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YVES SAINT LAURENT TATOUAGE COUTURE MATTE STAIN

They say: A lip stain from the French beauty brand Yves Saint Laurent that promises “high pigmentation” with a matte finish. The made-infrance formula boasts three times more pigments than previous offerings and a fourtimes thinner “veil.”

We say: The applicator on this lip product is superb.

The soft material allows for smooth application while the slightly squared tip makes creating precise lines easy. Unlike other matte or lip stain formulas, this product keeps lips feeling soft and smooth. No drying here.

$49 | Thebay.com

ESTÉE LAUDER PERFECTIONIST PRO RAPID BRIGHTENING TREATMENT WITH FERMENT² + VITAMIN C

They say: A skin care serum that’s suitable for all skin types. The product promises to target dark spots, age spots and sun spots, as well as acne marks to reveal a “more even-toned, radiant look.”

We say: Our tester, a woman in her 60s, applied this serum as directed, in the morning and the evening on cleansed and toned skin. The lightweight serum has a subtle scent and absorbed well. With continued regular use, she reported a “more even skin tone and reduced spots.”

$148 | esteelauder.ca

LUNA NECTAR HELIOPHILIA GLOW & FIX SERUM

They say:

From the Vancouver-based natural skin care brand

Luna Nectar comes a vegan, cruelty-free blend of natural antioxidants, squalene, vitamins and plant derivatives.

This serum works to erase the damage left by the sun. Can be used on face and hair.

We say: Our tester reported her skin looked noticeably “brighter” after one use. The facial serum has an oil-like consistency, which prompted our tester to use it as an overnight treatment rather than a daytime one. The serum has an orange tint due to the vitamin C and sea buckthorn ingredients, which translated to a subtle glow on skin.

$46 | Lunanectar.ca