Moroccanoil Argan Butter Lip Balm in Berry Pomegranate

The Argan Butter Lip Balm in Berry Pomegranate ($22; sephora.com) is a new addition to the Moroccanoil body care line. It comes in three colors/flavous and is enrihed with argan butter, peptides, argan oil and hyaluronic acid for a super hydrating feel. I love the texture - it is slick. but not too slippery, yet very thin and non sticky. Berry Pomegranate is my favorite of the three since it is dark enough to show up on my lips as a light wash of pink. The pigmentation isn't too sheer and the balm layers beautifully over lipsticks and feels amazing on its own without feeling very heavy or greasy.

The first thing I noticed is how super smooth and butter-like it goes on even with the squeeze tube packaging and applicator. I believe it is the formula and ingredients that help the texture glide - almost like a gel based lip oil. It is fragranced, but not overly so and I like the juicy-berry flavor a lot. This has been on rotation for me the past few weeks and is perfect to hydrate with a pop of color, especially this time of the year. If you like quick and easy, minimal lip products that are ultra hydrating and formulated with great ingredients, this is definitely something I'd recommend.

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TOCCA Laila Eau de Parfum Review, Photos

Laila Eau de Parfum ($92; ulta.com) is Tocca's newest addition to their fabulous fragrance lineup. Laila is described as a sweet, sensual and decadent vanilla-amber concoction. The notes include Green Mandarin, Bergamot, Desert Rain Accord, Jasmine Nectar, Lily of the Valley, Cardamom Blossom, Toasted Vanilla, White Woods and Golden Amber. The opening is very fresh and earthy with the right mix of bergamot, green mandarin and a hint of the cardamom blossom. I also get a whiff of the lily, although it is more subtle such as to not make it too heady. The dry down brings out the gorgeous toasted vanilla, white woods and golden amber making it creamy and comforting without being too sweet. The longevity was average on this one. Although an EDP, both this and the solid fragrance lasted about 5-6 hours before fading away slowly. Overall, if you like fresh and crisp, but not too sweet, scents with a creamy dry down, Laila is worth checking out!

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No Makeup Makeup Blush & Lip Color

No Makeup Makeup's new Blush & Lip Color ($46; nomakeupmakeup.com) is balmy, cheek and lip multitasker that comes in three shades. Pink is a neutral nude pink, Peach is a coral peach, while Plum is a deep berry. The colors are gorgeous and flatter a variety of skin tones. The sleek, smooth compact is easy to travel with and the Blush Brush ($35; nomakeupmakeup.com) helps blend product beautifully. The angled shape is perfect for the cheeks and also works as a great brush for cream foundation or contour. The texture of the blush is smooth, creamy and balmy, but not greasy or heavy. It blends easily with fingers or a dense brush and leaves a dewy sheen that looks beautiful. This is a great formula for anyone with normal-dry skin, especially mature skin. These blushes have been on my makeup rotation for a while now and I would highly recommend this for anyone looking for an easy to use cream blush that also works as a light, sheer lip color.

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