Lancome Juicy Shaker Lip Gloss

Shake it Up with the NEW Lance Juicy Shakers for glossy lips* (£18) | available online

TOP: Mangoes Wild | BOTTOM: Berry in Love

I don't think I have used a Lancome lip product since my schooldays and it was all about having a Juicy Tube or two hidden in your blazer pocket. Oh the nostalgia! Now Lancome are shaking things up a bit. With a subtle nod to the original Juicy Tubes they have launched the ever-so-fun Juicy Shakers in 14 playful shades and flavours.

This revolutionary product houses a bi-phased formula of nourishing lip oils (sweet almond oil, omega 3 and cranberry oil) and beautiful pigments which require shaking up and combining before you apply the gloss onto your lips. I love the fun packaging of these lip glosses influenced by the familiar shape of a cocktail shaker. The top of the shaker hides a cushion-y soft applicator which absorbs just the right amount of pigment during the 'shake up' to distribute a lovely juicy gloss of colour onto your lips. The feel of this applicator is quite unique and after reading Fleur's review of these she totally hit the nail on the head by describing it as a 'soft gummy sweet'. The applicator does feel like one of those Haribo tangfastic sweets which is weirdly wonderful! It is tapered so hugs the contours of your lips and makes applying these glosses ultra-easy for when you are on the go.

Despite being described as a gloss, these Juicy Shakers are definitely more of a oily balm which leaves a sheer tint on your lips without the stickiness or heaviness of a standard gloss. The sponge imparts a lovely diffused wash of colour which is a lot less vibrant than the formula you can see in the shaker. It is the perfect option to wear alone for a paired-down makeup look or layered on top of a satin or matte lipstick to add a touch of shine and shimmer.

Each Juicy Shaker has a deliciously different scent ranging from the fruity, cakey and caramel-like which will leave you applying these all day long especially as the formula of oils keeps your lips gorgeously nourished and soft with each application.

Are you going to be shaking up these new Juicy glosses?

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Chloe Love Story Eau de Toilette

NEW Chloe Love Story EDT* from £42 | Available online 

There is something very beautiful about the Chloe fragrances. The pleated glass bottles, the honey-shaded liquid, the blush-pink ribbon and the golden accents. They certainly earn that spot, pride of place, on your dressing table and I was ridiculously lucky to receive a personalised bottle which I will cherish forever. Swoon! I adored the scent of the original Chloe Love Story Eau de Parfum but now, just in time for Spring, Chloe have introduced the Eau de Toilette version. A little lighter, more floral and a lot fresher - it is delicate and sensual on the skin.

If you like your perfumes packed full of fresh floral and fruity vibes then this EDT will make you very happy. It certainly ticked all the right boxes for me after the first spritz and sniff! The fragrance is sparkling with Orange Blossom with a burst of peppery nasturtium and prunus flower. It is feminine, soft and gorgeously floral on the skin. It is the perfect option if you are on the hunt for an everyday fragrance especially as we enter the Summer months - something carefree and delightful that you can spritz liberally and revel in the aroma of fresh flowers. 

Have you had a sniff of this new Chloe scent yet?

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Clinique Chubby in the Nude Foundation Stick

NEW Clinique Chubby in the Nude Foundation Stick* (£23) | available online in 10 shades

 & the Clinique Buff Brush* (£23) 

First came the chubby stick for the lips, followed by the cheek tint chubby stick and the shadow tint chubby stick...so it was only a matter before Clinique turned their thoughts to our completion and created the Chubby (in the Nude) Foundation Stick. The latest edition to the Chubby family, this on-the-go portable foundation stick delivers instant buildable, long wearing and natural looking skin with a quick swipe and blend of the cream formula.

I love the convenience and travel-friendly, mess-free premise of this latest twist-up product from Clinique and is easily applied with a few strokes across your forehead, down the bridge of your nose, across your cheeks and along your chin. The creamy texture gives a very natural, satin finish on the skin with a medium level of coverage and fairly decent staying power. It could be used as an all-over foundation or simply popped in your makeup bag for quick touch-ups on the go when you are out and about. The formulation is oil-free and contains moisturising ingredients such as vitamin E and coconut-fatty-acid to help provide a comfortable wear and seamless application. I really like this product for when I am after a natural-looking base with a fairly matte, satin finish. If you are not a fan of liquid foundations and prefer the finish and texture of cream base products then this is definitely one for you.

The new buff brush works perfectly alongside the new Chubby in the Nude Foundation Sticks and is designed to create a beautiful, buffed finish for a super-smooth canvas. The bristles are compact and soft on the skin and really work well to evenly distribute and blend in your base, with the tapered shape fitting any face angles for a flawless finish. Another winning addition to my makeup brush collection!

Do you like the idea of foundation in a stick?

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New In: YSL Rouge Volupte Shine Lipsticks

No. 41 Corail a Porter | No. 43 Rose Rive Gauche | No. 45 Rouge Tuxedo | No. 47 Beige Blouse | No. 51 Rose Saharienne

YSL Rouge Volupte Shine Oil-in-Stick Lipsticks* (£26) - available on counters and online

When it comes to beautiful makeup packaging, you cannot get more splendid and instagram-worthy than the YSL Rouge Volupte lipstick range. They are just gorgeous in all their golden glory! But as well as looking darn pretty, these lipsticks are actually pretty awesome products too, whether you choose to opt for the more opaque, satin finish of the original Rouge Voluptes, or something lighter and more luminous which the Rouge Volupte Shine lipsticks deliver. Or to give them their full name, Rouge Volupte Shine Oil-in-Stick lipsticks! (and breathe...)

Last month YSL launched 12 new hedonistic shades to join the already brimming collection of 18 original shades that make up the Rouge Volupte Shine range. These lipsticks are lovely and literally melt onto your lips. The texture is soft, smoothing and luxurious feeling. The 12 new shades are packed full of six oils, pomegranate, macadamia butter, hyaluronic acid, pigments and pearls to create a quenching, high-shine formula that glides onto the lips and gives a buildable, vibrant shot of colour. The oils also care for the lips so these lipsticks feel incredibly comfortable to wear so won't dry or sit in any fine lines. They are probably best described as a hybrid between a lipstick and a balm but with a good level of colour pay off and a gorgeous, glossy finish. Oh and did I mention the mouthwatering smell these lipsticks have?! A fruity mango scent which matches the juicy wash of colour they deliver onto the lips. Gorgeous!

With 12 new shades and 18 original shades in the Rouge Volupte Shine line up, there is bound to be a lipstick (or two) that appeals to you! Which one takes your fancy?

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Dolce Rosa Excelsa Eau de Parfum

Dolce & Gabbana's Dolce Rosa Excelsa Eau de Parfum* | Available online

A new scent has blossomed into the Dolce & Gabbana Dolce perfume garden and it is truly enchanting. Dolce Rosa Excelsa, as the name and rose-tinged bottle would suggest, is inspired by the pure spirit of the multifaceted rose flower, with the essence of fresh petals in bloom. Not only known for its floral accords, the rose flower is an ancient symbol of love, beauty and romance, possessing a delicate yet powerful presence. It is unique, iconic and timeless and the very inspiration for this latest Dolce release.

This fragrance really challenges any preconceptions you might have about a rose-based scent. I too thought this might be a little powdery and heavy for my liking but in actual fact, the whole fragrance has a bright, fresh and crisp appeal to it. The explosion of Neroli leaves and Papaya flower add a sweetness as they dissipate into the floral bouquet of White Water Lily and White Daffodil. At the heart of the fragrance lies two delicate and noble rose notes - the African Dog Rose which is pure and soft, and the Turkish Rose Absolute which adds a sensual and elegant character. At the vey base of this perfume you will find warm musky notes that are present but not too overpowering. Cashmeran and Sandalwood leave a senseal trail of light woods, earthy tones and piquant spices to the Rose Excelsa perfume, making it a very wearable choice day or night, and perfect to match the lightness of Spring.

The curvaceous frosted glass bottle is the star attraction and houses the prettiest pink elixir inside, topped with a sculpted flower cap in a crimson hue. The feminine Dolce signature finishes this perfume perfectly and expresses the delicate elegance of this complex new fragrance,

Do you like the sound of this rose-inspired scent from Dolce & Gabbana?

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Bobbi Brown Face Masks & Extra Lip Tint

We all know that to achieve the best, most flawless makeup, it needs the best base possible. Keeping your skin rejuvenated and restored will ultimately give you a great canvas to apply your makeup onto and keep it looking fresh throughout the day. A good face mask is a brilliant option to give your skin some much needed TLC and Bobbi Brown have recently released a trio of new face masks which could be the answer to all your skin worries - whether you need to detox, nourish or give your radiance a boost.

The Instant Detox Mask* (£33) is a clarifying, clay-based formula which helps detoxify the skin by removing impurities and pollutants. A unique blend of Hawaiian Sea Water and mineral-rich Amazonian White Clay work in harmony to extract toxins whilst maintaining moisture and reducing the appearance of pores. This mask is tough yet gentle at the same time and doesn't leave your skin feeling dry or stripped. Applied to slightly damp skin, let the mask dry for five minutes or so before rinsing off. It can be used once a week to help reveal nourished, fresh and healthy looking skin.

The Skin Nourish Mask* (£33) is enriched with moisture magnets and is super-creamy and lightweight to quench dry skin and sustained moisture. The cocktail of hydrating emollients, natural oils and water give skin a smoother, plumper look and will help nourish your complexion over time. The Coral Grass, a hydrating aquatic herb, distributes moisture whilst Chlorella Extract helps increase natural collagen production to give your skin a more luminous, revitalised appearance. Apply liberally on skin and allow absorption before tissuing off excess product. Then gently massage the remaining mask into the skin for intense moisturisation. This gentle formula can be used up to three times a week to help repair skin's natural moisture barrier and reduce the look of fine, dry lines.

Finally the Radiance Boost Mask* (£33) is an instant boost for glowing skin. The formula helps to gently smooth, re-texturise and soften skin's appearance to reveal a more even, fresh-faced complexion. This mask contains superfine walnut grain beads to gently exfoliate dead skin cells and improve microcirculation to reveal a smoother, healthier and more radiant complexion. Kaolin Clay reduces excess oil build up and Algae Extract helps nourish skin to prevent stripping. A hint of Orange Oil further energises skin and revitalises the senses as the mask works. Perfect for once a week use, or as much needed, this mask is best applied onto damp skin, left on for a few minutes before rinsing off whilst gentling massaging in to increase the exfoliation action.

So that's your skin sorted but what about your lips? Keeping your pout soft and nourished is key to keeping your lipstick looking flake-free and fabulous so Bobbi Brown has introduced the new, limited edition Extra Lip Tint (£25) which smoothes and softens lips while imparting a sheer pink stain to enhance the natural colour of lips. It is infused with Olive Oil Complex, Vitamin E and C and Babassu Palm Seed Oil to help treat and relieve distressed lips instantly whilst reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles over time.

What do you think of these latest skin-loving and lip-conditioning products from Bobbi Brown?

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Jo Malone Rare Teas Collection

Jo Malone Rare Teas Collection (£240 each) | Available in Spring. Join the waiting list here

Now I love a good cuppa tea. Earl Grey, Lady Grey or just good, old fashioned English Breakfast. There is something incredibly comforting and British about a hot mug of chai but I never thought I would be speaking about a type of tea that was too precious to drink, and warranted a place on your beauty table rather than in your kitchen cupboard.

Jo Malone have really played upon quintessential British nostalgia recently with new launches celebrating the herb garden, English seaside sea salt and now a tea collection. Their latest venture introduces six new colognes devised and inspired by a range of globally rare teas from Japanese foothills, China and the Himalayas. Each bud meticulously hand-picked and prepared. The ancient art of tea mastery and the ingenuity of perfumery meet in perfect harmony for the first time ever in this refined collection.

Serge Majoullier, Master Perfumer for this collection says: "This collection is contemporary in its clarity. I didn't want to create traditional tea accords or replicate teas exactly. I wanted to create an interpretation, focussing on each tea's most surprising and exceptional facets."

The six unique fragrances that sit within this new release are:

Darjeeling Tea - radiant, richly floral with an exotic sweetness. Enticing with an apricot note.
Silver Needle Tea - soft, delicately floral, tender with sage and enveloped with musk.
Golden Needle Tea - notes of leather, spice and warm wood. Smooth with sandalwood.
Midnight Black Tea - deeply seductive, oriental with vanilla absolute and smoky with guaiac wood.
Jade Leaf Tea - vivid and bright. Textured with sesame and bracing with notes of pomelo.
Oolong Tea (pictured above) - delectable and rounded with buttery softness. Rich with bitter cocoa and almond-y tonka bean.

This new collection sees a slightly reinvented look for the classic Jo Malone bottle with each Rare Tea cologne housed in a majestically elegant 175ml glass bottle with a black, matte lid. The new look is very striking and fit the influences of this new collection perfectly. The price per perfume is a little more than your average box of teabags but each new cologne is incredibly special and unexpected - definitely worth a sniff next time you're passing especially if you are into your rare teas and one-of-a-kind perfumes.

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