Calling all nudists! Before you strip off your Gap baby T, please note that I’m talking about nudists, as in nude lips, not, um…actual nudists. 🙂
If you love a nude lip look, let Dolce & Gabbana’s new Caramel Ultra Shine Lipgloss ($30), released with the Sicilian Lace Collection for fall, whet your appetite. This creamy, medium-weight warm beige feels slightly sticky on my lips (but not as sticky as a MAC Lipglass) and has a light rose scent (it is unflavored, though).
I get about two and a half hours of color from Caramel when I wear her all by her lonesome. I bet she’d also look divine layered on top of a favorite nude lip liner, too… Can you imagine? — with sooty black smokey eyes?
For $10 less ($20 instead of $30), Caramel would be the P.I.M.P. of nude glosses. If you like the look, she might make a nice splurge. Available at select Saks Fifth Avenue stores. Makeup and Beauty Blog Rating: B+
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
P.S. Speaking of nudes, happy hump day! 🙂
Sherri says
I love this gloss 🙂 I want
Karen says
It’s really cute on the lips, right?
Elaine says
Can you think of any cheaper dupes? I know it’s just a nude… but it looks really nice!
Karen says
Hi Elaine,
Check out these Lipglasses from MAC: C-Thru, Chai and Revealing.
Elaine says
Thanks!
Karen says
You’re welcome!
You might also want to check out Estee Lauder Pure Color Gloss in Perfect Nude. It’s still a little pricey $20, but a great gloss!
SarahFW says
Another great nude that actually looks much like the D&G is Victoria Secret Lip Gloss in Wet. Been wearing it for years, it’s the perfect juicy nude. 😉
Saku says
O that look so good. But so much.
Karen says
Wouldn’t it be awesome if it was $10 cheaper? Le sigh…
Saku says
I know I would so get that, if it was. With my student budget I can only dream.
Laura says
Yeah, that seems like too much to pay for a lip gloss. I’ve been enjoying the formula of the Estee Lauder Pure Color gloss for $10 less. It’s also less sticky than MAC, but the color selection is not as extensive.
Karen says
Ooh, I just started wearing that gloss and I like it a lot! Estee Lauder’s really stepped it up in the last few years. 🙂
Kelly says
Looks gorgeous in the tube but a little too sheer for me.
The font though in your first pic is TDF!
Karen says
Thanks! That’s my new scripty crush. 🙂
Beauty Addict says
I’ve seen a really pretty one in The Body Shop (sorry I can’t recall the number) and also Barry M sells a good dupe (that tastes amazing, like caramel) for much cheaper prices
lexi says
WANT.THIS.NOW.
I am pretty sensitive to certain glosses/brands so I’m a bit apprehensive on buying since Saks doesn’t have a great cosmetic return policy like Nordstrom or Macy’s.
Karen says
It’s been a while since I’ve shopped there. Do they only do exchanges?
ace says
even i, self confessed hater of nude lipgloss, am tempted by this… but for something that im actually a self confessed hater of, its quite expensive… 😛 did that actually make sense?
Karen says
LOL! 🙂
ace says
🙂
Trisha says
Hmm… I don’t know if I like how the colored settled into the lip lines. Although you are SO right about layering it over nude lipstick with a dark smoky eye. That sounds awesome right about now.
Karen says
Yes! A deep, dark smokey eye with true black liner would be awesome with this!
Erica says
Oh WOW – that is very pretty but I don’t think ANY gloss is worth $30! That’s insane!
Karen says
It’s pretty typical for the line. I wouldn’t mind if they knocked a few bucks off though!
Nina says
LOL @ nudes + hump day reference — thank you for cheering me up! Its been a goshdarned craycraycrayzy day here at work! 🙂
I am loving that Caramel gloss – so delectable. 😀
Karen says
It has been crazy here too! I honestly think it has something to do with the planets!
Nina says
The planets better get to their proper alignment before the weekend or else — my wallet will be sad because I will retail therapy myself into sense! LOL!
Ashley says
Holy smokes.. $30 for a lip gloss? I don’t know why this is such a surprise for me but… $30!?!
Karen says
Yeah… that’s the world of luxury glosses for ya, le sigh.
Lily says
although I’m not surprised that it’s 30 dollars….they should’ve put some real gold specs in it for it to be worth that much Lol. It does look really nice though 🙂
Karen says
LOL… or maybe add caramel flavoring?
gio says
This gloss looks too sheer for my tastes but I agree it would look good layered on top of a nude liner. Still $30 for a gloss is crazy!
Karen says
It’s a luxury line and priced similarly to Chanel…
Alcione Santana says
Nossa que gloss caro!!!
Karen says
Hi! I’m not sure what this means, but I hope it’s nice. 🙂
DLA in OKC says
Great photos!
Karen says
Thanks! 🙂
Trinidad says
This isn’t carmel flavored? WHAT? That just seems wrong! It’s a bit too pricey for me. I like my glosses under $22 unless it has that something extra!
Karen says
LOL, that would be AWESOME if it was.
Kymberlee says
I love this color… not the price though. In order for me to spend that much it better be off the chain!
Karen says
I hear ya!
Jeanie says
Not surprising that D&G is charging that much for it. Love the color but the only way I’d pay that much for a lipgloss is if I didn’t have to reapply it all day.
Karen says
The price is pretty typical for the line — they charge similarly to Chanel.
House of Accessories says
Caramel is the perfect nude lipgloss,I luv it!!
Karen says
I like it a lot too!
House of Accessories says
I got the call today,Bev Hills Saks has the Sicilian bronzer Yay!!
Karen says
OH sweet! Are you going to get it?
marisol says
This would look great over MAC’s High Tea, Freckletone or Rubia but it’s a bit too pricey.
Pamela says
The perfect dupe for this gloss would be ‘Kirk’ Pocket Rocket from Urban Decay…i think Kirk is even better! I am a gloss lover but even I wouldnt spend 30 freakin dollars on one gloss…great blog by the way.
Lexi says
this does look gorg…I just can’t allow myself the $30…that’s bananas
Stavroula Plag says
Wow beautiful color! if it smelled like caramel it would be awesome, I love caramel ! 🙂
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Cerisa says
Ooooo this is gorgeous! It would look great with the matching lipstick! Perfect for smokey eyes! Looks like it would look great on a wide range of skintones too! I wish it was flavored thought