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Monday, April 18, 2011

Giorgio Armani Beauty Sheer Lipsticks for Summer 2011

I have a confession. Rouge d'Armani is not my favorite Giorgio Armani lipstick. I like my lip colors to be sheer and shiny, and I'm not a fanatic about how long the color lasts. While Rouge d'Armani outlasts the Sheer and Shine Lipsticks, I prefer the older formulas.

Since I'm a long-time fan of Giorgio Armani Beauty's Sheer Lipsticks ($27), I was delighted when I learned that the four new lip colors introduced for summer are sheers. I had feared Armani was abandoning them. I purchased two of the four new shades: #36 and #37.

#36 is shown at the top in the photo at right, with #37 below. In the tube, #36 looks extremely coral, but it's a different shade on my lips - more of a peachy pink. The tube shade of #37 is more true to how it looks on the lips. It's a flattering nude.

I swatched the shades in morning sunlight. Hopefully, you can see how sheer they are. I applied the lip color with at least five passes to get an adequate color representation on my arm.

Armani's Sheer Lipsticks provide a luminous coat of sheer color that's "right" for summer. A combination of a hydrating base with a transparent lip color, these lightweight, soothing lipsticks leave behind a moisturizing veil of color that enhances the natural tone of the lips with a tint. They feel great on my lips - extremely moist.

Two new shades I didn't purchase are also available. One is very coral - really coral - and one is brown. I may have to check out the brown one again. As I rule, I like Armani's browns. For now, I'm delighted with the two I bought last week.

A perfect complement to the new Mediterranean Eye Palette 2011, the new Sheer Lipsticks are a breath of fresh air for summer. You can purchase these now at Neiman Marcus. I'm sure the Armani Beauty counters and Web site will have them soon.

Photos by BTiB
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12 comments:

  1. anahitaApril 18, 2011 at 2:49 PM

    These look great. I am really looking forward to this collection. I saw on the international armani beauty website that they have a bronzer in the limited edition packaging. Did you happen to see that? The reason I'm asking is that my Neiman's has the entire collection but that and I was wondering if we are going to ge it. The SA said yes but she wasn't sure whey it wasn't included with everything else.

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  2. LucyApril 18, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    The Armani sheers are really pretty! Do you use a liner under them at all for staying power?

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  3. CharlestongirlApril 18, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    Hi Anahita!

    I have been assured by the regional account exec that NM is getting the bronzer. It didn't ship with the rest of the collection.

    European companies often ship when ready. :)

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  4. CharlestongirlApril 18, 2011 at 4:33 PM

    Hi Lucy,

    I don't bother, but that's the way to get it to stay. Good idea!

    I would rather just reapply when needed. :)

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  5. pinkribbonsApril 18, 2011 at 4:51 PM

    #37 looks like it's the perfect nude. How do these compare to Rouge Coco Shines? The Armani's look like they're a lot more light weight.

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  6. CharlestongirlApril 18, 2011 at 5:56 PM

    Hi Pinkribbons,

    Less pigment than Chanel Rouge Coco Shine - much more sheer. :)

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  7. MeApril 20, 2011 at 1:27 PM

    Pretty! I have Rouge d'Armani in Plum 606, and it is a very sheer, shiny pink with peach (I don't see any plum). I look forward to trying the Armani sheers for summer.

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  8. CharlestongirlApril 20, 2011 at 6:05 PM

    Thanks, Zuzu!

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  9. makeup magpieMay 7, 2011 at 3:11 PM

    I tried on all four this morning (before I read this post) & got exactly the same two you featured here :) They were all pretty but these two seemed the most wearable and flattering. Thanks for the review :)

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  10. CharlestongirlMay 7, 2011 at 8:33 PM

    I think you will really enjoy the sheers, Magpie! Thank you.

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  11. KristieMay 15, 2011 at 12:29 AM

    Thanks for the swatches. I'm sad to hear these are less pigmented compared to coco shines. The colors definitely look wearable.

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  12. CharlestongirlMay 15, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    Kristie,

    Do you have an Armani counter near you where you can try a tester on your hand? You might like these. Even though they are less pigmented and long-lasting, I think the shine sticks around longer.

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