All Posts By

Sabrina

Chanel

Chanel Camelia Futura Collection – Spring 2025

March 13, 2025

Chanel Camelia Futura Collection Review via The Beauty Lookbook

Chanel’s Camelia Futura collection is one of the prettiest spring launches I have ever seen! I ordered the items online as soon as it launched as I tried to track it down in boutiques and it sold out very quickly. Most of the pieces are still available online but if you have your eye on anything I recommend acting fast. I shared live swatches in action here so you can see the dimension and shimmer better. Today I have a review.

Camelia Futura Powder Blush Trio

Chanel Camelia Futura Powder Blush Trio

The Camelia Futura Powder Blush Trio ($75, Chanel and Nordstrom) is a warm pink with a soft matte finish and it’s stunning! The blush has three colors in a striped pattern with a light warm pink, medium warm pink and soft tan.

The blush trio pulls on the sheer side but you can build it for more color. I do recommend having a well primed face or apply a cream blush underneath if you have super dry skin. The first time I applied it I had a lightly powdered faced and it applied perfectly. On another occasion my base was a more matte and application wasn’t quite as smooth or easy to blend. A few of you told me you had read the blush was less than stellar, but I think if you have a well primed face or normal skin it will work just fine. I really love it.

Chanel Camelia Futura Powder Blush Trio swatches

Chanel Camelia Futura Powder Blush Trio swatches

Les 4 Ombres – Utopia

The new Les 4 Ombres in Utopia ($76, still available at Nordstrom and Saks) is a stunning one! Pigment is medium in coverage for a softer look but you can build it. I recommend applying over a well primed lid or cream shadow so the colors adhere better to the eyes. I really love the duo chrome in the bottom shade, it pulls violet in the flash but also has a mix of taupe, silver and grey.

Chanel Les 4 Ombres – Utopia

I think the colors are so beautiful. I wish they would make this one permanent.

Fluid Enlumineur Iridescent Illuminating Fluid – Halo

Chanel Fluid Enlumineur Iridescent Illuminating Fluid – Halo

The Camelia Futura collection has a liquid highlighter in the Fluid Enlumineur Iridescent Illuminating Fluid formula with a new shade Halo ($56). It has a very similar feel to the Les Beiges Highlighting Fluid in Pearly Glow but Halo is slightly more pigmented and also has a unique color shift to it. It is a really pretty one but if you already own a lot of other Chanel liquid highlighters, I think you can skip this one, but it is very pretty and I am glad I splurged. Also compared next to the Le Blanc Rosy Light Drops below.

Chanel Fluid Enlumineur Iridescent Illuminating Fluid – Halo

Rouge Allure Laque Ultrawear Shine Liquid Lip Colour and Rouge Coco Flash

The lip launches are always a highlight for me – I love seeing what Chanel creates!

Chanel Rouge Allure Laque Ultrawear Shine Liquid Lip Colour and Rouge Coco Flash

There are two new Rouge Allure Laques in 97 Irreelle which is a warm pink with subtle orange tones and 96 Avant-Gardiste which is a shimmering pink. I love the pigment and finish of Irreelle. It’s smooth, opaque and full coverage. Avant-Gardiste is a really beautiful color but it pulls on the sheer side for me so it takes some layering. Lasting power is not super long with these but I do love how they wear on the lips.

The Rouge Coco Flash is one of my favorite lip formulas from Chanel and they launched two very unique colors that sold out almost instantly. Shade 270 Peachy is a pale peach gold with green shimmer. I think it’s so unique. On me it’s not the most flattering shade on it’s own, but I do think it makes for a really pretty topper on top of other lip colors to add a bit of shine.

272 Rosa is one of the most beautiful pink lilac shades with blue shimmer. It’s one I think they should make permanent! Since it sold out quickly so many of you have kept asking if I know who stocks it in store and unfortunately I don’t know. Three stores I called sold out before it even launched online, but I have pulled a few alternatives and swatches for you.

Chanel Rouge Allure Laque Ultrawear Shine Liquid Lip Colour and Rouge Coco Flash

Chanel Rouge Coco Flash Rosa and Peachy

Chanel Camelia Futura lip swatches

Comparisons to the Fenty Gloss Bomb Stix in Icy Amethy$t (reviewed here), Chanel Rouge Coco Baume Shine in Charming Lilac (review here), Dior Addict Lip Maximizer Gloss in Pink Lilac (swatched here) and Holographic Lavender (review here) and the Lisa Eldridge Gloss in Delilah (discontinued).

I actually think the Fenty Gloss Bomb Stix in Icy Amethy$t (reviewed here) is a prettier variation and for a non-shimmer option I do think the Rouge Coco Baume in Charming Lilac from spring is an easier option to wear for everyday.

Lilac Shimmer Lips Chanel, Fenty, Dior

Le Vernis Longwear Nail Colour

Last is a look at the two new spring nail polishes. 361 Pionniere is a pretty warm pink shimmer. This one pulls sheer so three coats are required for full coverage. 363 Utopiste is a shimmering dark black with multi-colored sparkles mixed in, but on my nails the shimmer is subtle and it looks more like a black-grey sparkle on the nails.

Chanel Camelia Futura Le Vernis Nail Polish 361 Pionniere and 363 Utopiste

Overall love. I think the eyeshadow quad and blush are the stand outs for me. I do love the lip launches in this collection, but my heart still belongs to the Rouge Coco Baume Shine shades in the spring-summer launch.

Available now at Chanel.com and all Chanel counters.

Sales Ulta

Ulta 21 Days of Beauty – Spring 2025

March 8, 2025

Ulta 21 Days of Beauty

Ulta Beauty’s 21 Days of Beauty Event is live and runs through March 27th with 50% off tons of items with different beauty deals every day and also weekly steals. I shared a come shopping with me video on Friday with the deals on my radar. In case you missed the first day there are still lots of new sales coming every day. I think this is the first time I’ve seen such big discounts of 50% off.

Ulta has their upcoming deals listed on their website so you can preview the sale and also plan your shopping in advance. Here are some I have on my radar (there are tons more online):

Today’s Steals 3/8

Ulta 21 Days of Beauty Deals - 50% off March 8

on sale 50% off today only

_________

Sunday March 9th Steals (prices will be marked down automatically on the sale date)

_________

Monday March 10th

_________

Tuesday March 11th

_________

Wednesday March 12th

_________

What I hauled from Ulta, details linked here (some of these were only on sale yesterday March 7th)

Ulta 21 Days of Beauty - sale haul Sabrina's Picks

There are tons more deals and previews on Ulta’s website! Lancome Idole Lash Lifting Mascara is going to be on sale March 14th, Tarte Maracuja Juicy Lip Shimmer Glass will be marked down March 15th (swatches here). One of my favorite brow pencils the Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz Pencil will be on sale March 16th.

LTK x Ulta Masterclass with Sabrina

Also wanted to let you know I will be co-hosting a Webinar with LTK and Ulta Beauty on March 11th. We’ll be talking about my creator journey, some industry insights and I’ll be sharing favorites for a spring makeup refresh. I know some of you have followed along from the very early days before I even showed my face online! But if you’re new, are thinking about becoming a creator and want some tips on how to get started you can RSVP here.

Chanel Lips

Chanel Le Rouge Duo Ultra Tenue – New Shades

March 6, 2025

Chanel Le Rouge Duo Ultra Tenue

Chanel launched five new shades of the liquid lipstick Le Rouge Duo Ultra Tenue ($50 each). I’m not usually a fan of liquid lipstick formulas as they tend to look very dry on me but this one has a good glossy clear top coat on one end to seal the color and add a beautiful shine.

Chanel Le Rouge Duo Ultra Tenue

I picked up three of the five shades and think all three are really pretty.

186 Pink Nude is a soft neutral pink

Chanel Le Rouge Duo Ultra Tenue Pink Nude

________

188 Caramel Beige is a beige brown neutral

________

192 Coral Pink is a coral pink, this one applies brighter on my lips with the drydown compared to what I see in the tube

Chanel Le Rouge Duo Ultra Tenue Coral Pink

________

With these I recommend applying a thin even coat first and letting them dry. If you apply too much on the lips, once it dries the product will look a bit cracked/dry. I let it set for a minute and then add the top coat. For me the top coat is essential otherwise the liquid lipstick underneath feels a bit sticky/tacky feeling. The gloss adds a nice smooth shine to the look.

I swatched a few comparisons below, many of my favorites have been discontinued. I included the numbers on them since it appears they launched a shade Intense Nude 194 in this new launch but it’s different from the Intense Nude 152 from a few years ago. These look dry in the swatches but I can assure you the top coat makes all the difference!

Chanel Le Rouge Duo Ultra Tenue swatches

Pink neutrals can be tricky for me to pull of with any cool undertone but this one is perfect. Overall love for a longwear liquid lip. I still prefer a traditional lipstick or gloss format, but in terms of liquid lip formulas these are my favorite.

Chanel Le Rouge Duo Ultra Tenue

Available now at Chanel.com. I purchased mine from a boutique.

The new Camelia Futura Collection is live online now too and I will have a review as soon as I can post it!

Fenty Beauty Lips

Fenty Gloss Bomb Stix High-Shimmer Gloss Sticks

March 4, 2025

Fenty Gloss Bomb Stix High-Shimmer Gloss Sticks

Fenty launched a shimmer version of my favorite lipstick formula called the Gloss Bomb Stix High-Shimmer Gloss Sticks ($25 each). As a huge fan of the regular Fenty Gloss Bomb Stix (non-shimmer version) I ordered these immediately. They are stunning for sure but they are a little outside of my comfort zone.

Formula is thick and creamy with full opaque coverage. They have a glossy finish and the sparkle is intense. They perform just the same as the non-shimmer version, but the shimmers do have a slightly transparent quality so your natural lip (or lip liner) will show through.

The shimmer is indeed “high” and they’re more like glitter on the lips. I saw a few reviews describe this as a glitter explosion and I think that is a perfect description. The formula is still surprisingly smooth without any texture even though the sparkle is very intense. It has been a while since I’ve tried a lipstick with THIS much sparkle and as much as I love a good shimmer, my first impression was that the shimmer is too much but I put all the shades to the test and some are more wearable than others for my lip tone.

I think they actually photograph better than they look in real life and I think these would be super cute for special or going out occasions where you want a fun look.

I do really love Fu$$y and Fenty Glow the best. I love the undertone of C U in Maui but this one is a glitter explosion on my lips. Icy Amethy$t is fun for a more trendy lavender shift kind of shade, I think it’s really fun.

Fenty Gloss Bomb Stix High-Shimmer Gloss Sticks

Fenty Gloss Bomb Stix High-Shimmer Gloss Stick swatches

Wearing each shade below, also wearing:

Fenty Gloss Bomb Stix High-Shimmer Gloss Stick Fussy

Fenty Gloss Bomb Stix High-Shimmer Gloss Stick Icy Amethyst

Fenty Gloss Bomb Stix High-Shimmer Gloss Stick Icy Amethyst

Fenty Gloss Bomb Stix High-Shimmer Gloss Stick Hot Chocolit

Fenty Gloss Bomb Stix High-Shimmer Gloss Stick Flamingo Fling

Fenty Gloss Bomb Stix High-Shimmer Gloss Stick C U in Maui

Overall fun, I’m not sure I can pull them off, but I still think they’re really pretty. I personally prefer the original Fenty Gloss Bomb Stix (reviewed here) but the NEW High-Shimmer colors in the Fu$$y and Fenty Glow are beautiful.

Available now at Ulta Beauty, Sephora, Kohl’s x Sephora and Fenty Beauty.

Beauty Favorites Loving Right Now

February Beauty Favorites

March 1, 2025

February Beauty Favorites

I can’t believe another month has flown by. January felt like the longest month ever but February went by so quickly. I have a roundup of favorites for February! Here are some things I really loved this month.

Chanel Spring Summer 2025

Chanel Beauty Spring 2025 favorites

Chanel Beauty’s spring collection has been in heavy rotation (full review here). I still really love every single shade of the Rouge Coco Baume Shines, in particular Tender Peach and Honey Bliss. I still really love the Jeux de Lumieres highlighter palette. It has been a versatile one for me I can use on the eyes and cheeks. I’ve been using the Chanel Brush 107 or 106 with the palette. I am still 100% obsessed with the eyeshadow singles, especially the Peche Glace.

Byredo Mojave Ghost Absolu

Byredo Mojave Ghost vs Mojave Ghost Absolu

I splurged on the Byredo Mojave Ghost Absolu as a gift to myself for Christmas and I really love it. The Mojave Ghost Absolu smells very similar to the original version, but the Absolu has better and longer lasting power. I also find the Absolu variation to be richer and creamier with more depth. I am 100% happy with the splurge. If you already own the original I do think the absolu is too similar to justify both.

Tom Ford Peach Glamour

Tom Ford Peach Glamour Eyeshadow Quad

Tom Ford launched two new eyeshadow palettes in the crème formula and I picked up the lighter/neutral option Peach Glamour. A few of you told me this is actually the powder formula in a new formulation, but quite a few places, including Tom Ford’s website have it listed under the crème formula page. It does have a creamy feel but it’s softer and not as dry as the other cremes making it a lot easier to blend. The colors are light and shimmery but not over the top. Peach Glamour is what I wanted Nude Dip to be on me. I think Nude Dip is a classic, but on someone with my skin tone it almost pulls cool-toned while Peach Glamour is warmer but more neutral.

Tom Ford Peach Glamour Eyeshadow Quad swatches

By popular request I also pulled comparisons to Tiger Eye (crème formula reviewed here) and Suspicion (powder, reviewed here discontinued).

Complexion Favorites

Two complexion products I’ve been loving are from Dior and Saie. I still cannot get enough of the Dior Forever Skin Perfect Foundation Stick (3N in action demo in action here). Right now I wear 2.5N for my winter color and this is hands down the easiest foundation to apply and travel with. I also love the finish and coverage. It blurs, blends easily, isn’t too heavy, has impressive coverage but looks natural. It has become my most-reached-for foundation this year.

Dior Forever Skin Perfect Foundation Stick 3N

I also really love the Saie Glowy Super Gel in Roseglow. It’s so good mixed in with foundation or as a base. I have another demo of it in action here.

Saie Glowy Supergel Rose Glow and Warm Glow

Neutral Honey Beige Lips

As a neutral lip lover I am always looking for more honey tones to try. There are four I really loved this month.

Neutral lip honey beige nudes Milani, Hourglass, MAC and Chanel

The Milani Keep it Full Glossy Plumping Balm is a really good budget-friendly formula. It’s comfortable on the lips, hydrating and plumping without any stinging and I think it rivals the ones from Tarte and Hourglass. The Milani ones are not as thick in texture, but are still balmy and glossy. I shared an application here of Puff (beige) and Bisou (red) in partnership with Target and I truly stand by these. I ended up buying a few more colors and really love them.

The new Hourglass Phantom Glossy Balm shades for spring are so good, I’ve been loving Wander which is a lighter peachy beige shimmer but all of the new shimmers are beautiful. Spring shades swatched here.

MAC added quite a few neutrals in their lipstick and lip liner formulas. I really wanted to love the shades like Cool Spice and Cool Teddy, but they ended up being too cool-toned for me. I did pick up the Lip Pencil in Beige Turner and it’s a perfect beige neutral for me.

Chanel Rouge Coco Baume Shine in Honey Bliss is such a good everyday neutral. It has a bit of gold shimmer but it’s not frosty. This is my perfect swipe and go polished nude lip look.

One shout out for the Glossier Sharpener. I know it’s not the most exciting thing and it’s kinda spendy for a sharpener, but it is GENIUS with the cover to hold all the pencil shavings so you can travel with it or keep it in your makeup bag without having to worry about making a mess.

Skincare Favorites

Skincare favorites Laneige, La Mer, Phlur, Chanel

My favorite cleanser I keep going back to is the Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cleanser I do like to try new ones every now and then. I picked up the Laneige Water Bank Gentle Gel Cleanser and it’s 10/10 love. It’s gentle but effective and I love the creamy gel texture. I find it hydrating and great for this time of year.

This year is the driest my skin has been. I started using the Hydrating Infused Emulsion underneath my regular moisturizer and it was exactly what my skin needed this dry season. It has made a HUGE difference in restoring moisture to my skin. A little goes a long way and I only use one pump to try and maximize every last bit of this product.

I mentioned a month ago that for some reason almost all of my deodorants started causing a rash and allergic reaction for me. I’ve used Native, L’Occitane and Salt and Stone for a while and for some reason I am not able to use them anymore. I gave the Phlur Deodorants a try and they’re a winner for me. Long lasting, no reaction and I love the scents. Vanilla Skin (vanilla) and Father Figure (fig) are both really good. I really hope they consider launching it in Missing Person or Phloria or even Solar Power.

For sunscreen I’ve been really loving the Chanel UV Essentiel. It has worked well with other moisturizers and also makeup on top. I love the texture and finish.

Cyklar Bergamot Bond Body Wash

Another shout of for Cyklar body washes is necessary as by this point Andrew and I have used up both the Naked Neroli and Bergamot Bond. This is still the best body wash we have tried in a long time and the texture feels really nice on the skin. Andrew liked it so much he asked me to restock this and I ordered more. By the time of this post we are almost through our second bottle of the Bergamot one. I also tried the Crescent one which is more of an amber blend. It’s also a good one but we love the Bergamot Bond the most.

What did you love this month?

Lips

Rhode Peptide Lip Shape Review

February 27, 2025

Rhode Peptide Lip Shape Review

Rhode launched a new lip pencil called the Peptide Lip Shape – The Contouring Lip Shaper ($24 each). I loved the teasers and as a huge fan of neutrals I was very excited to try these. I shared a try-on in action here and I was really surprised by the feedback! The feedback was very mixed and after trying these for nearly two weeks I finally have my review.

The Peptide Lip Shape is a creamy twist up lip product that I’d say is in between a lip liner and chubby stick. The formula is creamy and glides on with a very smooth application, but it has a semi-matte looking finish.

Rhode Peptide Lip Shape swatches

I think the colors are SO beautiful, but only a few work for me. Lighter neutrals are so difficult for me to wear because I have a darker lip tone and while many look SO good swatched on my hand, they end up looking ashy or dry on my lips because of the contrast (ie MAC Crème Cup, Blankety and Myth or Tom Ford Blush Nude look like white out on my lips).

Shades I hauled:

  • Bend is a peach brown beige
  • Twist is a neutral light brown
  • Lift is a light dusty pink
  • Lunge is a rosy beige tan
  • Press is a pink mauve tone
  • Lean is a medium brown
  • Balance coffee caramel brown

Rhode Peptide Lip Shape Review

The biggest complaint I saw was about the lasting power and I semi disagree with the rants that came across the comments and messages about these. These aren’t long-wear lip pencils and I think most of you who were disappointed expected this to be like a lip liner. The texture of the Peptide Lip Shape is softer and the pigment/texture isn’t dense like a pencil so it’s more like a lipstick in pencil form. They’re designed to be more like a contour rather than a definer.

That being said the lasting power isn’t the best but they definitely do not disappear immediately. If I wear these all over the lip, they fade the fastest from the center of the lip, but they do linger around the edges a long time on me.

I really love the idea and concept, but I don’t love the formula. I also don’t hate them. I like these best when topped with a gloss. If I were to do my order over I would have only picked up Lunge and Press. I can make the others work with an added gloss but this makes them more high maintenance than I would like.

Swatches:

Below wearing: Armani Luminous Silk Foundation in 6.5, Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Powder in Medium, Rhode Pocket Blush in Freckle, Tom Ford Eyeshadow Quad in Peach Glamour + Makeup by Mario Master Mattes, Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Definer Caramel, Tarte Lights, Camera Lashes Mascara

Rhode Peptide Lip Shape swatches

Rhode Peptide Lip Shape swatches

So bottom line, if you ask me are these worth the purchase? I would say they’re ok, but there are better formulas out there and I prefer a regular lip pencil than a chubby stick. I do think the Ilia Lip Sketch for a similar concept (chubby stick) is better, but I wasn’t a huge fan of the finish. The Pat McGrath Dramatique Lip Pencils are much better for lasting power, but these also pull matte and I think in general I just feel better with a glossy lip vs something that is matte. Chanel had the most incredible Lip Crayon back in the day, they’ve since discontinued it, but it was the best lip crayon I tried.

You can find the Peptide Lip Shape now at Rhode Skin.

Lips Skincare

Laneige Glaze Craze Tinted Polypeptide Lip Serum

February 24, 2025

Laneige Glaze Craze Tinted Polypeptide Lip Serum

Laneige launched a tinted lip balm called the Glaze Craze Tinted Polypeptide Lip Serum ($22 each, Sephora, Kohl’s and Laneige). I’m a huge fan of the Lip Glowy Balms and was really excited to see a new tinted lip product from Laneige!

The Glaze Craze Tinted Lip Serums are donut-inspired and each one has a different sweet gourmand scent. I really love the scents they created – they’re sweet but not too sweet. They smell like chocolate to me.

Laneige Glaze Craze Tinted Polypeptide Lip Serum

Formula is smooth, non sticky but still balmy/glossy feeling. They feel very hydrating on the lips and the pigment is just perfect for a tinted balm. The colors show up but they still have a natural looking tint to them. I think each color they created is 10/10 beautiful and very flattering.

Laneige Glaze Craze Tinted Polypeptide Lip Serum swatches

Below wearing:

Laneige Sugar Glaze

Laneige Glaze Craze Tinted Polypeptide Lip Serum - Sugar Glaze

_____

Laneige Peach Glaze

Laneige Glaze Craze Tinted Polypeptide Lip Serum - Peach Glaze

_____

Laneige Cinnamon Sugar

Laneige Glaze Craze Tinted Polypeptide Lip Serum - Cinnamon Sugar

_____

Laneige Chocolate Frosting

Laneige Glaze Craze Tinted Polypeptide Lip Serum - Chocolate Frosting

_____

There are a few features of the serums that I’m a little iffy about – none of these are deal breakers for me, but several of you mentioned these in your DMs to me so I thought I’d point them out too. Texture can be a little thick if you apply too much product, but they are easy to blend out.

I’m undecided about the applicator they made for these balms. The Glaze Craze Lip Serums come with a cushiony donut-shaped applicator. It’s soft and squishy and I give Laneige five stars for innovation, but it can be cumbersome to use as it makes precise application challenging. Also the tip can get very messy and a little goopy over time with the product oozing.

Laneige Glaze Craze Tinted Polypeptide Lip Serum applicator

There was one shade that seemed to settle and separate into my lip lines on bare lips (the Peach Glaze), but this can be fixed if I apply a lip liner underneath.

Overall I am happy with the purchase especially since the pigment level is exactly what I want in a tinted balm. I love that they’re not too sheer. A lot of you wanted to know how these compared to Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balms and I feel like they are very different. The Summer Fridays balms are a little thinner in texture with just a sheer hint of color while the Laneige serums is thicker and more opaque. If you like the concept of a tinted lip product that is hydrating but want something more budget-friendly, I also recommend checking out the e.l.f. Glow Reviver Lip Oils. While the formulas are not really the same, I have been a big fan of them for a tinted lip hydrator and I think they also have really great colors.

I pulled some swatches to some other balms/oils and a few glosses to compare for color.

Laneige Glaze Craze Tinted Polypeptide Lip Serum swatches vs Summer Fridays, Fenty, Elf, rhode

Available now at Sephora, Kohl’s and Laneige. Have you tried these yet? What did you think?