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Dior Addict Lip Glow. New Shades.

 

Dior Lip GLow 2023

 

Hello, beauty lovers. Happy holidays and happy shopping season to you all. My apologies for being MIA in this blog. With the holiday season and its preparations, things are becoming more and more hectic. Please do check and follow me on my Instagram, as I have been more active there lately. You can also message me there or DM me here in the blog or at reviewsaos@gmail.com for product Q&As.

 

Dior Addict lip glow in Dior 8

 

It has been a while since I reviewed the very famous Dior Addict Lip Glow. Many shades have been released since my last review of the said lip product. You can read my reviews HERE & HERE. I somehow managed to keep track of some of the new shades that were released by Dior of this product.

 

Dior addict lip glow review

 

Dior Lip Glow is still the classic cult-favorite lip balm that I recommend to any makeup and beauty enthusiast, especially in this dry, chilly season where lips can get chapped and crack easily. ย On top of that, the Dior Lip Glow has high-quality moisturizing ingredients that protect and coat the lips, sealing in moisture while adding a beautiful tint to the lips that is staining and long-lasting.

So, without letting you wait that long. I am very excited to show you some additions to the Dior Addict Lip Glow. These may not be new releases anymore, but these shades have not been reviewed nor swatched here in the blog. Additionally, these shades are my current favorites, and I highly recommend that you try at least one or two of them.

 

 

Dior Lip Glow swatches

 

012 Rosewood โ€“ sheer rose

015 Cherry -sheer neon cherry-red

031 Strawberry โ€“ sheer medium-red

Dior 8 โ€“ brick red

020 Mahogany โ€“ deep rosewood-brown

 

Dior Lip Glow swatches 2022 2023

 

What do you think of these shades? Spot any shade you like? Which Dior Addict Lip Glow shade is your favorite?

 

 

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and the rest of my Dior favorites this season

 

Zo Skin Health Review

Years ago, I stumbled upon a skincare brand that revolutionized how we see skincare ingredients nowadays. It used to be that we could only access skincare products with a high concentration of formulas or ingredients through prescriptions. Well, that is still how it works mostly nowadays, but there are some fantastic skincare brands right now that come with medical-grade formulations accessible through popular beauty stores like Sephora or Ulta.

 

zo skin health review

 

One of the pioneers of these accessible, no-prescription, high-quality skincare products is the renowned dermatologist Dr. Zein Obagi. Remember Obagi skincare? Yes, I was and still is a fan of their stuff. Fast forward to this post, the Obagi skincare brand has branched out to produce Zo Skin Health. As in Z.O. Short for Dr. Zein Obagi. This breakthrough skincare brand continues to wow todayโ€™s young trailblazing influencers and fashionistas. Want to know why? Because every product that the brand creates is truly outstanding, with their proprietary formulations like no other. It is like every jar and tube from the brand was made to truly improve the skin of anyone who comes in contact with it.

Curious much? Please read about my favorite products from this brand below.

 

zo skin health complexion renewal pad review

 

Complexion Renewal Pads โ€“ I love this complexion pad so much because it is a gentle exfoliator comprised of glycolic acid and salicylic acid, which helps to decongest the pores. This gives a nice glow-from-within look. The mild peeling effect is perfect for everyday or every other day use. Also, this has botanical ingredients that detoxify the pores and is overall non-drying. The pad itself is non-abrasive and feels soft and smooth to the skin. There is a lovely, clean scent in this product that is refreshing. I recommend this for those who want to add acids to their skincare routine but do not want to get the strong peeling effect.

 

zo skin health vitamin c

 

10% Vitamin C Self-Activating โ€“ I love adding 10% vitamin C to my routine. This product feels like a supercharged vitamin C primer. This goes smoothly on the skin and gives a mattifying look. The exciting part about this is how it goes well as a base to hold and keep the foundation for hours. With the added vitamin C, the skin brightens with continued use. This improves my skin’s dull, uneven tone and even brightens post-hormonal breakouts.

 

zo skin health instant pore refiner

 

Instant Pore Refiner โ€“ As you can see, this product is for those of us who struggle with โ€œporeโ€ issues. Enlarged pores? Clogged pores? Give this a try. This product aims to decongest the pores, similar to the Zo Complexion Renewal Pad, but this has Salicyloyl Phytosphingosine, which not only decongests the pores but also minimizes their size. This has vitamins A, C, and E as antioxidants and stem cell complex. Also, this product minimizes skin oiliness and makes it shine-free with its Rosa Canina fruit extract ingredient. This improves my skinโ€™s texture, and my pores do look like it is tightening. How cool is that?

 

zo skin health exfoliating polish, instant pore refiner

 

Acne Control โ€“ This product has 10% Benzoyl Peroxide, which is impressive because it means the product works! A 10% peroxide is enough to kill bacteria and control acne ASAP. This product is a must because it rescues the skin from any form of breakouts, keeping them invisible and well-controlled. Pairing this with a very hydrating moisturizer or a balm will keep dryness at bay, which comes with using medical-grade benzoyl peroxides.

 

zo skin health exfoliating polish

 

Exfoliating Polish โ€“ I have an obsession with this exfoliating facial scrub. This is a must-have and a holy-grail material. This ethereal blue scrub with galactical swirls warms on the skin upon contact. I am not talking about the slight warming effect; I am talking about the profound warming effect that makes you stop and look at what is inside the jar that makes it so magical. The scrub is not just any other scrub; there is vitamin C in it, and it feels like a thousand tiny particles gently exfoliating your skin and getting rid of any dead skin cells. The tiny particles are magnesium oxide crystals, which regulate cell regeneration. This has a clean soap scent, but it is not overwhelming. It smells fresh and different from any other exfoliating scrub I have tried. Therefore, you must run, not walk. Get this facial scrub ASAP.

 

zo skin health exfoliating polish

 

I recommend this brand if you want a serious skincare brand with quality formulas that genuinely deliver. This brand is endorsed by Dr. Raj Terkonda (top facial plastic surgeon) and Dr. Ed Hepworth(The king of ENTs/extraordinaire). What more could you ask for? Isnโ€™t that amazing?

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Merit Beauty Review + Swatches

 

Merit review

 

Hello, you all makeup enthusiasts! I am sure we have all heard about this wonderful makeup brand I am about to review. Many of you raved about their IG cult-favorite flush balm. But perhaps many of you, as well, have not tried their other โ€œexceptionalโ€ products.

 

Merit Beauty review

 

The Merit beauty products are a staple in many influencers’ makeup trays, and there is a big reason why. Their products are multi-purpose, easy to apply, and easy to love with their various shade ranges. Not to mention the clean ingredient philosophy that the brand boasts about their products.

 

I had the opportunity to sample a few Merit beauty products, and here are my top favorites:

 

Merit The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick in cream

 

The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick in Cream โ€“ This multi-use concealer, which can also be used as a foundation, depending on the application, is just perfect in every way. The texture is just right. Not too creamy and not too dry and stiff. The formula blends well on the skin upon contact, giving good coverage day and night. I find this to be the perfect concealer for the undereyes because there is no caking or cracking, and it does not get runny under extreme humidity or sweat. The product is easy to apply with its twist-up application, and the packaging is well-designed and looks very luxe.

 

 

Merit Brush No. 2 Double-Sided Eyeshadow Brush

Brush No. 2 Double-Sided Eyeshadow Brush โ€“ I may have found the right eyeshadow for my small lids. I love this brush so much because it has two sides that can cater well to those with dainty lids and regular ones. I find that I can apply my eyeshadows better with this brush, and it picks up the right amount of powder or cream eyeshadow so well. The bristles are soft, and the brush is not too long, which is ergonomic for those with tiny baby fingers.

 

merit flush balm review

 

Flush Balm Cream Blush in Persimmon โ€“ Warm coral copper. This is the perfect all-in-one blush and lip color for fall. The persimmon shade is so pretty and will work with any skintone. Ever since my first experience with the Merit Flush Balm in Cheeky, reviewed HERE, I have been hooked. I would love to have this product in different colors because the formula glides effortlessly on the skin. It is not too shiny or matte but more satin-like, and each color is just so downright stunning.

 

Merit Solo Shadow Cream-to-Powder Soft Matte Eyeshadow in Viper swatch

 

Solo Shadow Cream-to-Powder Soft Matte Eyeshadow in Viper โ€“ Matte olive green. This is the first time I tried Meritโ€™s eyeshadow, and I am impressed. The lasting power of the solo shadow is just out of this world. I tried the viper shade, and the color lasted more than 24 hours on me. Even after wiping the shade out, I could still see traces of it. The eyeshadow is creamy and so easy to blend and apply. I find that the product works well with the Merit Brush No.2 above.

 

Merit Clean Lash Lengthening Tubing Mascara

Clean Lash Lengthening Tubing Mascara โ€“ This plant-derived vegan mascara works well to curl lashes for hours and hours. I do not think I have found an excellent vegan mascara as good as this. Most of the vegan all-natural mascaras I have tried before are just meh. They never lasted long on me until I tried this. Apart from the staying power of this mascara, I also love that it does not irritate my eyes. Therefore, no eye-itchiness with this, no clumps, just beautiful, long, well-curled lashes.

Bottom line, Merit beauty products will be a staple on my desk and vanity table. I love their products because of their amazing shade range and impressive formulas. Each product released is well-curated and worth every penny. Therefore, I highly recommend them.

 

merit beauty

 

If you want more Merit products reviewed in this blog, check this post HERE.

 

 

Product samples are sent by Merit. The review and opinion in this post are by yours truly.

 

 

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