The collection consists of four items with only the gold nail polish being new. Trench Kiss #216 lip mist (£22.50) is a lot paler than I was expecting. Its a flat beige, with a slight warm tone and applies like a wash of pale foundation on the lips.
I find the lip mist formula balmy in texture with good hydration/moisturising abilities, however trench kiss shows up lip lines and any dryness.
I knew this would be a difficult shade for me to wear but I wasn't quite expecting it to be so unforgiving. I think the sheerness of this is its saving grace, so as long as I prep my lips well and put on one swipe then layer with a gloss I do get a ultra nude lip that works.
Swatched below with four swipes,
However I'm one for thinking a product shouldn't require effort to make it work so ultimately this is a miss for me. Nevertheless, I don't want to convey negativity on the actual colour of this, as this really is a true beige, which I know a lot of people seek. I guess I am so use to seeing nude shades with hints of other colours like pink or peach, so when faced with the reality of what a true beige nude is, I was taken aback.
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I bought this from http://uk.burberry.com I should mention they have a lot of products that are not in stock from other online sites and the delivery was really quick (within 24 hours) and the products packaged really well.
love the packaging... but I could never love this color :)
ReplyDeleteI love the gold as well :) I'm surprised they picked this shade really to have a re-issue for the holiday collection as its not the easiest shade to wear.
DeleteOh this one would probably do nothing for my skintone but I love the details of the bullet. Gorgeous packaging. :)
ReplyDeleteI just couldn't resist, but agree that its not a flattering colour. I have found better use for it by using ii over the top of a bright or deeper lipstick, it seems to work well over reds.
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Eeeek! Nudism aside, I really appreciate your comments on the formula -- the original lip mists were pretty drying on me, so this sounds like one to avoid.
ReplyDeleteIndeed, this is nude to the extreme :) I'm not sure what I was thinking really, still its nice applied over deeper shades, it seems to pair well with By Terry Narcotic Sienna.
DeleteHey Clare, I saw the holiday collection and sadly nothing appealed to me. Everything was too nude or pale for me to wear. I'm sorry it didn't work out for you too, what a bummer!
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DeleteI am getting quite a bit of use out of it paired with other shades, but as a standalone colour its somewhat a no go, I think its a strange colour to bring out again, guess they wanted something to go with the gold holiday theme but they might have been best creating a new shade :)
I wish I could pull off nudes, but they really just don't look good on me! I have dark hair & eyes, but pale skin so nudes wash out what little color I have on my face tehe! Great post as always
ReplyDeleteThanks ;) Nudes are so difficult, I usually have to have a good dose of pink with mine to make them wearable.
DeleteI must say that a name like "Lip Mist" would entice at least a visit. Sadly this shade is a tad on the "american tan" scale of nudity. Like the overall attention to detail though, sadly I cannot justify purchasing a lipstick just to look at it occassionally!
ReplyDeleteLove the american tan description :) Its not a suits all shade at all, I do love the lip mist formula usually though, I got the new Rosewood lip mist one as well and think that would be more your type of shade :)
DeleteHow disappointing! It SHOULD be moisturizing-- it sounds like a total miss! Were you at all tempted by any of the Oxblood lippies? Happy New Year! xoxo
ReplyDeleteHappy new year to you too :)
DeleteI was tempted by the lip mist in Oxblood but it was sold out but I think I will get it next time I order if it reappears, I got the rosewood one which is really nice, I prefer it to the lip cover version.
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I love nude lipsticks but this one doesn't look it would work for me either.
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DeleteIts not the easiest shade, so much better to use it layered with other shades.
This looks like a concealer to me. I stopped buying Burberry last Spring. They are overrated; they are the Emperor's new clothes.
ReplyDeleteIt does go into concealer territory doesn't it. For the most part I really like the Burberry range :)
DeleteI was a little shocked when I swatched this in store too...was definitely a true beige as you say!! Looked like the death on me, but I'm sure some out there will love, especially with the LE packaging :-)
ReplyDeleteIts not one of those universal shades it is, I think that a bit of pink to the mix would have gone down well, I am mostly using this paired with other shades :)
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