A couple of you wondered what the lipstick was that I bought Mata Hari to tone with; it's this one, Dior Addict lipstick in Londres.
Karla Sugar describes Londres as 'kidney purple' and that's quite accurate to my eye (although unappetising!) It's a sheer purpled rose with the slightest drop of grey/brown.
On my lips, Londres reads as a slightly mauve but quite natural rosy tone. That's on my lips - I think it'd have a tendency to pull blue/frostbitten on the wrong colouring, so I'd suggest testing at a counter unless you know mauve/blue undertones work for you in lipsticks.
These are the other products I'm wearing with it; NARS duo eyeshadow in Tokyo and NARS Mata Hari blush.
The full face. It's pretty low key, but that's how I like to wear make up most days. The purple hair is PURPLE at the moment; I overspludged the Fudge in the colour v conditioner ratio, but it'll fade down quickly.
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Oh, that's such a lovely colour! I really like how you put a look together.
ReplyDeleteThank you! I love the Addict texture too, might have to explore some more colours :)
DeleteThat is a lovely combination of colours.
ReplyDeleteThank you! Not the world's most exciting, but I do like how they work together :)
DeleteSo glad you reviewed this. It's one that I've had my eye on for a while and now that I see it on you, I think I need to add it to my collection. Love shadow and blush pairing as well.
ReplyDeleteI think you'd like it Kate. It's not quite on the usual lipstick beaten track of colour.
DeleteThat's a lovely shade! Love the look you did with it too.
ReplyDeleteThank you :)
DeleteThat's a really nice colour and I do like the texture of Dior Addicts and the Addict Extremes, they just make the lips look so much smoother.
ReplyDeleteOh, I'll have to give the Addict Extremes a look too. They have so many colours, it's easy to get a head spin with them, but it does mean they cover every possible shade you might be looking for!
DeleteThose colours works so well together, you look lovely :) Actually I could probably do with some more purple toned makeup really, you know just because... x
ReplyDeleteWell, if you don't have any.... :D
DeleteI would never look at that color not my cup of tea but on your lips it looks amazing. Is that e/s duo Bellissima? (that would be my fave e/s).
ReplyDeleteHey M :) It's Tokyo, which is quite similar, maybe a bit more mauve than Bellissima.
DeleteGreat colour combo, and the lippy looks amazing on you.
ReplyDeleteThank you :)
DeleteIt looks very nice paired with the Mata Hari blush. And on your lips as well.
ReplyDeleteThanks Ida :)
DeleteRather unexpected but pleasant combo this is. I was expecting Mata Hari to be darker but it looks so natural on your skintone! Another surprise was how the Dior Londres changed to a mauve on your lips.
ReplyDeleteThank you! I apply with quite a light hand, but Mata Hari gives me a nice natural colour. I like that it doesn't turn muddy/orange.
DeleteI really like the shock of purple my dear! I am secretly hoping that it wont fade too quickly.
ReplyDeleteIt is VERY purple at the moment :)
DeleteHi Grace, really love your reviews. Thank you for bringing all these lovely products to us & giving very clear reviews. I hope you don't mind but I have a question for you unrelated to this post! I am looking for a nice creamy cleanser for my teenage daughter. At the moment she uses Dermalogica teen smart but not too keen on the cleanser. She loves cleanse & polish (LE) but i fear it may not be so good for her to use every day. She also uses the dreaded wipes when she can't be bothered cleansing! I am trying to educate her but I know nothing about what brands are best for teenagers. She has fair skin,quite a few blackheads, some spots but nothing too bad yet. I know she could do with a much better cleansing routine. Any ideas/suggestion. I am keen she starts taking care of her skin from an early age. Many thanks if you can help.
ReplyDeleteHi! Is there a particular reason that she wants a cream cleanser? My ten year old has been using Mu London Rose Foaming Facial Wash for just over a year, and that is doing a great job of keeping her skin clean and clear without stripping it.
DeleteIf she really likes a cream cleanser (or uses it to remove makeup - the Mu is not for use around the eye area!) then I'd recommend Trilogy Cream Cleanser or Pai Cream Cleanser. Both are good, gentle, not too fragranced. I find the Liz Earle C&P a bit too fragranced myself.
Thank you for replying! She has the dermalogica teen clean face wash, it's a foaming wash & she's not too keen on that, & i think she is too young for a balm cleanser. She is 15 & needs something gentle but with a bit of punch to help keep skin clear.I will look in to your suggestions. I have to say thank you also for introducing me to some lovely products. I saw your review on live native msm toner & I bought based on your review & I must say I just love it!! (not sure how much I should be using though as the mist is so fine) It is by far the best non stripping toner I have ever used so thank you. Also purcheased Oskia on your review as well as other products. Apologies for the non related post to your review. :)
ReplyDeleteI love that toner! I was never completely convinced by toner before that one, and I've repurchased it twice now. I spray it two or three times on the face and neck.
DeleteThe Mu is a much gentler face wash that pretty much any foaming wash I've ever tried. I hope you find something that works well for her - it's so unfair that we start getting spotty just when appearance starts mattering so much!
Thanks for your comments, and for reading my blog. I am always happy (and pleased) to get comments and questions. :)
This is gorgeous, Grace!! This color is so flattering on you! xx
ReplyDeleteLooks tempting. Wanna try this :)
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