Sephora Skincare & Makeup Haul | Product Review - Melanique Babb

Happy Monday, guys! I got my recent Sephora order in and decided that I must share with you all. I LOVE new beauty products. It always lightens up my mood. I had these items sitting in my Sephora cart for 6 weeks before I decided to purchase lol! Here’s my little Sephora haul! I hope you enjoy and hopefully find something that you’re interested in purchasing also.

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1. Glow Recipe- Watermelon Glow Ultra Fine Face Mist & Watermelon Glow Sleeping Face Mask

I’ve been dying to try Glow Recipe’s products for so long. I can definitely say these products did not disappoint and were with every penny! I’m so in love with the texture, the ingredients and especially the smell. The ultra fine watermelon face mist I will for sure say is my favourite! If you love extra hydration and face mists like I do, this will be perfect for you. I’d also recommend this if you have dry or combination skin.

The cult favourite watermelon glow sleeping mask is incredible it leaves your skin feeling so soft, smooth and rejuvenated after using. I love that it is a sleeping mask, so you have the option to wash off after 30 minutes, or sleep with it on. I sleep with it on so get the best results.

2. Tatcha The Water Cream

The Tatcha Water Cream is definitely a game changer. The hydration is next level. If you couldn’t already tell, I am big on hydration and glowing youthful look skin. This product helps to achieve the k beauty glass skin look. The best part about the Tatcha Water Cream, is even though it is a thick, rich cream, it is not heavy on the skin. It’s lightweight, fragrance free and extremely nourishing for the skin.

3. Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz

If you love a natural brow, then the Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz this is perfect for you. The pencil is so thin, that you can sculpt your brow exactly how you want it. You can also create natural hair like strokes to fill in any sparse areas. It has a spoolie so that you can comb through your brows for a natural and blended look.

4. Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush

My first swatch and I knew I was in love with the Rare Beauty liquid blush. I’m a blush fanatic. I literally apply it all over my face. (I will share my technique soon on my YouTube channel.) This is a beautiful liquid blush that makes you look like you’re born with natural rosy cheeks.

This is perfect for summer when you want a lightweight, effortless, glowy makeup or great for winter to give your face a break from some of your drying makeup products. I also plan on trying the liquid highlighter in my next Sephora order.

5. Laneige Lip Mask

Once you start using the Laneige lip mask, you will never stop; just mark my words! This lip mask is not only thick and hydrating, but it lasts for hours and smells amazing. The Laneige lip mask will soothe and moisturized even the worst cracked lips. This is even more amazing after a great lip scrub! It is meant as a night time lip balm, but I use it day and night.

6. Nars ‘Quirimba’ Matte Bronzer

This NARS ‘Quirimba’ bronzer is to die for! I’m a bronzer lover. You can correct face structure, foundation color and many other things with a good bronzer. When you find a rich, red undertone bronzer, that applies well, it makes you look like the sun gods themselves have come down from the heavens and sun kissed your face!

A little dramatic right?! HAHA! Yes, but guys I’m telling you that’s how good this bronzer is! The size is great, the packaging is sleek and little goes a long way, so it will last you a long time. This bronzer should be applied lightly because it is super pigmented. You will not need a lot!

7. Kaja Cutie Bento Lip & Cheek Duo- Sweet Sangria

I do wish the Kaja Lip & Cheek compacts were a little bigger, but they are absolutely adorable and perfect for lip & cheek touchup throughout the day. They are pigmented and lightweight. This will help you to achieve natural rosy cheeks and lips!

8. Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Finish Setting Powder

I was so excited to try the Charlotte Tilbury pressed powder, as I’m a pressed powder lover! I was stuck between the Charlotte Tilbury pressed powder and the Laura Mercier loose powder which I’ve heard so many of my friends and bloggers rave about.

But to be completely honest with you, I was more drawn to the beautiful, luxe packaging of CT pressed powder but extremely disappointed with how terrible the powder looked on me. It applied very patchy and was not my skin color, even though I got the only shade they had for was my complexion/skin color.

I don’t think this is a bad product because I’ve heard great things about, but this powder is definitely NOT for women of color. They will definitely have to add more color shades to their line and I’d be happy to give them a try again, but I’ll definitely be purchasing the Laura Mercier loose powder next!

9. Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara

I have grown accustomed to my lash extensions over the past few months, so I’m not wearing much mascara these days. But, I must say the Too Faced ‘Better Than Sex’ mascara is great for extending your lashes and adding volume and thickness.

A great dupe for the Too Faced ‘Better Than Sex’ mascara is the L’oreal Lash Paradise mascara.

10. Urban Decay All Nighter Long Makeup Setting Spray

I’ve been using the Urban Decay makeup setting spray for years, and all I can say is nothing compares! This spray keeps your make in place for over 24 hours. I’m telling you from experience. Whether you sweat, cry, wear glasses, swim, etc., your makeup will not budge!

It’s also great for blending your makeup and taking away that powdery finish you may get when setting your liquid products with powder. Best of all about this setting spray is that it creates a barrier between your makeup and COVID face masks. So no more worrying about makeup getting all over your mask.