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Today is International Lipstick Day and I can't think of a better day to celebrate the best lipsticks in the beauty industry. I'm sure I speak for every lipstick lover when I say I look forward to the Lisa Eldridge Summer collection every year. This time we were blessed with ten new shades as well as the return of two sold out shades from her Summer 2019 collection- the Insanely Saturated Rainbow Spill and Skyscraper Rose. You can read my review of those shades here. There are seven new shades in the Luxuriously Lucent formula- Le Mépris, Rosy Shell, Je Ne Sais Quoi, Wonder Wheel, Palazzo, Meet Me In Berlin and Night Thoughts. There are also three additions to the Insanely Saturated formula- Sunday Matinée, Strawberry Shock and New Wave. She has really outdone herself this time. Just when you think she has created every shade you could ever need, she drops these ten beauties that are better than anything I could have imagined.
I bought four shades Le Mépris, Meet Me In Berlin, Strawberry Shock and New Wave and I was also kindly sent some shades from Lisa Eldridge and her team- Je Ne Sais Quoi, Palazzo, Sunday Matinée and Strawberry Shock. This means I have two Strawberry Shock lipsticks and I'll be giving one away at the end of this post to celebrate International Lipstick Day and to say thank you.
I knew I already loved both of these formulas so it was a no-brainer that I would want to buy some of the new shades. They all looked beautiful so I just had to narrow it down to the ones I felt were unique to my collection or shades I knew I couldn't be without. I always love to see Lisa's video that accompanies each launch as it's a great way to decide what you want to buy.
Of course, I would have loved every shade but I had to try to be selective. I went with Le Mépris because I am always on the lookout for that perfect pale neutral. I actually did a look based on Brigitte Bardot as Camille Javal from Le Mépris about ten years ago which you can see here. It's one of the most iconic makeup looks in film history and in my experience, it's difficult to get this shade right. I knew if anyone could do it, it would be Lisa Eldridge. As far as I know, it's the shade that sold out the fastest too which I think shows where people's preferences lie at the moment. It's a balanced beige, ideal for that sixties pout.
Meet Me In Berlin had my heart for the name alone. Berlin will always be a special place to me as Simon took me there for my birthday three years ago. It was our last holiday as a couple before I became pregnant. We had the best time there and I left completely enamoured with the city. This shade is described as a rich tan and the story behind it is truly inspired. It's a stunning, lively neutral on deeper skin tones and a unique sheer brown on lighter skin tones. It's a sophisticated and ultramodern grungey shade.
I audibly gasped when I saw the next two shades in Lisa's video and again when I applied them. Strawberry Shock is exactly my kind of shade. As much as I love neutrals, red lipstick will always have my heart. This is a rare red in that it's somewhere in between a classic blue-based red and an orange-red but with some pink to it. To me, it's Summer in a lipstick. I can see myself sitting on the beach wearing it with white sunglasses and a piña colada in my hand. The dream!
The final one I purchased is New Wave. This one was an absolute must for me. I was beside myself when I first saw it. I can't think of any shade like this one. It is described as a bold magenta with cool blue undertones, "shot through with edgy glamour and electronica chic". The name is perfect because it really reminds me of the pink and purple lighting of eighties New Wave music videos. In particular the video for 'Say Hello, Wave Goodbye' by Soft Cell. I knew I would love this one. It was the first of the new shades that I tried because I was so excited by it. It's not going to be for everyone as it is quite a statement shade, but to me, it's perfect.
I can imagine Je Ne Sais Quoi being one of the most popular shades as coral tends to work on so many skin tones. It is described as a warm, creamy coral with vibrancy and subtlety. As the website says, "it manages to brighten the face without being an overtly 'bright' shade". It's the kind of colour that you could wear with a minimal amount of makeup and perhaps a matching blush, or even pat some of the lipstick onto your cheeks.
Palazzo is that classic neutral red that works on so many people as it's neither too cool nor too warm. Inspired by the interiors of the palaces of Italy, it is the ideal lipstick to emulate Hollywood royalty like Audrey Hepburn, Elizabeth Taylor and Marilyn Monroe. The Luxuriously Lucent formula gives it radiance and a more casual feel as it's not a full-on opaque red.
Sunday Matinée is the perfect name for this shade as it's easy like Sunday Morning. It is described as a medium pink with a hint of warmth. It's deeper and more vibrant than Velvet Intrigue and it's warmer than Velvet Beauty. You can see how they compare in the swatches below. This one surprised me in how much I loved how it looked on. It's another one I can see being popular as it's such an effortless shade to wear.
Wonder Wheel and Night Thoughts are still on my wishlist as I know I would love both. I might have to pick up Night Thoughts when it's back in stock as it looks like the perfect Autumnal shade.
If anyone hasn't tried them yet, the Luxuriously Lucent Lip Colour is described as a creamy, balmy texture and a sheer to semi-sheer buildable coverage with a satin finish. The Insanely Saturated formula is creamy and pigmented with a demi-matte finish and a lightweight texture. It can also be worn as a stain if you apply and blot to really press it into your lips for long-lasting colour. You can see more of the Luxuriously Lucent Lip Colours in this post. I have tried to include as many detailed photographs as I could so that you can see exactly how all the products look. I also included close-ups of some of the lipsticks on my lips in a couple of different lighting situations. I used natural light and minimal editing to make sure everything is as true to life as possible.
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Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew Drops
*Lisa Eldridge Elevated Glow Highlighter (Crystal Nebula, Cosmic Nebula)
*Lisa Eldridge The Foundation (No. 5)
Fenty Beauty Match Stix (Amber)
Glossier Solar Paint Luminous Bronzer Creme (Flare)
*Maybelline Instant Anti Age Eraser Concealer (06 Neutralizer)
*bareMinerals Original Liquid Mineral Concealer (Fair 1N, Fair 1W)
West Barn Co. Soap Brows and Prep Mist
West Barn Co. The Brow Pen (Brew)
Hindash Beautopsy Gradient Palette
*Hindash Eye Tone (Intra)
Hindash Heroline Liquid Eyeliner
Lisa Eldridge Liquid Lurex Eyeshadow (Liza)
Surratt Beauty Relevée Eyelash Curler
Isamaya Beauty Rubberlash Mascara
*Lisa Eldridge Enlivening Blush (Dante's Dream, Pink Soap and Pink Poetry) Restock in 2023
*Urban Decay All Nighter Vitamin C Setting Spray
Now for the fun part, the giveaway! I bought Strawberry Shock myself and then I was generously sent one by Lisa Eldridge. I wanted to send the extra one to someone as a way of saying thank you for all of the support with my content. It's been so lovely chatting with everyone each time there is a Lisa Eldridge launch. It is such a positive community to be part of. If you'd like a chance to win Strawberry Shock, all you have to do is go to my Instagram page and leave a comment on the photo of me wearing Strawberry Shock telling me your favourite Lisa Eldridge products and make sure you're following my account too. I'll leave it open until Midnight on Monday, August 1st and I will select a winner at random on Tuesday.
I'd love to know if you picked up any of the new shades and which ones are your favourites. I hope these swatches were helpful for anyone who hasn't decided what to buy yet. If there are any other shade comparisons you'd like to see, do let me know. Thanks for taking the time to read this post, I loved putting it together.
Emma x
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