Lancome Lip Lover Orange Manege (#336) - Review, Swatches

Lancome Lip Lover Orange Manege (#336) 

There was a time when I used to detest anything that was sheer and resembled lip gloss. God knows what's happened to me but for the past one month or so sheer colors and lip gloss are the only things I'm attracted to. And Lancome launched the new Lip Lover range bang in the middle of this phase so I  had to get at least one of these. Kolkata does not have a Lancome store so the only way I get my Lancome fix is through the ever dependable strawberrynet.com. When I bought it, strawberrynet was offering a 10% off on all makeup so I got this at 20% off (including my loyalty bonus). Dunno how much the Lip Lovers are priced in the stores but at strawberrynet, you can get for Rs 1755.

So what is this Lip Lover? Lancome describes it as :

• A moisture-rich lip color
• Boasts a three-in-one elixir formula
• The balmy base provides up to eight hours of moisture
• Provides captivating color intensity & dewy glow
• Creates a smoothing layer to reduce the appearance of fine lines
• Available in a wide range of colors
  
  

Lancôme Unveils DreamTone

"Staying ahead of the curve regarding women’s expectations in beauty is important for us, and, with this in mind, now once again, Lancôme creates the opportunity for a departure in the habits and beauty rituals of women all over the world. A unique and comprehensive response to the universal desire for beautiful skin, an everyday treatment creating a skin finish that is natural and that really lasts: we’ve called it DreamTone.

Based on important scientific discoveries on pigmentation made by our research teams, and deployed in 3-page turning formulas, the exclusive Triple Action Technology in DreamTone provides the answer to the desire for beautiful skin. It’s the first bespoke, all-round, pigment corrector that acts on both dark spots, the lack of uniformity and colour irregularities, on the three great pigmentation profiles identified by the occidental world. Attributed with nine patents, DreamTone’s 3 exclusive formulas show previously unrecorded levels of performance, metamorphosing the skin, revealing its natural beauty and developing a quality to the skin that women hitherto had only dreamed of.

With DreamTone, Lancôme opens up a new era in cosmetics: the skin of dreams, naturally, without make-up."

Youcef S. Nabi
President, Lancôme

Lancôme Unveils Artliner 24H

Artliner, the iconic eyeliner by Lancôme, celebrates its 20^th anniversary! Lancôme honours this event with a new, colourful line that takes intensity to a new level: Artliner 24H.

A new chapter in the Artliner legend

As chic & playful as the original range but now with extremely long-lasting 24-hour wear, Artliner 24H dresses up eyes in intensely metallic colours. A new formula with the “Flex Polymer” complex is the secret behind the exceptional wear of this high-tech make-up, which offers a shiny effect and ultra-saturated colour ensured by its high concentration of pigments. Waterproof and smudge-proof, the make-up result stays impeccable at all times and in all circumstances for eyes that look striking all day long. Its legendary applicator, which traces a dense and incredibly precise line, makes application easy and enhances eyes in a single step for an almost professional result.

Colour by Artliner

To adapt to every woman’s style, Artliner 24H comes in ten new bright, metallic and very pop shades for graphic make-up with guaranteed glamour: a wealth of vibrant colours for an intense and bold effect – and eyes that are more captivating than ever! Artliner 24H adapts perfectly to the eye looks designed by Lancôme, the essential allies of Hypnôse mascaras and palettes. The shades Argent, Turquoise and Améthyste frame “doll eyes” twinkling with freshness, while Chrome, Saphir, Or and Cuivre create the chic and elegant “Star” look. Finally, the “Drama” make-up look is accentuated with Diamant Noir, Emeraude and Jade for deep and intense eyes.

Artliner 24H invites you to turn the spotlight on your eyes and indulge in colour with the utmost simplicity. A new example of the “make-up made easy” philosophy so dear to Lancôme. Like Hypnôse Palettes, the range also benefits from the quick and super-instructive decoding lessons offered by the new Lancôme tutorials (to discover on YouTube). They give all women, even the least experienced, the tips and tricks of a professional make-up, while leaving them free to explore, amaze and wow. Free and cheerful femininity that is so very Lancôme, for whom happiness is the most attractive beauty. 

Lancome Rouge in Love Lipstick Midnight Crush - Review, Swatch

Like I said some days back, I have quite a few lipsticks to show all of you so do get ready for a major lipstick fest on the blog. I was actually supposed to start it off last week but got completely engrossed in the Durga Puja madness and everything took a backseat. I had a fabulous time and it was four days of full on masti!. Eminent journalist Vir Sanghvi once wrote this about Durga Puja in Kolkata and it beautifully summarizes what the festival means to us … “the essence of Puja is that all the passions of Bengal converge: emotion, culture, the love of life, the warmth of being together, the joy of celebration, the pride in artistic expression and yes, the cult of the goddess. It may be about religion. But it is much more than just worship…..” I ask all of you to come to Kolkata once during the Pujas. Believe me, it will be an experience you will never forget J

Apart from non-stop hogging and having fun, the Pujas are also about looking your best and one product that helped me do that is the Lancome Rouge in Love lipstick in # 383N Midnight Crush. I got it a week before the Pujas and been wearing it practically everyday since then. A lot has been written about the Rouge in Love lipsticks and believe me it’s absolutely worth the hype.  It's the best I've tried till date. Way better than MAC or NARS!

Midnight Crush is a bright raspberry color that is absolutely gorgeous. Lancome says that the Rouge in Love lipsticks:

·         Have an airy texture that glides on effortlessly & comfortable to wear.

·         Contains moisturizing & repairing oils that soften & smooth lips.

·         Formulated with new generation polymer that ensures long-lasting color.

·         Loaded with radiant silicon for a glossy effect.

·         Offers medium to full coverage & durable luster

The lipstick truly lives up to each one of the claims listed above. It looks luxurious and feels luxurious on the lips, glides on effortlessly, is richly pigmented so you need only one swipe to cover your lips, gives a beautiful glossy finish and stays on for nearly 5 hours. I’m usually not too fond of scented lipsticks but love the faint berry smell of this.

The Rouge in Love lipsticks comes in a wide variety of colors and finishes.

• JOLIS MATINS: Fresh, light shades, subtle, soft brilliant color. (Identified with the letter "M" in the shade number)
• BOUDOIR TIME: Flashy, trendy shades, bright color reflection. (Identified with the letter "B" in the shade number) 
• TONIGHT IS MY NIGHT: Deep, head spinning shades, deep lacquered effect, luminous color. (Identified with the letter "N" in the shade number)

This is how Midnight Crush looks on me :D. 

Now a decent lip swatch.

Midnight Crush has made me a fan and now I’m obsessed with the RIL's!. I don’t have a Lancome store in Kolkata so strawberrynet is my only source of buying them. There, the price is around Rs 1920 (the price changes depending on the dollar rate) but I do get a 10% off on all purchases. In stores, I think it’s around 1600. The lipsticks are definitely expensive but totally worth the price. Highly recommended!

If you want to buy Midnight Crush from strawberrynet, click here. 

Have you tried any Lancome Rouge in Love lipstick? Do share in the comments below.

Lancôme Launches Teint Visionnaire and Visionnaire Yeux

Lancôme is delighted to announce the launch of 2 new products in the Visionnaire collection – Visionnaire Yeux and Teint Visionnaire.

Visionnaire Yeux is the first eye contour care to incorporate the LR2412 molecule to provide immediate and long terms effectiveness against dark circles and wrinkles. Suitable for all skin types, Visionnaire Yeux also corrects, brightens and smoothens the eye area.

Teint Visionnaire foundation also contains the LR2414 molecule and flawlessly evens out the complexion and improves the appearances of pores and wrinkles. Comprising of a correcting concealer as well, it combines perfect coverage and natural finish.

New Launch - Gloss In Love by Lancôme

Infused with intense pigments and light-trapping mother of pearl, this is the dream gloss of every woman who simply wants it all. Dazzling lips, swathed in a marvellous cocoon effect, all in a case that opens with a click, featuring a super-smart applicator… The must-have accessory for every woman on-the-go. Feeling every bit as delightful on lips as it looks, its ultra-comfort texture moisturises lips for 6 hours. Simply brilliant!

12 In Love shades

Pink Carat, Flash’n’Fuchsia, Under the Spotlight, Glittermania… Forever sparkling light is the order of the day.

From the softest of shades to pure pop tones, Gloss In Love is created in a palette of vibrant pinks, oranges and fuchsias to play with to your heart’s content! Not forgetting Just Strass, an ultra-iridescent flashy white to layer on or to use as an undercoat, transform any shade of lipstick and gloss… Spring 2013’s absolute must-have!

A high-comfort gloss: women’s dream, made reality by Lancôme

Combining shine, even colour and comfort: Gloss In Love achieves this seemingly impossible feat.

Its secret: at the heart of a magnifying glass-effect crystalline base, the breakthrough association of two polymers – one glossy, one flexible – to form a supple, shiny three-dimensional network on lips’ surface. Pigments and mother-of-pearl to shine through to their fullest potential, allowing for radiant colour with this new-generation absolute-comfort and non-sticky texture, able to moisturise lips for 6 hours.

A sensual fragrance

Gloss In Love exudes a subtle scent of mouth-watering vanilla, lifted by a fresh fruit cocktail. Addictive!

 A two-in-one applicator

A precise and simple application: Lancôme creates its first ever double-sided applicator. In a single step, made up of two strokes, it defines lips without flattening them or detracting from their natural shape.

1. The lower lip side: its curved side hugs the lower lip’s surface, applying the texture with perfect uniformity so as to amplify shape and shine.

2. The upper lip side: simply turn the applicator around to discover a high-precision tip to enhance the upper lip contour with all the dexterity of a make-up artist. Unprecedented!

  

Colour... in a click

Imprinted with the words Gloss In Love its crystal bottle reveals the formula within, pure colour and mother-of-pearl. Then comes the click… Just press down and the cap is gently released, making it even easier to use. A signature sound infused with addictive chic.

Celebrate Mother's Day with Lancôme's In Love collection