Sabrina Carpenter may have found fame as a teenager on the Disney channel but these days her child status has been swapped for beauty icon. Just when you thought food-inspired beauty had faded, Sabrina has single-handedly revived the espresso make-up trend with her single, 'Espresso'. And let's face it, you're not really a Gen-Z icon until you've got a tasty beauty trend attributed to you. Picture dreamy summer vibes - rich, warm-toned browns and radiant, sun-kissed skin. And on the topic of food, the star has now finally launched her second perfume in the UK: Caramel Dream, whichoriginally debuted in the US last summer.
'As an artist, I believe in the power of storytelling through music and various art forms. Perfume, to me, is an emotional extension of my music and personal world, and it allows me to create a stronger connection with my fans. I want to invite my fans into my world by offering fragrances that tell a unique story that resonates with their hearts,' said Carpenter.
Caramel Dream isn’t your average sugary fragrance. It’s the cool older sister of Sweet Tooth. This fragrance takes Carpenter's love for sweet treats and elevates it with a luxurious caramel twist. It’s bursting with rich flavour but with a surprising depth. At first spritz, it opens with a dark chocolate bean, followed by caramel and a hint of citrus, reminiscent of sun and holidays. Firmenich, along with the perfumer behind the original Sweet Tooth fragrance, Gil Clavier, helped create this scent that’s both sophisticated and fun.
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Just like her debut fragrance, Sweet Tooth, Caramel Dream comes playfully housed in a chocolate bar bottle that’s as irresistible as the scent itself. But this isn’t just another pretty bottle, this perfume packs a punch. It lingers like a delicious dream, with whispers of caramel and cocoa floating around you all day.
Excitingly, you can get Caramel Dream in two bottle sizes - a 30ml (£24.99) and 75ml (£39.99). And there's also a 236ml body mist for £18.95 which is a good everyday bag essential.
Caramel Dream took me by surprise, it’s bursting with delicious notes – caramelised amber for warmth, fluffy musk for a luxurious feel, and a touch of citrus to keep it light and a tad fruity. It’s the perfect scent for the girl who wants to embrace both her fun and sophisticated sides.
A gourmand body mist perfect to throw in your bag all summer long.
If you want to keep up with Sabrina Carpenter and all things beauty, her makeup artist Carolina Gonzalez is always keeping us in the know, and her routine can be neatly narrowed into the three steps. Bardot bangs, baby blush and brown lips (and her signature perfumes) – it's as easy as BBB(P).
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Blush is your best friend . To replicate Carpenter's look, you need to dot a baby doll (think soft pink) shade across your nose, the apple of your cheeks, and up into your cheek bone. It's the year of the blush and focusing the product the apple of your cheeks is the key.
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The key to Carpenter's gorgeous smize? It's all in her winged liner. The wonderful thing about it is that it is very undone, no need for precision at all - a very modern take on the traditional cat flick.
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The conker lip. Whether glossy or matte she always has a plump brown lip.
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I'll be honest, when I first encountered this perfume, I was a bit apprehensive. I have this irrational fear of sickly sweet scents, and I was worried this would be one of them. But boy, was I pleasantly surprised. Instead of overpowering sweetness, I was greeted by a delightful warm vanilla fragrance, with a hint of musk in the dry down (totally unexpected, but in the best way). For the price, this perfume is an absolute steal.
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Skincare is just as important as the make-up, so Gonzalez preps skin with this.
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To put the moisture back into Carpenter's face, Gonzalez makes a play for this hyaluronic acid rich cream.
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Following the skin prep, Gonzalez goes with this buildable luminous foundation to give that glow from within. This silky formula glides on skin seamlessly and blurs any thought imperfections.
You can use any winged liner to create Carpenter's undone look, her choice is the Half Magic Flik Liquid Eyeliner. She doesn't mind if it smudges or isn't exactly the same as the other.
Giorgio Armani Lip Maestro is responsible for the plump warm finish we always see on the star. The liquid lipstick has a velvety texture and rich pigments which manage to withstand the duration of her performances.
Renee Washington, Grazia's Digital Fashion and Beauty Assistant, lives online. With a penchant for wispy lashes and streetwear, she writes about the worlds of fashion and beauty from the viewpoint of the modern fashion girlie.