It's very rare that something arrives on my doorstep and within half an hour I'm already writing up a review, but Lancome's latest beauty drop is so cool I simply couldn't wait to share it with you all!
You might have seen or heard a few things about the new 'Beauty Shakers' online already as they are without a doubt the most exciting beauty launch of the year so far. They combine the fun vibe of the original Lancome Juicy Tubes, with a more modern texture and even more innovative packaging and application...

They are essentially a tinted lip oil and are very similar in texture to the YSL tint-in-oils that launched last year (albeit with a little less stain!) It's the packaging and application is what makes them really special. You have to shake the cute cocktail-shaker-shaped tube before use to combine the pigment and oil, then use the wide cushion sponge applicator to apply them to your lips. There are three small holes that sit just under the sponge to ensure that exactly the right amount of product is deposited on to the tip. The sponge itself feels like nothing else I've ever tried before... the only way I can describe it is that it's like applying your lipgloss with a soft gummy sweet!
Each of the 14 shades available in the UK (there are 20 globally) has a different scent (mostly fruity, but there are a few cakes and caramels in the mix too.) The oil texture is really smooth and glides onto the lips. The pigmentation is quite sheer, but build-able to a medium level...