Showing posts with label Edward Bess. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Edward Bess. Show all posts
As promised, here are the photos and comparisons of Edward Bess Ultra Slick Lipstick in Night Romance. This is the more pink twin of Forever Yours, and I love its rosy beauty just as much. They are similar and some might find having both an overkill, but they're so pretty and wearable I find myself reaching for them very often, and I usually have one or the other in purse for touch ups.
Edward Bess Ultra Sleek Lipsticks ($32) are available from Bergdorf Goodman, select stores worldwide and edwardbess.com.
All photos are mine.
Today we have more Edward Bess lipstick goodness. There are only a couple of reds in Edward Bess' Ultra Sleek lipstick line, and the other one, Eternal Passion, while also a cool red is too bright for me. Midnight Bloom, on the other hand, is just perfect.
Midnight Bloom is the kind of red you want to wear when doing the French thing- you know, black eyeliner, pale and minimalist everything else, perfect skin, black or navy little dress with an exquisite scarf and no toe cleavage. Like all the other Edward Bess lipsticks, Midnight Bloom is creamy, has a beautiful lively finish, lots of pigment and decent staying power. It wears comfortably and feels luxurious even if one is not too crazy for the fruity scent.
You can see my reviews of Forever Yours and Tender Love (Night Romance is coming soon). KarlaSugar has swatches of the entire line.
Edward Bess Ultra Sleek Lipsticks ($32) are available exclusively from Bergdorf Goodman and edwardbess.com.
All photos are mine.
My constant companion these days is Edward Bess Ultra Sleek Lipstick in Forever Yours. This richly pigmented red based pink that is about one shade darker than my natural lip color offers full coverage, creamy texture and perfect finish that's just shiny enough without any actual shimmer. It stays put through a quick snack or a drink and always looks appropriate.
Forever Yours is half a shade darker and has a little more brown in the base than its closely-related sibling Night Romance. I'll show more photos of Night Romance next week, but for now here's a comparison swatch:
The Ultra Sleek lipstick range is small and carefully edited. There are only 13 colors, which seems a bit limited. But it actually shows Edward Bess' keen eye and perfectionism. Out of the 13, there are four colors I love and wear regularly. If I weren't addicted and obsessed with makeup and beauty blogging I could have (theoretically, of course) lived with just those four. That says a lot.
Bottom Line: Perfect.
Edward Bess Ultra Sleek Lipsticks ($32) are available exclusively from Bergdorf Goodman and edwardbess.com. I'd suggest (urge you, actually) to ignore the tiny color samples on Edward's website and check out my own reviews (more to come) as well as those by Sabrina on the Beauty Look Book and KarlaSugar.
All photos are mine.
Oprah has outdone herself this month. Using the code OPRAH would not only give you the 25% discount at beautyhabit.com (valid until August 13th), but also a fabulous 40% off Edward Bess Ultra Slick Lipstick on edwardbess.com today only (until 11:59 PM eastern time). I couldn't help it and ordered a couple more. I'm sure you can guess which colors.
You can read my review of the lipstick (and gloss, which isn't included in the sale) here. Also, check out the undisputed queen of swatches, KarlaSugar, to see all the colors.
As you probably know, I'm not affiliated with beautyhabit, Edward Bess or Oprah, though I wouldn't mind if Oprah adopted me and Edward moved in with me (not so much the other way around).
Photo of Edward Bess Tender Love lipstick by me.
I use just a little either on the apples of the cheeks or when I'm in the mood to go for a more defined cheekbone look. The blush blends easily and seamlessly either with one's fingers or a synthetic face brush (synthetic fibers don't absorb cream and liquid products). I tried using this rouge on the lips, but the texture is not quite as creamy as I would have liked and the color is too sheer to show (my lips are naturally a dark rose color). So for me this Edward Bess blush is a cheek-only, but I'm perfectly fine with it. It's quick and easy to apply and very foolproof- I can put it on when in a hurry and not worry about messing it up. The slim compact in its little sueded pouch is also great on the go and doesn't take up much space (I just wish it was easier to open without endangering my nails).
Bottom line: An instant classic.
Edward Bess Cream Blush Compact Rouge For Lips And Cheeks ($38) is available exclusively from Bergdorf Goodman (in-store only) and edwardbess.com.
All photos are mine.
Thankfully, we've all learned a thing or two since then. I've shown several pink-based favorites in the past, so today I'm tackling two warmer options by Chanel and Edward Bess.
Chanel Precision Lip Definer in Mordore Nude (05) is not really a nude color, even by my darker than most standard. It's more of a muted warm(ish) red. It's a great base and liner for some of the Rouge Coco lipsticks and I use it occasionally with several bold red lipsticks because it is completely invisible under them. But if your lips are naturally pale I'd advise you to be very careful with this color.
Edward Bess Natural Defining Lip Stylo is as universal as such a product can be. There will always be someone whose coloring requires something completely different, but Edward Bess has managed to produce a natural nude with a very wide appeal here. His stylo pencil works with my lip color and I've seen it on two much paler faces, working well with several shades of Bess' own lipsticks. I use it often, especially when I'm rushing to do my makeup. It's a no hassle, no fuss color.
Both lip liners are of great quality. Firm enough to deliver precise results and creamy enough to glide comfortably and not pull the skin. They stay on with no bleeding or migrating, feel comfortable when used to fill the lip surface and provide excellent grab for whatever lip color you use over them.
Chanel Precision Lip Definer in Mordore Nude ($28) is available from chanel.com and some Chanel counters. I got it as GWP late last year. Edward Bess Natural Defining Lip Stylo ($29) is exclusive to Bergdorf Goodman (where I bought it) and edwardbess.com.
All photos are mine.
The reason I was at the Edward Bess counter in Bergdorf Goodman was to try the cream blush, Compact Rouge, but it was the last week of January and the little pink wonder was sold out (it's back in stock now and I must do something about it). The SA took a look at my pale wintery face and brought out the Ultra Luminous Bronzer in the lighter shade, Daydream, and expertly retouched my makeup with it- first as an almost blush that looked subtle yet fresh, and then added a little more to all the spots that would get sunkissed if I'd have allowed it.
Edward Bess' bronzer is surprisingly free of any traces of orange. It's not pink, either, so I was surprised to see it also work as a light blush. It's the color of a slightly tan skin and looks very natural- there are no visible shimmer particles, but there is a slight golden glow effect. The SA was wearing quite a bit of it- the color intensity is buildable- so her peachy complexion looked fresh and healthy. I tend to use less, especially in the winter or right now when having a cold has drained every bit of color from my face, but even so, the warm touch of Daydream is perfect.
The texture of the Ultra Luminous Bronzer, just like every Edward Bess product, is the silkiest and finest you can find. I usually use it with Edward's excellent Face Brush (in the first photo, sold separately), but I've tried it with various bronzer and blush brushes from other brands and it works very well.
Bottom line: Another example of Edward Bess' aesthetics and commitment to quality.
Edward Bess Ultra Luminous Bronzer ($48) is available exclusively from Bergdorf Goodman, where I bought it (in-store only), and edwardbess.com.
All photos are mine. Let's keep it that way.
Highlighters require caution. When applied right they give you a subtle glow exactly where needed. Used irresponsibly they can make one look like a disco ball. Up until now I've always used powder highlighters because of the level of control they allow and the option to blend them with a finishing powder. But the SA at the Bergdorf Goodman Edward Bess counter showed me what their creamy All Over Seduction can do and how she blends it over or under other makeup items. The results were impressive and I was sold.
Sunlight is an almost sheer cream shimmer in a neutral shade. It doesn't add any noticeable color to my skin, which is exactly how I prefer it. It's subtle enough so I don't end up looking like I've raided Paris Hilton's makeup bag, but still packs enough glow. My preferred use for it is under a matte eye shadow and/or a demure blush. I also like a tiny dab in the inner corner of the eye when going out at night.
I use either my finger or a synthetic cream blush brush to apply the highlighter. The texture is featherlight and silky and I've had no issue with goop, gunk or clogged pores. All Over Seduction blends easily, is never sticky and doesn't make me look like overdone.
Bottom line: While a highlighter is not exactly an essential, if you are in the market for one it's hard to get any better than this.
Edward Bess All Over Seduction Cream Highlighter ($38) is available at Bergdorf Goodman (in store only), where I bought it and online from edwardbess.com.
All photos by me with the help of Kosh, a curious and determined orange tabby.
My oldest and most reliable face brush is dying. I bought it 15 years ago at an upscale makeup studio/school. It was big, fluffy and could be used to apply all kinds of powders and bronzers. I remember the price tag was scary, but as the makeup artist who sold it had promised, with love and proper care it has served me for a very long time. The brand name has long faded from my memory and from the long and graceful handle which now only says "Made In France". The hair is natural and what still remains of it is as soft as ever, but I can no longer ignore the rapid shading that has made my brush much less dense and effective. It's time to find new loves.
The Luxury Face Brush from Edward Bess fits the name. From its sleek black box (that holds the brush Dracula-style) to the weight and the way it fits in my hand. The brush is soft and dense, made from natural bristles. The rounded head picks up the right amount of bronzer (a review of the Edward Bess Bronzer is coming soon) and other color products (Edward might cringe but I've tried it with Smashbox Soft Lights and Laura Geller Balance'N'Bronze with great results. Much better than the brushes produced by both these brands). Powder blushes look more natural when applied with this brush and blending is a breeze.
Both the Edward Bess Luxury Face Brush and Makeup For Ever HD Kabuki Brush might be the best face brushes I've tried.
Bottom line: I no longer mourn the demise of my old brush.
Edward Bess Luxury Face Brush ($56) is available from Bergdorf Goodman and edwardbess.com.
Makeup For Ever HD Kabuki Brush ($39) is a Sephora exclusive and can be found online and in store.
All photos by me.
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