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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.

Chantecaille

Chantecaille Wild Meadows Collection for Spring 2023

February 18, 2023

Chantecaille Wild Meadows for Spring 2023

Chantecaille recently launched their new limited-edition Wild Meadows Collection for spring. This year they celebrate their 25th Anniversary! The collection has a floral-inspired theme with fresh pinks, pastel tones and some pretty coral shades. The pieces are limited-edition and available now at Chantecaille and Neiman Marcus.

In this collection:

Every item is just stunning from the beautiful packaging to the high-quality textures and beautiful pigments. Colors are fresh and bright. I think this is a collection well worth checking out!

Wild Meadows Eye Quad

The Wild Meadows Eye Quad has four shades including a shimmering pale gold, a baby pink shimmer, metallic warm taupe sparkle and the most beautiful soft matte brown. The only downside to this one is that the pans are extremely small, especially for the price, but the texture and pigment is exceptionally stunning.

Chantecaille Wild Meadows Eye Quad swatches

Wild Meadows Blush

There are two shades of Wild Meadows Blush in this collection. They have a very smooth texture and apply flawlessly. Apple Blossom is a warm pink and Anemone is a raspberry with a tiny bit of shimmer. Both are beautiful on the complexion and are easy to build. They give the complexion life without looking overdone.

Chantecaille Wild Meadows Blush

Chantecaille Wild Meadows Blush

Lip Chic

Chantecaille Lip Chic

The Lip Chics are the most beautiful pieces in the collection (in my opinion). If you’re a fan of Chantecaille lipsticks you know the Lip Chic has a really pretty creamy texture, hydrating feel, comfortable finish and buildable pigment. You girls know I gravitate towards neutrals so of course I love Meadow a soft peachy nude. The other two are bright but still wearable. Carpathia is a bright apricot. Crocus is a vibrant raspberry pink – not really a shade I would wear but still pretty.

Chantecaille Wild Meadows Lip Chic

Looks below wearing:

Meadow Lipstick

Chantecaille Lip Chic Meadow

Chantecaille Lip Chic Meadow

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Carpathia Lipstick

Chantecaille Lip Chic Carpathia

Chantecaille Lip Chic Carpathia

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Crocus Lipstick

Chantecaille Lip Chic Crocus

Chantecaille Lip Chic Crocus

Chantecaille Wild Meadows for Spring 2023

Overall a beautiful collection with fresh wearable colors for spring. I love that Chantecaille launches new colors that remain true to brand and very different from what other lines launch. The pieces are on the expensive side but the quality of each piece is exceptional. If it’s in your budget to splurge I think you will absolutely love the spring collection.

Available now at Chantecaille and Neiman Marcus. Have you checked out anything from the collection? What are your favorites from Chantecaille?

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Wild Meadows collection provided for review.

Pat McGrath Labs

Pat McGrath Love Collection

February 14, 2023

Pat McGrath Love Collection

Pat McGrath launched new palettes in her Love Collection for spring and I’m thrilled to share a look + swatches of all three. The full collection is available online at Pat McGrath along with discounted bundles. Today two of the palettes launched at Sephora.

In the Love Collection she has:

I have the 3 palettes, 1 liquid eyeshadow, 1 liquid lip and both blushes featured today.

MTHRSHP Eyeshadow Palette in Iconic Infatuation

Pat McGrath MTHRSHP Eyeshadow Palette in Iconic Infatuation

The MTHRSHP Eyeshadow Palette in Iconic Infatuation has a mix of soft rose and plum tones. At first glance this color scheme was my favorite but I actually ended up liking the matte palette the most. Colors include:

  • Candlelight Affair – pale ivory champagne shimmer
  • Bare Venus – matte dusty rose
  • Platinum Divinity – complex glitzy metallic taupe silvery plum
  • Eternal Love – deep matte plum brown
  • Fleurever Adored – shimmering warm rose plum
  • Endearment – dusty matte plum

This palette has a lot of powdery kick up when applying but the colors adhered well to the lids. For some reason the matte shades were a bit stiff and swatched patchy on my arm (even with primer) but they applied beautifully on the eyes. On the lids they layer nicely and are easy to blend.

Pat McGrath MTHRSHP Eyeshadow Palette in Iconic Infatuation swatches

Look below wearing:

Pat McGrath MTHRSHP Eyeshadow Palette in Iconic Infatuation Look

Pat McGrath MTHRSHP Eyeshadow Palette in Iconic Infatuation Look

MTHRSHP Eyeshadow Palette in Sublime Seduction

MTHRSHP Eyeshadow Palette in Sublime Seduction has all of my favorite coppery bronze tones. I think the color scheme is stunning but find it similar to her previous palettes. I love the shimmer and think I’ll be wearing this during the summer.

Pat McGrath MTHRSHP Eyeshadow Palette in Sublime Seduction

Colors include:

  • Champagne Desire – shimmery champagne
  • Peach Persuasion – matte warm orange
  • Bronze Fantasy – stunning shimmery bronze
  • Sable Seduction – deep matte bronze
  • Honey Lustre – shimmering gold
  • Burning Desire – matte warm brick brown

Pat McGrath MTHRSHP Eyeshadow Palette in Sublime Seduction

Look wearing same base products as above. Cheeks are Pat McGrath Skin Fetish Blush in Desert Orchid. Lips are a mix of By Terry Hyaluronic Hydra-Balm in Tea Time (also reviewed here) and Pat McGrath LUST Gloss in Peach Perversion.

Pat McGrath MTHRSHP Eyeshadow Palette in Sublime Seduction

Pat McGrath MTHRSHP Eyeshadow Palette in Sublime Seduction

MTHRSHP Eyeshadow Palette in Velvet Liaison

MTHRSHP Eyeshadow Palette in Velvet Liaison is my favorite of the three. It has perfect matte tones for a really beautiful soft matte eye look. Colors also swatched stiff/patchy on my arm but they blend well on the eyes. Since they are mattes though make sure your eye is well primed or moisturized. Even though this is my favorite I do think this is the most easy to dupe.

Pat McGrath MTHRSHP Eyeshadow Palette in Velvet Liaison

Colors include:

  • Beige Bliss – warm neutral beige
  • Enamored – matte brown
  • Plum Provocateur – dusty matte plum
  • Midnight Mink – deep brown
  • Barely Veiled – dusty mauve
  • Voluptuous Rose – matte rose

Quick note that these ended up swatching cooler/more intense on my arm compared to what I see in the palette.

Pat McGrath MTHRSHP Eyeshadow Palette in Velvet Liaison

Pat McGrath MTHRSHP Eyeshadow Palette in Velvet Liaison

Look wearing Pat McGrath Skin Fetish Blush in Fleurtatious, Lip Fetish Divinyl Lip Shine in Divine Rose 2 and Fenty Gloss Bomb in Riri.

LiquiLUST, FetishEYES, Skin Fetish Blush

Pat McGrath Love Collection

Here’s a quick look at a few other items in the collection. The Skin Fetish Blush in Fleurtatious is a repromote. It’s a really pretty soft muted beige pink that is understated and easy to wear.

I ordered one of the FetishEyes in Luna Rose and was pleasantly surprised to find it really wearable. It swatches very metallic and foiled but you can blend it out on the lids. There were a few shades I would have loved to order but they sold out so fast!

Last is a quick look at her LiquiLUST in Nude Cabaret which I have from a previous launch. I think this formula is nice and long-wearing. I’m really not a fan of matte liquid lipsticks as they tend to look dry on my lips, but the color is nice. I reviewed her other shades in this post here.

That wraps up my review of the Pat McGrath Love Collection. I think the colors are beautiful. I do think some of the mattes have a stiffer/harder texture than her other palettes which is probably why they swatched patchy on my arm. On the eyes I had no issue though.

Pat McGrath Love Collection

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Full collection available now at Pat McGrath.

Dior Lips

Dior Addict Lip Maximizers – New Formula + Colors

January 31, 2023

Dior Addict Lip Maximizers new formula and shades 2023

Dior recently reformulated their Addict Lip Maximizers ($40 each) and I am thrilled with the new formula and colors. Their Lip Maximizer formula has been one of their best selling glosses and according to Dior they’ve reformulated this to have ingredients that are more natural in origin and revamped the colors to include more opaque shades with different finishes in the classic jelly finish, holographic, shimmer and intense versions.

I am a huge fan of the original formula and I’m happy to find the new ones are just as good. To me feel pretty much identical. They have the same smooth texture, slightly minty cooling sensation, subtle plumping effect, medium lasting power. The main difference is many of the colors have better color payoff with more opaque pigment. They still don’t have super long lasting power but they will stay put for several hours. The bonus of the glossy formula is that they fade nicely and evenly so you don’t have a ring around the edges of your lip. I don’t mind reapplying!

Dior brought back a number of their classic colors and added quite a few new ones. Every single color I tried is beautiful. A few of them are on the sheer side so my natural lip shows through. If your lips aren’t as pigmented as mine are the colors will pull more true to tube on you.

Dior Addict Lip Maximizers new formula and shades 2023

I have 18 of the shades. While you can find this new formula at all Dior retailers and counters like Nordstrom, Sephora, Bloomingdale’s, Ulta Beauty etc. some of them appear to be exclusive to Dior.com. I compared a few of the original shades to their new formulation and the colors are almost identical. Pink and Coral are the same. The new Rosewood pulls a little more neutral. The new Holographic Pink has a slightly less duochrome quality. The new Beige has a bit more pigment compared to the original.

  • 001 Pink – sheer light pink
  • 002 Opal – sheer opal sheen
  • 003 Holographic Lavender – holographic light purple
  • 004 Coral – jelly milky coral peach
  • 005 Shimmer Strawberry – pigmented strawberry pink with a hint of shimmer
  • 006 Berry – soft plum with medium pigment
  • 007 Raspberry – jelly raspberry
  • 009 Intense Rosewood – warm pigmented rose
  • 010 Holographic Pink – shimmering iridescent pink
  • 012 Rosewood – classic soft rose
  • 013 Beige – sheer light beige
  • 014 Shimmer Macadamia – gorgeous rose beige with a hint of pearl
  • 016 Shimmer Nude – shimmery beige nude
  • 018 Intense Spice – creamy warm spice (this is the only one I didn’t swatch on lips)
  • 019 Shimmer Peach – warm coral peach with gold shimmer
  • 026 Intense Mauve – stunning mauve with a bit of shimmer
  • 030 Shimmer Rose – pretty shimmery pink
  • 038 Rose Nude – perfect nude pink cream

Swatch set 1:

Dior Addict Lip Maximizers new formula swatches

Swatch set 2:

Dior Addict Lip Maximizers new formula swatches

Lip swatches below of almost all the shades. I didn’t get to Intense Spice but it pulls true to tube and what you see in the arm swatch. Also wearing their Natural Bronzer in Shade 05, Backstage Blush in Pink and Eyeshadow Palette in Wild Raffia. Sweater from Jenni Kayne. Nail Color is Static Nails Liquid Glass Nail Lacquer in Mademoiselle.

Dior Addict Lip Maximizers in Pink, Opal, Holographic Lavender, Coral, Raspberry and Berry

Dior Lip Maximizer in 001 Pink and 002 Opal

Dior Lip Maximizer in 003 Holographic Lavender and 004 Coral

Dior Lip Maximizer in 005 Shimmer Strawberry and 006 Berry

Dior Addict Lip Maximizers in 007 Raspberry, 009 Intense Rosewood, 010 Holographic Pink, 012 Rosewood, 013 Beige and 014 Shimmer Macadamia

Dior Addict Lip Maximizer 007 Raspberry and 090 Intense Rosewood

Dior Addict Lip Maximizer in 010 Holographic Pink and 012 Rosewood

Dior Addict Lip Maximizers in 013 Beige and 014 Shimmer Macadamia

Dior Lip Maximizers new shades

Dior Lip Maximizers 016 Shimmer Nude and 019 Shimmer Peach

Dior Lip Maximizers in 026 Intense Mauve, 030 Shimmer Rose and 038 Rose Nude

I think the shade range is beautiful and they’ve seemed to launch shades to suit every color preference from neutrals to bolds, shimmers to creams and sparkles too! It’s tough to pick favorites and even though I splurged on so many there are other shades I would have liked to try too. If you’re a gloss girl then you’ll be thrilled with this formula and the color extensions.

If I could only pick 5 they would be: 038 Rose Nude, 26 Intense Mauve, 014 Shimmer Macadamia, 007 Raspberry and 030 Shimmer Rose.

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Bottom line love and highly recommend. You can find these out now available at Dior, Nordstrom, Sephora, Bloomingdale’s, Ulta Beauty and all other Dior retailers.

Have you tried these yet? What did you think?