I am such a sucker for a red lip, as you most probably know. So when I saw that Blake Lively had teamed up with L'Oreal to create her perfect red, it was only a matter of time before I knew this was in my collection. Because I really needed another red...
Straight up, I love the sleek packaging. It has a leopard print sort of detailing the outer casing, with the classic looking gold finishes. This is one of them lipsticks that can sit on your dresser next too Tom Ford and will not stick out like a sore thumb.
Now if that isn't one of the most beautiful perfect reds I have ever seen, then I don't know what is! It is very much your classic Hollywood red.
It has a slight sweet scent to it, but its not as scented as some other brands such as Mac. The bullet itself is literally one of the most smoothest, creamiest lipsticks ever. Its a one swipe wonder and I know how much we love one of them. It does last a hell of a long time too. Looking at about 4 hours, as I found that this does stain my lips a touch. Now this doesn't bother me, but I thought id better let you know incase you well, hate that. On the day that I swatched this for photos, the mark was on my hand for hours after!
As this is a Color Riche from L'Oreal it has a slight matte texture to it but isn't overly drying on your lips. Obviously I apply a lip balm before applying this, to make sure my lips do not fully dry out. L'oreal do claim that this has moisturising properties to it, but myself personally haven't noticed this. But that isn't saying that it doesn't work, I'm just awkward.
As you can see from the swatch it is a blue undertoned red, a little like Ruby Woo. But I would say that this is more pigmented that Ruby Woo. This is also more comfortable to wear than Ruby Woo. A LOT more comfortable. Whereas Ruby Woo is quite heavy on your lips, Blake's Pure Red is practically weightless.
I love wearing this lipstick and seeing as it is inspired through Blake Lively, when I wear this I feel like I am Serena Van Der Woodsen. If you do not know who that is, watch Gossip Girl RIGHT NOW.
Have you tried any of the Pure Red's from L'Oreal?
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I've been eyeing this up for ages! It looks like the perfect red shade and of course I want it with it being Blake's ;) xo
ReplyDeleteThis shade is gorgeous, I have Julianne's Red and its the perfect daytime red, where as this looks much more glam.
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This looks like such a gorgeous colour! As soon as I hear about the range I knew that I wanted Blake's, but after seeing this I'm even more determined to add it to my collection x
ReplyDeleteCharlotte / coloursandcarousels
Wow the pigment in this is fantastic and the shade is stunning. Never tried any of the L'oreal lipsticks before but will definitely give them a look soon x
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Out of all the lipsticks in that range this is my favourite!
ReplyDeleteNow, you need to get it.
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I never even gave that a glance, I was too sucked into this one haha!
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Its defiantly one you need!
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Its so impressive :)
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Its soo pretty!
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I badly want this, I have so many red lipsticks too but it's so stunning and lets face it who doesn't want to look like Serena ;-)
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I haven't seen these yet! but my goodness I am all for red lips (especially for the new year).
ReplyDeleteThe packaging is gorgeous which is also a plus :) wonderful review
I must mention! I completely agree with you on the ruby woo situation, it's a shame since it's an absolutely stunning shade x
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Gorgeous shade x
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Do it Becky! Order it online?
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Ahhh you need to go get it Rebecca! Im glad you agree with me too, means its not just me haha.
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Isn't it just :)
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Its perfect justification!
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Definitely not removing this from my basket ;) xxxxx
ReplyDeleteLet me know when it arrives!
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