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1. High Gloss Lacquer- Siam Red #200($29/.33 fl.oz.) 2. Audacious Color Intense Lipstick- Dark Romance #250( $39/.12oz) 3. High Gloss Lacquer- Black Gold #250(29/.33fl.oz) 4. Luxurious Lipstick- Wild Amarena #520($39/.12oz) 5. High Gloss Lacquer- Wild Amarena #150($29/.33 fl.oz.
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My first notice that Gucci was coming out with a line of beauty products was the Allure magazine article in the third picture. They collaborated with renowned make up artist Pat McGrath so I was definitely intrigued. I took advantage of the free two day shipping Gucci was offering and picked up what you see above.
I’ve mentioned before that I’m a sucker for nice packaging. It’s Gucci so you know they were going to bring it. I love how sleek and sexy the bottle caps and lipstick cases are without being too over the top.
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| Gucci High Gloss Lacquer- Wild Amarena #150 |
This is day three of the lacquer Wild Amarena. It’s a classic deep burgundy shade with a slight metallic sheen. It’s not particularly unique color wise but the formula was a dream. It applied easily and lasted for almost a week with no chipping. I’m wearing two coats in the picture above.
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| Luxurious Lipstick- Wild Amarena #520 |
Now this is not what I expected this to look like. I thought it would be similar to the nail polish of the same name. That would make sense right? Also, it may be something with the pigment in my lips but this seems to lean more towards a rust/burnt red on me than the lipstick in the tube would suggest. With all that said this color speaks to my soul. Formula wise I think it is perfect. It feels so creamy and rich that it truly lives up to the luxurious label. Lasting power is average and it does leave a nice stain. Did I mention I like it? The only downside I can think of is that it is slightly perfumed. The Gucci website describes it as their “signature gourmand Blue Chocolate fragrance.” Now yours truly has never smelled blue chocolate so I’m going to just go out on a limb and say if you are extra sensitive to scents this might not be for you.
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| Audacious Lipstick- Dark Romance #250 |
If the Wild Amarena spoke to my soul Dark Romance was more like a text from that person you are just not that into. It’s okay. It just won’t be the first thing I reach for. Formula wise this one is not as moisturizing as its luxurious cousin Wild Amarena but it applied relatively easy for a darker color.
I’m still working through the other two polishes but based on what I’ve tried so far I’d give the Gucci Beauty line a solid A.
Have you heard about the new Gucci Beauty makeup? Have you tried anything from them yet? See this link here for a nice interview on style.com with the Gucci creative director Frida Giannini about her thought process behind the line.
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I love beautiful packaging too and that makes two of us…:-). These ones are really pretty. I'll have to check them out when next I go to the mall.
If you get something let me know 🙂
oooooo you're going to make me go out and spend $30 on nail polish! the packaging is really nice, as it should be :)swing by my blog to see how to be featured in an upcoming post!
You are worth it.
What a great way to spend some money on yourself! I love all the colors, but the nail polish is my favorite
Me too 🙂
So… I have to be honest…. I can't stand the packaging. I know it would have looked a little chanel-esque, but I wish they had not put that GG logo all over the inner lipstick tube! So…. you would think I would want these since I consider myself a beauty blogger? nope. BUT YOU ON THE OTHER HAND LOOK GORGEOUS with these lipsticks!!!
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Thank you!
i love that wile amarena on ur nails and the dark romance on your lips http://www.folasoasis.com
Thank you Fola!