Mr London had a techno-neanderthal disaster recently. He read a text from his sister that said "I'll get there pm 4 a while" as "I'll be there at 4pm" and consequently I had to run around and get a roast dinner ready (for his brother's birthday) two hours earlier than I expected.
Happily, the dinner turned out okay, and as a sorry present he picked me up a Dolce & Gabbana lipstick and eyeshadow quad (and no, he's not psychic, he asked me what I wanted.)
Devil is a gorgeous colour - a true classic red, no shimmer. This is the colour that Scarlett is wearing in the promotional picture. The texture is perhaps a little too creamy for a red lipstick - it bleeds a bit after a few hours. I don't usually have this problem; and I checked that it was the lipstick and not me by wearing my favorite Julie Hewett Rouge Noir the next day (no bleeding.) It can be improved upon by wearing a lipliner, but this is the first time a red lipstick has ever done this on me, and it isn't a good look. I also find the lipstick a little drying; even wearing a balm underneath my lips are a little flaky after a day of wear. These are scented; similar to the scent in Chanel Hydrabase, but not quite as strong.
I really wanted to love this; I love Pat McGrath, who is the creative director of the brand. I'll wear it, but it isn't my favorite red lipstick, and it's not in my top 5. I might still try out some of the more neutral shades in the line, and I do love the eyeshadow quad.
D&G cosmetics are available in Selfridges, and the lipstick costs £20.
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