When I run out of my typical Japanese gel SPF I turn to Shiseido Ultimate Sun Protection Cream For Face. When possible I try to order five tubes of Kanebo Allie Extra UV Gel Mineral Moist SPF 50 PA+++ so I won’t be without it. Recently, I got down to my last tube before reordering so I had to grab up my age old Shiseido Ultimate Sun Protection Cream For Face.

I’ll be honest, it’s HEAVY….! But it’s effective.

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Revlon Colorstay Moisture Stain promise the shine of a gloss, moisture of a balm, long wear of a stain, and the opaque coverage of a lipstick.

Available in 12 shades the new Revlon Colorstay Moisture Stain formula is a nod to recently recent releases like Maybelline Color Elixir and L’Oreal Extraordinaire as well as Almay Color + Care Liquid Lip Balm.

These are a thicker product that do veer off into the realms of hybrid because they aren’t quite a gloss nor are they are a lipstick but more like a liquid like balm of sorts. They most remind me of Almay’s Liquid Lip Balm but not textured as similarly as Color Elixir or Extraordinaire both of which I find much lighter and less pigmented.

Let’s take a look!

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MAC takes things to a Summer level with their new Bronze Prep + Prime BB Beauty Balm. This all in one BB Cream blurs imperfections, evens skin tone, provides sun protection, and adds a new luminous, sunny glow to skin with three bronze-y shades of Refined Golden, Golden, and Amber.

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The MAC X Pedro Lorenco Makeup Collection is another collaboration that launches this Summer with a selection of limited edition packaging and beautiful nude, natural shades with pops of subtle metallic for eyes, cheeks, and face.

Take a look!

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