Lancome is one of my favorite cosmetics brands. And not just because of the quality or the fact I love their packaging. It is a family affair. I was looking to see if they still made a particular shade of lipstick that my aunt liked (sadly, they do not) and I saw their new 2012 collection is in. So here is some of the stuff that I am loving from it. The plum shades really appeal to me. And I am about burnt out with summer and the constant bright shades, so seeing this was a breath of fresh air. You can see the complete line here. Here are the highlights:
1.) Color Design All in One Brightening Palette in Violet Magnetique. I am an eyeshadow fiend and I enjoy these palettes. The pigment is nice and the quality is great. Plus I love purple and pink shadows, so this is worth a look. It is a bit pricey at $49, so whether I will actually get it is up for debate.
2.) I will, however, be investing in this new lip product. Not only is it a completely new product, the colors look stunning. The product is called L'Absolu Creme de Mat, which Lancome describes as a "Visibly Replenishing and Plumping Velvety Lip Color." Um..yes, please! Add in the three shades: Potion D'Amour (appears to be a rosy berry shade), Magie Poupre (berry) and Prune Elixir(plum). All have matte finishes. This is my definite must have from the fall collection, and I am leaning towards Prune since I have nothing like it. The price is $29.50.
3.) L'Absolu Nu Lipstick. I own two of these (Rose Veil and Coral Sand) and love them. They are very moisturizing for a lipstick and come in nice colors. The only downside is the wear time, which is about 3-4 hours on me. The new fall collection also brings in three new shades for this lipstick: Rouge Resille, Parme Flanelle and Prune Matille. They seem very similar to the shades for L'Absolu Creme de Mat, but just in a different finish and texture. Rouge Resille is also a rosy berry, Parme Flanelle is described as a "sherry berry" and Prune Matille is a lighter plum. These are also $29.50.
4.) Vernis in Love. I have never tried Lancome's polish, but I want to. Fall brings in a new shade called "Infusion de Prune". The price is $15, which is a bit steep for me, so I will probably pass even though I love the shade.
There are some other new products out for the fall, but these I am less excited about it. There is a new shade of the L'Crayon Kohl liner called "Purple Dusk" and a matte top coat for nail polish. I'm not a huge fan of their Kohl liner because it irritates my eyes a little and the pencil is so darn long, which does mean it will be around for a long time. And I already have a matte top coat and I am sure you can find one cheaper somewhere else.