Dolce & Gabbana Makeup
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Vineetha
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Yeah it looks like an overspray!! That's what I gathered from the comments as well!!
NYCBeautyJunkie
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I swatched the bronzer in store-- it's definitely just an overspray and the bronzer underneath is completely matte. I was so underwhelmed! Love this brand though. Their cream shadows are some of the best I've ever used in my life-- the formula is INCREDIBLE.
Medgal07
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Medgal07
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....and we love a good splurge!!! That's most unfortunate. They should have offered at least 2 shades.
shimshams
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Oh thankies! Tbh my initial excitement has worn off after seeing swatches/reviews. I love the special packaging, but I could maybe just go for the permanent version.
awickedshape
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http://www.makeupandbeautyblog.com/cosmetics/dolce-gabbana-holiday-collection-2014/
Medgal07
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The Illuminator looks very powdery/chalky. That's really too bad...I would like to have tried it.
Filmfreak
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Medgal, I have it and love it. IMO it's not powdery or chalky at all. But I don't use it as a highlighter, I use it like a normal powder. It works extremely well for my skin, even better than the Guerlain Meteorites. I've also bought the bronzer, since I just couldn't resist the design. I think it'll equally work well for me, since it doesn't have any of those usual orange tones many bronzers have. And it's a pretty light colour, so that's perfect for a fair-skinned girl like me.
I've just bought another set of D&G products, one of the new lipsticks (Moon), the quad and the cheek & eyes creamy powder. When I read the following line: "The Dolce & Gabbana holiday look is inspired by the armour of knights of old" I was immediately sold. I'm a fan of all things medieval, so there was no escape.
The budget for my new computer just got considerably lower, but well ..... who needs a big gaming machine anyway?
Medgal07
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Now you have me intrigued!!!!! I tend, primarily to gravitate to illuminators/highlighters that have a noticeable sheen---it's all about the formula. That said, a few that IMedgal, I have it and love it. IMO it's not powdery or chalky at all. But I don't use it as a highlighter, I use it like a normal powder. It works extremely well for my skin, even better than the Guerlain Meteorites. I've also bought the bronzer, since I just couldn't resist the design. I think it'll equally work well for me, since it doesn't have any of those usual orange tones many bronzers have. And it's a pretty light colour, so that's perfect for a fair-skinned girl like me.
I've just bought another set of D&G products, one of the new lipsticks (Moon), the quad and the cheek & eyes creamy powder. When I read the following line: "The Dolce & Gabbana holiday look is inspired by the armour of knights of old" I was immediately sold. I'm a fan of all things medieval, so there was no escape.
The budget for my new computer just got considerably lower, but well ..... who needs a big gaming machine anyway?
have that appear more like the D & G, somewhat flat/matte would be my Charlotte Tilbury Film Star Bronze & Glow, Face Sculpt & Highlight and Burberry Gold Glow
Fragranced Luminizing Powder, Gold No 01. Both require a small amount of buffing to get the immediate sheen that comes with other highlighters.
I'm taking a second look. Thanks so much for the links......I think
awickedshape
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Sabrina did a round up http://www.thebeautylookbook.com/2014/12/dolce-gabbana-beauty-primer-foundation.html?m=1 http://www.thebeautylookbook.com/2014/12/dolce-gabbana-beauty-lips-eyes-and-nails.html
Medgal07
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The quads look nice but Smokey is a bit reminiscent of Rêve D' Orient & Fallen Angel
Filmfreak
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My new D&G treasures have arrived - I wished I finally could decide on a decent camera to buy, so I could post some swatches.
The lipstick is totally out of this world, a silvery, glittery grey. What astonished me the most is that it feels so smooth. I had some lippies from MAC with lots of glitter in it and they felt awful and gritty. The D&G is totally creamy and smooth, as if it had no glitter at all.
The quad consists of two silky shimmer shades in a silvery gold and very bright silver, and two matte ones, a stormy grey and a black. All are very pigmented and soft.
The silver "powder" feels more like some oily cream and I think it looks a lot like Chanel's Fantasme. But it feels smoother and creamier. I hope it won't dry out.
So, all in all, I'm happy with the quality of all the items and I'll definitely keep an eye on D&G products.
The lipstick is totally out of this world, a silvery, glittery grey. What astonished me the most is that it feels so smooth. I had some lippies from MAC with lots of glitter in it and they felt awful and gritty. The D&G is totally creamy and smooth, as if it had no glitter at all.
The quad consists of two silky shimmer shades in a silvery gold and very bright silver, and two matte ones, a stormy grey and a black. All are very pigmented and soft.
The silver "powder" feels more like some oily cream and I think it looks a lot like Chanel's Fantasme. But it feels smoother and creamier. I hope it won't dry out.
So, all in all, I'm happy with the quality of all the items and I'll definitely keep an eye on D&G products.
Medgal07
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They do sound pretty amazing. The quad sounds like one out of which you'll get a lot of use...especially during
the holiday season. I'd love to see this one and will definitely look for some swatches. I hope you'll enjoy your
treasures immensely.
Filmfreak
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I'm sure I'll have a lot of fun with it. D&G still seems very much under the radar, I've only seen some swatches on Temptalia's blog so far. But no holiday collection items yet.
Mimi702
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Hi ladies. I tried a few of the DG Monica lipsticks & Audacious on my hands only cuz the testers are usually really gross. I don't own any so I really don't know how they perform and would like to know which formula do you like best and what makes it better. Was thinking of picking up a new lipstick for myself tomm.
Medgal07
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I could totally kick myself. I purchased another Guerlain Extrait today ---actually one that I've wanted for a while now,
but I could have tried one of the D & G lipsticks. ***whacks own head as in 'oops I could have had a V8' way!!! Although
I love the Extraits, had I been thinking, I would have tried an Armani.
but I could have tried one of the D & G lipsticks. ***whacks own head as in 'oops I could have had a V8' way!!! Although
I love the Extraits, had I been thinking, I would have tried an Armani.
awickedshape
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Hi The D&G Classic Cream and Monica lipsticks and NARS Audacious lipsticks have different formulas but both are really good; opaque but with different textures. Maybe you can narrow it down by what colours you need. What did you think when you swatched them?
mkoparanova
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Hey
I've been reading the forum for ages but this is my first post here
I went to the D&G counter at Harrods the other day and picked up the collector's edition illuminator, 2 lipsticks and the cream eyeshadow from the new collection. I wanted to buy the bronzer with the coin too, but under the overspray is the same as the lace one, which I have, and it's too orange on me. I used the illuminator as an all over powder yesterday and it looks amazing!! I definitely won't be using it on my cheekbones, it's too subtle
I made some pictures of the illuminator and the cream eyeshadow. I got the red bag for free because I spent over 100 pounds
I've been reading the forum for ages but this is my first post here
I went to the D&G counter at Harrods the other day and picked up the collector's edition illuminator, 2 lipsticks and the cream eyeshadow from the new collection. I wanted to buy the bronzer with the coin too, but under the overspray is the same as the lace one, which I have, and it's too orange on me. I used the illuminator as an all over powder yesterday and it looks amazing!! I definitely won't be using it on my cheekbones, it's too subtle
awickedshape
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http://www.temptalia.com/dolce-gabbana-desert-bronzing-powder-review-photos-swatches#more-184957
