Le Metier de Beaute Colour Core Satin Lipstick- Dubai

Today I'm happy to bring you one of my favorite lipsticks in my collection, and the only other item I own from this brand (see this post for my other review).  The Colour Core Satin Lipstick from Le Metier de Beaute was my introduction to this brand (If I'm being honest, most of their products still seem out of reach for me.).  Unlike my initial flirtation with Giorgio Armani, this has the possibility of turning into a real fling or long-term love.

Le Metier de Beaute's Colour Core Satin Lipstick line consists of 26 shades, named after worldwide cities.  Dubai is a lovely mauve-lilac hybrid lipstick that's fresh for spring but also appropriate in fall/winter.

It's easy to tell between the two lipstick lines by the color of the tube.  These are black, whereas the new line is silver.

Swatches are even more lovely:

Outside

Outside, on my lips

Inside, no flash

Inside, no flash

Inside, with flash

Inside, with flash

Looking at these photos, I find the inside/flash combination to be closest to real life.  This is a beautiful, moisturizing formula that lasts around 5-6 hours before needing a touch-up.  Even at $32, I find this a lovely formula that's right in line with Dior and Chanel.

Le Metier de Beaute Hydra-Creme Lipstick- Rose Garnet

When was the last time that the first time you put a new lipstick on your lips, you said "ohhhh" out loud because it was just so buttery, luxurious, and amazing?

For me, it hadn't happened before.  And then I met the brand-new Hydra-Creme Lipsticks from Le Metier de Beaute.  I'm not the type to fall for a lipstick, but I can see a long. healthy relationship developing.

I found this new formula at my local LMdB counter at Neiman Marcus- Nordstrom did not have the product available yet.  I nabbed the last in this shade, so it's clearly a fast favorite.

Let's start with the basics: the packaging.  Yes, it looks similar to Clinique's iconic lipstick tube.  Trust me, it's anything but.

Plus, others are jumping on this trend lately:

Rose Garnet is a beautiful, saturated rosy pink with a bit of a pearl finish:

These photos don't do it justice.  But here's some swatches anyhow:

Inside, no flash

Inside with flash

Outside

 

 

 

It's stunning on my lips:

Outside

Inside, no flash

Inside, flash

This color doesn't tell the real story of this formula. I've never experienced anything quite like it.  It glides on like a lip butter, moisturizes like a balm, and has the finish and color of a high-end lipstick. The closest thing I can think of in my collection is Lipstick Queen Jean Queen in terms of the moisturizing properties, but I'd easily put this above all others.

At $25, this is less than most of the super high end lipsticks, and is a true value.  I'm going to nab a couple other shades in this range down the line, but I'll be having a love affair with Rose Garnet in the meantime.