Haiku Sacred Intense, Haiku Kyoto Flower Intense, and Haiku Intense are three new additions to the Avon Haiku Perfume family that are available for Spring 2021. Haiku launched back in 2000 and I’m not sure how to feel about that. I’ve been using the scent for years now does this make me old? I’m so in denial about being old. I’m just going to sit over here and be forever young. Anyone else who wants that can sit at my lunch table. I have fruit rollups.

Anyway, Haiku goes intense for Spring with two intense versions of the beloved classic scents. The original Haiku and Kyoto Flower are available in a more intense formula. Each has the same notes as the original just with with a stronger formulation. I have to admit when I’ve tried intense versions of scents in the past they do for the most part fail to smell like the original. But I was quite curious to see both of the scents list the same identical notes as the original blends with absolutely nothing added. Maybe Avon successfully created more intense fragrances without changing for the original scent. I’m quite curious to see how these turn out and will be purchasing them.

The newest scent is Haiku Sacred Intense. This is an entirely new fragrance added to the Haiku family with notes of tangerine, rose de mai and driftwood. The driftwood is throwing me but as with the original blend you really never can tell how fresh and clean Haiku smells until you actually try it which makes me suspect that Sacred will just as beautiful as the original fragrance!

The new intense versions have potent ingredients and a longer wear time for lasting wear. Each bottle is $30 each and available now at Avon.

Anyone curious about these?

Where to buy

Avon

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Benefit Fouroscope Bronze, Blush & Highlight Palette is a new all-in-one palette that launched in three different shades for Summer 2021. Each palette two full-size powders and two mini ones. I’m kind of disappointed as it’s been ages since Benefit released a single box of powder shade. I’d love a new one but these palettes are quite pretty! There are three shades available that represent some of the elements. The palette do contain new, exclusive shades as well as best loved ones!

Benefit Fouroscope Earth Angel Bronze, Blush & Highlight Palette $36
Includes:

• Full Size Hoola Matte Powder Bronzer
• Mini Georgia Golden Peach Blush
• Full Size Exclusive Honey Moon Sunset Pink Blush
• Mini Cookie Golden Pearl Powder Highlighter

Benefit Fouroscope Fire Queen Bronze, Blush & Highlight Palette $36
Includes:

• Full Size Hoola Matte Powder Bronzer
• Mini Exclusive Starlette Candy Pink Blush
• Full Size Exclusive Soulstice Berry Blush
• Mini Exclusive Blaze Peach-Pink Highlighter

Benefit Fouroscope Air Goddess Blush & Highlight Palette $36
Includes:

• Full Size Dandelion Baby-Pink Brightening Face Powder
• Mini Exclusive Soulstice Berry Blush
• Full Size Georgia Golden Peach Blush
• Mini Exclusive Blaze Peach-Pink Highlighter

Benefit Fouroscope Bronze, Blush & Highlight Palette are available now at Ulta.

I’m seriously considering snagging one as I really like the looks of the Soulstice Berry Blush!

Where to buy

Ulta

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It must be Summer because Urban Decay All Nighter Softening Loose Setting Powder just launched. This is a new matte loose, translucent finishing powder that acts to control shine as it sets makeup.

Psstt….

C’mere.

Closer.

The top secret formula is…. silica and talc!

This is a simple silica and talc powder. Ok, we’ll give them some props, it does contain hyaluronic acid but that’s lower in the ingredient list. So, there’s actually nothing to see here kids. Just a simple, sheer, transparent setting powder. Obviously using that “All Nighter” tag will gain them a few points as people associate it with All Nighter Setting Spray and since that’s such a fan favorite people will automatically migrate towards this powder.

For those interested Urban Decay All Nighter Softening Loose Setting Powder will set your makeup, is a vegan and cruelty-free formula, controls shine, provides lightweigt coverage, and has a silky formula that leaves skin smooth without looking dry.

Urban Decay All Nighter Softening Loose Setting Powder is $29 and available now.

Where to buy

Ulta Sephora

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Charlotte Tilbury Look of Love Collection launched today with not one but two gorgeous Instant Look of Love Eyeshadow Palettes. This comes out at the perfect time as Spring seems like it’s finally here and pink is such a beautiful, romantic shade for the warmer days ahead. The collection not only features two palettes but also, four new pretty pink lipstick shades!

Take a look!

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The Flower Beauty Chill Out Summer 2021 Collection arrived at ulta.com today and with it a new Chill Out Smoothing Color Corrector which I want. Chill Out Smoothing Color Corrector is available in three shades and is a peach toned corrector to neutralize dark circles. Full disclosure here but Flower Beauty has never been by go to for concealer. Their formulas do disappoint! Not sure if I should jump on this one as I’m concerned it’s going to be dry as hell. Plus I really do hate correcting and concealing. It’s just so overkill! I’d rather have my concealer act as my correct as well. Who knows this might be some incredible formula! It does contain CBD as well as Vitamin E and jojoba extract for moisture.

What do you think? Worth a try?

Here’s the other items available in the Flower Beauty Chill Out Collection!

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