Sharing a roundup of what I examined this month from Sephora! I shared a demo that includes a few of the new objects on Reels right here and several 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 Good 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 a fantastic job at night out the complexion in a gorgeous manner. 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 perfect. 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 like the way it seems on the pores and skin. Swatched beneath 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 gorgeous system. It’s a satiny semi matte end, easy, straightforward to mix and tender. I like the system 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 very ashy and gray. For my pores and skin tone I choose the shades from Westman Atelier, Charlotte Tilbury or Uncommon Magnificence for a tender contour. I additionally nonetheless swear by the Chanel cream bronzers as a tender contour although 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 gorgeous tender 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 should you 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 slightly chalky on me (color-wise). Method 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 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 wanting utility of basis and concealer. The colour is barely pearly however in a tender luminescent manner that isn’t too shimmery. The Gentle Reflecting Mist has a really high quality mist dispenser for a tender 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 way in which they give the impression of being on the pores and skin. These are tender luminous shimmery lotions that add a fairly glow to the complexion. To me they’re extra like highlighting bronzers slightly than a standard bronzer, however I like the way it seems. In case 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 tender 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 tender peach. Sadly I don’t have the unique model to check, 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’ll be able to see the evaluation right here. I 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 lovely and should 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 truly a Phlur Unique known as Heavy Cream. It’s a scrumptious creamy candy scent that’s arduous for me to explain but it surely’s like tender 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 the perfect 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 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 have 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 could be very thick and unflattering. Within the tubes these are each so sooo fairly. I used to be unhappy I might not likely put on both shade.
A lot of you requested me to check the Glossier Lip Line Lip Pencils ($18) to different latest launches. I haven’t had the perfect luck with latest 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 system the colours – they’ve slightly tugging on the lips, but it surely’s not too unhealthy and the system is lengthy sporting.
Make Up For Ever launched a brand new system of lipliner known as the Artist Coloration 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 system. I used to be pleasantly stunned to search out I like this new system higher. The brand new system doesn’t scent as pencil-y (if that is sensible). It’s creamier and it glides on smoother and simpler. Coloration 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 (beneath sporting Satin Panty + Fenty Glow). Full evaluation + swatches additionally right here. The lip liners are actually good by way of shade, system 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 system 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 probably look completely different on everybody however I 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 (evaluation + swatches of different shades right here). I picked up one of many newer ones in 710 Over Brun as I 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 tender and easy. I 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 system and efficiency is a strong 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 strong 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 residence I believe Heat Brown seems finest. It has a very good consistency to fill in like a pencil however has a clay advanced to carry pigment in place. I like the way in which it’s designed with each a high quality and flat tip. This would possibly simply be the perfect forehead pencil I’ve ever tried.
Hair Care
I’ve a number of new loves for hair care this month. I’m endlessly making an attempt completely different pomades and sticks to tame my flyaways. I discussed earlier this yr that I began to get lots of hair development after beginning a topical Minoxidil. The hair remains 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 Glossy Stick ($23) popped up at Sephora I knew I needed to attempt it. It actually does work to tame flyaways and helps provide you with that extremely smooth hair look but it surely’s very straightforward to overdo and in the summertime warmth, I 100% have to scrub my hair day by day when utilizing it. I personally choose the R+Co Dart Stick because it’s not as shiny wanting however you continue to have to scrub your hair day by day after use.
Kerastase Elixir Ultime has been repackaged into a more recent up to date bundle. The complete dimension is now refillable. I personally can’t inform any distinction between the unique and new system. 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 part besides the Huile Gloss since I’m going by way of the wash/masks merchandise in a short time. I like this hair oil, it’s a pleasant one particularly for ends should you really feel like they’re slightly dry or boring. It’s a repairing oil and I believe it’s accomplished a wonderful job for making the ends look higher with out weighing down the strands. For me this can be a little richer in system 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 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’ll be able to 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 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 straightforward to make use of and I like that they’ve longer barrels for my lengthy hair. 10/10 suggest – see it in motion right here. I believe 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 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 need to be from Sephora! Let me know what magnificence loves you discovered this month!
Press samples have a * subsequent to them.
