The much anticipated new lip colors from Edward Bess are finally available and last week I had a chance to test them. While I hoped for darker shades and maybe something for night, I found the three lipsticks and three glosses very easy to wear and elegant in an understated way. The undertone of the lipstick and glosses is mauve and they lean towards brown and pink.
Choosing a lipstick was pretty easy. Tender Love is a rich muted red/mauve color. For me it's the perfect warm option for a "my lips, but better" look. It brings just enough lively color without competing with my eye makeup and always looks appropriate. Topping it with the Nude Satin gloss, a somewhat milky pinkish brown, gives the color extra polish and a push towards mauve. It's also pretty by itself, of course, for a delicate semi-sheer look, but I really love wearing it over various lipsticks because the color and texture (not sticky and not goopy- it coats the lips and stays there) are so superb.
The quality of all Edward Bess products is wonderful. They feel good and rich when you wear them, even light colors are fully pigmented, application is always flawless and the staying power is good for a moisturizing lip color (stays on until lunch. The gloss needs to be reapplied after a cup of tea, but most of the color survives). I could have lived without the fruity scent, but it's gone before I even notice, so it's a non-issue.
Edward Bess Ultra Slick lipstick ($29) and Deep Shine lip gloss ($28) are exclusive to Bergdorf Goodman. Coming next month or early November there will also be limited edition gift sets that include combinations of lip and eye products.
All photos are mine.
Choosing a lipstick was pretty easy. Tender Love is a rich muted red/mauve color. For me it's the perfect warm option for a "my lips, but better" look. It brings just enough lively color without competing with my eye makeup and always looks appropriate. Topping it with the Nude Satin gloss, a somewhat milky pinkish brown, gives the color extra polish and a push towards mauve. It's also pretty by itself, of course, for a delicate semi-sheer look, but I really love wearing it over various lipsticks because the color and texture (not sticky and not goopy- it coats the lips and stays there) are so superb.
The quality of all Edward Bess products is wonderful. They feel good and rich when you wear them, even light colors are fully pigmented, application is always flawless and the staying power is good for a moisturizing lip color (stays on until lunch. The gloss needs to be reapplied after a cup of tea, but most of the color survives). I could have lived without the fruity scent, but it's gone before I even notice, so it's a non-issue.
Edward Bess Ultra Slick lipstick ($29) and Deep Shine lip gloss ($28) are exclusive to Bergdorf Goodman. Coming next month or early November there will also be limited edition gift sets that include combinations of lip and eye products.
All photos are mine.
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