I will pretend that you know me well enough. I will pretend that you understand my lipstick obsession. Well hello there, I know you’re new to this blog.
But to my long-time friends and readers who know me from the bottom of my hypothalamus, no pretensions! You know I love me some good lippy every time, any time. On that note, pass no judgement because I added another bright pink lipstick to my arsenal.
While doing my last hurrah makeup-shopping for 2013 (weekend after Christmas), I can’t help but be mesmerized with Chanel Rouge Allure Velvet 44 La Diva, one of the five lipsticks included in Notes de Printemps Spring 2014 Collection. But I’m always mesmerized like a kid inside a candy store so what else is new. Exactly my thoughts.
44 La Diva ($34, 0.12 oz) is part of the Rouge Allure Velvet line which boasts of intensely-pigmented, non-drying, and long-wearing lipsticks with luminous velvet matte finish. La Diva is bright fuchsia or cool-toned pink that may not appeal to Neutral Nancy. But for Vivacious Vivian? you bet she’s twerking.
Let’s cut to the chase. While I adore its superb color payoff and commendable 5-hour wear time, it’s disappointingly drying. I didn’t like that it accentuated my horrendous lip lines. But for all its worth, there has to be a quick solution— exfoliate lips and wear lip balm underneath. No matte, no glory. Charge it to experience.
Oh well, here’s the demi-diva rocking La Diva loca.
Do you like matte lipsticks? What’s your go-to?
Kathryne
Wow! That's such a shockingly bright shade and very beautiful. It looks stunning on you!
Thanks Justina. Shockingly, yes!
This is amazing!!! Love it!
Thanks Farryn!
I thought red was a bold lip, but that pink is the definition of bold lippie!
Hi Nidia. Not for the faint-o-heart woman, lol!
That shade is beautiful on you! You might think it accentuates the lip lines, but most people will never be at a distance where they can see them up close, so it might not be quite as bad as you think 🙂
True that Anastasia. Only hub comes to my lips close, lol!
This is such a NEON shade for Chanel! I must say… I'm proud of them =) You look awesome in it!
Thanks Brooke. Yeah Chanel nailed it in the neon department with La Diva.
You lool AMAZING in that lip color! Great tip about exfoliating and using balm under. Thanks for this review. My wallet is crying because there's a Chanel counter about 5 to 10 minutes away from work and I get to leave for lunch…
Hahaha. Can't wait to see your Chanel haul. Thanks Judy!
Love the bright shade, perfect for spring or summer 🙂
Laura
Pink Frenzy
Thanks Laura.
If one isn't all up in your grille, one doesn't notice the lip lines, just the fact that that colour is absolutely stunning on you. Apply a little balm under it and wear it, anyway. 😀
Amen! Waste not, want not.
That's a super bright and pretty pink! Thanks for the swatches!
My pleasure Aprill!
Wow. This looks gorgeous on you. What a bummer that it's so drying!
Thanks for stopping by Noelle.
whoa – that's an awesome pink and it looks great on you! 😉
Mahalo sister!
OMG I LOVE this color!
Thanks much. I'm not surprised, you are the queen of bold lips!
Wow, what an amazing color. Radiant Orchid part 1.
Thanks Marcia. There's Part 2 for sure 🙂
Wow that's a bright pink, it looks beautiful on you!
Thanks Mai!
Oh my gosh…I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this color! I am so sad that it made your lips dry though…I see what you mean. But man, it's a gorgeous color.
Beauty in color, Beast in drying. Best of both worlds, haha!
Love that color! So vibrant!
Thanks Laura!woot,woot!
Beautiful! Love blue based pinks!
It is such a pretty shade 🙂
Is this shade pink? I can't tell….I got blinded right off the bat! You wear it really well, my dear!!!!
That color sure looks amazing on you girl! I can never be bold enough to rock it on my lips 🙂
I absolutely love this sooooo much!
OMG, girl, I LOVE your lipstick obsession. You have some great taste in lip colors!
Looking in google for Chanel la diva and found your blog! I’ve being loving reading your reviews!! <3