Essie Odd Squad And Blushin' And Crushin' Spring Collections

Blushin’ & Crushin’ ($10 each; ulta.com) and Odd Squad ($10 each; ulta.com) are two new collections from essie for Spring. The colors here are gorgeous and look fabulous on most skin tones. These are very wearable pastels in the beautiful essie formula and brush that I love. Odd Squad is a mix of 6 creams in a glossy, opaque finish. The colors are interesting and something I can wear all through the year. The formula was great and went on smooth without any bubbling. Never Basic and Mismatch to Match are my top favorites from this collection.

Blushin’ & Crushin’ is a mix of shimmer and creme finishes in perfect spring colors. I absolutely loved the combination of colors. The colors were mostly one coaters, I used two coats for opacity. I can’t pick a favorite from here since I love them all. They are colors I gravitate towards most of the time. Overall, such gorgeous collections with a fabulous formula!





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Lancome La Vie Est Belle Rose Extraordinaire

La Vie Est Belle Rose Extraordinaire ($158; lancome-usa.com) is the newest fragrance from Lancome, a warm, woody rose-musk concoction with notes of fresh rose water - rose accord - rose damascena absolue, Iris and Woody Musk and Sandalwood. The bottle design is similar to the La Vie Est Belle fragrance line but gorgeously designed with a sculpted rose reinvented by the renowned artist Catherine Krunas. The opening is very floral, not heavy, but just the right mix of rose and iris. The rose is strong, not overpowering, very feminine and sophisticated. I love rose notes in fragrances and absolutely love how this wears on me throughout the day. The Iris adds a slightly powdery, yet rich note to the floral base and keeps it very interesting. The dry down brings out a lot of the woody musk and sandalwood to keep it warm and soft. I think this is probably my favorite La Vie Est Belle so far and a year round fragrance for me. The longevity is truly amazing - lasted a whole day on me which is rare for most fragrances. Overall, a gorgeous fragrance to try if you like florals with a touch of musk and a fantastic Mother’s Day gift for anyone who loves their fragrances.

Now available via Amazon Premium Beauty Store and Lancome.

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Ole Henriksen Pout Preserve Hydrating Peptide Lip Treatment In Cocoa Creme, Strawberry Sorbet

The Pout Preserve Hydrating Peptide Lip Treatment ( $22; sephora.com) is a new launch from Ole Henriksen, a sheer, very moisturizing lip treatment with a gorgeous glossy finish. I tried two shades from the range and love the formula for my dry lips. Cocoa Creme is a sheer brown that adds a touch of color on my lips while Strawberry Sorbet is a sheer pink which looks flattering on anyone. The formula is enriched with peptides, mango and kokum seed butter and cloudberry oil that helps moisturize and preserve softness, whilst adding a soft wash of color. I like to use this like a gloss, with just some lip liner and also as a topper over lipsticks or by itself. There is a slight scent that isn’t bothersome and doesn't linger for too long. Overall, if you are looking for a sheer, yet moisturizing lip treatment/gloss that isn’t sticky, I’d definitely recommend this!

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