A few last-minute Valentine’s-themed picks from Chloé, Lanolips, LUSH, and Burberry

February 13, 2013

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I’m not the biggest fan of Valentine’s Day (I complained about this a little already in last Monday’s Lipstick Bandit look), but you have to give it to beauty brands — they do a great job either finding Valentine’s-appropriate products in their lineups, or coming out with something new, just for the occasion.

Here are a couple products that caught my eye, and should have you covered from head to toe (or, in this case, from perfume to pout.)

My Little Chloés

Arriving in stores this month are three absolutely charming miniature versions of Chloé, Love, Chloé and L’eau de Chloé. Perfect for travel (and, more importantly, for looking outrageously adorable on your dresser,) they’ll be displayed on small golden swing sets in store.

Cute, right?

The My Little Chloé fragrances start at $40 USD/$48 CAD (20ml) each, and can be found at select Bay, Sephora, and Murale stores in Canada.

A sheer, hydrated pink pout with Lanolips and LUSH

As I’m sure you know by now, I’m a fan of both sheer lip colour and intense (intense) hydration. Lanolips is a brand that’s hard to get in Canada, but their Lip Ointment with Colour SPF15 in Rose (£7.99) fits the bill perfectly — with 60% medical grade lanolin and SPF 15, it basically checks off all the boxes.

Except, I guess, international availability?

On the other hand, LUSH The Kiss Lip Gloss ($8.95 CAD) is bound to be less hydrating… but definitely easier to find. Vegan and preservative-free, the new gloss formula feels lighter than their other balms, and is made to soften and moisturizer with a pink, sugary sweetness.

And something a little brighter from Burberry!

The last lip pick for Valentine’s are two of Burberry’s Lip Glow glosses ($27 USD/$35 CAD), in Fondant Pink and Pink Sweet Pea. Both part of the Burberry Beauty Spring 2013 collection (Pink Sweet Pea is limited edition), they’re two very, very different pinks.

Exclusive at Holt Renfrew (Vancouver and Toronto) in Canada, Fondant Pink is a soft, pale pink, while Pink Sweet Pea is quite the opposite: a bold, blue-undertoned fuchsia.

A bold move on Burberry’s part, but one that’s been almost incredibly well-received by the makeup community so far. But maybe that’s just what tomorrow needs, you know? A bold move.