Anything which is Balmain but still affordable definitely gets ALL of my attention!
It will come as no surprise to anyone that I was all over the Balmain x L’Oréal collaboration. Anything which is Balmain but still affordable definitely gets ALL of my attention!
This collection is limited to 12 Color Riche matte lipsticks and is currently exclusive to Harvey Nichols but will become available nationwide from Monday 25th September.
There is so much I like about these lipsticks. Firstly, at £12.99 they’re very affordable. Secondly, the packaging is typical of Balmain with all that gold detailing and I just love how they look. For a matte lipstick, they’re very creamy and hydrating. Personally, I don’t find them as long lasting as I’d like them to be but it’s not the end of the world. Finally, I have to mention that they smell like my favourite sweeties, Parma Violets… Mmmm!
In an interview with Vogue, Creative Director, Oliver Rousteing stressed that this collaboration is aimed at strong and modern women and I couldn’t agree more. This collection is centred around a very bold and striking colour palette. Think purples, greens, blues and a bright red.
Despite the amazing colour selection, my choice was very paired back (and a bit boring!). I use to love a strong lip but recently I’ve moved towards a subtler look. However, saying that there are a few shades (namely Glamazon, Domination and Power – find them HERE, HERE & HERE) I can’t get out of my head and think I’m going to buy when they become available nationwide.
I currently have Confidence, Confession and Urban Safari which are basically 3 different toned nudes.
Confidence (shop it HERE) is a very pretty but subtle, rosy pink with a gold metallic finish. On its own it’s very sheer, so I recommend either using this as either a top coat or as part of an ombre lip. This is perfect as the lighter shade to use in the middle of the lips.
Urban Safari (shop it HERE) is quite a hard colour to wear regardless of your skin tone. Although the beige shade with its peachy undertones looks gorgeous in the bullet, don’t be tricked by it! I find it really washes me out.
Confession (shop it HERE) is my favourite shade, which I didn’t expect as it has a very coral/orange undertone to it. However, I LOVE it! It’s just the right amount of colour without being too much. It’s a perfect universal shade which I’ve been wearing it endlessly.
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Oh I am so happy about this review hun! I already saw the products online but I haven’t had the chance to try them out. I think the Confession shade would be my favorite too!
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These lipsticks are so affordable and beautiful! I think my favorite one is urban safari. I also liked that you swatched the lipsticks on your arm to further show the colors!
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oh! these are so light and pretty! love all the shades!
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I can’t wait to get my hands on fever. I love the colors and the look.
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Such pretty colors! I didn’t know this collab was going on!
Tina
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Great review. Thanks for the share.
Vaishali
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These shades are so natural, they look great on you! I love the packaging! Thank you for sharing!
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These look so pretty on you, I love the packaging
xo
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I don’t know this brand and never got to use this lipsticks but they seem great to wear at work and even on leisure time. Confession shade is my favorite. Thanks for this fantastic review, I will loom for this products.
Have a beautiful day.
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These lippies are all over internet. I guess there is a reason for it
Great review.
xx
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Lovely shades! You are so beautiful!
Love, Paola.
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Lovely lip shades but I love the confession.
The Glossychic
Confession is such a gorgeous shade, though honestly all 3 look fabulous on you – chic, as always! Totally with you on the packaging by the way; so striking.
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Amazing colors!
Have a nice day!
Gil Zetbase
Loving the shades.Great color.s and looks like a good type.
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Wow the packaging for these lipsticks are too cute!! Love those shades. They also look so good on you!
xo,
H
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I like the packaging of the lipsticks! That shade Confession looks like it will suit my skin tone 🙂
xx Alyssa // STYLE VANITY
Everything looks amazing, I wanna try it!
Love,
Lucrezia ♥ (http://www.lucreziacandelori.com)
I don’t work lip stick but i love looking at them and admiring other people in them. I’m loving all the colors, especially confidence. I think it looks the best on you.
oh wow, I hope this collaboration will also be on sale in Austria. I’d love to buy the one with green packaging. Thanks for sharing, I will keep the 25 th on my mind. xoxo
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Thank you for sharing this helpful review. It is good to see you wear the lipstick. I think the confession shade looks amazing on your. I really like the coral undertones.
Xx
Nikki
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the packaging is insane! so chic 😉
The White Ocean
Thanks a lot 😀
you look so lovely with this lighter colors. amazing on your lips!
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Awesome colors!
Have a nice day!
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I love Balmain, def need to try these! They all look so good on you!
xx Rubi
Pose & Repeat
Great post, I like it 🙂
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I would love to try them out <3
Carmelatte
They sound lovely and the confession shade looks lovely on you. Gemma x
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Oooh, I love this collab! I need to snag these if I can!
-Ashley
Le Stylo Rouge
What a beautiful colours and these lipsticks look so chic!! Can’t wait to buy one myself!! Xx Susanne – http://bagatyou.com
I love these lip colors! They are so light. Definitely a fresh look! 🙂
Kim
Simply Lovebirds
Looks really interesting! Have a nice weekend)
I honestly love red for a lipstick but I also like to try those shade. It looks fab!
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I adore these shades, I always love colours I can wear everyday so I will definitely be checking these out
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Ooh I looove the packaging! Gorgeous colours, too!
Alya / moorizzla xx
I’m so excited to get my hands on these! Great post and review, thanks for sharing your thoughts. 🙂
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They’re all lovely, and it’s really hard to choose one. If I’m going to choose, it would be the Confession. Love the shade, so playful and cute.
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Oooh I’m so glad this was helpful and you enjoyed the post, that’s great to hear! xx
Thank you hunny! I’m not a beauty blogger so I was a bit nervous the swatches weren’t good enough! xx
Thank you so much lovely xx
Oohh yes Fever is lovely xx
I’m pretty much obsessed with anything Balmain puts their name to! xx
Hope you enjoyed the post hunny xx
Thank you Laura xx
Confession is my favourite too xx
Thank you so much hun xx
You’re so lovely, thank you hun xx
Confession is my fave too xx
You are such a sweetie, thank you doll. I love the packaging too, esp the green one! xx
Thank you xx
Thank you so much doll xx
The packaging is gorgeous, esp the green one xx
That’s great to hear. They quality of these lipsticks are fab xx
Thank you hunny, that’s interesting to hear! You’re making me want to wear Confidence more xx
I’m sure you’ll be able to get hold of it in Austria xx
I love Confession, it was a pleasant suprise as I wasn’t sure if I’d like it xx
I totally agree hun xx
Awww thank you so much xx
Thank you Gil xx
Thank you so much sweetie xx
Thank you xx
I highly recommend them hun xx
Thank you so much lovely xx
Best Collab Ever!! Haha xx
Oohhh let me know which colour you go for! xx
Thank you so much darling xx
Thanks Vika xx
Red is always classic. They have a red in the collection too xx
Me too, I’m all about a good nude! xx
Isn’t the packaging fab?! I’m kinda obsessed! xx
So glad you think so hunny, that’s great to hear xx
It’s definitely my favourite too but I want to get some other shades too so not sure if it’ll be my fave for long! xx
Confession looks so nice on you! That packaging is gorgeous
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So glad you like them hun xx
You’re so lovely, thank you! xx
Thank you so much, Confession is definitely my favourite xx