Sometimes you can find some outstanding products at the beauty counters of Sephora.... This Lip Balm and Powder Duo is one of them. It's not practical, but special very special. As a makeup collector I was really interested the first time I saw it, because I'm passionate about the history of beauty. The fact that a lipstick is presented in a powdery form reminded me of the vintage makeup from the 20's like Cake Mascara.
The packaging, is very elegant and classy, beautiful to have inside your handbag because it comes with a handy mirror that can help you with your touch ups throughout the day. Divided in two, one of the first squares is a lip balm and the other one is a vibrant pigment. I have always been fascinated by the intensity of pigments and how beautiful they are when applied on the right places. Many makeup artists during fashion shows and editorial photo shoots add a final touch to the lips with pigments for an extra pop of colour.
Rosso Pompeiano, the limited edition shade that I chose, could be described as an intense true red. I have to say that it's one of the prettiest colours that I have ever tried, it instantly gives light to your complexion and paired with the right mascara it makes you look more awake in the morning. The finish is very glam and matte and you can create a blurred lip effect that it's now very trendy. It's definitely very buildable, so you don't have to be afraid of the colour. You can only pat very lightly the powder for subtle healthy lips or if you prefer you can add progressively more colour to achieve a dramatic look.
I personally use my clean fingers to apply it, but it comes with two little brushes for a more precise and hygienic application when you are on the go. It's not long lasting but that's ok for me. I used to be obsessed with lipsticks that stayed like wall paint on my lips for hours and that were impossible to remove. It mustn't be very good, right? If you have very dry lips like me I highly recommend to use your regular nourishing lip product, because the one that comes is only enough to blend the product, but not to prepare the surface. I see myself wearing this all the time, specially now that the sunny days are coming. It will certainly look beautiful with a tanned complexion.
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