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Hello, class! I hope everyone has been having a wonderful September! Today I want to talk about a new product from MAC, their Liptensity lipstick line.

According to MAC, Liptensity is:

A brilliant formula that pushes the boundaries of colour. Each Lipstick holds intense amounts of pigment, resulting in extreme colour intensity, clarity and vibrancy. This luxurious gelled base melts on contact, providing fully saturated colour with a satin finish in one stroke.

So I wasn’t initially interested in the Liptensity line. It seemed gimmicky, and I was unsure of the balm-like shape of the lipstick. But then I saw some amazing swatches on Beauty Products Are My Cardio and my mind was changed.

I’ve played with three colors-

Driftwood – Soft lilac beige
Toast and Butter – Peachy cinnamon
Galaxy Grey – Light bluish grey

The Liptensity lipsticks come in a matte tube that matches the color of the product. Win! (Does anyone else HATE having to turn over every single standard MAC lipstick to see what shade it is?)

As advertised, the Liptensity shades stay true to color on the lips. More importantly, they are incredibly comfortable. In fact, they are almost moisturizing. Yet, they do no slip or feather the way many comfortable lipsticks do. Basically I’m in love and I may need more (hello, Fall reds!)

top to bottom: Galaxy Grey, Toast and Butter, Driftwood

Out of the three, Driftwood and Toast and Butter are certainly the more wearable. However, you know I love me some Galaxy Grey. But I’ll be saving that one for the weekends!

Galaxy Grey

Toast and Butter

Driftwood

There are currently 24 shades of Liptensity available, and I’d love to hear your thoughts if you’ve tried any other colors!

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The Perennial Picks Skincare Discovery Kit contains:
INVINCIBLE Root Cell Anti-Aging Serum 0.27 fl. oz | 8 ml
SLEEP TIGHT Renewing Night Treatment 0.5 fl. oz | 15 ml
RISE ‘N SHINE Daily Moisture Lock o.5 fl. oz. | 15 ml
NEW DAY Gentle Cleansing Grains | 1.4 oz. | 40 g

According to Farmacy,

A unique patent-protected variant of Echinacea Purpurea, GreenEnvy contains the highest known concentration of the phytochemical Cichoric Acid, a potent natural antioxidant which helps protect and firm the skin by inhibiting the enzymes that break down collagen. Cichoric Acid also normalizes the skin pigmentation process to promote a more evenly toned complexion.

I tried these products for a week, using the following routine:

In the morning I cleansed with water and applied the Rise ‘n’ Shine Daily Moisture Lock.
In the evening I cleansed with the New Day Gentle Cleansing Grains. I applied a small amount of the Invincible Root Cell Anti-Aging Serum and let it sink it. Then, before bed, I applied the Sleep Tight Renewing Night Treatment.

First of all, I love the packaging on these items. Everything feels clean and simple. Additionally, none of the products has an overwhelming fragrance, which is a huge thumbs-up in my book.

I tend not to like products that involving mixing a grain with water to cleanse. I typically get pieces in my eyes, which is uncomfortable to say the least. However, the New Day Gentle Cleansing Grains are finely ground enough where  this was never a problem for me. This product left my skin soft and clean.

The serum and night treatment are also amazing products. I kept touching my face before bed because it just felt so soft.

My least favorite item in the Perennial Picks Discovery Kit is the Rise ‘n’ Shine Daily Moisture Lock. I prefer a product that sinks into the skin a bit quicker. I also try to use products in the morning that have SPF in them, and this has none.

Overall, this is a fantastic kit if you are looking to try out Farmacy. I will be adding some more Farmacy products to my “must try” list, including their Skin Dew setting spray and their various hydrating coconut gel masks!

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