Quick answer: In this vlog, Nikol recaps her New York City launch week — the debut of the new Dream Melt Lip Mask, the first-ever National Fierce Aging Day on August 13th, and an intimate editor dinner at Fouquet's in Tribeca. She then heads into her closet for an elegant designer-and-consignment style try-on.
Key takeaways
- New launch: the Dream Melt Lip Mask — a comforting lip mask that opens a new skincare side of the brand, dropping mid-September as a limited-edition box.
- National Fierce Aging Day: Nikol registered August 13th as a holiday celebrating women aging boldly and unapologetically.
- NYC event: an intimate dinner for about 30 editors and influencers at Fouquet's, a French hotel in Tribeca.
- Style try-on: designer and consignment finds, from an Oscar de la Renta banana dress to a vintage Chanel airport-print skirt.
Hey ladies! If you missed the August 13th live, this vlog is the fuller story behind a big week for the brand — why I created National Fierce Aging Day, what went into our New York launch event, and the new product I am so excited to share. Then we get into the closet for a proper try-on. Here is everything, in order.
What did Nikol launch — the Dream Melt Lip Mask?
The headline of the week is the Dream Melt Lip Mask, a soft, comfortable lip mask that opens a new skincare chapter for the brand. Nikol designed the launch around a limited-edition box created for the event — it pairs the lip mask with a pillowy sleep mask and was built to feel like being in the clouds. The full launch is planned for mid-September, and because the special boxes are limited, the website has a waitlist so you can be notified the moment it drops. Nikol also nodded to recent releases like her Nikita Banana pressed powder and her Flor lipstick, though this vlog is a behind-the-scenes recap rather than a makeup tutorial.
What happened at the NYC event and on National Fierce Aging Day?
Nikol registered August 13th as National Fierce Aging Day — a holiday for women to celebrate themselves at every age — and timed it to the launch. She hosted an intimate dinner for about 30 editors and influencers at Fouquet's, a French hotel on a quiet cobblestone street in Tribeca, with a sister property in Paris. Every detail was intentional: a long king's table with rich red velvet chairs, candles, a custom pink-clouds PR box, and hand-etched hand mirrors used as place cards. Inside each mirror, an etching read "I've earned these lines" — a reminder that skin is living tissue meant to move, and that the lines you earn are worth celebrating.
What outfits did Nikol try on?
Back home with a pile of PR and consignment finds, Nikol turned the closet into a relaxed style session. A few favorites:
- Oscar de la Renta banana dress (spring 2022) styled head-to-toe yellow — a nod to her Nikita Banana alter ego.
- A Theory dress she loves as an elegant, easy travel piece with an evening-leaning slit.
- A Ralph Lauren Purple Label suit in royal blue, found on The RealReal, with a forgiving elastic, side-zip waist.
- A 2016 Chanel skirt from the airport-print collection, with a matching top.
- Chanel pearl-detail UV glasses she picked up to filter UV and blue light while wearing contacts.
Her styling philosophy: build a capsule around timeless pieces — one great black dress, a blazer, jeans and a white tee — then let accessories and a bold lip do the talking. All specific outfit links live in the video description on YouTube.
What is the Fierce Aging series, and how can you join?
The Fierce Aging series is Nikol's ongoing celebration of women aging visibly and confidently, sharing real women's stories to inspire others. In this video she mentions that casting is open for September and October — you can submit your information to Bridget using the link in the video description. Nikol also goes live every Wednesday at 8 p.m. Eastern, and those replays are saved on the website under live shows.
The bottom line
This was a milestone week: a new product, a new holiday, and a reminder to show up boldly at every age. If the launch has you curious, join the Dream Melt Lip Mask waitlist and explore what's new. Browse our new arrivals, shop lips, or start with our best-sellers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What did Nikol launch in this video?
She debuted the Dream Melt Lip Mask, a soft, comfortable lip mask that begins a new skincare direction for the brand. It launches mid-September as a limited-edition box that also includes a pillowy sleep mask. Because quantities are limited, you can join the waitlist on the website to be notified when it goes live.
What is National Fierce Aging Day?
It is a holiday Nikol created and registered for August 13th, dedicated to women embracing aging boldly, visibly and unapologetically. It ties into her broader Fierce Aging movement, which celebrates the idea that the lines you earn are worth showing off rather than hiding. The launch was intentionally timed to coincide with it.
Where was the New York launch event held?
Nikol hosted an intimate dinner for about 30 editors and influencers at Fouquet's, a French hotel on a quiet cobblestone street in Tribeca, New York City, with a sister property in Paris. She styled the room with a long king's table, red velvet chairs, candles, a custom PR box and hand-etched mirror place cards.
What outfits did Nikol try on?
She modeled a mix of designer and consignment finds, including an Oscar de la Renta banana dress, a Theory travel dress, a royal-blue Ralph Lauren Purple Label suit from The RealReal, a vintage 2016 Chanel airport-print skirt, and pearl-detail Chanel UV glasses. Every specific outfit link is listed in the video description on YouTube.
How do I join the Dream Melt Lip Mask waitlist?
The waitlist lives on the Nikol Beauty website, and the sign-up link is also in the video description. Adding your email is the best way to hear first when the limited-edition launch box drops in mid-September, since only a small number of the event boxes were made.
Is Nikol still casting for the Fierce Aging series?
Yes. In the video she shares that casting is open for September and October. To be considered, submit your information to Bridget using the link in the video description. Nikol wants to share more women's stories on the channel to inspire others in the community.
