Sharing a roundup of what I examined this month from Sephora! I shared a demo that includes a number of the new gadgets on Reels right 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 Without end Pores and skin Excellent Basis Stick ($52) is pure love. System 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 excellent job at night out the complexion in a fantastic method. I’m usually a 2.5N or 3N of their liquids (which are likely to oxidize and darken). I attempted each within the Basis Stick type and like 3N one of the best. For me that is higher than their liquid foundations and by way of a basis stick one among my favourite formulation. Lasting energy is excellent when set with a powder. I really like the way it seems to be on the pores and skin. Swatched under subsequent to the Without end Pores and skin Glow and Without end Matte.
Dior additionally launched the Without end 24H Pores and skin Contour Stick Sculpting Stick ($47) which has a fantastic formulation. It’s a satiny semi matte end, clean, simple to mix and comfortable. I really like the formulation however undecided on the shades. 02 Tan could be very darkish and heat whereas 03 Medium could be very darkish and so cool-toned it seems to be very ashy and gray. For my pores and skin tone I want the shades from Westman Atelier, Charlotte Tilbury or Uncommon Magnificence for a comfortable contour. I additionally nonetheless swear by the Chanel cream bronzers as a comfortable contour though they’re extra of a bronzer. Out of the 2 I want the hotter one, however on me it’s VERY heat.
Uncommon Magnificence True to Myself Pressed Powder ($30) is a fantastic 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 undoubtedly 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 want my Charlotte Tilbury or NARS Mild Reflecting Powder.
Tower 28 launched their GetSet Blur Powder* ($28) in 4 shades. I used to be in a position to strive the Translucent Trestles and Palisades Pink. 10/10 impressed with the translucent shade. The pink one seems to be a bit chalky on me (color-wise). System has a really good blurring impact and has a fairly good quantity of lasting energy when utilized with a puff.
NARS added a brand new Mild Reflecting Hydrating Primer* ($42) and Mild Reflecting Hydrating Make-up Setting Mist* ($36). I LOVE the primer – it’s properly hydrating and actually makes a distinction in priming the pores and skin for higher wanting software of basis and concealer. The colour is barely pearly however in a comfortable luminescent method that isn’t too shimmery. The Mild Reflecting Mist has a really fantastic mist dispenser for a comfortable end. It’s a pleasant one however not groundbreaking.
New Bronzer + Blush
(full magnificence breakdown and likewise in motion right 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 fairly glow to the complexion. To me they’re extra like highlighting bronzers somewhat than a standard bronzer, however I really like the way it seems to be. In the event you don’t like shimmer although, I wouldn’t suggest 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 suggest 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 fairly comfortable peach. Sadly I don’t have the unique model to match, but it surely’s one I believe the brand new one appears extra satiny with out the shimmer. I swatched it subsequent to some 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 may see the overview 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 undoubtedly be utilizing the Hourglass ones as soon as the climate cools down and when it’s not so scorching/humid outdoors.
Perfume
Phlur launched three new Hair and Physique Mists*. Two can be found at Sephora in Coconut Pores and skin and Caramel Pores and skin. Each are actually stunning and in case you love gourmand candy scents I like to recommend checking them out. I used to be actually shocked 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 truly a Phlur Unique referred to as Heavy Cream. It’s a scrumptious creamy candy scent that’s arduous for me to explain but it surely’s like comfortable whipped cream. Sadly that one is already offered out.
All that mentioned although, for a gourmand I nonetheless assume their Vanilla Pores and skin is one of the best one for a gourmand scent. It’s truly top-of-the-line vanilla scents I’ve tried.
New Lip Testing
There are many new lip launches lately, however not all of them are hits for me. I’ll begin with the misses. I really like the Lawless Overlook the Filler Lip Plumpers ($26) particularly Cherry Vanilla. All the time excited to see new shades however the brand new ones in Daisette and Sweet 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 rather pale. Sweet Sky is a pale frosty nightmare that could be very thick and unflattering. Within the tubes these are each so sooo fairly. I used to be unhappy I may not likely put on both shade.
Quite a lot of you requested me to match the Glossier Lip Line Lip Pencils ($18) to different current launches. I haven’t had one of the 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 a bit tugging on the lips, but it surely’s not too dangerous and the formulation is lengthy carrying.
Make Up For Ever launched a brand new formulation of lipliner referred to as the Artist Colour Excessive Waterproof ($26). I’m undecided if that is changing their common lip liner however I picked up Wherever Walnut because it appears to be their hottest shade within the unique formulation. I used to be pleasantly shocked to seek out I like this new formulation higher. The brand new formulation doesn’t scent as pencil-y (if that is smart). It’s creamier and it glides on smoother and simpler. Colour is barely totally different however fairly shut.
Fast shout out for the Fenty Hint’d Out Lip Liner and Gloss Bomb Stix. I shared a demo in my reel and actually love each formulation (under carrying Satin Panty + Fenty Glow). Full overview + swatches additionally right here. The lip liners are actually good by way of shade, 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 fantastically hydrating. These are extremely costly, however I actually love the U001 Astral Pink pH Reactive shade. The colour will most probably look totally different on everybody however I really like the refined blue pink it provides me. You possibly can see it in motion right 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 (overview + 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 seems to be heat within the compact and in images however on my pores and skin it pulls extra impartial. The feel is extremely comfortable and clean. I really like the pigment and colours. I nonetheless assume it’s very overpriced and the colours are most likely 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 spanking new forehead merchandise and the Glossier Boy Forehead 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 greatest so purchased each. After testing them at house I believe Heat Brown seems to be greatest. 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 fantastic and flat tip. This would possibly simply be one of the best forehead pencil I’ve ever tried.
Hair Care
I’ve a number of new loves for hair care this month. I’m ceaselessly attempting totally different pomades and sticks to tame my flyaways. I discussed earlier this yr that I began to get quite a lot of hair development 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 Type + Deal with Hair Styling Smooth Stick ($23) popped up at Sephora I knew I needed to strive it. It actually does work to tame flyaways and helps offer you that extremely smooth hair look but it surely’s very simple to overdo and in the summertime warmth, I 100% have to clean my hair every day when utilizing it. I personally want the R+Co Dart Stick because it’s not as shiny wanting however you continue to have to clean your hair every day after use.
Kerastase Elixir Ultime has been repackaged into a more moderen up to date package deal. The complete dimension 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 dimension), 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 via 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 a bit dry or boring. It’s a repairing oil and I believe it’s accomplished a superb job for making the ends look higher with out weighing down the strands. For me it is 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 clean the hair. For me it doesn’t maintain the thick and brief flyaways (they’re so thick they stick straight up except it’s a waxy pomade), but it surely does tame the opposite longer strands similar to the cream, however in a wand type you may brush via the hair.
I’ve began curling my hair once more with the BaByliss Nano Titanium Professional Curling Wand within the 1 ¼ inch dimension* ($74.99). That is additionally my hair stylist’s favourite model for curling instruments. I really like the wand dimension and size and there are a number of warmth settings to go well with 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 simple to make use of and I really like that they’ve longer barrels for my lengthy hair. 10/10 suggest – see it in motion right here. I believe I need to strive 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 shortly as I can together with new NARS, Laura Mercier, YSL, Make-up by Mario and Natasha Denona.
What did you try to love this month? Doesn’t essentially should be from Sephora! Let me know what magnificence loves you discovered this month!
Press samples have a * subsequent to them.
