Hello everybody! I hope everyone had a great weekend! It’s snowing here… 70+ degrees one day and snowing the next. Just one of the many reasons why I can’t wait to leave this place! I’ve pretty much been lounging around and putting off packing which I totally need to get on ASAP, as we’re moving in about two weeks. I’m tellin’ ya, as many times as I’ve moved, you’d think it would get easier but that just isn’t the case. If anything, I’m getting lazier! Oooh, I just cannot wait until it’s all over!
Today I have some swatches of this spring’s new L’Oreal Paris Collection Privée. This collection was created by L’Oreal with the goal of having a match for women of every skin tone. Inspired by seven beautiful actresses/entertainers, the women who make up the faces of this line are J-Lo, Julianne Moore, Eva Longoria, Freida Pinto, Doutzen Kroes, Liya Kebede and Cheryl Cole (which I believe is only available in the UK if I’m not mistaken). I think there may be a few other shades, but these are the only ones I’ve actually seen or heard of. Each line is geared towards women whose skin complexion resembles their own – Julianne’s would be most fitting for those with light complexions, Freida’s is most fitting for those with darker tones, but of course we aren’t confined to those shades only. As you can see, I’ve chosen a couple that were out of my “range”. I purchased Freida, Julianne & Doutzen’s polishes and Freida and Liya’s lippies. The lipsticks actually look somewhat high-end and if you’re familiar with NARS products, they’re that same rubbery sort of packaging.
From L to R: Freida’s polish, Freida’s lipstick, Julianne’s polish, Liya’s lipstick, Doutzen’s polish
Left – no flash, Right – with flash
I also unintentionally discovered a dupe! The reason I bought Julianne was because I didn’t think I had any polishes that resembled that color. As soon as I started applying it, something clicked in my head. I went and grabbed a Laura Mercier polish (in the color Nude Silk) I bought a while ago and sure enough, it looked like an exact match! It took three coats to get Laura’s to full opacity, Julianne’s was only two. It’s soo hard to tell, but Julianne’s is just a smidgen more pink toned than Nude Silk, but on camera, it’s nearly undetectable. So if anyone owns & loves Nude Silk and is looking for a similar color, Julianne is it!
L’Oreal Collection Privée Lipstick – Freida’s Nude
L’Oreal Collection Privee Lipstick – Liya’s Nude
The lipsticks are really moisturizing and glossy-like (like a Laura Mercier Stick Gloss, but with a bit more color). You do have to layer them a bit to get the full color out of ’em, but I don’t mind because what I’m more concerned about is the formula & texture. They’re very smooth and easy to apply!
I have to say, the celeb endorsements got me. I don’t think I would’ve purchased any of these if it weren’t for them, but I’m happy I did! The lipsticks and polishes retail for around $6 each, depending on where you get them. If you hit up Walgreens when they have a L’Oreal sale, they’re usually BOGO 50% off, plus I always ask the beauty advisor if they have coupons behind the makeup counter to make it even more worth while! More often than not, they’re happy to look for me! What do you think of this collection? Are there any of them that you’d like to try?
I like the drugstore lipsticks. I can always find pretty colors in pretty much every shade.
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I agree! I think there are quite a few drugstore lipsticks that can contend with the higher-end brands!
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wao both the Nudes look amazing on U Nats!! and these nail colors look just perfect for summers!! love them too!! 😀
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Aww, thank you Pragya! They are nice colors for summer!
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Great review, I think i will pick up Liya’s nude!
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Thank you 🙂 I don’t think you’ll be disappointed!
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Freida’s Nude is the absolute bomb, it looks amazing ❤
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Thanks, I love it too! xx
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$6?! *cries* they cost 3x that over here. And there are only 4 shades of lipstick (no polishes): Eva, JLo, Doutzen and Freida. I was just eyeballing these but couldn’t decide which shade would suit me best. Nude lipstick is my least favorite because most are too dark for my skin tone and by the time the color is light enough my own lip color shines through. The shades you got are gorgeous on you though.
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Thank you! Wow, triple that price?! That’s crazy! Talk about inflation.. Have you tried any of The Buffs lipsticks by Maybelline? There’s quite a variety of nudes there!
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They don’t sell those over here. Not yet anyway. Usually takes a while before we get Maybelline stuff.
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Haven’t seen those Maybelline ones here yet. It usually takes a while for things to go across the pond.
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That stinks, if you do end up getting them you should definitely check them out!
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Lovin’ the nude silk!! Too bad its expensive here and most likely wont probably be available here yet (for like months more or a year!).
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Which won’t be, the Collection Privee?
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Yes, in my city that is. Its always late haha! I’ll be shock if one day, we’ll have the same date of distribution. lol
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Haha, well hopefully you’ll get them soon!
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Love the lipstick 😀
XOXO
http://www.taislany.com
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Thanks! xo
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Awesome post!! I bookmarked so I can buy some of it later 😛 I think these color would really suit my skin tone
Btw, I saw your comment on my last post! I’m doing a giveaway so you can win of the jewelry featured on my post! 🙂 I hope you can join!
http://forvanityssake.com/?p=2433
xo
Jules
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Thank you 🙂 And I’ll def. check it out!
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I’m quickly becoming obsessed with this collection
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Yes, and it’s cheap!
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I nominated you for the Liebster Award! Check out the post for instructions http://lisasherin.wordpress.com/2014/04/16/liebster-award/ Keep up the great work 🙂
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Thank you so much, Lisa! I truly appreciate it! xo
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such great nail shades. I was looking for something similar like the first shade. Now that i know the exact shde I can go ahead and buy this!! Fab post koofa!!
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Thank you! & that’s awesome, I’m glad I was able to help you out! 🙂
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Your nails look so healthy and beautiful! I love them! I think those nail polishes are so girly and subtle, great for summer.
I posted a review on a blue nail polish on my blog, if you want to check that out!
Kisses,
http://www.mfashionhour.com
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Oh my gosh, they’re in horrible shape right now, I don’t know how to fix them but thank you! I’m definitely going to check out your blog!
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Thank you! 🙂
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