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Easing Your Way Into Color Is Simple With Simply Vera Vera Wang Cosmetics’ Smoothing Lip Color

June 15th, 2012 by Karen 13 Comments

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Wearing Simply Vera Vera Wang Smoothing Lip Color in 709

If bright, bold lipsticks like MAC’s Dear Diary are the lipstick equivalent of a towering feathered headdress and a bedazzled rhinestone bikini, then the new Simply Vera Vera Wang Smoothing Lip Colors ($18.50 each, and available in five shimmery and matte shades) are like a sleeveless LBD that skims your curves — elegant, classic and feminine, yet not overly schmexy.

With a thick consistency and fully opaque coverage, these unscented, unflavored lippies remind me of the Bobbi Brown Rich Lip Colors. All it takes is a single layer for sophisticated color that lasts through a cup of coffee (but not a meal!) and lips that whisper, “I’m more hottie librarian than flashy Vegas showgirl.”

I’ve been getting cozy with two of them this week, shimmery brownish pink 702 and shimmery rose 709. Both apply smoothly without feathering or catching on to those annoying wayward flakes on my sometimes dry lips, and I think they deliver just enough color to balance well with the neutral eyeshadows from Vera’s Transforming Shadow Duos.

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Wearing Simply Vera Vera Wang Smoothing Lip Color in 702

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Smoothing Lip Colors in 702 (left) and 709 (right), $18.50 each

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Swatches from the left: Transforming Shadow Duo in 402, Transforming Shadow Duo in 404, Illuminating Powder Blush in 315, Smoothing Lipcolors in 702, Smoothing Lipcolor in 709 and Smooth Shine Lip Gloss in 806

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Center top: two of the Simply Vera Vera Wang Cosmetics Smoothing Lip Colors

As much as I love electric pinks and neon orange lipsticks, there’s always room in my makeup bag for “librarian lippies,” smooth, pigmented colors that quietly (shhh!) draw attention to my pout.

Oh, and I love that Vera kept the bottoms of the tubes clear, making it easy to identify which color is which.

But I don’t love the numeric names, which are not doing my memory any favors.

PRICE: $18.50 each
AVAILABILITY: Available now exclusively at Kohl’s stores and kohls.com
MAKEUP AND BEAUTY BLOG RATING: B+ (rather pricey, only available in five shades, and I also wish they weren’t quite so thick).

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

P.S. I hope you had a good week. It’s not over yet, but we made it through the tough part. I’m just resting here on the couch, digesting my din-din (Thai food) and watching the sunset. Ahhh… Could be worse. 🙂

Easing Your Way Into Color Is Simple With Simply Vera Vera Wang Cosmetics’ Smoothing Lip Color / Originally published June 15th, 2012

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  1. dani@callitbeauty says

    June 15th, 2012 at 9:35 pm

    Loving 709 (and your earrings)!
    dani@callitbeauty recently posted … Making Up Is Hard To Do: The End Of Evening & Bridal

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  2. musical says

    June 15th, 2012 at 9:57 pm

    Yummy shades! And they look so natural and elegant! That and your smile :).

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  3. Becca @ The Beauty Sample says

    June 15th, 2012 at 10:30 pm

    ahh can’t wait to check out the line in person this weekend when I go! These look amazing! So pretty and feminine
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  4. Heidi says

    June 15th, 2012 at 10:31 pm

    Very nice, but I agree about numbered shades, I find it annoying when I need to quickly identify a shade in not so great light. LOVE those earrings!

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  5. gio says

    June 15th, 2012 at 10:54 pm

    They are both so pretty and elegant!
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  6. Vonvon says

    June 16th, 2012 at 4:47 am

    Both colors are great for everyday and work wear!
    Vonvon recently posted … Look: Stila Petal Shadow Pot With Dark Lips Of MAC Dubonnet & Riveting Rose

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  7. Gwen @ Makeup Toys says

    June 16th, 2012 at 6:52 am

    I really hope they come to Singapore soon!!!

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  8. Phyrra says

    June 16th, 2012 at 11:38 am

    I hate names that are just numbers for makeup items. The clear bottoms remind me a bit of the Nyx black label.
    Phyrra recently posted … Argan Oil, Grapeseed Oil, Suki and more!

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  9. Ankita@corallista says

    June 16th, 2012 at 11:47 am

    I love these shades! What mascara are you wearing here Karen? It makes your lashes look beautiful!
    Ankita@corallista recently posted … The Lipstick Challenge Day 26 : MAC Satin Lipstick Rebel

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  10. Electrik Sheep Graphic Tees says

    June 16th, 2012 at 1:09 pm

    Great shades, some really lovely colours.

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  11. Dolon says

    June 16th, 2012 at 2:35 pm

    Hi Karen…I love going through your reviews even though we don’t get half of the stuff that you write about :((…. Wish we had more of these brands in India…..these shades are beautiful..Im loving 709 and you look awesome as usual 🙂

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  12. Swatch And Learn says

    June 16th, 2012 at 4:10 pm

    You wear this lipstick so well, Karen. It’s pretty without being in-your-face. 🙂
    Swatch And Learn recently posted … Max Factor Fantasy Fire Swatches & Review (Layered over China Glaze Liquid Leather)

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  13. Nina says

    June 16th, 2012 at 5:35 pm

    Pretty lipsticks, and they look sooo pretty on you!

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