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Hourglass Phantom Volumizing Glossy Lip Balm – New Shades

February 6, 2025

Hourglass Phantom Volumizing Glossy Lip Balm

Hourglass added four new shades of their Phantom Volumizing Glossy Lip Balm ($38 each) and they are incredibly beautiful. Three of them are shimmers and one is a new red. Out of all the Hourglass lip formulas this is probably my favorite, especially since I love a glossy lip.

Hourglass Phantom Volumizing Glossy Lip Balm

Hourglass Phantom Volumizing Glossy Lip Balm New Shades: Secret, Invite, Wander and Red 0

Above left to right:

  • Secret is a rose with gold shimmer (think MAC Sophisto vibes, but not as frosty)
  • Invite is a medium tan brown with gold shimmer
  • Wander is a light peachy pink with golden shimmer
  • Red 0 is the most perfect wearable red for those who don’t like to wear red

Below also wearing:

Secret

Hourglass Phantom Volumizing Glossy Lip Balm Secret

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Invite

Hourglass Phantom Volumizing Glossy Lip Balm Invite

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Wander

Hourglass Phantom Volumizing Glossy Lip Balm Wander

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Red 0

Hourglass Phantom Volumizing Glossy Lip Balm Red 0

Every single color of the new Phantom Glossy Balm is wearable and even though Wander is on the lighter side it still shows up on my lips – the pigment is perfect. The regular non shimmer shades are very soft and almost melty feeling once they’re on the lips. The shimmer version is smooth without texture but they have a slightly stiffer feel which I actually like better.

Since these are glossy balms lasting power isn’t going to be long, but they don’t slide off easily and I really like that the finish is forgiving so it fades nicely. They are nicely hydrating and smooth without feeling thick.

The Hourglass team sent a beautiful press box with the new shades and also included three from the permanent lineup. I’ve reviewed them here, here and here but thought I’d add them here too including Desire (rose mauve), Lure (plum) and Sense (the best nude pink).

Hourglass Phantom Volumizing Glossy Lip Balm swatches

Hourglass Phantom Volumizing Glossy Lip Balm swatches

Overall love. Every single color is one I think could be universally flattering. I’ve finally found my new holy grail red. I was hoping the peach orange shade Mystic in the Holiday 2024 Duo would be out individually but it looks like it’s only available in the set (still in stock). I might end up buying the set before it sells out since I love peachy coral shades.

Available now at Nordstrom, Sephora, Hourglass Cosmetics and all other Hourglass retailers.

New Hourglass Phantom Glossy Balm shades provided for review.

Bronzer + Blush YSL Beauty

YSL Make Me Blush 24H Buildable Powder Blush

February 3, 2025

YSL Make Me Blush 24H Buildable Powder Blush

There are quite a few beautiful blush launches this season. I’ll be reviewing a few of the new formulas, starting with the new YSL Make Me Blush 24H Buildable Powder Blush ($45 each). I’ll say right up front I’m giving these a solid 10/10 rating. They actually exceeded my expectations.

The YSL Make Me Blush Powders come packaged in a bold statement packaging with the YSL logo and quilted top similar to the All Hours Bronzer, Eyeshadow Clutches and Powders but in a rounded compact.

There are two finishes matte and satin and I love them both. These blushes have a similar soft texture to the Gucci Luminous Matte Beauty Blushes (swatches here and here) in the sense they are soft, easy to blend and layer beautifully, but I find the pigment in the YSL formula to be better – they are really easy to build and layer.

A number of you mentioned you swatched these in store but didn’t find the colors exciting and I’ll agree with you there. Even in the pan the colors don’t look special but they apply much prettier and better on the face. I like the powder version much better than the liquid blush YSL launched (swatched here). As pretty as the liquids are they oxidize/darken on my skin while the powders stay true to color and do not darken on me.

YSL Make Me Blush Buildable Powder Blush

Swatches:

YSL Make Me Blush 24H Buildable Powder Blush swatches

Swatch comparisons:

YSL Make Me Blush 24H Buildable Powder Blush swatch comparisons

I picked up 5 of the shades:

37 Peachy Nude is a medium-dark matte peach, wearing it with the YSL Candy Glaze Flashing Rose 13

YSL Make Me Blush Powder in 37 Peachy Nude

YSL Make Me Blush Powder in 37 Peachy Nude

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42 Babydoll Pink is a pale pink satin with a white base (this works best as a layering shade for me, on it’s own it is very pale), below wearing it with Prada Monochrome Soft Matte Lipstick 158 Meranti + Huda Faux Filler Gloss in UUU Baby

YSL Make Me Blush Powder in 42 Babydoll Pink

YSL Make Me Blush Powder in 42 Babydoll Pink

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44 Nude Lavalliere is a mauve pink with gold shimmer, below wearing it with YSL Loveshine in 44 Nude Lavalliere

YSL Make Me Blush Powder in 44 Nude Lavalliere

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87 Pink Voltage is a bright hot pink, but blends out easily for a more natural look, below wearing it with Maybelline Lifter Gloss 024 Bubblegum

YSL Make Me Blush Powder in 87 Pink Voltage

YSL Make Me Blush Powder in 87 Pink Voltage

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93 Restless Rose is a peachy gold shimmer, wearing it below with YSL Candy Glaze Flashing Rose 13

YSL Make Me Blush Powder in 93 Restless Rose

YSL Make Me Blush Powder in 93 Restless Rose

Lasting power is great. Shimmers are smooth and don’t emphasize my texture on cheeks. I love that these aren’t fragranced. I hope we will see some of the other colors in the US eventually (there seem to be more options in other countries).

Available now at Sephora.

Hauls Sephora

Sephora Haul Picks for Spring

January 30, 2025

Sephora Haul New Spring launches 2025 January

I have a Sephora haul with a look at some new launches along with some repurchases I made recently. I shared a mini haul on Instagram Stories a week ago and a number of you asked for a blog review with swatches so I have them rounded up today! You can watch the quick haul and try-on here if you still want to see the items in action!

New Spring Lip Launches

I hauled quite a few of the new lip launches and there are so many I haven’t had a chance to try all of them yet. If you want a more detailed review on any of these let me know in the comments!

Makeup by Mario launched a new Hydrating SuperShine Lip Gloss ($26 each). These are sheer glosses with a thick texture. I have mixed feelings about these. I think the tones he created are stunning but the pigment is very sheer and texture is on the thick side with a sticky feel. I don’t mind the formula, but the colors pull so sheer on me and I would have really loved to see more color payoff. I picked up Sunlit, Watermelon, Rose Crush, Rosewater, Perfect Pink with the brightest one Watermelon being my favorite color. They have a strong vanilla scent I find pleasant.

Makeup By Mario Supershine Lip Gloss Haul

Makeup By Mario Supershine Lip Gloss Haul swatches

Dior reformulated their Addict Lip Glow Balm ($40) yet again and while I find all the reformulations a little confusing, I have to say the newest version is really good. A few past options have been a little waxy feeling but this 2025 version applies smoother and is noticeably more hydrating on me. I picked up a few shades in Candy, Mahogany, Soft Nude and Rosewood. So far I’ve only had a chance to play with Candy which is a shimmery pink and has a subtle color shifting effect for a warm pink on my lips. These have the same minty feeling with a slight cooling sensation.

below left to right: Candy, Rosewood, Soft Nude and Mahogany

Dior Addict Lip Glow new formula 2025

Dior launched several new shades of the Addict Lip Maximizer Gloss ($40) in their spring Glowmania collection. I shared a demo of the new shades here and I think every shade is beautiful. (One of the shades Nudemania appears to be exclusive to Dior.com but the rest are at Sephora.)

Dior Glowmania Addict Lip Maximizer Lip Gloss

Dior Glowmania Addict Lip Maximizer Lip Gloss swatches

New Huda Launches

Huda launched a mini collection of lilac pink items and I picked up two of them. I love the idea of lilac pink makeup but find I can rarely wear the colors. This collection has changed that for me! The Faux Filler Lip Gloss ($21) in UUU Baby is one of the best sheer pinks I’ve ever tried and I am in love with the Huda Blush Filter ($23) in Ube Cream.

New Huda Beauty UUU Baby Faux Filler Gloss and Ube Cream Blush Filter

I tried the liquid blush in store over the summer and thought they would be too dewy but I have to say I’m really loving the pink one and might check out more. It blends out so nicely and easily. It does look dewy on the skin but so far it’s been staying put very well. You can see them in action here. I added swatch comparisons to her other pink glosses which I really love (they’re smooth and truly non-sticky).

New Huda Beauty UUU Baby Faux Filler Gloss and Ube Cream Blush Filter swatches

Complexion / Face

I never really knew how to make the Saie Glowy Super Gel Illuminators ($16 to $28) work for me until a few of you told me you mix it in with your foundation and I’m in love with the result. This dry season I’ve been wanting my bases to be a little more glowy and a little more sheered out and these gels from Saie do just the trick.

Saie Glowy Supergel Rose Glow and Warm Glow

They launched a new shade in Warmglow which is a champagne gold. I restocked the mini in Roseglow which is a lovely pink shimmer. I wish they made a medium in-between size because I find the regular size too large while the minis get used up too fast.

If your foundation has been looking or feeling a little dry but you don’t want to switch up your skincare, I recommend adding 1-2 pumps of this into your liquid foundation.

New Hair Pick + Some Repurchases

Sephora repurchases and restocks Tarte, Pat McGrath, Glossier, ABH, K18

I picked up the mini of the K18 AirWash Dry Shampoo ($24 for the mini) at the checkout area as an impulse buy and I really like it. It’s different from most dry shampoos I’ve tried. The formula seems more liquid/fluid when you spray it on the hair (ie it’s not really an aerosol). I love that it’s clear and doesn’t have any white cast on my hair. Does a great job at absorbing excess oil on Day 2 hair. It kept my hair looking refreshed throughout the day. I don’t know how long it lasts past 24 hours because I’m still the type of person who has to wash her hair almost daily (I’ll go 2 days max without washing my hair). Overall really love this.

I restocked a few things including the Pat McGrath Skin Fetish Foundation ($69) in LM14, Benefit Precisely My Brow ($27) in Shade 2.5, Anastasia Brow Definer ($26) in Caramel and the Tarte Tartelette Tubing Mascara XL ($27). The Glossier Lip Line Longwear Lip Pencil ($18) is the best new lip liner formula I tried in 2024 and I repurchased Grip which is a my-lips-but-better rose. The formula has really good color payoff and I love the tones.

New Blushes + Highlighter + Contour

Blushes seem to have taken over the spring launches right now. I picked up a few of the YSL Make Me Blush Powder Blushes ($45 each) and shared a demo here. These have two finishes right now: matte and shimmer. I prefer the shimmer ones but they’re all very good. The formula is soft and pigmented but they are really easy to blend and build. Pigment is easy to control so if you just want a hint of blush you can get a more diffused look.

YSL Make Me Blush Buildable Powder Blush

YSL Make Me Blush Buildable Powder Blush

Natasha Denona also launched her Hy-Blush Cloudy Cream Cheek Duo ($42 each) which has a highlighter and cream blush in one compact. I’ll review and swatch them all soon.

Natasha Denona HyBlush

Patrick Ta added four new shades of the Major Headlines Double-Take Duo ($38 each) but I’m probably going to pass on these (I still think his shade Not Too Much reviewed here is the best neutral).

Urban Decay launched their Face Bond Luminizer Waterproof Glow Drops ($34 each) and I’ve been loving the Space Cowboy shade for the perfect champagne glow highlight and PCH is a really pretty one too. These are multi-taskers you can use a number of ways. I am still experimenting with these but thought I’d share quick swatches here.

Urban Decay Face Bond Luminizer Waterproof Glow Drops

Urban Decay Face Bond Luminizer Waterproof Glow Drops

Neutral Eyeshadow Palette

I’ve been wearing the Anastasia Beverly Hills Mini Spice Palette  ($29) in a few looks and a number of you asked for swatches. I actually picked this up last year but realized I never swatched it on the blog. I really like the tones and the mix of mattes and shimmers. There a few true mattes in this palette and then some that have a tiny bit of sparkle embedded in them. The pure mattes are smooth and buttery with excellent pigment and color payoff. The mattes that have a tiny bit of sparkle pull sheerer but you can still build them for full pigment.

I do think the shimmer and glitters are prone to fall out if you don’t pat them on the lids or pack them on. You’ll have to do some clean up from the fall out but for me the good news is that once they are on the eyes they don’t migrate.

Anastasia Beverly Hills Mini Spice Palette

Anastasia Beverly Hills Mini Spice Palette swatches

As much as I like it, I do think there are better options out there for quality. If you’re looking for a good everyday neutral with mattes and shimmers I still think the Natasha Denona I Need a Nude or I Need a Warm and the Too Faced Born This Way Natural Nudes are better buys. I know the Too Faced palettes have been around forever but out of all the launches over the years, it’s still a solid staple of mine.

That wraps up my Sephora haul roundup! Let me know if you want a detailed review on any of these. I will have a full blog post on the YSL and Natasha Denona blushes soon!

What have you hauled this January? Any good finds, new loves or misses?

Chanel Lips

New Chanel Rouge Allure Velvet Les Perles

January 27, 2025

Chanel Rouge Allure Velvet Les Perles

Chanel launched a limited-edition lipstick in their Rouge Allure line called the Rouge Allure Velvet Les Perles ($52 each). I checked out the colors while I was in Miami and picked up a few shades along with the ones in the limited-edition Duo Set ($120) in store. The set is currently sold out online and I did see it restock once. I am hoping it restocks again or that some boutiques may still have it.

Chanel Rouge Allure Velvet Les Perles

The Rouge Allure Velvet Les Perles formula is a smooth luminous matte lipstick. They have an ultra fine pearl quality to them which gives them a glow while still looking like a matte on the lips. These are so soft and smooth on the lips. They glide on beautifully and you can control the pigment to be more of a blotted blurred effect or layer for more opacity.

I find them very comfortable. They do have a soft matte look but don’t look or feel dry at all. I think they’re very under-rated and they look much prettier on the lips than what you see in the tube.

Every color I tried is 10/10 wearable. I did have my eye on multiple shades although I splurged on the Rouge Coco Baume Shines which launched around the same time, so I tried to limit my picks with this launch.

All the shades are available individually. I purchased:

  • 447 Naturelle – the prettiest light beige neutral
  • 457 Eclatante – pretty coral

Duo Set with:

  • 459 Lumineuse – soft mauve
  • 458 Sensuelle – blue red

Chanel Rouge Allure Velvet Les Perles Set

Below wearing the shades along with the Les Beiges Healthy Glow Foundation in BD41.

Chanel Rouge Allure Velvet Les Perles swatches

Chanel also reformulated their Joues Contraste Powder Blushes recently. A number of you asked for a review. According to the SAs in store they have been reformulated to change the ingredients and to improve the pigment. I still own a lot of Chanel powder blushes which I still use and love. They kept a lot of the same colors so I decided to just try one Malice which is a soft coral pink with a tiny bit of shimmer.

I really like it. The powder is easy to blend with very good pigment level. I love the color – peachy coral tones are usually my favorite. I can’t really tell the difference in pigment or formula between new vs original. I would love to compare the original shade to new but I can’t find my original one. Off the top of my head this new one looks more pink-coral to me (I remember this being more peach), but without seeing them side by side I can’t confirm.

Chanel Joues Contraste Malice blush new formula

Chanel Joues Contraste Malice blush new formula

I shared a look at the lipsticks in action here if you want to see how they apply on the lips with a sheerer application.

Overall love the lipsticks and I’m really loving the formula. The blush is a beautiful classic coral shade. I don’t know that I’d call it a must-have.

You can find these now at Chanel.com and Chanel Beauty Boutiques.

Westman Atelier

Westman Atelier Petal Collection 2025

January 21, 2025

Westman Atelier Petal Collection 2025

Westman Atelier launched her Petal Collection for spring and it’s beautiful! The Petal Baby Cheeks Blush Stick ($48) has been a staple for me and I think the monochromatic matching lip, highlighter and blush combination is really pretty. In the collection she added Petal in a Lit Up Highlight Stick ($48), Lip Suede Matte Lipstick ($50) and Squeaky Clean Liquid Lip Balm ($38).

You can find the items now at Westman Atelier and Sephora. She also has a bundle set with a value price here.

Westman Atelier Petal Collection 2025

Westman Atelier Petal Collection 2025 swatches

She did launch a Petal highlighter and balm a few holidays ago in a limited-edition 2022 holiday set (reviewed here) but in my testing over the years I’ve found there are sometimes color differences between the permanent line and sets. A number of you asked for comparisons so I’ve added them (they’ll be at the bottom of the post).

Petal Baby Cheeks Blush Stick + Lit Up Highlight Stick

Westman Atelier Petal Baby Cheeks Blush Stick + Lit Up Highlight Stick

I love the Petal Baby Cheeks Blush Stick shade for the cheeks. The blush is subtle but buildable. It’s a neutral pink on my skin tone and blends out nicely. For my foundation match, I wear her Vital Skin Foundation Stick in V, VI and VII depending on how tan I am. Right now I’m at my lightest and wear the Shade V.

The new Lit Up Highlight Stick is a pretty sheer warm pink. It has that glowy quality without any harsh shimmer. It’s sheer but I really love the color payoff and sheen it gives. I don’t know that I’ll be able to wear it in the warmer months but my skin is dry and the weather is cold and dry now so it’s perfect for me.

Westman Atelier Petal Baby Cheeks Blush Stick + Lit Up Highlight Stick

Petal Lip Suede Matte Lipstick

The Petal Lip Suede Matte Lipstick is a muted nude pink on me. Since I have pigmented lips a lot of nude and neutrals tend to look washed out on me but this shade works as a nude lip. If your lips aren’t dark in tone I do think this will pull more pink on you. A lot of you asked me to compare to Fluffy from her holiday 2024 set. Petal is more nude and muted while Fluffy is brighter and has more warmth. Pigment of the lipstick is very opaque and offers full coverage with just one swipe. Even though it’s matte it’s still very creamy and doesn’t look or feel dry.

Westman Atelier Petal Lip Suede Matte Lipstick

Westman Atelier Petal Lip Suede Matte Lipstick

Petal Squeaky Clean Liquid Lip Balm

A lot of you mentioned you already own the Petal Squeaky Clean Liquid Lip Balm from her set and also from her website. I think it was exclusive to Westman Atelier individually for a while but is now at Sephora too. The current one has a lot more pigment than the one I have from the set but the colors seem very similar. The new one is more rosy and has a more noticeable blush tone while the original was very sheer.

Westman Atelier Petal Squeaky Clean Liquid Lip Balm

Westman Atelier Petal Squeaky Clean Liquid Lip Balm

Comparisons and swatches:

Westman Atelier swatch comparisons Petal Fluffy and Bubble

Westman Atelier swatch comparisons Petal Fluffy and Bubble

Overall love. The colors are easy to wear and effortless to apply for a polished but natural look. I’m happy with everything I splurged on and love everything. Available now at Westman Atelier and Sephora.

FYI the Holiday Lip Trio is still in stock right now and on sale here and also here!

Packing What's In My Bag

Travel Beauty Edit – Beauty Pack List

January 19, 2025

Travel Makeup Beauty Favorites

We took a road trip from St. Petersburg over the holiday and spent two weeks in Miami Beach for Christmas and New Years. So many of you love the beauty packing and travel makeup posts I thought it would a good time to share some thoughts about the Clear Medium Travel Case I picked up from Calpak over the holidays. (Shade I bought in all the cases is Caramel, but they have lots of options!)

I’ve purchased several cases from them over the years including the Small Clear Cosmetics Case and Clear Train Case and am completely obsessed. They have gone with me on many trips! Many of you asked for a comparison between the small and medium and also want to know which one I’d recommend. I finally bought the Medium one to try this last trip and can now compare the sizes. The Medium one was perfect to hold almost everything I needed for skincare and makeup.

I shared a look at everything that fit into the Medium Travel Case in this video here. Since we took a road trip and drove to our destination, I didn’t have to worry about any liquid limits but a lot of the skincare I brought were smaller/travel sizes.

Travel Makeup Pack List for 2 Week Getaway

Travel Skincare + Hair Care Picks

 

Skincare/Bodycare:

Hair:

Perfume:

Since it was winter time I didn’t really need dry shampoo or a lot of styling products for my hair. I did have some times I wish I had some hair spray or texturizer spray.

Travel Skincare and Hair Care Loves

Travel Makeup Picks

Travel Makeup Picks

Base Products:

Cheeks:

Eyes:

Lips:

Misc:

I packed brushes in a separate small makeup bag from Stephanie Johnson (mine is an older print/style but it’s the same size as this one). Also since we were going on an extended trip I bought full-sizes of shampoo, conditioner, body wash and sunscreen while in Miami since there are plenty of Sephora and Nordstrom stores around the city and also since Andrew and I share them.

I really like the size of the Medium Travel Case. It’s roomy enough to fit a TON of things inside although since it’s on the bigger side it will take up a lot of room in your suitcase or travel bag.

I did a poll on Instagram asking how you pack your makeup and skincare for travel and most of you end up putting things in multiple pouches to keep things organized. I ended up using everything I packed although I wish I had packed a loose powder with me for more options.

Here’s a quick look at the Medium vs the Small Clear Cosmetic Case (what fits inside the Small Case HERE):

Calpak Clear Makeup Case Medium vs Small

A closer look at the Train Case from Calpak (also a quick snapshot here):

Calpak Train Case

Calpak Train Case

If you’re going on a shorter trip or want something smaller I still think both the Small Clear Cosmetics Case or Train Case are excellent picks. I’ve used the Small Case for about two years and it holds a lot! The Train Case is a newer style from last year and while it looks small I really love the height since it’s a bit taller and zippered compartment at the top to is very useful to hold smaller things.

Overall for a 2-week trip the Medium size was perfect. I am really amazed at how much it fit.  You can watch the packing in action here.

How do you pack your makeup for trips?

Chanel

Chanel Spring Summer 2025

January 9, 2025

Chanel Beauty Spring Summer 2025

Happy New Year! I’ve been away in Miami Beach for the past couple of weeks on vacation for Christmas and New Year’s. We packed up both fur babies and took a road trip to the other side of Florida. We had a great time reconnecting after a very long and challenging year. I hope you had a wonderful holiday and were able to take some time off to either reset or spend with loved ones.

Starting off the new year with a look at Chanel Spring 2025. I picked up almost all the items from the spring launch while I was traveling and had the palette and new balms on repeat pretty much every day after I bought them. I swatched the whole collection in store in this Reel here in case you want a look at everything.

Jeux de Lumieres

Chanel Jeux de Lumieres – Multi-Use Eyeshadow and Highlighter Palette

The star of the collection is the oversized highlighter palette called Jeux de Lumieres – Multi-Use Eyeshadow and Highlighter Palette ($88). I am completely in love with all the shades and it pulls neutral-warm on me with the perfect spring tones. A number of you have messaged me over the last week asking if it’s orange on me. As a Chanel B40/BD41 I can report that none of the shades pull orange but I have seen a lot of other reviews and swatches that do look very warm. If you have fair skin in the B10/20 range I do think this will pull significantly warmer on your skin tone.

At first glance I thought the shades looked identical to other Chanel highlighters but after pulling a few I really do think the shades look different enough to justify this one. I love the peach tone as a blush.

Chanel Jeux de Lumieres – Multi-Use Eyeshadow and Highlighter Palette

Chanel Jeux de Lumieres – Multi-Use Eyeshadow and Highlighter Palette swatches

Chanel Jeux de Lumieres – Multi-Use Eyeshadow and Highlighter Palette swatches

Chanel Jeux de Lumieres – Multi-Use Eyeshadow and Highlighter Palette makeup look

Rouge Coco Baume Shine

Chanel added a new variation of their Rouge Coco Baume in a Shine Formula ($45 each). The original Rouge Coco Baume now as the description “Satin” in the product name online. The spring ones are definitely more glossy in finish and the added shine/slip gives them a more hydrating smooth feel.

Chanel Rouge Coco Baume Shine

The pigment is 10/10 perfect and has impressive buildability. With 3 swipes you will see added coverage without it feeling or looking too heavy. Extended lasting power isn’t going to be there but they last longer than the YSL Loveshines on my lips.

I really love all the shades but I love the Tender Peach the most. Raspberry Kiss is one of the best raspberry shades I’ve ever tried. I also love the Cherry Burst for a wearable red.

Chanel Rouge Coco Baume Shine

Chanel Rouge Coco Baume Shine swatches

Chanel Rouge Coco Baume Shine Honey Bliss

Chanel Rouge Coco Baume Shine Tender Peach

Chanel Rouge Coco Baume Shine Cherry Burst

Chanel Rouge Coco Baume Shine Blushing Pink

Chanel Rouge Coco Baume Shine Raspberry Kiss

Chanel Rouge Coco Baume Shine Charming Lilac

Ombre Essentielle – Spring Shades

There are four new Ombre Essentielle – Multi-Use Longwearing Eyeshadows ($40). These are single eyeshadows in a matte shade and 3 multi-dimensional shimmers. I love every single color.

Chanel Spring Ombre Essentiel Mauve Sucre, Peche Glace, Latte Frappe

I rarely wear purple tones on the eyes but Mauve Sucre has the prettiest sparkles in it. I love layering it on top of the peachy coral shades Peche Glacee which is the perfect peachy pink for an all over lid shades.

I also fell in love with Latte Frappe. It looks very ordinary in the pan but for my skin tone it’s a few shades darker and on the neutral-warm side making it the perfect contour shade for my lids.

Chanel Spring Ombre Essentiel Mauve Sucre, Peche Glace, Latte Frappe

Pigment is great, texture is smooth, colors are easy to blend. 10/10 WIN!

Stylo Yeux Waterproof Long-Lasting Eyeliner

Chanel Stylo Yeux Brun Poupre

LEFT Brun Poupre, RIGHT swatches top to bottom: Brun Poupre, Mauve Intense, Rouge Fauve and Vert Lagon

There are four new Stylo Yeux Waterproof Long-Lasting Eyeliners ($35). I picked up the warm brown matte shade Brun Pourpre but it seems a bit on the dry side when it’s brand new. If I warm it up on the hand with a few swipes it applies better. I also picked up another shade in store from the permanent line Brun Agape which is a bronzey brown that I think I will get more wear out of.

Le Vernis Longwear Nail Color

Chanel Spring Le Vernis Poete and Artiste

Last we have a look at two new Le Vernis Longwear Nail Colors ($32). You girls know I’ve been a die-hard fan of Chanel nail polishes. Both the shades in the spring collection scream “spring.” Poete is a pastel peach and Artiste is a mint green has an almost milky base, almost like mint-chocolate chip ice cream. We are experiencing some of the coldest temperatures in Florida with it hitting the 40s this week so at the moment I’m not feeling the spring vibe for the tips and toes. I do really like both colors and can see myself wearing them come March or April. I think they’re fun and they have good coverage with 2 coats.

Chanel Beauty Spring Summer 2025

Overall I think the collection is a hit. The highlighter palette, rouge coco baumes and eyeshadows were 100% worth the splurge for me.

You can find the collection out now at Chanel.com and all Chanel counters.

I did also pick up some of the new Rouge Allure Velvets but haven’t tried them on my lips yet. Stay tuned for a review soon!