Westman Atelier HydroBalm Tinted Lipstick

The HydroBalm Sheer Tinted Lipsticks ($50; sephora.com) are a new launch from Westman Atelier and a gorgeous sheer formula that hydrates while adding a beautiful tint. These come in 12 very wearable shades. I tried three shades from the range and love how easy they are. Bob is a sheer mid tone brown pink, English Rose is a classic rose while Brique is a sheer cool toned red.



The packaging, much like everything else from Westman Atelier is a weighty and luxurious. The formula is smooth and feels comfortably balmy without feeling heavy or waxy. I love sheer lipsticks with a hint of shine and color and this one perfectly fits the bill. I also like the clean formula with peptides, sans silicones. There is a nice slip to the lipstick despite being silicone-free. The shea butter also keeps lips comfortably moisturized. Like most sheer lipsticks this one wears about 3-4 hours on me before fading. There's no strong scent or flavor which is a huge plus. Overall, if you like sheer, balmy lip products and want something to swipe and go everyday in a wearable range of colors, the HydroBalm sheer tinted lipsticks are something I'd highly recommend.

 

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.