Besties, I think I’m in loveeee with this one. I haven’t felt this way about makeup before because it merges skincare and makeup into one product. Yes, this might be the makeup product for the skincare-obsessed.

Urban Decay launched their newest baby, the Hydromaniac Dewy Liquid Blush, TODAY and I was fortunate enough to test out this product for the past few weeks from @influenster and @urbandecaycosmetics in exchange for my honest review. I am writing this blog post to document my experiences with various products so that others who are curious about these products feel confident in purchasing them for themselves. I am receiving no monetary compensation for writing this review.

A Juicy Blush Has Arrived

Urban Decay surprised me with the Hydromaniac Dewy Liquid Blush in the shade Unhinged (Berry Mauve). This liquid blush costs $22 USD at Sephora’s US website. The makeup brand describes this product as a liquid blush that is suitable for all skin tones and is buildable for a juicy, radiant glow. It is also formulated to be vegan and cruelty-free.

The blush is easy to blend, build, and apply with a small amount of product and any makeup tool of your choice. It is a small size to make it travel-friendly (specifically TSA-compliant), but mighty enough to provide a long-lasting flush to complete your makeup look.

This cheek tint gives you the glow and keeps your skin glowy thanks to its key ingredients:

• Kombucha Filtrate: Detoxifies and nourishes your skin. It contains vitamin C, which lightly exfoliates your skin and boosts collagen production to eliminate signs of aging.
• Marula Oil: Hydrates your skin and seals in moisture to protect it from environmental stressors and free radicals.

The packaging is so cute, sturdy, and hygienic. The packaging is made from plastic and is more compact so the blush is compliant with TSA guidelines. If you’ve ever been stopped by TSA to throw away any of your beloved cosmetics or skincare, you know how terrible it is to let go of something so precious. The fact that Urban Decay noted this TSA detail in their product description shows that the team is very considerate of their users’ needs and makeup habits. It really is meant to be your go-to blush.

Another cool detail about the packaging is the pointed plastic nozzle for squeezing out the blush. It reminds me of squeezing out paint for arts and crafts, but I think it is a smart touch for pinpointing application to smaller areas of your face or applying small dots of pigmented product. I have used this blush frequently and can still proudly say that my blush doesn’t look messy. The pointed nozzle keeps the watery blush from leaking out of the twist lid and making a mess.

Watery Texture

As the name says, this is a liquid blush. The blush has a thin, lightweight consistency that is kind of watery. It reminds me of really watery acrylic paint that is super pigmented.

For those wondering about the scent of this blush, there is no noticeable scent. There is no smell that I noticed from using the blush multiple times, but maybe it could change as I have this product around for longer in my makeup collection.

Flawless Makeup Now Feels Easier to Do

I was worried about this because I never used liquid blush or a mauve blush before, but I think Urban Decay converted me!

These babies are pigmented. Urban Decay was not joking when they said the liquid blushes were pigmented. One small dot of this blush on my hand created such a nice, natural, and rosy glow. Immediately, I saw myself using this for work because of how it looked so natural and berry pink on my medium skin tone.

I also tested how well this product is for building up the pigment, and this liquid blush also passed the test. In an instant, my natural flush swatch turned into a bold pop of mauve that worked so well with my olive undertones. You can see this for yourself in the video I made down below.

Enhances My Skin

Urban Decay and I never talked before about my makeup needs, but they seemed to know that I needed this product for my dry skin. This product works so, so well with my dry skin because I transform into a glowy goddess with plumpy pink cheeks. I love how it compliments my medium tan skin and enhances my skin.

Reading through this formulation also makes me think that this liquid blush can also work for mature skin since it can seep well into my skin and hide the appearance of fine lines due to the shine. Maybe this can also work for oily skin types, too! There’s plenty of skincare ingredients in here to make anyone’s skin look pretty, plump, and perfectly pink.

Longlasting Glow

I put this blush to the test by using it during my workout and during some pretty hot days. This liquid blush lasted me through the day and didn’t wear off on my sweatiest of days under the sun. By the end of the day, I could still see my natural flush of pigment and the glowiness of my skin. It was still noticeable after looking past the sweat I probably had by the end of the night.

Multifunctional Makeup

On Sephora, I noticed that some testers also put the liquid blush on their eyes and lips. I tried this for myself on my lips and eyes, and it looked very nice! The slight tackiness of the liquid blush can make it a possible eye primer for some shimmer shades. If you put this on your lips, you can seal it in by topping it off with some clear lip gloss for a MLBB (my lips but better) look.

If you feel that you overdid the blush, no worries. You can always dial the color down with foundation or concealer and it won’t feel cakey.

My Only Caveat

I would say there might be a minor area of concern when using the product.  Depending on your skincare prep or your makeup primer, you may notice a little bit of patchiness while applying this liquid primer. I tested this with my dry skin favorite primer, the Milk Makeup Hydro Primer, and my slightly tacky moisturizer and noticed some patchiness when applying this blush to my skin. The patchiness might be because of the primer or from applying it with a beauty sponge. I would recommend gently applying this liquid blush if using it after products that tend to pill on your skin or are too slippery.

Would I repurchase?

I was scared to try this, but omg I absolutely love it. I’m a straightforward makeup/ glowy or dewy skin person, and this worked so well for me. If you love no-effort makeup tools, dewy makeup, or are a lazy girl like myself, I think you’ll love it!

Urban Decay definitely convinced me to try incorporating more mauve into my beauty routine with this PR, so thank you again for giving me the blush shade I didn’t know I needed. It’s perfect!

What do you think of this? Would you try it? Follow for more #honestreviews for skincare and makeup.

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Have you ever heard of a vegan meta brand? What about “fairy core?”Both of these terms were completely new to me and I didn’t know what to expect. Both of these terms have to do with kbeauty, specifically a rising Korean makeup brand called Naetis.

Recently @naetis.official reached out to me to try out their new blur lip tints. I used these lip tints over the course of two to three weeks before coming up with my opinions. This was my first makeup collab, so obviously I was super excited to give them an honest review.

This also was a collaboration I couldn’t pass up since I always love supporting small businesses. Therefore, I am writing this blog post to provide feedback for the brand and for other people who want to check customer reviews before trying new brands. So, enjoy!

So, what is “vegan meta?”

What is a vegan meta brand? According to my research, these are brands that are focused on making vegan-formulated products and pay close attention to their ingredient sources to stay true to that mission.

Living in a Fairy Blur Makeup Dreams

Naetis Fairy Core Blur Lip Tints currently sell at $8.99 USD each on Amazon USA. You can check their storefront for yourself by clicking right here or by searching “Naetis” on Amazon. These lip tints are advertised to be MLBB (otherwise known as “my lips but better”). They enhance your natural beauty by creating makeup that can be used anytime, anywhere because these lip tints are supposed to stain your lips for an all-day tint. You wouldn’t have to worry about reapplying your lipstick because Naetis wants to help you keep your peak makeup game and always feel like you’re living in a fantasy.

On top of that, these lip tints have an airy texture that leaves a buttery velvet finish and keeps your lips soft and moisturized. Oh yeah, and these lippie formulas are vegan, of course!

Here are some notable ingredients in the formulation that make these lip tints a great addition to your lipstick collection:

• Titanium Dioxide: Titanium dioxide is used as a thickener for cosmetics and can enhance the anti-aging properties of other ingredients. It is a popular ingredient for providing SPF, too.
• Tocopheryl Acetate: Tocopheryl acetate is an anti-aging ingredient that promotes skin cell regeneration and protects your skin from the harmful effects of UV rays.
• Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride: This ingredient is an emollient that seals in moisture to ensure your skin doesn’t dry out and lose its elasticity.
• Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil: This ingredient contains vitamins A, C, and E which makes it perfect for anti-aging if you want to minimize the appearance of wrinkles and blemishes.
• Prunus Persica (Peach) Fruit Extract: Peach extract can provide moisture to your skin and brighten your skin tone to minimize hyperpigmentation.
• Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract: This species of apple extract contains antioxidants that keep your skin elastic and firm while protecting it from free radicals, which can cause signs of aging and hyperpigmentation.
• Citrullus Lanatus (Watermelon) Fruit Extract: Watermelon extract is also rich in antioxidants, so it can defend your skin against UV ray damage and signs of aging.
• Punica Granatum (Pomegranate) Fruit Extract: Pomegranates are known to be rich in antioxidants, anti-bacterial, and healing. This extract helps prevent breakouts and protects your skin cells.

Literally My Lips But Better

Naetis allowed me to pick two of the blur lip tints to test out. I decided to choose shades 301 #PeachOrdinary and 501 #SeoulElf. Peach Ordinary looked like a perfect everyday lip shade for me since I don’t wear dark shades regularly. I wanted to try Seoul Elf because Naetis told me that it was their most popular shade. If you want me to make another video with swatches on my lips, I’ll be more than happy to do it!

Whipped Texture

The tints are a beautiful whipped texture. I noticed that these lip tints were airy when I first swatched them on my hand because they didn’t feel sticky or heavy.

Applying this to my lips was very nice. The formula feels buttery once spread onto my lips and glided very well. In terms of the finish of these lip tints, I would say that my lips felt velvety but not chapped. When using matte lip sticks in the past, I would get the matte appearance but my lips would feel and look so dry like the Sahara dessert. These blur tints do not provide that unpleasant feeling. The ingredient list also shows that this would be a good tinted lip balm if your lips feel dry.

Lovely Fruity Scent

There is a pleasant, light fruity scent that is in the formulation. I would not have pinpointed any of the fruit extracts as the scent in this formula. The scent of both of these lip tints reminds me more of cherry with a subtle note of coconut. The cherry scent smells more like the artificial kind that you would find for candy and drinks, which I had no issue with.

An All-Day Type of Lip Product

These remind me of my favorite discontinued blur tints from Colourpop (iykyk 😩). With the added lip stain and buildable coverage, these are definitely a must-have for any occasion (especially if you are eating and drinking because the color will stay on). If you do not drink or eat as frequently, I’m sure these lip tints will maintain their pigment by the end of the day.

If you blot the lip tints on tissue, there will be some residue that goes on the tissue, but the bright pigment will still be on your lips. Naetis’s lip tints are blot proof and keep your lips feeling velvety.

Buildable and Multi-Purpose

These lip tints are buildable so you can use one layer for a natural, no-makeup look or add another layer for a vivid statement lippie. As someone who doesn’t identify herself as a makeup expert, these lip tints were easy to use and build upon. I found it easy to do the gradient lips where the center of my lips were pigmented. That lip look is a challenge sometimes and I find it doesn’t always look good on me. However, these lip tints made me realize I was just doing them wrong.

The airy texture and pigmentation power of these made me want to try the lip tints out as a blush. I would say they were also as easy to spread out and build up pigment. I didn’t notice any breakouts on my skin, but maybe a slight pink pigment since pink can color your skin. Again, these lip tints are easy to remove with makeup remover so you can do some double cleansing when using these on your skin.

Would I repurchase?

Yes! I always love supporting small businesses with high-quality products, so definitely is worth a purchase. It combines the buttery velvet formula of a liquid lipstick with the power of a lip stain, so if you want an alternative to the trending lip oils and lip stains, I highly consider trying Naetis!

Would you try this? Let me know down below. Thanks again Naetis for a great first impression.

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If there’s an obvious change to notice in the beauty industry in the last few years, it has to be the popularity of “no-makeup makeup” or “natural makeup.” Some people also call it “lazy girl makeup” because of how low effort is appears. Our years cooped up inside due to the Covid-19 pandemic made us realize that less makeup is not just practical, but also way more of an impact to accentuate our natural features.

With this shift in makeup, this also meant that sheer and glossy products started become must-have’s for the everyday girl’s makeup bag. I also went through this transition into natural makeup during this time period. Let me tell you, my makeup four years ago is definitely different from what I currently use today! What started this whole change was a dabble into tinted lip balms. So, I wandered into Sephora and bought myself a balm from Jouer Cosmetics to see what the fuss was about.

Why Might a Tinted Lip Balm Be For You?

Like I mentioned earlier, natural makeup has been on the rise in recent years … and for good reason.

Remember when we were so big on matte lipsticks and liquid lipsticks? We were so fixated on those because they were full coverage and no-budge formulas. However, these formulations would usually dry our lips to the bone (yes, I still cringe at our butthole lips). Don’t forget that reapplying those lipsticks could also result in unevenness since you’re layering on top of your previous application. These lippies were good in theory, but if you’re someone like me who is just tired of putting on too much makeup, then you may be looking for an easier, low-maintenance solution.

Lip balm tints just minimize all those issues. Sure, you may have to reapply, but at least your lips will feel soft and luscious due to moisturizing ingredients like shea butter and cocoa butter. I personally love that the tints have a sheer application in a single swipe so that you can keep it natural during the day, and popping for the night. We love a little duality, right?

If you’re considering making a switch or a new addition to your hefty lippie collection, you might be curious about my Jouer lip balm haul.

Jouer Cosmetics Lip Enhancer Shine Balm

I purchased the Jouer Cosmetics’s lip balm not necessarily because of the formulation, but because of their “Dahlia” shade. It is described to be a “tinted deep berry.” Actually, I found this product right next to the cult-classic tinted lip balm, “Black Honey” by Clinique. The two balms looked pretty much the same, but I ultimately chose Jouer because it was slightly cheaper ($22 USD compared to Clinque’s $24 product) and because I love dahlia flowers.

In terms of formulation, Jouer’s formula ticks all the boxes if you’re looking for clean makeup formulas. Not only is the formulation vegan-friendly, but it is also cruelty-free, gluten-free, and paraben-free.

Now let’s go a little deeper into what to expect with this formula. Jouer emphasized that the star ingredients in their balms are jojoba seed oil and shea butter. Jojoba seed oil (otherwise known as Simmondsia Chinensis seed oil) is commonly used in products to easily moisturize and soften your skin. Shea butter (written in the ingredient list as Butyrospermum Parkii Butter) is a thicker consistency ingredient that acts as a moisture barrier so that your skin stays softer for longer.

Other ingredients to take note of that are in this product include:

• Candelilla Wax: A plant-based wax that is known to be hypoallergenic and also soothe and provide moisture to the skin. This type of wax also can melt faster in high temperatures.
• Carnauba Wax: This hypoallergenic wax is used as a hardener to raise the melting points of wax mixtures. It is a vegetable wax that can provide great shine.
• Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1: Another moisturizing ingredient that helps repair skin damage and aging by reducing the appearance of wrinkles. In the case of lip balm, this ingredient helps your lips look moisturized and plump.
• Titanium Dioxide: This ingredient is used in beauty products as a thickener and also to provide protection from UV rays. This ingredient is commonly used in lip balms and doesn’t provide any issues to your body if ingested orally and in small doses. Titanium dioxide is a possible ingredient in this product and is listed as a smaller dose, so thought I should mention it here.

The Good

Solid Packaging

First things first: I love the packaging of this product! When you open the box, the lip balm is inside a stainless steel container that is coated in baby pink and gold flowers on the cap. The design is a mix of classy and cute; it looked like a work of art.

Rosy First Impression Scent

The lip balm itself is a berry hue that has a light floral scent. It smells like roses and fades out after application. If you’re not a fan of heavy scents, I don’t think you have to worry about this product.

Melts into the Skin

In terms of first impressions, the lip balm provided immediate moisture to my lips. The lip balm would melt instantly once in contact with my lips to provide a sheer layer of moisture and pigment. The first swipe of product was perfect since it provided a flush of color that was reminiscent of the Benefit Original Lip Tint which also gives that same berry-esque hue.

Buildability

My lips turned more into a deep berry mauve upon the second coat of lip balm, so I agree that the product is very buildable. The texture of the product on my lips felt more like a lip oil since it felt more slippery.

The Bad

Instant Impact, but Doesn’t Last

In terms of wearability, I think this balm can fall flat if your lips are frequently prone to being dry and flaky. There were some instances where I noticed that my lips would feel flaky after a while of wearing the product. I would feel dry flakes around the border of my lips, which would accumulate product and make my lips look unflattering. If you touch up with the product while your lips have flaky skin, the balm will apply unevenly.

Too Much Like an Oil

Since the product is marketed as a lip balm, I personally think that the consistency of the product is too buttery if you’re considering this product for touching up your lipstick and lip liner. The transformation of building up the product from first glance is very nice. However, building up the products means a heavier layer of ingredients that easily melt upon contact with your skin. This means you can go from looking like you’re perfectly glossed to appearing like you might have some sauce around your lips.

Referring back to my previous point, the lip balm can end up accumulating to the border of your lips over time. This means more emphasis on your lipline than on the fullness of your lips. To mitigate this issue, you would have to check on your lips and maybe wipe off product to make it look even again.

Some people on Sephora also complained about the product melting easily in the packaging. So, if you plan to keep this in your bag for on-the-go use, make sure that the cap is sealed and that your bag is kept in a shaded place.

An Interesting Other Scent

Now, I saw some people on Sephora complain about the smell and I didn’t understand because I was loving the product. However, I didn’t experience the issue until I was super close to emptying the balm.

I wanted to use my lip balm to the very last drop (I’m always about making the most out of my makeup). I transferred the remaining bit of the Jouer lip balm to a twist-lid container. I thought all was good until a few days later.

The rose scent was one of my favorite parts of the product. That lovely scent was replaced by an unpleasant odor that had some sharp, sour notes. I seriously thought that my product was expired, but the quality stayed the same so I kept it around for a small period of time.

Catching that whiff of the new smell was so unpleasant, I ended up throwing the remaining bit of product so that it didn’t affect my skin or my health.

Would I Repurchase?

I seriously wanted to love this product, but I don’t think this product is something I would repurchase. It initially reached my expectations for a lip balm because it looked and felt great on my skin. However, having this product long-term and finishing it made me understand why people didn’t enjoy it.

If you use your lip balms lightly or usually don’t wear lipstick, I think you’d enjoy this one. I personally don’t think this formula works for my dry lips or my nose. It was disappointing for the scent to change and smell like it was expired, but I’m not sure if the latter was due to oxidization in my travel container or because the product scent expired. I guess we will never know.

Would you consider trying this lip balm out? Feel free to let me know your thoughts down below and check out my other product reviews.

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