. I’m usually a 2.5N or 3N of their liquids (which are inclined to oxidize and darken). I attempted each within the Basis Stick type and like 3N the very best. For me that is higher than their liquid foundations and by way of a basis stick considered one of my favourite formulation. Lasting energy is superb when set with a powder. I really like the way it appears to be like on the pores and skin. Swatched under subsequent to the Forever Skin Glow and Forever Matte.
Dior additionally launched the Forever 24H Skin Contour Stick Sculpting Stick ($47) which has a gorgeous formulation. It’s a satiny semi matte end, easy, straightforward to mix and comfortable. I really like the formulation however undecided on the shades. 02 Tan may be very darkish and heat whereas 03 Medium may be very darkish and so cool-toned it appears to be like very ashy and gray. For my pores and skin tone I desire the shades from Westman Atelier, Charlotte Tilbury or Rare Beauty for a comfortable contour. I additionally nonetheless swear by the Chanel cream bronzers as a comfortable contour despite the fact that they’re extra of a bronzer. Out of the 2 I desire the hotter one, however on me it’s VERY heat.
Rare Beauty True to Myself Pressed Powder ($30) is a gorgeous comfortable ending powder. I attempted two shades in Ivory and Pure and felt Ivory was the higher match. It’s sheer and really light-weight – you positively get extra protection and lasting energy in case you apply and press with a puff vs a brush. I actually like this however I nonetheless desire my Charlotte Tilbury or NARS Light Reflecting Powder.
Tower 28 launched their GetSet Blur Powder* ($28) in 4 shades. I used to be capable of attempt the Translucent Trestles and Palisades Pink. 10/10 impressed with the translucent shade. The pink one appears to be like slightly chalky on me (color-wise). Method has a really good blurring impact and has a reasonably good quantity of lasting energy when utilized with a puff.
NARS added a brand new Light Reflecting Hydrating Primer* ($42) and Light Reflecting Hydrating Makeup Setting Mist* ($36). I LOVE the primer – it’s properly hydrating and actually makes a distinction in priming the pores and skin for higher trying software of basis and concealer. The colour is barely pearly however in a comfortable luminescent approach that isn’t too shimmery. The Mild Reflecting Mist has a really effective mist dispenser for a comfortable end. It’s a pleasant one however not groundbreaking.
New Bronzer + Blush
(full magnificence breakdown and likewise in motion here)
Ilia’s new cream bronzer the Sunshift Cream Bronzer ($38) is fairly good. I picked up two colours in Rise and Ray and love the best way they appear on the pores and skin. These are comfortable luminous shimmery lotions that add a reasonably glow to the complexion. To me they’re extra like highlighting bronzers somewhat than a conventional bronzer, however I really like the way it appears to be like. When you don’t like shimmer although, I wouldn’t advocate this because it’s very glowy.
Ilia additionally launched a Sculpting Brush ($36) with this bronzer. It’s an angled brush that’s tremendous comfortable and plush. 10/10 advocate checking it out.
The NARS Talc-Free Blushes aren’t new however I attempted one other shade in August that I actually like. Deep Throat is a reasonably comfortable peach. Sadly I don’t have the unique model to check, nevertheless it’s one I believe the brand new one appears extra satiny with out the shimmer. I swatched it subsequent to a couple different peach tones from NARS and Armani.
I additionally reviewed the Hourglass Unreal Liquid Blushes + new No 15 Blush Brush – in case you missed it you’ll be able to see the evaluate right here. I really like the colours, however on this warmth I’ve been reaching for powder blushes or the Armani Luminous Silk Cheek Tints extra. I’ll positively be utilizing the Hourglass ones as soon as the climate cools down and when it’s not so sizzling/humid exterior.
Perfume
Phlur launched three new Hair and Body Mists*. Two can be found at Sephora in Coconut Skin and Caramel Skin. Each are actually lovely and in case you love gourmand candy scents I like to recommend checking them out. I used to be actually stunned that I most well-liked the Caramel Pores and skin over Coconut Pores and skin since I’m extra of a coconut lover. Phlur additionally has a 3rd new one that’s really a Phlur Exclusive referred to as Heavy Cream. It’s a scrumptious creamy candy scent that’s laborious for me to explain nevertheless it’s like comfortable whipped cream. Sadly that one is already bought out.
All that stated although, for a gourmand I nonetheless assume their Vanilla Skin is the very best one for a gourmand scent. It’s really among the best vanilla scents I’ve tried.
New Lip Testing
There are many new lip launches nowadays, however not all of them are hits for me. I’ll begin with the misses. I really like the Lawless Forget the Filler Lip Plumpers ($26) particularly Cherry Vanilla. All the time excited to see new shades however the brand new ones in Daisette and Candy Sky had been a miss for me. Daisette is a pleasant one if layered over different lipsticks or liners as a clear shimmer lavender pink, however on it’s personal it is extremely pale. Sweet Sky is a pale frosty nightmare that may be very thick and unflattering. Within the tubes these are each so sooo fairly. I used to be unhappy I might probably not put on both shade.
Plenty of you requested me to check the Glossier Lip Line Lip Pencils ($18) to different current launches. I haven’t had the very best luck with current lip liner launches from Kosas, Hourglass or Too Confronted to call a couple of however the Glossier Lip Liners are 10/10 thumbs up. I like each the formulation the colours – they’ve slightly tugging on the lips, nevertheless it’s not too dangerous and the formulation is lengthy sporting.
Make Up For Ever launched a brand new formulation of lipliner referred to as the Artist Color Extreme Waterproof ($26). I’m unsure if that is changing their common lip liner however I picked up Wherever Walnut because it appears to be their hottest shade within the original formula. I used to be pleasantly stunned to seek out I like this new formulation higher. The brand new formulation doesn’t scent as pencil-y (if that is sensible). It’s creamier and it glides on smoother and simpler. Shade is barely completely different however fairly shut.
Fast shout out for the Fenty Trace’d Out Lip Liner and Gloss Bomb Stix. I shared a demo in my reel and actually love each formulation (under sporting Satin Panty + Fenty Glow). Full evaluate + swatches additionally right here. The lip liners are actually good by way of coloration, formulation and lasting energy.
I nonetheless haven’t reviewed the Prada Magnificence lip merchandise but on the weblog however I’ve been actually impressed by what I’ve examined thus far. The Moisturizing Lip Balm ($50, refills $40) has an unbelievable formulation that glides on like a dream. It feels very snug and is superbly hydrating. These are extremely costly, however I actually love the U001 Astral Pink pH Reactive shade. The colour will probably look completely different on everybody however I really like the refined blue pink it offers me. You can see it in action here.
Eye Make-up Testing
I’ve a love/hate relationship with the YSL Couture Clutch Eyeshadow Palettes ($68). I believe the colours, formulation and textures are unbelievable, however I believe they’re extremely over-priced for the quantity of product you get (evaluate + swatches of different shades right here). I picked up one of many newer ones in 710 Over Brun as I really like impartial tones and this one is gorgeous. It appears to be like heat within the compact and in images however on my pores and skin it pulls extra impartial. The feel is extremely comfortable and easy. I really like the pigment and colours. I nonetheless assume it’s very overpriced and the colours are in all probability dupeable with shades from the Natasha Denona Glam Palette (which I believe is a significantly better purchase) – however the formulation and efficiency is a strong A+.
I’ve been on the hunt for brand new forehead merchandise and the Glossier Boy Brow Arch 2-in-1 Longwear Pomade Eyebrow Pencil ($24) is a strong win. I attempted each Heat Brown and Cool Brown in retailer and couldn’t resolve which one was finest so purchased each. After testing them at residence I believe Heat Brown appears to be like finest. It has a extremely good consistency to fill in like a pencil however has a clay complicated to carry pigment in place. I really like the best way it’s designed with each a effective and flat tip. This would possibly simply be the very best forehead pencil I’ve ever tried.
Hair Care
I’ve a number of new loves for hair care this month. I’m eternally attempting completely different pomades and sticks to tame my flyaways. I discussed earlier this yr that I began to get quite a lot of hair progress after beginning a topical Minoxidil. The hair continues to be rising again which is unbelievable however the flyaways are a menace particularly if in case you have thick hair! When the Briogeo Style + Treat Hair Styling Sleek Stick ($23) popped up at Sephora I knew I needed to attempt it. It actually does work to tame flyaways and helps offer you that extremely glossy hair look nevertheless it’s very straightforward to overdo and in the summertime warmth, I 100% have to scrub my hair each day when utilizing it. I personally desire the R+Co Dart Stick because it’s not as shiny trying however you continue to have to scrub your hair each day after use.
Kerastase Elixir Ultime has been repackaged into a more moderen up to date package deal. The complete measurement is now refillable. I personally can not inform any distinction between the unique and new formulation. To me they carry out the identical. I do just like the look of the newer bottle packaging (particularly the journey measurement), however a number of of you identified that the brand new model is dearer with much less product ($62 for 75 ml now vs $51 for 100 ml earlier than).
I actually love the Kerastase Premiere line and completed up every part besides the Huile Gloss since I am going by means of the wash/masks merchandise in a short time. I really like this hair oil, it’s a pleasant one particularly for ends in case you really feel like they’re slightly dry or boring. It’s a repairing oil and I believe it’s carried out a wonderful job for making the ends look higher with out weighing down the strands. For me this can be a little richer in formulation in comparison with the Elixir Ultime.
dae Cactus Fruit 3-in-1 Styling Cream Taming Wand ($18) is a pleasant product to have. It’s the identical styling cream however with a wand applicator. It’s nice to tame flyaways and easy the hair. For me it doesn’t maintain the thick and quick flyaways (they’re so thick they stick straight up until it’s a waxy pomade), nevertheless it does tame the opposite longer strands identical to the cream, however in a wand type you’ll be able to brush by means of the hair.
I’ve began curling my hair once more with the BaByliss Nano Titanium Pro Curling Wand in the 1 ¼ inch size* ($74.99). That is additionally my hair stylist’s favourite model for curling instruments. I really like the wand measurement and size and there are a number of warmth settings to swimsuit a variety of hair sorts. I set mine to 395 and it’s the proper temperature to get lengthy lasting curls on my thick hair.
I’ve tried each the Curling Iron (with the clamp) and Curling Wand. Each are very straightforward to make use of and I really like that they’ve longer barrels for my lengthy hair. 10/10 advocate – see it in action here. I believe I wish to attempt the rollers subsequent!
That wraps up my August Sephora magnificence testing. There’s nonetheless rather a lot I didn’t get to this month. I’ll be swatching and reviewing extra issues as rapidly as I can together with new NARS, Laura Mercier, YSL, Make-up by Mario and Natasha Denona.
What did you attempt to love this month? Doesn’t essentially must be from Sephora! Let me know what magnificence loves you discovered this month!
Press samples have a * subsequent to them.
