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Ilia Tinted Lip Conditioner

The love affair with Net-a-Porter’s new beauty department continues. They have continued to add brands that are unique and luxe, curating a collection that is distinctive and irresistible. While I have heard of many of the brands – By Terry, Josie Maran and Tata Harper – some are new to me. I dove into Ilia by checking out their lip conditioners – and I’m smitten.

Ilia Tinted Lip Conditioner is that hybrid lip product that is oh-so-hot right now. The buttery texture and just a little tint make it easy to use and healing for your lips. I’ve been wearing Nobody’s Baby which is a very sheer nude. But if you want a little more pigment: Blossom Lady (softer pink), Bang Bang (hot pink), or Desert Angel (a darker mauve). And for those who want zero color: Balmy Days.

The formula gets its nourishing properties from Cocoa Butter, Jojoba Oil and Vitamin E. Jasmine and Orange oils give it a pleasant, spa-like scent. While you are hydrating, Pomegranate Seed Extract works as an anti-aging anti-oxidant. Better looking lips over the short and long term!

NEW: Hourglass N° 28 Lip Treatment Oil

Oil is no longer a dirty little word. We use it after showers, to cleanse skin and to hydrate. Oil’s properties make it particularly well suited to the delicate lip area. So no wonder I am loving the Hourglass N° 28 Lip Treatment Oil so much.

Like its big sister No. 28 Primer Serum, the Lip Treatment Oil uses vitamins and botanicals to condition, hydrate and protect lips. Three active ingredients help improve the appearance of lips over the long term. Working together they increase moisture levels, improve lip texture and deliver deep hydration to reduce the appearance of wrinkles.

I love the smooth gold-plated tip for application. Yes, that is correct… I said 24KT gold-plated. Talk about indulgent luxury. I get an ever so slightly but totally plesant tingle when I apply this treatment. But the overall feel of the oil is nourishing and rich. There is no taste but it does have an herbal smell thanks to the 14 essential oils (Bois De Rose, Lavender, Geranium, Petitgrain, Lemon, Rosemary, Vanilla, Clove, Amyris, Orange, Ylang Ylang, Eucalyptus, Cedar, and Rose Geranium).

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Secret Agent Beauty – Kiss-Kiss Rendezvous Agent in Golden Spy

What can I say? I love shiny things. Especially when it comes in the form of a lip gloss really unlike anything I have ever seen. This Secret Agent gloss available at Ron Robinson has golden flakes suspended in a clear gloss. While the gold isn’t really visible on lips, it does add a dimensional shininess.

The formula is plumping, but it doesn’t have any of that tingling effect. The texture is silky and keeps my lips super soft. And there is no scent or taste. I have particularly loved this over a bold color for a dramatic, glossy finish. Not to mention it is so darn festive when you whip it out of your purse.

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BITE Beauty for Earth Day

Happy Earth Day! Here in my beauty lair, I celebrate with some the effective and environmentally conscious lip care from BITE beauty. The company makes all their products with food-grade ingredients – literally good enough to eat!

I’ve been rocking some seriously dehydrated lips thanks to some bad water habits and loads of plane rides. To get this pucker back in shape, I’ve been exfoliating with Whipped Cherry Lip Scrub. The rich cream has a light texture sprinkled with exfoliating beads. The combo allows for really gentle exfoliation. It also has the antioxidant Resveratrol, fruit acids rich in vitamin C and rice bran to fight free radicals and condition. And the best part – a yummy and 100% natural cheery flavor.

To follow up, I’ve been reaching for Superfruit Butter…. A LOT. I keep this stuff by my bed and reach for it not only for my lips but also my cuticles. The formula contains acai, blueberry, cranberry, and pomegranate – these fruits have the highest oxygen radical absorbance capacity (ORAC) values of any food, making it a super charged with antioxidant benefits. All while Shea butter works to condition and hydrate.

Check out some of BITE beauty’s color products in this post.

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Folklore Collection From Laura Mercier

The Spring/Summer collection from Laura Mercier just hit counters. And this collection, inspired by cultures of South and Central America, have definitely been warming me up. Did I mention it was in the 40s here this week? Where are you, Spring? The rich, earthy colors are easy to wear and suit a summer glow perfectly. Or manage to fake one until the sun reappears.

First up is the product that seems to me the one that is getting the most buzz. Laura Mercier Limited Edition Baked Blush Bronzer in Ritual

is one of Laura’s classic formulas but with five shades that blend together. Each tile of bronzer is hand-mixed. When I first applied Ritual, I had a WHOA reaction. It was pretty darn dark. But for my light to medium skin and with a lighter hand, it proved a great option for a more dramatic warming. The natural color stays beautifully. And will transition well into the summer months.

I’m a long time fan of Laura’s Crème Eye Liner and the new Espresso shade offers a softer version of black that works so well in the summer. If you are on the hunt for a long-wear eyeliner, give this waterproof formula a whirl. Could it just be perfect for the beach? I think yes.

And I’ve saved the best for last. These creamy lipsticks hitting counters lately have me swooning. Laura Mercier Limited Edition Lip Crayon in Folklore has that hydrating feeling but great long-wear. And the shocking pink translates to a punch of spring color on the lips. Bonus points for the packaging, allowing great precision application.

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vbeaute Lip Spread Anti-Age Tinting Lip Gloss

A clear, easy to use, self-adjusting lip gloss that makes my lips look better? Sold. vbeauté got it all right when they developed Lip Spread – the texture, formula and weight are all just about perfect.

The silky formula has anti-aging ingredients like BioCellular Peptides. Cherry and Pomagranate Fruit Extracts keep lips feeling soothed and hydrated. Self-adjusting botanicals powered by Alpine Rose Botanical Technology react with your lip chemistry to create your very own afterglow.

I keep this handy at my desk – the clear gloss makes it easy to swipe on and keeps lips feeling polished. Despite the lack of color out of the tube, I get a very rosy tint on my lips with decent staying power. While the color isn’t opaque, I’d classify it as a moderately pigmented gloss. Dare I say perfect for Spring? Yes, I just think it might be.

Available at Bergdorf Goodman.

And a quick little PSA – don’t miss the Bauble Bar Spring Cleaning Sale – so many pretty things on my list. Check back often – selections are updated daily.

AN EDITORIAL SAMPLE WAS PROVIDED BY THE COMPANY AND EVALUATED TO DETERMINE OUR OPINION OF THE PRODUCT IN THIS POST. PLEASE SEE THE DISCLOSURES PAGE FOR FURTHER INFORMATION REGARDING OUR POLICIES FOR USING EDITORIAL SAMPLES.