Monday, April 27, 2026

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!

Tarte Launches Spring 2026 Review, Photos, Swatches

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.

Tarte Macaron Blush & Glow Duo in Birthday Cake Review, photos, swatches

Tarte Macaron Blush & Glow Duo in Birthday Cake Review, photos, swatches

Tarte Macaron Blush & Glow Duo in Birthday Cake swatches

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.

Tarte Maracuja Juicy Lip Gloss in Strawberry Milk Review, photos, swatches

Tarte Maracuja Juicy Lip Plump liner in Caramel Review, Photos, Swatches
Tarte Maracuja Juicy Lip Plump liner in Caramel, Maracuja Juicy Lip Gloss in Strawberry milkSwatches


Thursday, April 23, 2026

ILIA Skin Blur Serum Concealer

The Skin Blur Serum Concealer ($32; sephora.com) is a recent launch from ILIA. Its a smooth, creamy medium-buildable coverage concealer with 12-hour wear.

ILIA Skin Blur Serum Concealer in19O Organdy, 21W Moire Review, Photos, Swatches

The concealer comes in 34 shades that covers a variety of skintones and undertones. I love the applicator that picks up the perfect amount of product. It is a clean formula that is also infused with Sea Fennel extract, Caffeine and Peptides to conceal, blur and hydrate the skin. I tried the shades 19O Organdy and 21W Moire found those to be an almost perfect match for my medium olive skin tone. As always I am very light-handed with my concealer and love how beautiful this looks when blended. I also like the smooth, silky texture that glides on my dry skin and is very forgiving to fine lines and texture. I do like to set it with powder and this one sets reasonably quick. While I haven't tested this for 12 hours straight, I did find that it wore well without creasing for a good 7-8 hours on a hot day. Overall, I'd highly recommend this if you are looking for a clean, not cakey looking, smooth concealer that is easy to blend and looks ultra natural for a no makeup, makeup look.

ILIA Skin Blur Serum Concealer in19O Organdy, 21W Moire Review, Photos, Swatches

ILIA Skin Blur Serum Concealer in19O Organdy, 21W Moire Swatches

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Recent Skincare Launches From Ole Henriksen | Peach Glaze Niacinamide Cleanser, Pour Preserve In Sweet Macaron

The Peach Glaze 2% Niacinamide Cleanser ($18- $32; olehenriksen.com) is a new addition to the Ole Henriksen Peach Skincare line. I tried everything else from the Peach skincare line as well and here's a quick review.

Ole Henriksen Peach Glaze 2% Niacinamide Cleanser Review, Photos

The cleanser is infused with 2% niacinamide and peach extracts to tighten pores and brighten skin with a glazed glow. It is a juicy, peach scented foaming cleanser. I love this as a second cleanser or on days when I have no makeup on. I love how it foams up, yet cleanses without stipping skin of moisture. I noticed that my skin looked brighter and pores more refined after using this for a few days. The Peach Glaze Glow Mist ($35; olehenriksen.com) is a lightweight mist that adds a nice layer of moisture before using moisturizer/serum. I like how fine the mist is and how non sticky it feels on the skin. The Peach Glaze Glow Niacinamide and Vitamin C Serum ($29 - $45; olehenriksen.com) is a super lightweight serum that also works as a makeup primer. It absorbs quickly and works well by itself or under moisturizer. Paired with the Peach Glaze Cleanser and Mist it fits beautifully into my routine currently.

Ole Henriksen Pout Preserve Lip Treatment in Sweet Macaron Review, photos, swatches

The Pout Preserve Lip Treatment in Sweet Macaron ($23; ulta.com) is another recent launch that I absolutely love. Much like the other Pout Preserves, this one too is hydrating, glossy and beautifully scented, yet not too strong. Would highly recommend this if you are looking for a hydrating balm gloss with a non sticky texture.