Good day folks! Hereโs another set of samples that Iโve been testing for this weekโs review. The products that Iโm about to mention are truly great, and most of them are worth having in regular sizes. Thereโs a lip treatment, a nourishing moisturizer, a scent for men, some lip swatches and a blush. I donโt remember where I got each sample, but Iโm pretty sure most of them are from Sephora, and some may be from Nordies, if Iโm not mistaken. So, without further ado, letโs start the review.
Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment Perfecting Wand (0.1 oz: $24) โ A lip treatment/exfoliator that smells or tastes like mango with lemon. It has loofah oil, cupuaรงu and mango butter for moisturization, with black currant and grapeseed oil as antioxidants. This lip treatment has tiny sugar particles thatโs meant to scrub and exfoliate the lips with its silicone or rubber-like wand applicator. Great for using every day and also as a lip conditioner at night. Though I didnโt notice much exfoliation with this lip treatment, I love that it keeps my lips moisturized overnight and it prevents my lips from drying even more. The silicon applicator feels great when massaged onto the lips, but it doesnโt necessarily exfoliate. The overall formula is great, itโs thick and it works very well if you are prone to dry chapped lips, though I think there could be some other products that may work just the same for a much lesser price tag.
Dior, Rouge Dior Lipsticks, Matte Finish (0.12 oz: $35 ) โ These are a few sample shades of the latest Rouge Dior Matte Lipsticks. The formula is extremely matte and slightly drying, but long wearing for about 6-8 hours. The bubblegum/cotton candy scent can be a hit or a miss for some, but I actually like it a lot. Thereโs different shades in this particular finish and they seem to be wearable and quite pretty. Out of all the 4 shades swatched below, I like the 772 Classic Matte shade because itโs the most wearable shade of all. Delicate matte is too nude for me, 787 Exuberant Matte is too bright for a pink, more like an electric/neon pink, while 999 Matte is also good, but itโs too bright of a red for me. A fiery red thatโs almost red-orange in tone.
Swatches
Tarte Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush in Paaarty (0.2 oz: $29) โ Got this as a birthday gift from Sephora. I love shade of this sun-baked blush. Itโs soft and wearable for a natural daytime look. It gives a subtle flush on the cheeks and it stays on for a long time. Donโt worry, this wonโt make you look like Pikachu. LOL.
Swatch
Sunday Riley C.E.O, C+E Antioxidant Protect + Repair Moisturizer (1.7 oz: $65) โ Never tried any Sunday Riley products before, and I could say that this long-named moisturizer is heavenly. With a superior and highly potent form of Vitamin C and some added antioxidants, this moisturizer is luxurious and it smells good, like an orange tart or an orange cream. It goes into the skin smoothly and it keeps it hydrated for a long time. A little too oily or too thick for my taste though, specially in this warming weather. Since this moisturizer has no Spf, Iโd probably use this at night. Otherwise, I love this cream a lot and I could see this working well, because we all know that Vitamin C is really good for the skin.
Tory Burch Jolie Fleur Lavande (6ml Rollerball: $29, 50 ml: $95, 100 ml: $125) โ A light scent of lavender with hints of magnolia and bergamot. Itโs on the powdery floral side and is soothing and refreshing at the same time. Very long lasting as the scent could still be noticed the following day. Itโs ideal for spring and has a nice and clean dry down.
Burberry, Mr. Burberry Eau de Toilette (1.0 oz: $55, 1.6 oz: $68, 3.3 oz: $88, 5.0 oz: $115) โ A scent for the modern man, itโs casual, itโs sensual and smart. With grapefruit and Guaiacwood, this scent is simply pleasing to the senses. Itโs not musky, but more of a refreshing long lasting scent. I usually love menโs perfumes or colognes and this one is really good. Slightly similar to Hugo Boss Perfumes, but this one is more irresistible.
Verdict: I love this weekโs samples a lot. If I have to buy them in full sizes, Iโd say, Iโll probably purchase the Sunday Riley C.E.O Moisturizer, Tory Burch Jolie Fleur Lavande, Mr. Burberry Eau de Toilette para mi esposo, a couple of Rouge Dior Matte Lipsticks in shades of my choosing, and perhaps a few of Tarte Amazonian Clay 12-Hr Blushes.
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