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Armani vs Dior ✨ The Winner is …. 🤺

I honestly thought Dior Forever Skin Glow would be impossible to beat… until summer proved me wrong.

After testing both in hot, humid weather, I kept reaching for Armani Luminous Silk. It gives me better coverage, a smoother skin-like finish, and lasts longer on my combination skin without feeling heavy.

✨ Summer Winner: Armani Luminous Silk
✨ Winter Favorite: Dior Forever Skin Glow for its fresh, radiant glow on drier skin.

Both are beautiful luxury foundations for combination to dry skin—but if you’re looking for the better performer in humidity, Armani wins for me.

✨ Glossy or Matte Lips? Why Not Both?

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*Self Purchased Item

Looking for a lip gloss that does more than just add shine?

The Heart Percent Dote on Mood Custom Lip & Cheek combines a glossy lip balm and a matte lip & cheek color in one compact, so you don’t have to choose between glossy or matte lips.

💕 What I love:
• 2 textures in one case – glowy balm + matte fog pot
• Use it on your lips, cheeks, eyes, or even your collarbones
• Blend, layer, or wear each shade on its own for a customized look
• Smooth, seamless application with buildable pigmentation

My experience? The packaging is so clever, making it easy to carry and touch up throughout the day. The pigmentation is just right—not too sheer and not too intense—so it’s perfect for everyday makeup. I love using each side on its own or layering them together for a more dimensional look.

And the price? Honestly, it’s hard to beat.

BeautyKat Verdict: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Holy Grail)
�Will I repurchase it? Definitely! 💕

My Top 3 Lippies – From Chanel to K-Beauty 💄

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These are my recent lip obsessions, and they’re worth every penny!

✨ rom&nd Glasting Color Gloss in Peach Sparkle – High-shine, shimmery finish with radiant sparkles for fuller-looking, sugar-coated lips.

✨ Heart Percent Custom Lip & Cheek – A two-in-one compact with a fluffy, mochi-like cheek color and a glowy lip balm. Perfect for a healthy, natural-looking glow.

✨ Chanel Le Rouge Duo Ultra Tenue in 69 – One side matte, one side gloss. Natural-looking, glossy, long-lasting, transfer-proof, and non-drying. A perfect match for my warm skin tone.

These are the three lippies I’ve been reaching for the most lately!

Which one would you choose? 💕

✨ Don’t Buy rom&nd Lippies Until You Watch This! 💋

I’ve been testing two of the newest rom&nd lippies, and here’s my honest verdict! 👇

💧 rom&nd Juicy Flash Lip Oil – (4.5⭐/5)

If you have dry or chapped lips, this lip oil is definitely worth trying. The oil-based formula feels lightweight while keeping my lips soft and hydrated all day. 💖

✨ What I love:
• Super moisturizing
• No bleeding
• Smooth, glossy finish
• Perfect for layering over lipsticks or lip tints

The only thing I wish? I wish it had stronger pigmentation or a sparkly version so I wouldn’t need to pair it with another lip product. But overall, it’s a great everyday lip oil for dry lips!

🌸 rom&nd Glasting Color Gloss S01 Peach Sparkle – (4.8⭐/5)

I’m completely obsessed with this one! 🤩 The tiny sparkles are so pretty and mesmerizing, and they instantly make my lips look fuller—even without a plumping lip gloss (which I avoid because I hate the stinging sensation 😅).

✨ Why I love it:
💖 Gorgeous high-shine finish
✨ Beautiful shimmer
💋 Fuller-looking lips
🌿 Moisturizing botanical oils
🙌 Non-sticky formula

My only complaint? I wish rom&nd released more shades and made them easier to find in the US. So far, I’ve only spotted them in Japan and on YesStyle.

💕 BeautyKat Rating
⭐ Juicy Flash Lip Oil: 4.5/5
⭐ Glasting Color Gloss Peach Sparkle: 4.8/5

Which one would you choose—the nourishing lip oil or the sparkly lip gloss? Let me know in the comments! 🥰

✨ Looking for a luxury cushion foundation alternative?

Self Purchased Items

I compared three of my favorite cushion foundations to see which one gives the most beautiful healthy glow. They’re all made in Korea and designed for combination to dry skin, with finishes ranging from velvety to glowy.

YSL TOUCHE ÉCLAT GLOW-PACT CUSHION in B20 (available in Asia)
⭐ BeautyKat Rating: 4.5/5 (Highly Recommend)
✨ Medium to full coverage
🌞 SPF50
💧 Buildable formula
✨ Glowy finish that smooths the look of fine lines

JUNG SAEM MOOL Essential Skin Nuder Cushion in 21 Medium
⭐ BeautyKat Rating: 4.7/5 🏆 Winner (Highly Recommend)
🌞 SPF50
🤍 Medium to full coverage
🌿 Soft, velvety natural finish
💛 Great for all skin types

CLIO Kill Cover Mesh Glow Cushion in 24W Sand
⭐ BeautyKat Rating: 4.3/5 (Worth Trying)
🫧 Mesh cushion
✨ Light to medium coverage
💦 Glowy finish
💙 Great for dehydrated skin

✨ My Verdict

🥇 JUNG SAEM MOOL – My top pick! It offers the best balance of natural finish, buildable medium-to-full coverage, SPF50 protection, great shade match, and excellent value for money.

🥈 YSL – Delivers the most luxurious healthy glow and beautifully smooths the look of fine lines. I rated it 4.5/5 because it’s more expensive, only available in Asia, and comes in a limited shade range.

If you’re in the U.S. or looking for more shade options, the new YSL Skin Affair Soft Glow Cushion Foundation may be a better alternative.

🥉 CLIO – A great budget-friendly mesh cushion with a beautiful glowy finish. It’s perfect for dehydrated skin and makeup beginners who prefer light-to-medium coverage.

If you’re looking for a luxury foundation alternative or wondering what foundation to use, I hope this honest comparison helps!