The scenario: weekend brunch with the girls. After a short stack of banana pancakes, three cups of coffee and two solid hours spent laughing, chatting and catching up, it’s time for a quick touch-up before heading out. If you happen to pull hot pink Laura Mercier Gel Lip Colour in Dollface ($22) from your purse, what happens next could sound a lot like this…
BFF: “Ooh!”
You: “I know, right? It’s Laura Mercier’s Dollface lipstick.”
BFF: “LOVE the color, but I dunno… Do you think I could ever wear something that bright?”
You: “Oh, yes! For sure! It’s way more bark than bite. It looks super bright in the tube and goes on like a really sheer, shiny hot pink, but when it mellows out it looks like a lip stain.
“I like it… I don’t like having to reapply it every hour or so — that’s kind of a pain — but it’s very hydrating, and my lips are dry, so it’s great for that. Oh, and it tastes and smells a little like vanilla, which I like.
“Here, wanna try? I promise I don’t have cooties. 🙂 Wipe the tip on that napkin over there… And use my mirror.”
Next thing you know, grocery shopping at Trader Joe’s after brunch gets put on the back burner, and you and your girls are making a beeline for the nearest Laura counter so they can pick up Dollface, too.
Yes, I speak from experience.
Beyond its uncanny ability to inspire sudden changes in plans, Dollface also possesses the power to seduce wearers into thinking that it, and the rest of Laura’s Gel Lip Colours, are among the slickest, lightest weight, most comfortable lipsticks you and your lips have ever kissed.
Dollface doesn’t just feel smooth. It feels smoove…like that time you “accidentally” ate that bowl of buttercream frosting you were supposed to use for the cake you baked and then, as you licked the smooth, rich frosting from your lips, realized that — holy wow! — there was a ton of butter in that.
Again, I speak from experience. 🙂
And maybe I’ve watched way too much Masterpiece Theater lately, but I think there’s also something very Downton Abbey about Dollface, especially after about 20 minutes, when it settles down and the shine gives way to a soft, pink stain with a careless whisper — wait, did I just say “careless whisper?” — of sheen. I can totally see the Crawley girls wearing it whilst sipping tea, or perhaps while touring the gardens on a hazy spring day.
Seriously, does the sun ever come out on that show?
With Valentine’s Day approaching, I’m thinking Dollface would make a great lip color for dates, since the light, smoove texture would be very conducive to 
smooching.
No need to make a quick decision, either, because this Dollface lives in Laura’s permanent line. 🙂
PRICE: $22
AVAILABILITY: Available now at Laura Mercier counters and also online
MAKEUP AND BEAUTY BLOG RATING: B+
Also new from Laura Mercier: The Sheer, Bold, Tres Chic Collection
It looks like Dollface just made a couple of new friends. Poppy and Orchid, two new permanent shades in the Gel Lip Colour Line (also $22 each), are joining the festivities, and they’re bringing five new limited-edition $18 Nail Lacquers with them (in Sizzle, Oh La La, Cabana, Luscious and Flamingo).
Gah! These bright pinks and corals are making me antsy for spring!
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
Sunny @ Mostly Sunny says
January 30th, 2012 at 2:53 pmWhoa, a wearable hot pink! Things are getting better!
I’m antsy for spring too!
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Karen says
January 30th, 2012 at 7:37 pmYeah! Do you guys get Laura Mercier, Sunny?
Sonya says
January 30th, 2012 at 3:38 pmEe! That color is so… bright and happy! Love it!
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Karen says
January 30th, 2012 at 7:36 pmIt’s so fun, isn’t it! Are you a Laura Mercier fan, Sonya?
Maria says
January 30th, 2012 at 4:02 pmAnother Wham reference!? LOL did you get my tweet about how I totally think of you when Wham comes on in my iPod rotation now?? Love that pink BTW, I’m wearing a similar nail color.
Karen says
January 30th, 2012 at 7:36 pmLOL, I did. 🙂 You know what Wham song I absolutely love? I’m Your Man. Do you have that on your iPod?
Stargirl Heuser says
January 30th, 2012 at 4:06 pmI thought it was very sunny during the garden party! 🙂
Karen says
January 30th, 2012 at 4:21 pmI’m only two episodes in. Both were pretty darn overcast, LOL!
Diana says
January 30th, 2012 at 4:13 pmLove it! Your skin looks amazing by the way. Care to share what’s on your face?
Karen says
January 30th, 2012 at 7:35 pmI’m wearing Estee Lauder Illuminating Perfecting Primer, MAC Strobe Cream, MAC Studio Sculpt Foundation, Tarte Pressed Powder and the LORAC TANtalizer duo. Here are some links to the products in case you’re interested; let me know if you have any questions! 🙂
https://www.makeupandbeautyblog.com/product-reviews/when-the-boy-notices-your-skin-thats-illuminating-new-estee-lauder-illuminating-perfecting-primer/
https://www.makeupandbeautyblog.com/mac-makeup/mac-unsung-heroes-strobe-cream/
https://www.makeupandbeautyblog.com/cosmetics/a-manic-mango-thursday-and-my-new-foundation-routine/
https://www.makeupandbeautyblog.com/product-reviews/four-quick-looks-at-new-face-products-from-mac-stila-and-tarte/
AK says
January 30th, 2012 at 4:14 pmOH I AM SO GETTING THAT PINK. I think it’s what I’ve been waiting for for years.. Thanks for the awesome review girl!
Karen says
January 30th, 2012 at 7:32 pmYou’re welcome, AK! Let me know what you think of it once you get it. 🙂
Emi at Project Swatch says
January 30th, 2012 at 4:22 pmThat color is AMAZING. but i wish it was as bright applied as it is in the tube!
Karen says
January 30th, 2012 at 7:32 pmIf you want something more opaque, then check out Elizabeth Arden Watermelon or MAC Impassioned:
https://www.makeupandbeautyblog.com/product-reviews/elizabeth-arden-ultra-ceramide-lipstick-in-watermelon-is-a-casually-cool-summertime-treat/
https://www.makeupandbeautyblog.com/mac-makeup/mac-unsung-heroes-impassioned-lipstick-and-watermelon/
Maca says
January 30th, 2012 at 4:42 pmMe wants it badly! Give me it now!
Karen says
January 30th, 2012 at 7:30 pmLOL, Maca!
Chris25 says
January 30th, 2012 at 5:04 pmIt’s so surprising how it looks hot pink in the tube, but so mellow and gorgeous on your face. 🙂
I miss watching Masterpiece Theater. I’m waiting for the boyfriend’s dad to buy us a TV as a late Xmas gift.
Karen says
January 30th, 2012 at 7:30 pmOh, nice!
How are things going with the latest addition to the fur family?
Chris25 says
January 30th, 2012 at 8:14 pmShe’s so cute and chatty. Jazz has accepted her, but Rock Star is still grouchy that we’re making her share her space with another female kitty. It’s getting better for both of them, but I don’t know if they’ll ever be BFFs.
Karen says
January 30th, 2012 at 8:29 pmJazz is such a sweet pea. Aww, Rocky is pure diva. Gotta love that about her. She’s had Jazz, you and your boyfriend all to herself for so long… can’t blame her for not wanting to share the spotlight!
How are your classes this semester? Taking anything interesting or fun?
Teresa says
January 30th, 2012 at 6:25 pmI ♡ Laura Mercier products so much~ this shade looks beautiful on you, it’s much softer appearing than it looks in the tube!
This is off topic, but I actually have discovered one Laura Mercier product that does not work for me, and it’s the Eye Basics, yikes. Anyone else have crazy creasing with those?
Karen says
January 30th, 2012 at 7:30 pmI used it back in the day. I remember it being okay… maybe they recently changed the formula? What shadows are you wearing it with?
FadBurger says
January 30th, 2012 at 9:15 pmI want to try this, I am addicted to this sort of thing I can just slap on whenever!
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breyerchic04 says
January 30th, 2012 at 9:46 pmI’ve never spent this much on a lipstick (MAC and Clinique are my most expensive) but I think i want to.
bisbee says
January 31st, 2012 at 4:52 amFunny – I’m wearing this today! I love (LOVE!) these Laura Mercier Gel lipsticks – I have a large number of them (I mean LARGE), I’ve ordered backups of several of the colors, and just yesterday I ordered the 2 new colors and the Clementine!
The Sweet Cherry is great, and also Berry Sorbet, which is more of a fuschia pink than Dollface (I’ve got multiple backups of Berry Sorbet!).
Nina says
January 31st, 2012 at 6:01 amgorgeous hot pink thats wearable? where do i sign up? thats lovely, and so laura mercier.
April says
January 31st, 2012 at 6:40 amI’ve never really been into hot pinks but wow!! this is going on my wishlist!
corallista says
January 31st, 2012 at 12:30 pmThis color looks beautiful in the tube as well as on the lips!
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The Blossom Shed Beauty Blog says
January 31st, 2012 at 3:56 pmKaren are you still on season one? Good lord! Sometimes I think my week is just one long slog to make to the next Downton – I’m obsessed, but then I’m obsessed w. Masterpiece in general, bc deep down I am an 83 year old cat lady.
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Leila says
February 1st, 2012 at 1:58 pmThat is such a gorgeous colour! It’s subtly bright, if that makes any sense? From reading your’s and Christine’s (temptalia) reviews on Laura Mercier lipsticks, it seems that they are very underrated indeed. Gonna have to check them out.
The sun not shining, yeah sounds just like England. Here would be perfect for those Twilight vampires!
Stephanie says
February 1st, 2012 at 2:03 pmYou had me at Crawley girls!
Stephanie says
February 6th, 2012 at 12:15 amOmg I love Wham! I have a lot of their stuff on my ipod…a bit embarrassing when others go through it oh well! I’m a big George Michael fan, he’s my favorite male singer he has such a good voice. :]