Do you also switch up your makeup for the summer?  Like my skincare routine, I usually go for more lightweight products during the summer to not clog my pores. This also means going from full-coverage foundations to light/medium-coverage ones.

Making the switch to lighter coverage makeup has also been made by a lot of people since they are transitioning from the full-glam-to-the-gods Instagram makeup to the simpler, natural-looking makeup. We’re getting tired of putting in so much time applying makeup and going ham with eyeshadow or highlighter. So, finding makeup treasures that work easily and quickly is a dime a dozen.

I was recently given the Hydromaniac Glowy Tinted Glow Hydrator Foundation by @urbandecaycosmetics and @influenster to test out in exchange for my honest review. I wasn’t obligated to make a blog post regarding my experience with this product, but wanted to share my thoughts here. This more in-depth review is made for people who are interested in reading customer experiences prior to buying new products. I’m one of those product researchers too, so I get it.

Are You a Hydromaniac, Too?

What is a hydromaniac really? Urban Decay defines a hydromaniac as someone who is obsessed with keeping their skin feeling and looking hydrated. This definitely official term can also be associated with dewy makeup, glowy makeup, or golden hour makeup. So basically, Urban Decay’s Hydromaniac Glow Tinted Glow Hydrator Foundation is supposed to bring out the inner beauty of your skin so it can shine.

The Urban Decay Hydromaniac Glowy Tinted Glow Hydrator Foundation costs $33 on Sephora USA and is designed to provide medium coverage while giving you a healthy glow. The foundation is supposed to be a lightweight formula that makes your skin feel more hydrated after 24 hours of wear due to the nourishing ingredients that are also used for some of your must-have skincare products. It’s supposed to be that

Infused with nourishing ingredients, this lightweight tinted moisturizer foundation leaves skin feeling super hydrated while minimizing pores with a blurring effect. This dewy foundation delivers a healthy glow that looks like real skin for a no-makeup, makeup look and wears for up to 24 hours. Urban Decay even tested its foundation with 281 participants and reported that 85% of them loved the product because it kept their skin looking fresh all day.

This tinted foundation gives you a luminous 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.

Get Your Dose of Liquid Dew

Travel-Friendly Packaging

Like the dewy blush liquid that I also tried from Urban Decay, I also liked the design of the foundation packaging. It is a larger plastic tube that is also TSA-compliant so you can make this your foundation of choice while going on your summer escapades.

The Hydromaniac Glowy Tinted Glow Hydrator Foundation also has a pointed nozzle tip to pinpoint areas of application where you want to apply your drops of glow. I used this multiple times and noticed that the foundation remained clean and hygienic due to the nozzle point. Other foundations get messy over time because of the lid (usually a regular squeeze bottle or a pump). I hate having to clean the inside of the lid to get rid of the dried-up foundation, so shout out to the Urban Decay team for being so attentive.

Lightweight Consistency

The formula is not scented and has a lightweight consistency. I wouldn’t say that it is sort of watery like Urban Decay’s dewy liquid blush because it seemed a little thicker like a BB cream.  If I had no idea what the product name was, I would call this a BB cream because it is lightweight enough to wear on top of blemishes and pimples to hide some hyperpigmentation. You can easily spread this out with your fingers and it will blend out on your skin. BB creams also usually are tint mixed with various skincare ingredients, if you haven’t taken the time to see what they are.

Blends into My Skin

Urban Decay did an impressive job of sending a foundation that blended into my skin, even with different lighting. The color match for me was perfect! Since this is a light/medium coverage foundation, I was able to build this up to cover light blemishes and make them barely noticeable.

I would notice a slight lightness in the foundation to my skin if I tried layering more product for making the foundation more high coverage. That didn’t really work. If I want to layer the foundation more, I’ll probably do so in the winter when my dry skin could use more hydrating ingredients to seal off irritation and free radicals.

Your skincare prep can also play a part in the effectiveness of this foundation. If your skin is more on the flaky side of the skin type spectrum, I would suggest trying to exfoliate the night before wearing the foundation. The formula is lightweight so it can cling to flaky skin and not hide the texture, so just a note to keep in mind. It will not hide the appearance of texture, but can hide the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines, and blemishes/discoloration. Also, use moisturizer sparingly to create a light layer of moisture because the slipperiness of it can cause some patchiness during foundation application.

My Skin but Better

With the vegan and cruelty-free formula and the use of kombucha and Marula oil, my skin looked hydrated, bouncy, and glowy! There were times when I looked in the mirror and thought my skin was like a Barbie doll. It looked so smooth and glossy, maybe what Barbie’s skin would look like if she did her makeup.

The first time I tried this foundation, I also got compliments from my relatives because my skin looked so nice. My relative said my skin looked glowy and didn’t seem like there was any skin texture from afar. Of course, I told my relatives about this foundation so she could add it to her shopping cart.

Longlasting Glow

I wore this multiple days in hot weather for at least 6-8 hours or so and my makeup still looked great and glowy. Topping my makeup off with setting spray also helped out with keeping the foundation on my face, but the foundation did well when I did forgo days of not using setting spray, too. My skin also did not break out while using the foundation and looked calmed and moisturized. Baby smooth skin was possible while wearing and after wearing this foundation.

Would I repurchase?

I think this is well worth the $33 price point for a product that gives great coverage and makes me look more awake. If you want a break from foundation and are looking for an alternative that looks great and promotes a healthy skin barrier, consider trying this one out. The ingredients in this product also have anti-aging properties that make this impossible to say no to.

This formula didn’t break me out and actually was perfect for my dry skin. The only caveat to this product is that the foundation doesn’t contain SPF. Therefore, I would suggest applying your sunscreen first before using the foundation.

What are your thoughts on this foundation? Would you try it?

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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!

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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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