Estee Lauder Ultimate Red Collection: A Classic Look at the Holidays: Makeup and Beauty Blog: Makeup Reviews, Beauty Tips and Drugstore Beauty Finds

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1. ines + cha cha said, on October 27th, 2009:

THE RED LIPSTICK.

is it blue based? is it orange based?

if it’s a blue based true red i am totally lemming it!
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2. Maggie said, on October 27th, 2009:

The Gold Opulence quad is calling me!

Hmph, wish Cranberry was more pigmented, it would have been such a gorgeous red color! Ohhh, I still love it nonetheless. And the packaging is so Christmas-y!
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3. Karen said, on October 27th, 2009:

Hi Maggie,

It might be pretty for layering! I kinda like that it’s sheer, as it makes red easier to wear.
4. Karen said, on October 27th, 2009:

Hi Ines,

It shows up with a lot of blue on me… then again, my skin tends to bring out blue tones.
5. pinksoysauce said, on October 27th, 2009:

I want that gold mascara! I remember seeing one in beautiful packaging a few years ago at Saks but didn’t get it. What’s the color like, and how pigmented is it?

I also love that Lavish Plum quad. I has all the colors that I was looking for in Chanel and Dior!
6. Paris B said, on October 27th, 2009:

The eye palettes dont grab me but that shimmer powder is so pretty. I’m really liking the red lipstick and cranberry lipgloss. Wonder when it’ll be out here
Paris B’s last blog post… Min & Shunji Matsuo Hair Studio made me look more Korean or Japanese than ever!
7. Karen said, on October 27th, 2009:

Hi Pinksoysauce,

I just swatched it today. When I give it a try (hopefully tomorrow!) I’ll let you know.

Isn’t the Lavish Plum quad drool worthy? I think I need to wipe my chin.
8. Noemi said, on October 27th, 2009:

Seeing this reminds of me getting my first makeup kit type thing . I was around thirteen(?) & the makeup was Estee Lauder . Six years later, I still have the brushes . They’re complete crap . It’s so nostalgic ! Though the packaging wasn’t nearly so lux as this . The goldiness of the packaging reminds me of the Yves Saint Laurent i love. It just looks so luxurious ! Have you ever tried any of their makeup products ? I always look & lust over stuff on BeautyTicket.com . Have you ever visited the site ? It’s terribly tempting .
The Gold Opulence quad is lovely [:
9. pinksoysauce said, on October 27th, 2009:

I think the mascara I saw two years ago was a Guerlain gold one. It was prettier but the vibration effect of the Estee Lauder makes it more appealing. Thanks for the help, Karen!
10. Blovet Beauty said, on October 27th, 2009:

opulent shimmer gloss in gold looks super lovely karen! I actaully got Estee’s christmas collection last year and the eyeshadow palette was pretty good. Glad they added an eyeliner to this yr collection
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11. sarahPUFFY said, on October 27th, 2009:

Ah, that gold gloss looks like a nice dupe of Benefit’s 24K gloss (a fav that I refuse to accept has been discontinued). Sigh!
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12. Karen said, on October 27th, 2009:

Hi sarahPUFFY,

I refuse to believe that Kiss Me is gone! The new Kiss You version just isn’t the same.
13. Karen said, on October 27th, 2009:

Hi Blovet Beauty,

I liked their holiday stuff last year too. They always do elegant very well!
14. Karen said, on October 27th, 2009:

Hi Pinksoysauce,

So, I’m a little terrified about the vibration but I’m gonna try it in the name of makeup science!

Wish me luck, LOL!
15. Karen said, on October 27th, 2009:

Hi Noemi,

I’ve tried some YSL… I like the eyeshadows and think the gloss is just OK.

I held onto my very first makeup for a loooong time. It was from Clinique!
16. Tavia said, on October 27th, 2009:

I love the shimmer gloss in Gold. It’s very similar with the shimmer gloss in Strawberry by Jordana
Tavia’s last blog post… La Prairie Life Threads – Silver, Gold & Platinum – Perfume Collection – Fall 2009
17. Karen said, on October 27th, 2009:

Hi Tavia,

Girl, are you still up?!? Go to bed!
18. Shiny said, on October 27th, 2009:

I’m loving that red lipstick!! The quads look good too, esp compared to the puny Christmas releases from MAC for around the same price.
19. Citrine said, on October 27th, 2009:

Cranberry looks so yummy and I like the gold effect mascara as well!
Citrine’s last blog post… Too Faced Metal Eye Liquid Eyeliner
20. Babybubblz said, on October 27th, 2009:

I’m loving that cool toned red lipstick. Gold packaging is so luxe!
21. ezzie said, on October 27th, 2009:

do i hear fergie’s “glamorous” in the background?
lol these are just simply that. the shimmer powder looks soo lovely~
22. Ruth said, on October 27th, 2009:

I LOVE EVERYTHING !
23. Hyzenthlay said, on October 27th, 2009:

Hi Karen,
Those are gorgeous I’m still trying to figure out what red should be my first red lipstick/lip color . . . And you keep providing me with more options

I have a question for you about the Lippman Happy Birthday polish . . . I’m thinking about buying it (not getting it shipped, since that add $8 to the $18 it already costs) for my 30th birthday next Wednesday, but before I do that, I want to know how hard it is to remove. Have you tried? Did it wear pretty well since last week?

Thanks, and I’m sorry to bother you in this thread, but I posted in the other thread last week, but I think it’s been buried by now . . .

Thank you!
24. L said, on October 27th, 2009:

Ahh! I love the lipstick and the gloss in Cranberry. I’ve got a $25 gift card to Neiman Marcus, so I may check those out there.
25. Rae said, on October 27th, 2009:

Everything looks so gorgeous that I think I just died a little inside :/ Lavish Plum will probably be marked up insanely in Canada, but I’ll be swatching it nonetheless! And then trying (and possibly failing) to talk myself out of buying it.

We need to see that mascara on your lashes STAT, girl!
Rae’s last blog post… So how does a line famous for oil cleansing fare with eye creams?
26. Caitlin said, on October 27th, 2009:

That shimmer powder looks AMAZING. I want it!!
27. M said, on October 28th, 2009:

estee lauder is REALLY upping their packaging and lineup! I’m loving that shimmery powder, more for the packaging and the pretty hash marks hahaa
M’s last blog post… How To Get A Fabulous Haircut On A Budget
28. Catherine said, on October 28th, 2009:

Wow, this is a pretty lovely and well-rounded collection! Other than the Lavish Plum quad, nothing really stands out as anything I don’t already have though… though I do wish the Cranberry gloss showed up more on your lips. If it were more pigmented it’d be just gorgeous.
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29. Sherry said, on October 28th, 2009:

they are lovely
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30. Alison said, on October 28th, 2009:

I know that estee lauder owns bobbi brown, so how does the gel eyeliner compare? Is it on a par with bobbi brown one?
31. Vonvon said, on October 28th, 2009:

Good thing I started controlling my spending since early this month…..saving up for I know, gorgeous Christmas collection stuff.

And the lippies really got me, and I really want to try the Turbolash with glitters….already in love with my current Turbolash now.

And the shimmer powder….gorgeous!!
Vonvon’s last blog post… EOTD: Chanel Les Regards Eye Palette
32. gio said, on October 28th, 2009:

I love that red lipstick! The eyeshadow quad in Lavish Plum looks good too.
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33. Trude said, on October 28th, 2009:

That Plum eyeshadow quad looks like just the kind of purples I’ve been looking for…
Trude’s last blog post… Announcing: Nancy Orozco Photography!
34. Ally said, on October 28th, 2009:

I didn’t buy any x-mas collections yet but I will look into the red lipstick and the gold gloss. Thanks for the swatches.
35. Karen B said, on October 28th, 2009:

That lipstick is calling me… I’m lost!!! That is the first thing I’ll get with my paycheck
36. amy said, on October 28th, 2009:

The Opulent Shimmer compact is gorgeous. The packaging definitely speaks “holiday” to me.
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37. Ashley said, on October 28th, 2009:

I loooove gel/cream eyeliners. I have had my Clinique Brush-On Cream Liner for half a year and I still have 3/4’s of it left. I wouldn’t mind trying Estee Lauder’s Gel Eyeliner during this time too
38. Samantha said, on October 28th, 2009:

I’ve tried TurboLash mascara before and liked it well enough, though mine was black. It really does make lashes look long, even though it sometimes clumped a bit if I used more than two coats. Gold Effects seems like it would be pretty on the tips of black mascara-ed lashes.

I so want the Opulent Shimmer Powder and Opulent Shimmer Gloss in Gold. I don’t think I’m going to get them, though, because my Halloween makeup already made a fair dent in my bank account.
39. amy said, on October 28th, 2009:

i want it all!!! especially the cranberry and the eyshadows.

will i be able to afford it all?
40. Marce said, on October 28th, 2009:

Ooohh everything looks stunning! Go E.L.! Doesn’t hurt that Hilary Rhoda loos amazing in the promo pic. I love the gold palette, it’s beautiful!
Marce’s last blog post… Nivea Star Fruits Labello – Review & Swatch
41. Erica said, on October 28th, 2009:

Is the shimmer powder shimmery all the way through or is the shimmer just a spray on top? It looks gorgeous.

I really, really wanna try the gold mascara!
I love the vibrating wand mascaras too. I really notice a difference on my lashes.
42. Karen said, on October 28th, 2009:

Hi Erica,

As far as I can tell it’s all the way shimmery. But I’ll you know if it isn’t!

I am a little scared to try the gold mascara (motorized items near my eyes freak me out), but we’ll see!
43. Karen said, on October 28th, 2009:

Hi Marce,

This is turning out to be quite the collection! I’m so happy to see EL getting so much love.
44. Karen said, on October 28th, 2009:

Hi Amy,

The shadows are a pretty good deal for the price. The pans are big, so you get a LOT of product.
45. Karen said, on October 28th, 2009:

Hi Samantha,

Oh, do tell! What makeup did you get for Halloween?
46. Karen said, on October 28th, 2009:

Hi Ashley,

I love them too! Do you ever layer them beneath shadow? I do that when I need makeup to last a long time.
47. Karen said, on October 28th, 2009:

Hi Amy,

Definitely! There’s no denying what season this release is for.
48. Karen said, on October 28th, 2009:

Hi Karen B.,

Oh, that red would look stunning on you! Is your hair still dark? I think your darker hair color plus this color would pop!
49. Karen said, on October 28th, 2009:

Hi Ally,

You’re welcome! I hope the lipstick and gloss work for you.
50. Karen said, on October 28th, 2009:

Hi Trude,

I played with it a little today and so far I like it! It’s a very pretty quad.
51. Karen said, on October 28th, 2009:

Hi Gio,

I wore the red today and loved it. Do you think you might get it?
52. J said, on October 28th, 2009:

I’m LOVING the Opulent Shimmer Powder, the lipstick and cranberry gloss
53. Karen said, on October 28th, 2009:

Hi Vonvon,

I’m so scurred to get on the motorized mascara train! I hope I don’t poke my eye out.
54. Karen said, on October 28th, 2009:

Hi Alison,

I wore it today and it performs very similarly to MAC Fluidline (which I think works better than Bobbi’s).
55. Karen said, on October 28th, 2009:

Hi Sherry,

Yay! Glad you like this release. Do you think you might get anything?
56. Karen said, on October 28th, 2009:

Hi Catherine,

Yah, I hear ya. It’s super pretty layered on top of the red, though.
57. Karen said, on October 28th, 2009:

Hi M,

I agree. This year EL’s had a major makeup renaissance. I’m loving a lot of their new releases!
58. Karen said, on October 28th, 2009:

Hi Caitlin,

It’s super pretty!
59. Karen said, on October 28th, 2009:

Hi Rae,

LOL, working on it!
60. Karen said, on October 28th, 2009:

Hi L,

Nice! I hope the color works for you.
61. Karen said, on October 28th, 2009:

Hi Hyzenthaly,

Sorry I didn’t get to your comment earlier! Happy Birthday isn’t hard to remove. I used this method, and I took it off without too much fuss. I wore it with just a base coat and it stayed on very well — hardly any chips!

Soon you will be in the dirty 30 club, WOO HOO! Got any big plans for your birthday?
62. Karen said, on October 28th, 2009:

Hi Ruth,

Sweet! What do you think you’ll pick up?
63. Karen said, on October 28th, 2009:

Hi Ezzie,

LOL! Funny you should mention that song. I listened to it yesterday while doing situps!
64. Karen said, on October 28th, 2009:

Hi Babybubblz,

Yes it is! I think that’s one of the big reasons why I like this collection so much.
65. Karen said, on October 28th, 2009:

Hi Citrine,

Cranberry looks delicious, right? I kinda wanna eat it, LOL!
66. Karen said, on October 28th, 2009:

Hi Shiny,

LOL! I take it you didn’t pick anything up from MAC holiday.
67. Karen said, on October 28th, 2009:

Hi J,

The lipstick + Cranberry Gloss = OOH BABY!
68. Erica said, on October 28th, 2009:

I have found the trick with those vibrating mascaras is to comb the wand through the lashes *very slowly* wiggling it a bit as move from root to tip – and only comb through with the mascara wand once or twice, otherwise the lashes can quickly turn into a clumpy mess.
And the wand moves so fast, you really don’t fell it, but the effect is great. Definitely let me know what you think when you try it.
I love the Lancome vibrating mascara.
69. Karen said, on October 28th, 2009:

Hi Erica,

Okay, noted. *Gulp* Seriously, if you see me with an eyepatch tomorrow, you’ll know what happened, LOL!
70. Rebecca said, on October 28th, 2009:

Oh my god, I want that mascara! I’m SO IN LOVE! But… I’m not really sure if I’m willing to dish out $32, at least until I can see how it looks on someone’s lashes.
Rebecca’s last blog post… Super Simple Smokey Eye: Neutrogena Nourishing Eye Quad
71. Susan said, on October 28th, 2009:

I LOVE your site!! What a great way for me to explore new palettes and products before I venture out to the makeup counter. The purple eye palette looks very wearable, I will be going to the Estee’ Lauder counter asap!
72. Justina said, on October 28th, 2009:

whoaa that mascara looks intense. let me know how it is when you try it! im a little scared to use vibrating mascaras too since im not too coordinated
73. Veky said, on October 29th, 2009:

Wonderful swatches! Love the lipstick, Lavish Plus e/s and that gold shimmer! :love:

Thanks for swatches!
74. Ashley said, on October 29th, 2009:

Morning Karen,
I’m not very hand/eye coordinated so I always put on my eyeliner BEFORE my shadows. I’m too lazy to bother and practice putting on eyeliner after eyeshadow. I think that’s why my eyeliner never wears. Although I have to admit, putting eyeshadow over of my eyeliner may cancel out the intensity of the eyeliner.
75. Kristi said, on October 29th, 2009:

I have the Gold mascara and I LOVE it! I’m a sucker for colored mascara!

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