Clarins 2018 Spring Makeup

As usual, Clarins has a few pretty colors for their spring makeup collection. The 4-Colour Eyeshadow Palette ($44) in 07 Lovely Rose is a darling combo of pinks and purple that add a layer of flirtiness to the eyes. You can wear the mineral eyeshadow in a dry or wet application and it's suitable for sensitive eyes. This palette is perfect for channeling your inner French girl.

I'm a huge fan of their Instant Light Lip Balm Perfector ($26) and this season there are two new shades: 07 Hot Pink and 08 Plum. Hot pink adds a splash of bright fun while the plum gives a wash of elegance.

07 Hot Pink

For those who haven't tried this, the gloss formula gives a gorgeous tint yet offers a comfortable, moisturizing lip balm texture. It contains wild mango, shea extract, rice bran oil and vitamin E to nourish and protect the lips. Plus, the candy scent is irresistible. 

08 Plum

The Clarins 2018 spring makeup is available at www.clarinsusa.com. 

For editorial consideration, review product was provided by the brand.

Kiehl's Powerful-Strength Line-Reducing Concentrate

Need more vitamin C in your face serum? Kiehl's just updated their wildly popular Powerful-Strength Line-Reducing Concentrate. Fans and newbies alike will really like the new formula. The beauty brand increased the amount of vitamin C to 12.5% (10% L-ascorbic acid and 2.5% ascorbyl glucoside) as well as adding fragmented hyaluronic acid to make it more effective.

It absorbs beautifully into the skin, making it easy to layer under moisturizer. It does have a bit of warming sensation upon initial application but I soon got used to it. With daily use, you can expect to see more dramatic results (reduced lines) in 2-4 weeks. My face looked so radiant after the first week and I can already see fine lines gradually smoothing out after two weeks. 

Available in 50ml, 75ml, and 100ml bottles ($62-$104) at www.kiehls.com.

For editorial consideration, review product was provided by the brand.

Hiram Green Slowdive

Natural perfumer Hiram Green knows how to make us happy during the bleakest days of winter. His latest fragrance, Slowdive, is filled with a beautiful, languorous warmth. It reminds us that the brighter days of spring really aren't that far away. 

Velvety and lush, it opens with orange flower and neroli. Tobacco blossom and beeswax soon follow, with hints of tuberose and dried fruit. This gently seductive perfume features a honeyed resin base, making it extra delicious. For several minutes I felt like I was transported to a field of wildflowers. 

Available in a 1ml sample, 10ml, and 50ml (€5-144) at hiramgreen.com.

For editorial consideration, review product was provided by the brand.