Testing the latest high-end arrivals from Sephora, from formula innovations to unexpected ingredient discoveries. As we dive into this luxury haul, I’m sharing my honest hits and misses—including a deep dive into the new Westman Atelier HydroBalm Lipsticks. While some of these releases are absolute standouts, others left me quite conflicted. We’re looking closely at the performance and specifically why I’m feeling so torn about the HydroBalm ingredients despite the beautiful finish.
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Mary Phillps Le Skin Weightless Serum Foundation in Light 90 C –
Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Gel Stick Concealer in 1 and .5 –
Patrick Ta Major Skin Soft Blur Brightening Concealer in Light Peachy Neutral 2 –
Givenchy Prisme Libre Pressed Powder –
Westman Atelier Face Trace Cream Contour Stick in Au Lait –
Chantecaille Sculpt Brush –
Givenchy Prisme Libre Bronzer Powder in 001 –
Saie SuperSuede Radiant Baked Bronzing Powder in Palermo and Amalfi –
BK Beauty 102 Brush –
Haus Labs Color Fuse Glassy Lip & Cheek Blush Balm Stick in Glassy Ginger –
Haus Labs Bio Radiant Highlighter Stick –
Dior Diorshow Brow Pencil –
Benefit 24 Hour Brow Setter –
Donessa Myricks Everyday Magic Eyeshadow Palette –
Fara Homidi Essential Eye Compact in 61 –
Westman Atelier HydroBalm Sheer Tinted Lipstick in Soda, Nectar and Cafe Creme (Avail at Westman Atelier site and coming soon to Sephora) –
Dior Lip Glow Oil in Latte Glaze –
Ilia Overglaze Hydrating Lip Gloss in Porcelain –
Nars Afterglow Moisturizing Lip Balm in Crush, Hotline and Miss Education –
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Age: 52
Skin Type: Dry/Sensitive – eczema prone, but occasionally combo
Skin Tone: Neutral (warmer in the t-zone; cooler on the cheeks)
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I feature products of my choosing. I am not a makeup artist, merely a makeup and beauty enthusiast. The products I use in these videos are either purchased by me or sent to me by companies which I will always disclose. Some of the links in this description box are affiliated. My opinions reflected in these videos are 100% my own.
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