Take a Walk on the Wild Side with Estēe Lauder’s New Mattes!
When I think of Estee Lauder, I think of sweet old ladies in a strong spicy, floral perfume with their lips and cheeks covered in rouge ready to pinch your cheeks at any given second. Not bold mattes and liquid lipsticks. Estee Lauder has always given off a more classic, mature vibe better suited for those spunky older gals who like to power-walk laps around the mall before it even opens. Not anymore!
Today, Estee Lauder is shaking things up new formulas and bold shades that your grandma wouldn’t dare touch. And I like it! I respect Estee for sticking to her classic guns for all these years but every now and then it’s time to shake things up a bit.
Just in time for fall, Estee Lauder has whipped a brand spanking new line of Pure Color Envy Matte Sculpting Lipsticks which she describes as:
Creamy, matte and intense, this lipstick emphasizes the shape of your lips with saturated matte color. The lightweight, ultra-creamy formula glides on seamlessly, coating lips evenly while leaving a soft and smooth finish.
I picked up 2 shades: Shameless Violet, a rich aubergine, and Extrovert, a blackened plum. I came across them in Sephora one evening and just couldn’t leave the store without them because they were such unique shades for Estee Lauder–and believe it or not, I’ve never tried any of her lippies yet. I was pleased with how smooth and creamy they felt during swatching so I have high hopes for these babies.
Now that liquid lipsticks are all the rage it was only a matter of time before the vets on the block decided to step into the game. Estee Lauder recently released a new line of Pure Color Envy Liquid Lip Potions that she describes as:
This innovative liquid lipstick hybrid plumps with continuous moisture. Saturates with high-intensity color, without sticky shine. Lips look pouty, sculpted, sexy. Creamy, moisture-rich formula glides on in one effortless swipe of bold liquid color. Goes on wet. Comes on strong. Lasts up to 8 hours. Oil elixir-infused formula is infused with avocado, jojoba and sunflower oils, creating a luxuriously comfortable, satin-matte finish.
I wanted a few shades but I settled on just one: Bittersweet, nude brown, a limited edition shade. I’ve been drawn to nude lips lately and Bittersweet looks like a great everyday shade for WOC so I was all over it! Not to mention, the formula seemed pretty creamy during swatching so I was curious to see how it would compare to some of my favorite liquid lipstick formulas. I can’t wait to test these babies out!
Have you tried any of Estee Lauder’s new Pure Color Envy Matte Sculpting Lipsticks or Liquid Lip Potions?
Shameless Violet Pure Color Envy Matte Sculpting Lipstick, Extrovert Pure Color Envy Matte Sculpting Lipstick and Bittersweet Pure Color Envy Liquid Lip Potion
It’s about time they got away from the simple colours, always loved EL products but their lipsticks were too boring. That light purple is amazing! And matte is my favourite finish too, will have to add these to my buying list next month x
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I’ve always thought their lipstick shades were a little too boring for me too. I think you’ll really like the new line of mattes though. There’s quite a few bold colors in the collection. I still want to go back for a couple more lol
Pretty colors!! I’m so glad Estee decided to join the new generation. I’m looking forward to getting that Shameless Violet
Me too! It’s beyond time they shook those boring shades and jumped on the trend wagon
I grabbed several of these lipstick when I found out that Joan Smalls curated the lates collection of shades.
I didn’t even know this lol. How cool! Which colors did you get?
I got Covetous Nude (beautiful), Decisive Poppy and Shameless Violet. I plan to wear Decisive Poppy soon. The others I have worn. I am sad that Covetous Nude seems to have been LE, because I would think about backing that up.
Great picks! Shameless Violet reminds me of a cooler-toned version NYX Berry Strudel, and Extrovert looks gorgeous! Will need to check that one out
I think Extrovert would look gorgeous on you! Just don’t forget to grab a good lip liner for it lol
I actually really like EL foundation. My shade is Rich Ginger. I always thought they skewed older but was pleasantly surprised.
Everyone loves her foundations. Especially Double Wear. I’ve yet to try one but I will soon. Have to see what the hype is about lol
I have those shades and more! I just LOVE EL <3 Just wondering what lip liner to wear with Shameless Violet? I want a good lip liner that won't bleed.
I’ll have to swatch to be sure but I think ColourPop has a good one that’ll match. Maybe Fern or Grind. Or you could just use a clear lip pencil to help keep the color in place