Sharing a roundup of what I examined this month from Sephora! I shared a demo that includes among the new objects 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 Ceaselessly Pores and skin Excellent Basis 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 ideal job at night out the complexion in a good looking means. 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 kind and like 3N one of the best. For me that is higher than their liquid foundations and by way of a basis stick one in every of my favourite formulation. Lasting energy is superb when set with a powder. I really like the way it seems on the pores and skin. Swatched under subsequent to the Ceaselessly Pores and skin Glow and Ceaselessly Matte.
Dior additionally launched the Ceaselessly 24H Pores and skin Contour Stick Sculpting Stick ($47) which has a good looking components. It’s a satiny semi matte end, easy, simple to mix and smooth. I really like the components 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 seems very ashy and gray. For my pores and skin tone I choose the shades from Westman Atelier, Charlotte Tilbury or Uncommon Magnificence for a smooth contour. I additionally nonetheless swear by the Chanel cream bronzers as a smooth contour regardless that they’re extra of a bronzer. Out of the 2 I choose the hotter one, however on me it’s VERY heat.
Uncommon Magnificence True to Myself Pressed Powder ($30) is a good looking smooth 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 if you happen to apply and press with a puff vs a brush. I actually like this however I nonetheless choose my Charlotte Tilbury or NARS Gentle Reflecting Powder.
Tower 28 launched their GetSet Blur Powder* ($28) in 4 shades. I used to be in a position to attempt the Translucent Trestles and Palisades Pink. 10/10 impressed with the translucent shade. The pink one seems just a little 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 Gentle Reflecting Hydrating Primer* ($42) and Gentle 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 trying software of basis and concealer. The colour is barely pearly however in a smooth luminescent means that isn’t too shimmery. The Gentle Reflecting Mist has a really high quality mist dispenser for a smooth end. It’s a pleasant one however not groundbreaking.
New Bronzer + Blush
(full magnificence breakdown and in addition 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 smooth luminous shimmery lotions that add a reasonably glow to the complexion. To me they’re extra like highlighting bronzers slightly than a conventional bronzer, however I really like the way it seems. Should 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 smooth 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 smooth peach. Sadly I don’t have the unique model to check, but it surely’s one I feel 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 possibly can 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 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 if you happen to love gourmand candy scents I like to recommend checking them out. I used to be actually stunned that I most popular 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 onerous for me to explain but it surely’s like smooth whipped cream. Sadly that one is already bought out.
All that stated 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 the most effective vanilla scents I’ve tried.
New Lip Testing
There are many new lip launches as of late, however not all of them are hits for me. I’ll begin with the misses. I really like the Lawless Neglect the Filler Lip Plumpers ($26) particularly Cherry Vanilla. At all times 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 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.
A lot of you requested me to check 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 number of however the Glossier Lip Liners are 10/10 thumbs up. I like each the components the colours – they’ve just a little tugging on the lips, but it surely’s not too dangerous and the components is lengthy sporting.
Make Up For Ever launched a brand new components of lipliner referred to as the Artist Shade 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 authentic components. I used to be pleasantly stunned to search out I like this new components higher. The brand new components 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 Hint’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, components 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 to this point. The Moisturizing Lip Balm ($50, refills $40) has an unbelievable components that glides on like a dream. It feels very comfy and is superbly hydrating. These are extremely costly, however I actually love the U001 Astral Pink pH Reactive shade. The colour will almost certainly look completely different on everybody however I really like the refined blue pink it offers me. You’ll be able to 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 feel the colours, formulation and textures are unbelievable, however I feel 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 seems heat within the compact and in pictures however on my pores and skin it pulls extra impartial. The feel is extremely smooth and easy. 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 feel is a significantly better purchase) – however the components and efficiency is a stable A+.
I’ve been on the hunt for brand new forehead merchandise and the Glossier Boy Forehead Arch 2-in-1 Longwear Pomade Eyebrow Pencil ($24) is a stable win. I attempted each Heat Brown and Cool Brown in retailer and couldn’t determine which one was finest so purchased each. After testing them at house I feel Heat Brown seems finest. It has a extremely good consistency to fill in like a pencil however has a clay advanced to carry pigment in place. I really like the best way it’s designed with each a high quality 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 making an attempt completely different pomades and sticks to tame my flyaways. I discussed earlier this 12 months that I began to get plenty 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 when you have thick hair! When the Briogeo Model + Deal with Hair Styling Glossy 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 but it surely’s very simple to overdo and in the summertime warmth, I 100% have to clean my hair each day when utilizing it. I personally choose the R+Co Dart Stick because it’s not as shiny trying however you continue to have to clean your hair each day after use.
Kerastase Elixir Ultime has been repackaged into a more recent up to date package deal. The total dimension is now refillable. I personally can’t inform any distinction between the unique and new components. 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 costlier 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 little thing besides the Huile Gloss since I’m going by way of the wash/masks merchandise in a short time. I really like this hair oil, it’s a pleasant one particularly for ends if you happen to really feel like they’re just a little dry or boring. It’s a repairing oil and I feel 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 components 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 brief flyaways (they’re so thick they stick straight up until it’s a waxy pomade), but it surely does tame the opposite longer strands identical to the cream, however in a wand kind you possibly can brush by way of 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 varieties. I set mine to 395 and it’s the right 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 advocate – see it in motion right here. I feel I wish to attempt the rollers subsequent!
That wraps up my August Sephora magnificence testing. There’s nonetheless quite a bit 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 must be from Sephora! Let me know what magnificence loves you discovered this month!
Press samples have a * subsequent to them.
