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Tom Ford Traceless Soft Matte Concealer

March 29, 2023

Tom Ford Traceless Soft Matte Concealer

Tom Ford Beauty launched a new concealer called the Traceless Soft Matte Concealer ($60) and I really like it! The formula is in a twist up stick format with a very soft texture. The word “traceless” in the name is perfect because once you blend this, it really is traceless in a natural looking kind of way. It’s long-wearing on me, didn’t crease, blended beautifully and looks natural.

I picked up the shade 3W1 Golden based on their Foundation + Concealer shade conversion chart. In the Traceless Soft Matte Foundation I wear 6.0 Natural and in the Traceless Foundation Stick I have both 6.0 Natural and 6.5 Sable. After testing this I think the shade choice for concealer is a good one that I will be able to use even throughout summer.

Tom Ford Traceless Soft Matte Concealer 3W1 Golden

The Traceless Soft Matte formula is soft and glides on the skin. It feels weightless once blended. Coverage is on the sheer-medium side. I don’t need a lot of coverage under the eyes so this is perfect for me. If you need a minimum of medium coverage or even full I would say skip this and go for the Shade and Illuminate formula if you want to stick with Tom Ford. Other great medium-full coverage concealers I like also include the Tarte Shape Tape Ultra Creamy, Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Concealer, Dior Forever or the Urban Decay Quickie Concealer.

Below before and after concealer, applying it on top of the Traceless Soft Matte Foundation. Blending with one of my favorite brushes the Hourglass Vanish Concealer Brush.

Tom Ford Traceless Soft Matte Concealer 3W1 Golden

Tom Ford Traceless Soft Matte Concealer 3W1 Golden

The question everyone has been asking me is “how does this compare to the Cle de Peau Concealer?” The Traceless Soft Matte Concealer is quite a bit softer in texture and more natural in finish. The Cle de Peau Concealer is stiffer and dryer in the feel. It’s one of the best opaque concealers that I use for spot concealing. It seems to be popular for under eyes as well but can be a bit too opaque/thick for that area if you have dry skin or texture.

Cle de Peau Concealer in Buff vs Tom Ford Concealer in 3W1 Golden

I think the Tom Ford option is great for the under eye for me and I will use it up entirely. I’m not sure that it’s one I will repurchase though because of the price and amount of product. Since the texture is soft a lot of product has already been used up with just a few uses and I feel like this is one that will be used up fairly quickly.

That being said it’s been a while since I’ve used my Tom Ford foundations and after using them recently, I have to say I don’t know why I stopped. I think I just fell in love with other formulas like Chanel, Westman Atelier and Charlotte Tilbury that I neglected some of my favorites from Tom Ford.

Here are a few swatch comparisons to the Tom Ford Shade and Illuminate Concealer, Cle de Peau Concealer and Tom Ford Traceless Foundation Stick. My concealer and foundation shades are mixed. Based on the Buff shade you can see how much lighter my skin is right now (Buff usually matches my arm exactly).

Concealer Swatches Tom Ford 3W1 Golden

I also wanted to add a swatch of the Shade and Illuminate Highlighting Duo in Peachlight. This is one of several new highlighter duos they added last year. I love Moodlight and still think it’s the best classic highlighter duo. Peachlight is a really pretty mix of a pearly light pink and rose gold peach. The darker shade almost looks bronzey on my skin right now. I like that it has a nice glow without looking too sharp.

Tom Ford Shade and Illuminate Highlighting Duo in Peachlight

Tom Ford Shade and Illuminate Highlighting Duo in Peachlight

Tom Ford Shade and Illuminate Highlighting Duo in Peachlight

I shopped my stash and pulled out the Lip Color in Pink Dusk and topped it with the Gloss Luxe in Ravish. Eye colors are the Eyeshadow Quads in Honeymoon and Golden Mink mixed together. Top from Reformation (wearing a Medium).

Overall I’m really happy with the new concealer although I don’t think it’s for everyone. I bought mine from Nordstrom. Also available at Sephora and Saks Fifth Avenue.

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Have you tried this yet? What are your favorite concealers? Do you prefer sheer, medium or full coverage?

 

Diptyque

Diptyque Fleur de Cerisier / Cherry Blossom Candle

March 29, 2023

Diptyque Fleur de Cerisier Cherry Blossom Candle Review

Diptyque just launched a new limited-edition Fleur de Cerisier / Cherry Blossom Candle ($74) to celebrate spring and it’s available now online at Diptyque and in Diptyque boutiques. I was thrilled to be able to get an early sneak peek and it’s beautiful.

The Diptyque Cherry Blossom Candle comes in the standard 6.5 oz size. It smells just like I envisioned: sweet cherry blossom with a tiny hint of musk with a soft and airy feel.

Diptyque Fleur de Cerisier Cherry Blossom Candle Review

Diptyque Fleur de Cerisier Candle for Spring

Diptyque Fleur de Cerisier Cherry Blossom Candle Review

Diptyque Fleur de Cerisier Cherry Blossom Candle Review

The throw is very good – strong enough to fill the entire room but not too sweet or strong. Perfect for this time of year as we start the spring season.

If you like fruity florals this is the one for you to try! If you’re a Diptyque fan they will be bringing back the city candles this next month again! Keep an eye out for the details.

Available now for a limited time at Diptyque. Also check out their Special Offers page to see their current GWP offerings.

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Cherry Blossom gifted from Diptyque for review.

Bronzer + Blush Hermes Beauty

Hermes Plein Air H Trio Mineral Powder Bronzer + Iridescent Highlighters

March 14, 2023

Hermes Plein Air H Trio Mineral Powder

Hermes just launched their Plein Air H Trio Healthy Glow Mineral Bronzing Powders ($105) and Iridescent Powders ($105) in the US and I am so excited to have a review to share today. I fell in love almost immediately with the product description and demo video on the Hermes website. The powders looked perfect for that effortless healthy sunkissed glow and I was eager to put these to the test.

Given that these are extremely expensive I was surprised to find that many of the shades have sold out at a lot of retailers. Depending on which shade you want you may have to do some shopping around but they are available at Hermes, Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue, Bloomingdale’s and Neiman Marcus to name a few places.

These powders have 3 shades in one compact in a beautiful embossed H pattern. I have to say I was pleasantly surprised to see the compacts are larger than the other Hermes powders with 18 g of product. They are scented similar to the Rose Hermes blushes (reviewed here) but the scent dissipates after a while and I don’t notice it when it’s on the skin.

Plein Air H Trio Healthy Glow Mineral Powder

Hermes Plein Air H Trio Mineral Powder Bronzer 02 Atlas, 03 Sahara, 04 Sienne

There are 5 shades of the Plein Air H Trio Healthy Glow Mineral Powder and I ordered three shades to try. These have a beautiful silky texture with very good pigment, no excess powdery kick up, no hard-pan and apply beautifully on the skin.

I was really impressed with the level of pigment – they show up really well but at the same time are really easy to blend and sheer out. There is a tiny bit of shimmer in these but it’s more like subtle flecks of shimmer spread out on a matte base so on the skin they really look more matte.

Hermes Plein Air H Trio Mineral Powder Bronzer 02 Atlas, 03 Sahara, 04 Sienne swatches

Looks below wearing:

02 Atlas

02 Atlas is a warm light bronze, this pulls warm on my skin when used as a bronzer, I like this better as a soft contour to warm up the skin instead, wearing this with the Hermesistible Lip Oil in 02 Corail Bigarade (swatched here) on the lips

Hermes Plein Air H Trio Mineral Powder Bronzer 02 Atlas

Hermes Plein Air H Trio Mineral Powder Bronzer 02 Atlas

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03 Sahara

03 Sahara is the best shade for me out of the three, this is a medium tan, on the lips wearing Lisa Eldridge Gloss Embrace in Charm

Hermes Plein Air H Trio Mineral Powder Bronzer 03 Sahara

Hermes Plein Air H Trio Mineral Powder Bronzer 03 Sahara

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04 Sienne

04 Sienne is a deeper bronze, also warm and pulls reddish on me, lips are Lawless Forget the Filler in Cherry Vanilla

Hermes Plein Air H Trio Mineral Powder Bronzer 04 Sienne

Hermes Plein Air H Trio Mineral Powder Bronzer 04 Sienne

Below swatched next to:

Hermes bronzer swatch comparisons to Charlotte Tilbury, Gucci and Chanel

Plein Air H Trio Iridescent Mineral Powder

Hermes Plein Air H Trio Iridescent Mineral Powder

There are two variations of the Plein Air H Trio Iridescent Mineral Powder. Both have three different shades of highlighter in one compact. I swatched them individually and swirled and also next to the Plein Air Powder I just reviewed in Mirage.

Hermes Plein Air H Trio Iridescent Mineral Powder swatches

On my medium tan skin these pull very light/pale. Pigment is medium but easy to control so you can get a sheer glow or a more intense highlight. These are very powdery and there was a lot of powdery kick up all over (even in my hair). I would recommend applying with a light hand. Both seem to have sold out everywhere except the Hermes website.

01 Rose Atacama

01 Rose Atacama is a mix of icy white, medium soft nude pink and a cool pink. On my skin this pulls very frosty since it’s contrasted with my skin. Since there is such a sharp contrast I found it highlighted my pores and texture. The Charlotte Tilbury Glow Glide Highlighter in Pillow Talk Glow is better suited for my skin tone as it’s not as white/icy (review here). Wearing it on top of the Bronzer Shade 02 Atlas and Hermesistible Lip Oil in 02 Corail Bigarade.

Hermes Plein Air H Trio Iridescent Mineral Powder 01 Rose Atacama

 

Hermes Plein Air H Trio Iridescent Mineral Powder 01 Rose Atacama

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02 Corail Mojave

I found 02 Corail Mojave more unique and better for my skin tone. This also pulls very shimmery with an icy white champagne, pale gold and orange copper shimmer. When swirled it’s more of a soft champagne gold. I didn’t have time to swatch comparisons but color is somewhere in between Charlotte Tilbury Glow Glide Highlighters in Champagne Glow and Gilded Glow (the CT ones have more pop to them, more swatches here). Bobbi Brown Highlighting Powder in Peach Glow is more sparkly. Dior Nude Glow is more complex and slightly warmer.

Below wearing it on top of 03 Sahara Bronzer.

Hermes Plein Air H Trio Iridescent Mineral Powder 02 Corail Mojave

 

Hermes Plein Air H Trio Iridescent Mineral Powder 02 Corail Mojave

Overall I think the bronzers are the stand out for me with a silky smooth texture, natural finish and large compact size. I like Sahara the best for my skin tone.

The highlighters are stunning, but not a must for me. Shade 01 is too pale for my skin tone, even with a light hand. Shade 02 is beautiful but given the vast number of highlighters I own, I don’t think I could call it a must-have.

If you’ve been looking at these online and don’t have a counter to try, I hope you found this review helpful!

Available at Hermes, Nordstrom, Bloomingdale’s, Saks and Neiman Marcus.

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Cle de Peau Beaute Lips

Cle de Peau Cream Rouge Collection

March 8, 2023

Cle de Peau Cream Rouge Collection

Cle de Peau recently revamped some of their lip products with the new Cream Rouge Collection and I’m thrilled to be able to share swatches of every single color today! I ordered a handful of shades when they first launched but it was thanks to Benjamin Puckey (follow him at @benjaminpuckey) who was so kind to send all the colors for me to try and swatch for you.

These are available now at Cle de Peau, Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, Bloomingdale’s and all other Cle de Peau retailers.

There are three finishes in the Cream Rouge Collection ($50 each):

The formula is exceptional which is no surprise for Cle de Peau. What I liked about these the most is the hydrating finish. I swatched most of the shades on the lips and usually at the end of a lip swatching session my lips are pretty raw with the wiping and re-application. This time my lips felt even better afterwards. Coverage of the Shine and Matte formulas are full-coverage and smooth. Lasting power is very good although they are not budge-proof or transfer-proof. Sparkles have medium lasting-power and run sheer. The photos and swatches cannot do them justice – only in real life can you see the multi-dimensional shimmer and how the light catches each sparkle.

Cream Rouge Shine

The Cream Rouge Shine formula is my favorite. I love a good glossy lip and these are stunning. I would have liked to see more neutrals in the lineup, but those who love color or a bold lip will be thrilled with every single shade.

  • 201 Calanthe Orchid is a stunning beige pink
  • 202 Plumeria Apricot is a vibrant coral
  • 203 Heliconia is a bright warm fuchsia
  • 204 Maraca Ginger is a ginger red
  • 205 Cuphea is a medium-deep red
  • 206 Calliandra is a cool toned orchid pink
  • 207 Musa Ornata is a bold deep pink
  • 103 Legend of Rouge is their classic red

Cle de Peau Cream Rouge Shine

Cle de Peau Cream Rouge Shine swatches

Cle de Peau Cream Rouge Shine lip swatches

Cle de Peau Cream Rouge Shine lip swatches

Above wearing:

Cream Rouge Sparkle

The Cream Rouge Sparkles are stunning. They are sheer with a jelly like base but the sparkle is just beautiful I ordered one of each of these and like 303 and 304 the best. There is no gritty texture once applied, they feel smooth and I love how they feel.

  • 301 Sweet Nectar
  • 302 Mokara
  • 303 Medinilla Magnifica
  • 304 Ohia Lehua

Cle de Peau Cream Rouge Sparkles

Cle de Peau Cream Rouge Sparkles swatches

Cle de Peau Cream Rouge Sparkles

Cream Rouge Matte

Last we have a look at the Cream Rouge Matte which is a lightweight airy almost whipped matte. These also offer full coverage and apply smoothly with a flawless finish. There is one neutral which I love Chocolate Cosmos. All the other shades are very bright and bold. They feel very comfortable on the lips.

  • 111 Chocolate Cosmos is a muted dusty beige
  • 112 Ixora Peach Delight is an electric coral peach
  • 113 Hibiscus Rosa is a warm red
  • 114 Flame Lily is a berry red
  • 115 Cordyline is a dusty mauve
  • 116 Lantana Camara is an electric bright coral
  • 117 Flamingo Flower is a bold warm red
  • 118 Pink Perfection is a bright pink
  • 119 Vriesia is a cool bright pink
  • 120 Currant is a purple plum
  • 121 Strawberry Rhubarb is a deep red
  • 103 Legend of Rouge is a classic red

Cle de Peau Cream Rouge Matte Swatches

Four of the shades swatched on the lips:

Cle de Peau Cream Rouge Matte Swatches

Overall this is a beautiful launch with exceptional formulas and colors. My favorites are all of the sparkles, Calanthe Orchid, Calliandra, Cordyline and Chocolate Cosmos. At $50 each these are extremely pricey but the formula is top notch after several days of wear my lips do feel more hydrated and smooth.

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If you’re ordering online I hope you find these swatches helpful! Available now at Cle de Peau, Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, Bloomingdale’s and all other Cle de Peau retailers.

Many thanks to Cle de Peau Beaute for sending the shades for review.

 

Chanel

Chanel Beauty Spring Summer 2023 Launch

March 2, 2023

Chanel Beauty Spring Summer 2023 Launch

The Spring Summer 2023 collection for Chanel Beauty has arrived and I’m so excited to share a look today! The collection has a red theme with new oversized palettes for eyes and cheeks. The items have just launched online at Chanel.com (you can find them if you search products individually, I’ve linked each item below for you) and also now at Nordstrom and Saks.

In today’s review we have a look at the:

Swatches of all the items I have in the collection below

Chanel Spring Summer 2023 Makeup Collection swatches

Les 4 Rouges Yeux Et Joues Eyeshadow and Blush Palette

Chanel Les 4 Rouges Yeux Et Joues Eyeshadow and Blush Palette in Tendresse

This spring Chanel has launched oversized palettes with powders formulated for both eyes and cheeks. There are two varations this season, I have the lighter Les 4 Rouges Yeux Et Joues Eyeshadow and Blush Palette in 957 Tendresse. This has four powders with sheer-medium pigment.

Shades include a light shimmery rose highlighter, a soft tan satin for bronzer/contour, a soft watermelon pink blush and a deeper reddish powder. Powders have a medium texture – not super soft but not stiff. Overall look is soft but colors can be layered.

Chanel Les 4 Rouges Yeux Et Joues Eyeshadow and Blush Palette in Tendresse

I like this on the cheeks but also found I could wear on the eyes. The tan shade is just slightly deeper than my skin tone and warms up the skin. On me it’s a barely there kind of color but does add a nice touch of warmth.

I’m wearing the Chanel Les Beiges Water-Fresh Complexion Touch Foundation in B30 and B40 mixed. On the lips I am wearing the Les Beiges Healthy Glow Lip Balm in Light. For the eyes I also added a little bit of the Les 4 Ombres in Candeur Et Experience and Noir Allure Mascara in Black.

Below wearing just the watermelon pink blush

Chanel Spring Summer 2023 Makeup Collection Les 4 Rouges pink blush

Chanel Spring Summer 2023 Makeup Collection Les 4 Rouges pink blush
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Wearing the watermelon pink blush and highlighter

Chanel Spring Summer 2023 Makeup Collection Les 4 Rouges pink blush and highlighter

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Red blush below

Chanel Spring Summer 2023 Makeup Collection Les 4 Rouges red blush

Le Vernis Longwear Nail Colors

There are two new shades of the Le Vernis Longwear Nail Colors in Rouge Cuir and Watermelon and they’re beautiful! Watermelon is a bright vibrant pink jelly shade. It has a transparent finish so I used 3 coats to get full coverage. Rouge Cuir is a pretty dusty warm rose with opaque coverage.

Chanel Le Vernis in Rouge Cuir and Watermelon

Chanel Le Vernis in Rouge Cuir and Watermelon

Baume Essentiel Multi-Use Glow Stick

This collection brings us a new Baume Essentiel Multi-Use Glow Stick in Rouge Frais. You girls know I’m usually not a fan of the dewy cheek sticks because I live in hot and humid Florida and they usually do not last. This shade however is the prettiest Baume Essentiel I’ve tried. It’s a bright red shimmer in the tube but has a transparent sheer pink finish on the cheeks. I also tried it on the lips and it’s a really pretty shimmery red when used as a lip balm.

Baume Essentiel Multi-Use Glow Stick ($45) in Rouge Frais

Chanel Baume Essentiel Multi-Use Glow Stick in Rouge Frais

Chanel Baume Essentiel Multi-Use Glow Stick in Rouge Frais

Stylo Yeux Waterproof Eyeliner

The spring launch features the Stylo Yeux Waterproof Eyeliner in Or Rose. I feel like this may have been a color from an older launch many years ago but am not 100% sure the shade is the same. I think this year’s has a different number and is more of a true rose gold. It’s stunning. As a liner it’s subtle on me but I also tried it as an all over eyeshadow and think it’s just beautiful.

Chanel Stylo Yeux Waterproof Eyeliner in Or Rose

Noir Allure Mascara

Last is a look at the Noir Allure Mascara in Rouge Grenat. I love this mascara formula but red tinted mascaras aren’t really my thing. This formula coats the lashes and is great at lengthening. The red is very pigmented and does coat all the lashes with a reddish shimmer color. I still prefer the classic black shade but if you like tinted mascaras I think this is a fun twist.

Chanel Noir Allure Mascara in Rouge Grenat

Overall thoughts: I love the Les 4 Rouges Palette in Tendresse. I think it’s pretty, wearable and different from what I already own. I think the pink highlighter is really pretty! The Le Vernis in Watermelon is a must for me, I think it will be really fun for spring/summer.

Available now at Chanel, Nordstrom and Saks.

What do you think about this launch? Will you be trying any of the palettes or other new launches?

Hermes Beauty

Hermes Rouge Hermes Shiny Lipsticks, Plein Air Complexion Balm and Radiant Powder

February 27, 2023

Hermes Rouge Hermes Shiny Lipsticks, Plein Air Complexion Balm and Radiant Powder

Sharing a look at some luxury beauty pieces from Hermes Beauty today! Hermes just launched three limited-edition Rouge Hermes Shiny Lipsticks ($78 each) and I think they’re absolutely stunning. I also have a look at two complexion products that I’ve tested including the Hermes Plein Air Natural Enhancing Complexion Balm ($90), Radiant Glow Powder ($95) and Powder Brush ($126).

Hermes Plein Air Natural Enhancing Complexion Balm Shade 50

The Hermes Plein Air Natural Enhancing Complexion Balm is a natural looking tint with SPF 30 and a dewy finish. I bought the shade 50 Palomino sight unseen and was thankful it ended up being a perfect match. This has a CC cream/BB cream kind of feel to it. It’s semi thick but blends easily and a little goes a long way. Finish is natural and slightly dewy. It’s lightly fragranced with sandalwood and green tea but smells mainly like a sunscreen to me. It is a mineral only sunscreen which is usually hit or miss for me.

Pros are that it looks natural and fresh. I like the coverage. Lasting power is pretty good. I do set with a powder to help make it last though. Cons include the steep price and for my skin type and climate I live in it’s a bit too dewy for my taste. The fragrance does not irritate my skin but I know a lot of you are sensitive to fragranced base products so your mileage may vary.

Before/After

Hermes Plein Air Natural Enhancing Complexion Balm Shade 50

Hermes Plein Air Natural Enhancing Complexion Balm Shade 50

Hermes Plein Air Natural Enhancing Complexion Balm Shade 50

After testing it for several months now I can’t say that I recommend it mainly because of the price. It’s a solid product but I think there are better options on the market that are more affordable with a higher SPF. For something similar in texture and coverage I’d recommend trying the Chanel CC Cream ($55, been loving this for years, swatches here), It Cosmetics CC+ Nude Glow Foundation ($44), Supergoop! CC Screen ($44) or the Armani Neo Nude Tinted Moisturizer ($48).

Hermes Radiant Glow Powder Mirage

The Plein Air Radiant Glow Powder is a beautiful highlighter. Also very expensive and easily dupeable. In the compact it appears more peach/rose tone but on my skin the champagne and gold tones pull more prominent. I’m wearing this over the Rose Hermes Blush in Rose Blush (also reviewed here).

Hermes Plein Air Radiant Glow Powder Mirage Swatch

Hermes Plein Air Radiant Glow Powder Mirage Swatch

Hermes Plein Air Radiant Glow Powder Mirage Swatch

This has a beautiful texture and it’s easy to layer. I love the way it looks but cannot say it’s a must-have. Even though the swatch comparisons show that Hermes Mirage is different in undertone (more golden), on the face the differences are really subtle for a champagne highlighter. If this was more true to pan and looked more pink/peach on my skin then I think it would 100% have been more unique and flattering on my skin. It’s a stunning one – just not unique enough to justify the price in my opinion.

Swatched next to: Charlotte Tilbury Beauty Light Wand in Spotlight, Charlotte Tilbury Glow Glide in Champagne Glow, Dior Forever Luminizer in Nude Glow, Bobbi Brown Highlighting Powder in Peach Glow and Tom Ford Highlighting Duo in Moodlight.

Champagne Highlighter swatches

I splurged on the Powder Brush not realizing it was priced at $126. It’s definitely not worth the price. I do use it a lot but the Chanel Brush 106 ($60) is half the price and much better in terms of softness. The NARS Bronzer Brush ($38) is also excellent.

Rouge Hermes Shiny Lipsticks Spring Summer 2023

Last we have a look at the three new Shiny Lipsticks in Corail Parasol, Beige Croisette and Brun Yachting. I absolutely love these even though they are also incredibly overpriced and sheer. I think the colors are fresh and wearable. They give that natural polished look that is noticeable but not overdone.

Rouge Hermes Shiny Lipsticks Spring Summer 2023

06 Brilliant Corail Parasol is a sheer light grapefruit with sparkles. It looks like a candy glaze on the lips with the glossy finish.

Rouge Hermes Shiny Lipstick 06 Brilliant Corail Parasol

Rouge Hermes Shiny Lipstick 06 Brilliant Corail Parasol

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10 Brilliant Beige Croisette is a sheer creamy brown beige. It pulls slightly warmer on my lips than what I see in the tube.

Rouge Hermes Shiny Lipstick 10 Brilliant Beige Croisette

Rouge Hermes Shiny Lipstick 10 Brilliant Beige Croisette

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22 Brilliant Brun Yachting is a sheer medium-tone brown which I thought would be unflattering. It’s a nice soft brick brown reddish color with almost 90s vibes.

Rouge Hermes Shiny Lipstick 22 Brilliant Brun Yachting

Rouge Hermes Shiny Lipstick 22 Brilliant Brun Yachting

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I added a swatch of two orangey lipsticks from Hermes including the Poppy Lip Shine and 35 Brilliant Orange Capucine (limited-edition, reviewed here).

Hermes Lipstick swatches

Overall love the new shiny lipsticks but I think I could have definitely passed on the complexion balm, brush and highlighting powder. I hope you found this review helpful if you’ve been looking at any of the new Hermes beauty launches!

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I bought my items from Nordstrom and Saks. Also available at Hermes.

Have you tried any of these yet? What did you think?

Charlotte Tilbury

Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Collection Newness for Spring

February 21, 2023

Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Collection Review

In Partnership with Charlotte Tilbury

Charlotte Tilbury added new items to her Pillow Talk lineup for spring and as a huge fan of the Pillow Talk collection I’m thrilled to share a look at her new launches today! The Pillow Talk Collection features nude-pink shades that are universally flattering for everyone. The Matte Revolution Lipstick and Lip Cheat in Pillow Talk are hands down my favorite everyday neutral rose pink tones to wear and I’m always excited to see new extensions in this color theme.

Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Collection Review

Pillow Talk Lips

Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Collection Matte Revolution Lipstick, Lip Lustre Gloss and Lip Cheat Lip Liner

For those new to Charlotte Tilbury here’s a look at three of my favorite Pillow Talk lip products. The Matte Revolution Lipstick is a classic everyday rose with smooth velvety coverage. Her Lip Cheat Lip Liner is my perfect lips-but-better shade that goes with everything. For the lip gloss lover the Lip Lustre in Pillow Talk is the perfect glossy rose pink neutral with opaque coverage and a natural shine.

Matte Revolution Lipstick

Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution Lipstick Pillow Talk

Lip Lustre in Pillow Talk

Charlotte Tilbury Lip Lustre Pillow Talk

Pillow Talk and Pillow Talk Medium shades swatched side by side for reference below.

Charlotte Tilbury Lip Swatches Pillow Talk

Hypnotizing Pop Shot + Pillow Talk Eye Colors

Charlotte Tilbury Hypnotizing Pop Shots in Pillow Talk Diamonds

For the eyes Charlotte Tilbury just launched two new shades of her Hypnotizing Pop Shots and I have the rose pink shade in Pillow Talk Diamonds. These are stunning sparkle toppers in a pressed powder format. The texture is impeccable. These shadows are loaded with multi-dimensional sparkle and tiny glitters yet they adhere remarkably well to the lids and stay put. I like to pat these on with my fingers. The Ultra Violet shade is already sold out, but the exclusive to CharlotteTilbury.com Pillow Talk Diamond shade is still available.

Charlotte Tilbury Hypnotizing Pop Shots in Pillow Talk Diamonds

I’ve swatched it next to her Pillow Talk Eyeshadow Palette and Pillow Talk Luxury Palette of Pops, both of which have glitter sparkle toppers. The new Hypnotizing Pop Shot in Pillow Talk Diamonds has more of a rosy plum pink undertone with more intense sparkle than what I see in her other palettes. Also swatched her Eyes to Mesmerize Cream Shadow in Pillow Talk for comparison which is a lovely plum rose on me.

Charlotte Tilbury Hypnotizing Pop Shot and Eyes to Mesmerize in Pillow Talk Diamonds

Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk swatches eyeshadows

Pillow Talk Blush + Highlighters

Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Cheek Products Blush and Highlighter

For the cheeks her newest launch is the Matte Beauty Blush Wands. I hauled a few and shared a tutorial demo on Instagram a few weeks ago and love them. Pillow Talk is exclusive to her website. It’s a wearable soft matte rose that is easy to blend and layer with a nice natural matte dry down. For a cream/liquid blush these have really good staying power.

Charlotte Tilbury Matte Beauty Blush Wands

Matte Blush Beauty Wand in Pillow Talk

Charlotte Tilbury Matte Beauty Blush Wand Pillow Talk

Cheek to Chic in Pillow Talk

Charlotte Tilbury Cheek to Chic Blush in Pillow Talk

Beauty Light Wand in Pillow Talk

Charlotte Tilbury Beauty Light Wand in Pillow Talk

Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Cheek Products Blush and Highlighter

For those who want to know how her Pillow Talk cheek products compare I’ve added a look with her Cheek to Chic Blush in Pillow Talk (has a natural luminous sheen) and also her Beauty Light Wands.

Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Collection Review

Bottom line is I love the new Pillow Talk launches. I highly recommend checking out the new Pillow Talk Matte Beauty Blush Wand and the Hypnotizing Pop Shots.

You can find these out now at Charlotte Tilbury. There are great bundles and kits available at a discounted rate when you shop directly through her website.

For day to evening, there’s a beauty look for every occasion that can be created with the Pillow Talk Collection.

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Many thanks to Charlotte Tilbury for partnering to sponsor this post. As always all opinions are my own.