MAC Cosmetics enters a new global beauty chapter with Ella Gross, the Korean-American singer and model at the forefront of rising girl group MEOVV. Her appointment feels instinctive rather than strategic, reflecting a beauty culture that moves fluidly between East and West. Anchored in MAC’s Powder Kiss line, the partnership highlights a softer approach to matte—velvety, tactile, and quietly expressive. Ella’s presence brings a sense of ease and curiosity to the brand’s visual language, aligning with product worlds that invite play, experimentation, and personal interpretation rather than spectacle.
Ella as a Modern Beauty Muse
Ella’s path—from early modeling in Los Angeles to debuting with MEOVV in 2024—unfolds naturally within MAC’s visual world. That evolution is echoed in the campaign imagery, where dewy yet diffused skin and softly blurred lips suggest warmth rather than shine, aligning seamlessly with the Powder Kiss aesthetic. Her approach to makeup feels thoughtful and lived-in, built through subtle layers instead of bold declarations. In a beauty landscape craving authenticity and emotional resonance, Ella represents a modern muse whose presence feels real, nuanced, and quietly expressive.
Beauty in Motion
In 2026, beauty moves like music—fluid, expressive, and layered with nuance. MAC Cosmetics taps into this rhythm through Ella and the Powder Kiss line, where texture, touch, and subtle color tell a story as dynamic as K-pop itself. Soft mattes, glowing skin, and sensorial finishes become instruments in a global dialogue, blending East and West, playfulness and intimacy. Here, beauty is not shouted—it resonates, leaving traces that linger like a favorite melody.
Tory Burch unveils Sublime Eau de Toilette, a fresh interpretation of its signature Sublime fragrance, designed to feel lighter, softer, and effortlessly wearable. Fronted by Kendall Jenner, the new campaign introduces an airy, modern take on the original scent—balancing radiance with subtle depth for everyday elegance. With its refined composition and understated femininity, Sublime Eau de Toilette captures the ease of modern luxury while expanding the Tory Burch fragrance collection in a direction that feels both current and timeless.
Fragrance Notes
Top: Radiant clementine A bright, luminous opening that immediately lifts the scent and adds a fresh, glowing energy.
Heart: Rose, osmanthus, soft iris A delicate floral core that feels feminine and modern, balancing airiness with subtle depth.
Base: Amber woods, leather Warm, smooth, and softly sensual—creating a second-skin finish that lingers close and elegant.
What Sublime Eau de Toilette Is All About
Sublime Eau de Toilette reimagines the signature sensuality of Tory Burch’s original fragrance with a luminous, wearable elegance. Bright, sparkling clementine opens the scent like morning light, giving way to a soft, sophisticated heart of rose and osmanthus that feels airy yet confident. Warm amber woods and delicate iris linger on the skin, wrapping it in a subtle, second-skin warmth. Effortless and radiant, this everyday fragrance balances modern femininity with understated luxury, making it a luminous addition to the Tory Burch fragrance collection.
Kendall Jenner as the Face of the Campaign
Kendall Jenner embodies the confident, radiant spirit of Sublime Eau de Toilette, lending her effortless poise to the campaign. Her presence reflects the fragrance’s balance of modern strength and approachable elegance, bridging aspirational style with everyday wearability. This collaboration builds on her previous role in the original Sublime campaign, highlighting the refined, leathery-floral composition crafted by master perfumers Rodrigo Flores-Roux and Christine Hassan. The result is a campaign that feels luminous, sophisticated, and unmistakably Tory Burch.
Sublime Eau de Toilette is priced at approximately $138 USD for 90ml and embodies a luminous floral-fruity composition with musky, woody undertones. Available directly through Tory Burch boutiques and online, the fragrance blends everyday wearability with refined elegance, making it a standout addition to the brand’s celebrated fragrance collection.
I’ve probably said this at least 1,000 times by now, but Tatcha products are so unbelievably good. I have extremely sensitive, dry, and acne-prone skin that can teeter on reactive, but Tatcha’s products are so friendly to the skin type that I’ve never had an issue with any of them. When you have skin that sensitive, let’s just say you tend to hold on tightly to the products that work for you (and never let go). I’m also not the only one who loves it, the entire BeautyLeeBar beauty community has at least one non-negotiable item from the brand, there’s just one issue—it’s expensive (*cries*).
Although that may normally be the case, today we’re in luck. Tatcha is currently offering 20% off sitewide for its annual Friends and Family Sale. Use the code FRIEND23 at checkout and receive a nice discount on all your Tatcha favorites through June 25. Keep on scrolling for all the products beauty editors are hoarding and stocking up on.
This gentle, creamy cleanser is a favorite of BeautyLeeBar beauty director Lee. It’s gentle on the skin with a pH-neutral amino acid base while Japanese rice powder softens the skin and boosts luminosity.
This serum is a non-negotiable item in Lee’s arsenal. It’s a three-in-one lactic acid serum that gently smooths skin’s texture and deeply hydrates with hyaluronic acid and squalane.
Lee also loves this hydrating mist from the brand that (as the name would suggest) leaves you with the most luminous glow. It delivers a serious hydration boost and is perfect to use under or over makeup.
A few BeautyLeeBar writers (myself included) loved this serum so much, we gave it aglowing review. It’s a great retinol alternative for those with sensitive skin because it utilizes gentle resurfacing ingredients like upcycled cranberry extract and sea fennel to reduce the appearance of fine lines and speed up cellular turnover.
This hydrating essence is like a tall drink of water for the skin. Infused with a trio of fermented Japanese superfoods, it gives you an otherworldly glow and helps improve the efficacy of your products to follow.
For those with oily or acne-prone skin, this texture tonic is an absolute godsend. Fruit AHAs, niacinamide, and Japanese mugwort help gently clarify skin and even out tone without stripping it of its essential moisture or oils.
I’ve been dealing with some moisture-barrier issues for a while now and this mask helps enormously. It’s a velvety serum-in-cream treatment that strengthens the skin’s barrier and helps balance the microbiome.
This is definitely one of my favorite vitamin C serums on the market. It contains two forms of vitamin C and 10% AHAs to give your skin a serious glow and power up. It might be a tad too much for those with dry or extremely sensitive skin, but if you have oily or acne-prone skin, it can definitely be a winner.
As far as makeup removers go, this formula and Fig. 1’s Micellar Oil Cleanser ($22) are my go tos. The Camellia Cleansing Oil is incredibly silky, hydrating, and removes even the most stubborn mascara in a flash.
For those who are acne-prone, this gentle exfoliating cleanser is the ticket. It’s packed with nourishing ingredients like luffa fruit, wild rose, and amino acids which lift away dirt and minimize oil without over drying your skin.
This body oil from Tatcha is a favorite of BeautyLeeBar beauty editor Katherine. It’s like a spa day bottled with the light scent of hinoki and an organic essential oil blend.
I’ve had so much fun answering your questions in my Ask Me Anything series, so today I’m focusing on your beauty-related questions sourced straight from our @BeautyLeeBar Instagram Stories. From the best face oils to my favorite haircare products, here are a few tidbits you may or may not know about me…
Though I may be a millennial, I most often part my hair in the middle. Unless I am going for vintage-inspired styles, I find it flatters my face more than a side part.
6. Any suggestions for any retinol-free anti-aging products?
If you’re not a huge fan of retinol, you can try products with bakuchiol, a plant-based alternative to retinol that has similar effects. Make sure to do your research before trying any new ingredients, however.
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7. Do you use the same products and the same routine in the AM and PM?
In the morning, I always wear sunscreen, and at nighttime, I try to incorporate more serums and oils, along with a thicker moisturizer to hydrate my skin overnight.
8. What recommendations do you have for really dry skin?
This lip gloss/lip oil is my favorite and is always in my purse no matter where I go. I love it because it has a gorgeous shade that looks so flattering and pretty on the lips, especially on black women.
10. Do you wear natural deodorant? If so, do you have a favorite brand?
I do wear natural deodorant, and my favorite brand is Lavanila Aluminum-Free Natural Deodorant. It comes in a nice Vanilla Lavender scent that I always carry in my purse to re-apply when necessary.
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