As you probably know, Radiant Orchid is the Colour of the Year. When I first found this out, I was so, so excited! I love a good lilac/orchid product, and I think that this colour looks beautiful on lips, cheeks, eyes, nails, and fashion. Good job Pantone! I thought that I would round up my favourite Radiant Orchid Beauty products and share them with you today :)
Lips
YSL Rouge Volupté Shine #19 Fuchsia in Rage - This colour looks quite purple in the bullet, but once swatched you can definitely see more of the pink tones. This formula from YSL is creamy, hydrating, and the packaging is simply amazing!
Revlon Super Lustrous Lip Gloss in Sugar Violet* - This gloss is quite sheer once swatched, but I think that it's gorgeous worn either on its' own or over top of lipstick. This formula isn't sticky and it's very comfortable to wear.
Maybelline Color Elixir in Dashing Orchid* - This is a bit of a darker orchid shade, but it definitely still fits into the category! I absolutely love the Color Elixir formula - it's creamy, hydrating, not sticky, and I think that they have just the right amount of pigmentation.
Smashbox Be Legendary Lipstick in Vivid Violet* - This is another darker orchid shade, with a bit of shimmer in the mix. I really like this formula from Smashbox - the pigmentation is good, and the formula is long wearing.
Lancôme Vernis in Love Brilliance Gloss Polish #419B Violette Coquette* - This polish is just beautiful! The formula is pigmented and dries to a very shiny finish. The brush has a curved tip, which hugs your cuticle for a flawless application.
Cheeks
Benefit Hervana - This blush has been in my collection for a while, and I've recently rediscovered it. This shade is the perfect option when you just don't know what to pair with a bold eye or lip. The four shades of this blush swirl together to create a beautiful lilac pink.
Benefit Lollitint* - This product can be worn on the cheeks and lips, but I do find it fairly drying on my lips. This stain is no nonsense, and really will stick around all day long. If you have oily skin, you might want to check out Benefit's stains because they won't budge!
Nails
Eyes
Tools
Revlon Diamond Collection Tweezer* - If you like the idea of radiant orchid, but you're not ready to actually wear it, you can pick up some orchid beauty tools! These tweezers from Revlon are so cute, and I love the studs!
Left to Right: YSL Rouge Volupté Shine #19 Fuchsia in Rage, Revlon Super Lustrous Lip Gloss in Sugar Violet, YSL Glossy Stain Rebel Nudes #108 Violine Out of Control, Maybelline Color Elixir in Dashing Orchid, Benefit Lollitint, Smashbox Be Legendary Lipstick in Vivid Violet, Elizabeth Arden Beautiful Color Eye Shadow in Golden Orchid, Benefit Hervana
So there you have it, my Radiant Orchid Beauty roundup! Are you loving the Color of the Year as much as I am? What are your favourite orchid beauty items? :)
what a great roundup! I have a couple radiant orchid products maybe I'll have enough for a post by the end of the year? I love that lancome polish! fuschia in rage is also so pretty!
ReplyDeleteThanks Zoe! I'm re-wearing the Lancome polish now, it's soooo pretty! :)
DeleteEverything is so pretty! The Smashox lipstick is my fave :)
ReplyDeleteThanks! The Smashbox formula is so nice too :)
DeleteLOVE this post. So many great ideas. And most people don't realize that this is the "it" color this year. If you have a moment, I would LOVE for you to post this at my party. Monday Morning MakeUp Madness, my readers would love it too!! Thank you
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Thank you so much! Just adding my post to your link up :)
DeleteI just love that nail colour. I must dig through my stash and see if I have anything similar. I don't think I do though xx
ReplyDeleteThanks! I'm wearing it again now and I'm loving it! So pretty :)
DeleteRadiant Orchid is so lovely, I still need to get something in that colour. Great recommendations!
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Thanks Natalie! I agree, radiant orchid is such a gorgeous shade, everyone needs something this colour in their collection! :)
DeleteI have to be honest and say that orchid is not a fave color of mine but Lollitint is changing my mind haha
ReplyDelete:o! I guess everyone's entitled to their opinion lol :) Glad you're liking Lollitint!
DeleteI have to say, I wasn't feeling this colour when it was first announced, but now I'm absolutely loving it -- moreso on my nails than anything, but it is really so gorgeous, and much needed after such a crap winter.
ReplyDeleteI know, it's such a fun and bright colour, definitely helping to battle the winter blues! :)
DeleteI love anything even remotely purple, so I'm super happy this is the colour of the year. It's so pretty.
ReplyDeleteI was so happy when I found out that this was the COTY! :)
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