Friday, September 27, 2013

REVIEW! | Givenchy Paradise Pink Rouge Interdit Satin Lipstick


Givenchy.  Even the pronunciation makes me think "luxe".  Zshee-von-shay!  Can you feel the French-ness?  Oh mon dieu!  J'aime ce rouge à lèvres!  I'd hoped to discover my next lipstick love from Givenchy's copious options, and after swatching the happiest cool pink of the bunch, I was in heavy like.  I hoped it would turn to love after I'd had the chance to test it.  Spoiler alert: it has!
Givenchy Paradise Pink: 3 swipes, 1 swipe (on NW20 skin with flash)
Paradise Pink is one of twenty three color options in Givenchy's Satin lipstick line carried at Sephora.  The finish does not remind me of MAC's satin finish lipsticks; Givenchy's feels feather-light, almost like a gel that is silky smooth and lasts about 3 hours on me.  This lipstick doesn't leave my lips feeling hurt and confused at the end of the day, either.  You guys know by now how much I love a non-drying lipstick!
Givenchy Paradise Pink (upper right corner), natural lips (lower left)
Givenchy Paradise Pink
Givenchy is a luxury brand that knows how to kick up the special with their packaging!  You open the lipstick by pulling on the ribbon loop and a metal tube inscribed with their insignia slides out to reveal your lippie.  For me, it's the thoughtful little touches like these that I love, and that I also think Tim Gunn would really appreciate.  He would never need to remind the people at Givenchy to "use the accessory wall thoughtfully"; they've got it down!
My Rating: A+
Where to Buy: GivenchySephora
Sporting Givenchy Paradise Pink
Makeup used in the above photo.  The NARS blush is Deep Throat.

In other news...oh HAAAII guys!  

I'm sorry I've been so absent lately, but both Jason and I have been sick (oy on seasonal allergies!) and we're moving in 2 weeks.  Tonight Jason packed the kitchen and I worked on the spare room while we listened to some Doobie Brothers, Metallica, and Pink!  I plan to attempt to catch up on blog reading this weekend.  I still love you guys, though!  BFF power!  I've barely even been Instagramming, which y'all know I have a slight addiction to.  I checked my feed a little while ago and saw people posting their RiRi loves MAC Fall 2013 collection goodies and was like OH HAYELL NO!  I did NOT miss that launch!??!  Luckily, I haven't!  It's in US/Canadian MAC stores now and online on 9/30!  So mark your calendars if you're in the Northwestern hemisphere and you've been jonesing for that collection!  How was your week?!  T.G.I.F.!  Hugs to you all!

16 comments :

  1. It looks amazing on you! I love the packaging & how it's not drying. Your description makes me think of Too Faced's La Creme, but I'm sure this is probably a lot better! Someday, I will indulge... haha! & I hope you feel better soon, Kristen! :)

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  2. Aw, thank you so much, Lisa T.! :) I think I am finally in the allergy clear (fingers crossed)! I would compare this formula most with Maybelline's Color Whispers; a really comfortable non-sticky gel, but with more color pigmentation. You would DIG it! I've had better luck finding stuff I love at Sephora; it just seems like my local drugstores never have any of the cool LE releases out! One just put out a display for something that has been out for 3 months! And they just - as in a few days ago, got the medicated Baby Lips! It's like, come on people! We want the LE goodies!! :)

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  3. Oh dear, hope you're feeling much better now. And ROFL at "Can you feel the French-ness" HAHAHAHA! I was actually mesmerized by your eyes instead of the pink (sorry Givenchy). What a unique eye colour you have! Gorgeous :-)

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  4. Hey Kristen, Paradise Pink looks GREAT ON YA! I personally prefer Le Rouge to Rouge Interdit, most probably because Le Rouge has a lighter scent, but this shade is pretty much made for you!



    Good luck with the move, girl <3

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  5. This is such a great shade on you! Is it weird that I think it complements your eyes?? Glad you're feeling better and happy moving! We moved in a month ago and are finally starting to feel settled...even if there are still boxes all over the office :)

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  6. Oh Paradise Pink! It's so very lovely on you! This formula is really a beauty, like buttah!

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  7. I'm loving this shade on you! The whole look is so fresh and pretty!

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  8. Ugh, I feel you on the allergies - I've been dying the past couple of weeks! In better news - this lipstick looks amazeballs on you! And a post with Tim Gunn is always a winner in my book lol :)

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  9. Aw, I'm sorry you've been suffering with allergies, too! It seems like just when you think you're in the clear, they swoop back in and you're sick again! LOL - loving you for using amazeballs! Thank you! I love Tim Gunn! I so wish he was in my family. Thanksgiving dinners would be awesome with him there, lol!

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  10. Thank you, Taylor! Buttah is right! It's sooo smooooothe!

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  11. Thank you, Alison! I never noticed before but it does make my eyes more noticeable! I'm glad you guys are starting to feel settled from your move and I hope you can get those last boxes done soon! We had no plans to move at all, so this came as a total surprise. We wanted to renew our lease and stay here another 1-2 years until we start house-hunting, but the apts were bought by a new management group that is renovating them and asking for a near $300/month rent increase! Um...no. Luckily we are so excited about the new place we're moving!

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  12. Thank you, Sunny! I haven't tried a Le Rouge...YET! If it's as nice as the Rouge Interdit, I'll definitely be adding some to my wish list! :) And thank you for the good luck wishes on the move! I want to take one more relaxing bath in my bathroom before I dismantle it and pack everything! :)

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  13. Wow! Thank you, doll! You are the sweetest! :*

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  14. Thanks, Melissa! :) It is such a nice creamy formula!

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  15. Thank you, Quinn! <3 You are a sweetie!

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