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beauty buzz: rhode pocket blush, dermalogica biolumin-c night restore and fenty beauty by rihanna gloss bomb stix

the three new buzzed-about beauty products we tried this week

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they say: a cream blush formula from the hailey bieber-backed brand rhode. featuring peptides and tamanu oil, the collection boasts six shades that offer a melt-on-skin, lightweight finish.

we say: there’s a lot of buzz around these blushes — and for good reason. our tester found the formula had good colour payoff, was easy to blend and build, wore nicely on skin and gave a gorgeous pop. plus, it has a one-and-done appeal, meaning our tester found it could be blended onto eyes and even lips for a quick, monochromatic makeup look. the shades piggy, a bright pink, and sleepy girl, a dusty rose, were our fast favourites.

they say: an overnight face serum featuring vitamin c and provitamin d, along with 10 per cent glycerine and jojoba ester, to restore skin’s natural moisture barrier, boost radiance and hydrate skin — while you sleep.

we say: boasting an “ultra-stable” vitamin c formula, this serum is billed as being suitable for normal to oily skin types. our tester applied a few drops nightly for two weeks and reported a noticeable improvement to the overall smoothness and moisture levels of her skin, without any irritation.

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$139 | sephora, dermalogica

they say: a new addition to the gloss bomb collection, these lipsticks offer some lip love thanks to shea butter and vitamin e, along with a medium-pigment colour — and a whole bunch of shine.

we say: these lipsticks are a social media sensation, earning praise from beauty influencers large and small. our tester reports these glossy lipsticks live up to the praise. a quick sweep yields colour and shine, with a cushiony hydration feel. fab! two’lip kiss, a gorgeous soft peach shade, is a must try hue.


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aleesha harris
aleesha harris

aleesha harris is the arts & life editor at the vancouver sun and the province. she covers fashion, beauty, shopping, trends, food and related topics.

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