Tatcha Melting Lip Balm Volumizing & Restorative Peptide Treatment

Tatcha's new Melting Lip Balm ($29; ulta.com) is a new volumizing balm to oil, peptide infused lip treatment that comes in four sheer shades with a glassy finish.

 


The balm itself feels very luxurious, smooth and very nourishing,The formula is enriched with peptides + algae complex and Japanese Tamanu Oil for long lasting moisture. I love the silicone applicator and the gorgeous hint of color it leaves on my lips. Reddo is a sheer, slightly orangey red while Pinku is a rosy pink. Both colors are perfect for a sheer wash of color with a super glossy shine. The balm to oil formula feels non sticky, super silky and not too waxy or heavy. I love how nicely it melts onto lips and leaves them feeling soft even after the product wears off. It also does a great job of filling up lip lines and plumping without irritation. Overall, its a luxurious lip treatment with a beautiful formula and packaging that doubles up as a sheer gloss.

Elizabeth Arden Eternal Aura Eau de Parfum

Eternal Aura Eau de Parfum ($69 - $115; elizabetharden.com) is a new fragrance launch from Elizabeth Arden. Its described as a floral amber fragrance with notes of Golden Pear, Pink Pepper, Rose, Pink Peony, Sandalwood, Magnolia and Tonka Bean to name a few.

Eternal Aura is a crisp, bright floral with a softer dry down. The opening is very floral, slightly sweet with a prominent pear, pink pepper, rose and magnolia mix. The sweetness isn't too cloying and the floral notes perfectly balance it out. I love how the pink pepper makes it interesting and keeps it fresh and aromatic with a touch of spice. As it dries down, the Sandalwood and Tonka Bean kick in. They both keep the dry down soft and add a nice balance to the floral notes. The Sandalwood also adds a touch of powderiness to the fragrance while the Tonka Bean adds an interesting, spicy touch. Overall, a very light, yet feminine scent perfect for spring and summer. The longevity was average and the bottle is gorgeously made.

Tarte Maracuja Juicy Lip Plump Liner, Juicy Lip Gloss & Macaron Blush & Glow Duo

A few new and recent launches from Tarte that I've been absolutely loving!

The Macaron Blush & Glow Duo ($38; tartecosmetics.com) is a cream and powder blush duo in the cutest macaron packaging. The baked blush formula is amazing on dry skin and blends beautifully. The cream and powder are separated and even though cream blushes are my preferred formula, I love the powder version more in this one. They both layer beautifully without enhancing texture. The shimmer is super finely milled and translates to a nice sheen on the skin. Birthday Cake is a cool toned berry that looks very flattering on olive skin tones and adds a nice pop of pink with the slightest hint of shimmer.

The Maracuja Juicy Lip Gloss in Strawberry Milk ($27; tartecosmetics.com) is a super hydrating lip gloss with a brush tip applicator. I love the shade, the formula and how low effort this lip prouct is for my daily routine. Its a swipe and go color that is perfect to use for a no makeup, makeup, glossy look. The Maracuja Juicy Lip Plump liner with limited-edition charm in Caramel ($23; tartecosmetics.com) is a long wearing lip liner and the shade Caramel is a very flattering warm brown that works on most skin tones. I love how smooth the texture feels and how long wearing the formula is. Not to mention the very cute packaging with the collectable charms on all of these launches. Overall, definitely fun and wearable makeup products and all of them are clear winners for me.