Sephora August Haul + New Launches

Sharing a roundup of what I examined this month from Sephora! I shared a demo that includes a few of the new objects on Reels right here and several other requested for extra detailed ideas + swatches. I’ve rounded up 20+ new launches I examined from Sephora in August. Some included are press samples, some are issues I picked up.

New Base Merchandise

The Dior Perpetually Pores and skin Good Basis Stick ($52) is pure love. Method glides on seamlessly to the pores and skin and has a pleasant light-weight end that isn’t too dewy or drying. Protection is medium however does a fantastic job at night out the complexion in a gorgeous method. I’m usually a 2.5N or 3N of their liquids (which are likely to oxidize and darken). I attempted each within the Basis Stick type and like 3N the perfect. For me that is higher than their liquid foundations and when it comes to a basis stick one in all my favourite formulation. Lasting energy is superb when set with a powder. I like the way it seems on the pores and skin. Swatched under subsequent to the Perpetually Pores and skin Glow and Perpetually Matte.

Dior additionally launched the Perpetually 24H Pores and skin Contour Stick Sculpting Stick ($47) which has a gorgeous method. It’s a satiny semi matte end, clean, simple to mix and mushy. I like the method however undecided on the shades. 02 Tan may be very darkish and heat whereas 03 Medium may be very darkish and so cool-toned it seems very ashy and gray. For my pores and skin tone I want the shades from Westman Atelier, Charlotte Tilbury or Uncommon Magnificence for a mushy contour. I additionally nonetheless swear by the Chanel cream bronzers as a mushy contour despite the fact that they’re extra of a bronzer. Out of the 2 I want the hotter one, however on me it’s VERY heat.

Uncommon Magnificence True to Myself Pressed Powder ($30) is a gorgeous mushy ending powder. I attempted two shades in Ivory and Pure and felt Ivory was the higher match. It’s sheer and really light-weight – you positively get extra protection and lasting energy in case you apply and press with a puff vs a brush. I actually like this however I nonetheless want my Charlotte Tilbury or NARS Gentle Reflecting Powder.

Tower 28 launched their GetSet Blur Powder* ($28) in 4 shades. I used to be capable of strive the Translucent Trestles and Palisades Pink. 10/10 impressed with the translucent shade. The pink one seems a bit of chalky on me (color-wise). Method has a really good blurring impact and has a fairly good quantity of lasting energy when utilized with a puff.

NARS added a brand new Gentle Reflecting Hydrating Primer* ($42) and Gentle Reflecting Hydrating Make-up Setting Mist* ($36). I LOVE the primer – it’s properly hydrating and actually makes a distinction in priming the pores and skin for higher trying software of basis and concealer. The colour is barely pearly however in a mushy luminescent method that isn’t too shimmery. The Gentle Reflecting Mist has a really high-quality mist dispenser for a mushy end. It’s a pleasant one however not groundbreaking.

New Bronzer + Blush

(full magnificence breakdown and likewise in motion right here)

Ilia’s new cream bronzer the Sunshift Cream Bronzer ($38) is fairly good. I picked up two colours in Rise and Ray and love the best way they appear on the pores and skin. These are mushy luminous shimmery lotions that add a fairly glow to the complexion. To me they’re extra like highlighting bronzers moderately than a standard bronzer, however I like the way it seems. If you happen to don’t like shimmer although, I wouldn’t advocate this because it’s very glowy.

Ilia additionally launched a Sculpting Brush ($36) with this bronzer. It’s an angled brush that’s tremendous mushy and plush. 10/10 advocate checking it out.

The NARS Talc-Free Blushes aren’t new however I attempted one other shade in August that I actually like. Deep Throat is a fairly mushy peach. Sadly I don’t have the unique model to check, nevertheless it’s one I believe the brand new one appears extra satiny with out the shimmer. I swatched it subsequent to some different peach tones from NARS and Armani.

I additionally reviewed the Hourglass Unreal Liquid Blushes + new No 15 Blush Brush – in case you missed it you possibly can see the assessment right here. I like the colours, however on this warmth I’ve been reaching for powder blushes or the Armani Luminous Silk Cheek Tints extra. I’ll positively be utilizing the Hourglass ones as soon as the climate cools down and when it’s not so scorching/humid exterior.

Perfume

Phlur launched three new Hair and Physique Mists*. Two can be found at Sephora in Coconut Pores and skin and Caramel Pores and skin. Each are actually stunning and in case you love gourmand candy scents I like to recommend checking them out. I used to be actually shocked that I most popular the Caramel Pores and skin over Coconut Pores and skin since I’m extra of a coconut lover. Phlur additionally has a 3rd new one that’s truly a Phlur Unique referred to as Heavy Cream. It’s a scrumptious creamy candy scent that’s arduous for me to explain nevertheless it’s like mushy whipped cream. Sadly that one is already bought out.

All that mentioned although, for a gourmand I nonetheless assume their Vanilla Pores and skin is the perfect one for a gourmand scent. It’s truly the most effective vanilla scents I’ve tried.

New Lip Testing

There are many new lip launches today, however not all of them are hits for me. I’ll begin with the misses. I like the Lawless Neglect the Filler Lip Plumpers ($26) particularly Cherry Vanilla. All the time excited to see new shades however the brand new ones in Daisette and Sweet Sky have been a miss for me. Daisette is a pleasant one if layered over different lipsticks or liners as a clear shimmer lavender pink, however on it’s personal it is extremely pale. Sweet Sky is a pale frosty nightmare that may be very thick and unflattering. Within the tubes these are each so sooo fairly. I used to be unhappy I may not likely put on both shade.

Plenty of you requested me to check the Glossier Lip Line Lip Pencils ($18) to different latest launches. I haven’t had the perfect luck with latest lip liner launches from Kosas, Hourglass or Too Confronted to call just a few however the Glossier Lip Liners are 10/10 thumbs up. I like each the method the colours – they’ve a bit of tugging on the lips, nevertheless it’s not too unhealthy and the method is lengthy sporting.

Make Up For Ever launched a brand new method of lipliner referred to as the Artist Colour Excessive Waterproof ($26). I’m undecided if that is changing their common lip liner however I picked up Wherever Walnut because it appears to be their hottest shade within the unique method. I used to be pleasantly shocked to seek out I like this new method higher. The brand new method doesn’t odor as pencil-y (if that is smart). It’s creamier and it glides on smoother and simpler. Colour is barely completely different however fairly shut.

Fast shout out for the Fenty Hint’d Out Lip Liner and Gloss Bomb Stix. I shared a demo in my reel and actually love each formulation (under sporting Satin Panty + Fenty Glow). Full assessment + swatches additionally right here. The lip liners are actually good when it comes to colour, method and lasting energy.

I nonetheless haven’t reviewed the Prada Magnificence lip merchandise but on the weblog however I’ve been actually impressed by what I’ve examined up to now. The Moisturizing Lip Balm ($50, refills $40) has an unbelievable method that glides on like a dream. It feels very comfy and is fantastically hydrating. These are extremely costly, however I actually love the U001 Astral Pink pH Reactive shade. The colour will probably look completely different on everybody however I like the refined blue pink it provides me. You may see it in motion right here.

Eye Make-up Testing

I’ve a love/hate relationship with the YSL Couture Clutch Eyeshadow Palettes ($68). I believe the colours, formulation and textures are unbelievable, however I believe they’re extremely over-priced for the quantity of product you get (assessment + swatches of different shades right here). I picked up one of many newer ones in 710 Over Brun as I like impartial tones and this one is gorgeous. It seems heat within the compact and in photographs however on my pores and skin it pulls extra impartial. The feel is extremely mushy and clean. I like the pigment and colours. I nonetheless assume it’s very overpriced and the colours are in all probability dupeable with shades from the Natasha Denona Glam Palette (which I believe is a significantly better purchase) – however the method and efficiency is a strong A+.

I’ve been on the hunt for brand new forehead merchandise and the Glossier Boy Forehead Arch 2-in-1 Longwear Pomade Eyebrow Pencil ($24) is a strong win. I attempted each Heat Brown and Cool Brown in retailer and couldn’t resolve which one was greatest so purchased each. After testing them at house I believe Heat Brown seems greatest. It has a very good consistency to fill in like a pencil however has a clay advanced to carry pigment in place. I like the best way it’s designed with each a high-quality and flat tip. This may simply be the perfect forehead pencil I’ve ever tried.

Hair Care

I’ve a number of new loves for hair care this month. I’m without end making an attempt completely different pomades and sticks to tame my flyaways. I discussed earlier this yr that I began to get a whole lot of hair progress after beginning a topical Minoxidil. The hair remains to be rising again which is unbelievable however the flyaways are a menace particularly in case you have thick hair! When the Briogeo Model + Deal with Hair Styling Glossy Stick ($23) popped up at Sephora I knew I needed to strive it. It actually does work to tame flyaways and helps offer you that extremely smooth hair look nevertheless it’s very simple to overdo and in the summertime warmth, I 100% have to scrub my hair day by day when utilizing it. I personally want the R+Co Dart Stick because it’s not as shiny trying however you continue to have to scrub your hair day by day after use.

Kerastase Elixir Ultime has been repackaged into a more moderen up to date bundle. The complete dimension is now refillable. I personally can’t inform any distinction between the unique and new method. To me they carry out the identical. I do just like the look of the newer bottle packaging (particularly the journey dimension), however a number of of you identified that the brand new model is costlier with much less product ($62 for 75 ml now vs $51 for 100 ml earlier than).

I actually love the Kerastase Premiere line and completed up the whole lot besides the Huile Gloss since I am going by means of the wash/masks merchandise in a short time. I like this hair oil, it’s a pleasant one particularly for ends in case you really feel like they’re a bit of dry or boring. It’s a repairing oil and I believe it’s completed a wonderful job for making the ends look higher with out weighing down the strands. For me it is a little richer in method in comparison with the Elixir Ultime.

dae Cactus Fruit 3-in-1 Styling Cream Taming Wand ($18) is a pleasant product to have. It’s the identical styling cream however with a wand applicator. It’s nice to tame flyaways and clean the hair. For me it doesn’t maintain the thick and brief flyaways (they’re so thick they stick straight up until it’s a waxy pomade), nevertheless it does tame the opposite longer strands similar to the cream, however in a wand type you possibly can brush by means of the hair.

I’ve began curling my hair once more with the BaByliss Nano Titanium Professional Curling Wand within the 1 ¼ inch dimension* ($74.99). That is additionally my hair stylist’s favourite model for curling instruments. I like the wand dimension and size and there are a number of warmth settings to go well with a variety of hair sorts. I set mine to 395 and it’s the proper temperature to get lengthy lasting curls on my thick hair.

I’ve tried each the Curling Iron (with the clamp) and Curling Wand. Each are very simple to make use of and I like that they’ve longer barrels for my lengthy hair. 10/10 advocate – see it in motion right here. I believe I need to strive the rollers subsequent!

That wraps up my August Sephora magnificence testing. There’s nonetheless rather a lot I didn’t get to this month. I’ll be swatching and reviewing extra issues as rapidly as I can together with new NARS, Laura Mercier, YSL, Make-up by Mario and Natasha Denona.

What did you attempt to love this month? Doesn’t essentially need to be from Sephora! Let me know what magnificence loves you discovered this month!

Press samples have a * subsequent to them.