How much do I love it when drugstore brands go big for a limited edition collection? THISMUCH.
You have to hand it to L'Oréal - for their TIFF collection, they didn't just slap together a few new shades, they essentially re-invented their Colour Riche lipsticks with limited, exclusive packaging and a formula that pays homage to the classic in its luxurious feel, but feels fresh and modern due to its finish.
Like the nail polishes I reviewed the other day, the
L'Oréal Collection Privée TIFF Collection is inspired by several well-known actresses: Eva Longoria, Doutzen Kroes, Freida Pinto and Jennifer Lopez. Each lipstick bears the signature of the actress, as well as a unique logo stamp at the top of the tube that has a distinctive Art Deco feel.Very chic and vintage-feeling. The matte, soft-touch packaging of the tube is very different from the usual casing, and combined with the logo and the gold detailing, it feels like something that should be adorning a high-end department store counter. It's all
very well done.
The lipsticks themselves are variations on the nude theme, even more so than the nail polishes - which would more appropriately be termed neutrals rather than nudes.
These are more sheer than the usual Colour Riche lipsticks, similar to the way the MAC Lustre finish looks and feels. They deliver medium pigmentation, allowing a fair bit of your natural lip colour to show through. This actually makes them more wearable than many nudes, which can look chalky or corpse-like if not the exact right shade. In comparison, these are far more forgiving to a variety of skin tones.
The formula is about as hydrating as the regular Colour Riche version, perhaps slightly more emollient initially, and wears for a shorter length of time. I got about 2 hours of wear before I felt the need to touch up. The scent is the same as that of the regular Colour Riche lipsticks, maybe a touch lighter, and one you either love or hate. It does't last, either way.
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| Left to right: Eva, Doutzen, Freida, J. Lo |
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| Top to bottom: Eva, Doutzen, Freida, J. Lo |
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| Left to right: Eva, Doutzen, Freida, J. Lo |
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| Left to right: Eva, Doutzen, Freida, J. Lo |
The Eva Nude (Barely Golden): A beautiful peachy nude, this is warm-toned and incredibly flattering to all but the coolest complexions. It's also the most opaque out of the four, with the creamiest finish.
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| The Eva Nude |
The Doutzen Nude (Barely Pink): Very pale, almost icy pink, with the sheerest finish. It has a a strong 1960s vibe to me, but still feels modern, probably because of that translucent texture. I think this would look stunningly feminine on a very fair complexion. It might look too frosty on deeper tones.
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| The Doutzen Nude |
The Freida Nude (Barely Parma): A light mauve with a faint beige undertone, and an even fainter lilac. It looked like it was going to be too dusky for me when I saw it in the tube, but it's actually the most flattering of the four on me. (Possibly because it's a slightly deeper version of my natural lip colour.) It's elegant and polished, but still easy to wear due to light, sheen-y finish.
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| The Freida Nude |
The J. Lo Nude (Barely Greige): I don't know that I would call this Greige. It's not as beige-toned, and actually has a fair bit of warmth to it. I think this is the nude that would probably suit almost everyone, with just enough pink to keep the colour fresh, and enough depth to create that contrast that keeps a nude lip from draining the warmth and brightness from the complexion. Pretty, soft, extremely easy to wear, it's the ideal shade to have in your purse at all times.
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| The J. Lo Nude |
And if you're curious, the ad featuring the actresses (and others) that inspired this collection:
Availability: Very limited, out in Canada at most drugstores now. Price is 10.99$ CAD.
Pros: Overall, I am really impressed by these lipsticks. The colours are all wearable and different enough from each other, despite the overall nude theme. They feel nice and creamy on the lips, and the packaging is beautiful.
Cons: If you prefer a more opaque formula or longer wear, these won't hit the mark for you. Doutzen is a little trickier to wear for deeper tones, unless you're rocking a Mod lip.
(These items were provided by the brand/PR to be considered for review. This post is not sponsored or compensated.)
Ooo I thought I liked J.Lo best but now I believe Eva would suit me best since it's a little more pigmented. I just might pick one up. :)
ReplyDeleteThe Eva is lovely. :) It's still sheerer than the usual Colour Riche, but I think probably more generally flattering because of that.
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