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Have You Red Anything About the Five Pigmented Lipsticks in the New Dolce & Gabbana Ruby Collection? Would You Like To?

November 21st, 2011 by Karen 48 Comments

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Wearing Dolce & Gabbana Ruby Collection Classic Cream Lipstick in Ruby

Rodeos everywhere are banning the new Dolce & Gabbana Ruby collection because its five Classic Cream Lipsticks have all the bulls seeing red! 🙂

No two ways about it — these festive and flirty lippies are for ladies who like red, and they’re jam packed with so much rich red pigment that they’re driving up the price of stop signs nationwide!

LOL! Okay, I’ll stop with the jokes. But seriously, these are really red.

They’re $37 each, which is $7 more than usual for one of Dolce & Gabbana’s Classic Creams; the markup pays for their dazzling limited edition Ruby attire.

With these, Dolce & Gabbana essentially created a nuanced wardrobe of red for a five-day week. The first time I swatched them on the back of my hand, I thought they looked too similar, but I could see their differences more clearly once I got them on my lips.

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Swatches from the left: Classic Cream Lipsticks in Ruby, Ultra, Scarlett, Iconic and Devil

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Lipstick in Scarlett

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Lipstick in Iconic

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Lipstick in Ultra

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Lipstick in Devil

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Classic Cream Lipstick packaging along with the Femme Fatale Eyeshadow Quad and Peach Blush

These feel quite thick on my lips and tend to stay put, but it might help to apply your favorite lip liner first to keep them from migrating beyond your natural lip line, especially if you like to rub your lips together like I do. For your efforts, you’ll be rewarded with about four hours of wear time, and then — then they fade to a gorgeous stain that lingers on the lips for the rest of the day…kinda like you’ve spent the afternoon drinking red wine and kissing a handsome stranger (I’m just sayin’).

The price and subtlety among the five shades may be turnoffs for some, but if you relish red lips and appreciate nuanced differences in color, the Dolce & Gabbana Ruby Collection Lipsticks fit the bill.

PRICE: $37 each
AVAILABILITY: Available now at select Saks Fifth Avenue stores and also online
MAKEUP AND BEAUTY BLOG RATING: A- (lovely colors and presentation, but they aren’t friendly to budgets)

Oh, some news! I think I just booked my first photography gig. 🙂 My friend Jen asked me to take the pictures at her son’s baptism ceremony on Saturday. It’s not a fancy official paying job or anything, but I’m really looking forward to taking some pictures for my portfolio.

I just hope I don’t knock over any candles or blind the priest with the flash… That would not be good.

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

Have You Red Anything About the Five Pigmented Lipsticks in the New Dolce & Gabbana Ruby Collection? Would You Like To? / Originally published November 21st, 2011

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  1. Vanessa says

    November 21st, 2011 at 9:27 pm

    In love with Iconic :).

    Staying away from reds for now though, I just picked up MAC’s Ruby Woo and can’t cheat on her yet lol.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      November 21st, 2011 at 9:29 pm

      Ooh, that’s a good one. What do you pair it w/for cheeks and eyes?

      Reply
  2. Solangel says

    November 21st, 2011 at 9:28 pm

    Iconic looks beautiful on you!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      November 21st, 2011 at 9:30 pm

      Thanks, hon! How was your Monday?

      Reply
  3. Let says

    November 21st, 2011 at 9:35 pm

    Ruby and Iconic look awesome 😀

    Congrats on the gig!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      November 21st, 2011 at 9:37 pm

      Thanks! It should be a good learning experience. Plus, when you get to take pictures of people you love that’s always fun.

      Iconic is my fave out of the bunch, btw.

      Are you a red lipstick kinda girl too?

      Reply
      • Let says

        November 22nd, 2011 at 1:41 pm

        Well, I like seeing red lipstick on other people. I still haven’t found a way to make red lipstick works for me.

        I tried swatching NARS Dolce Vita that you recommended sometime ago in Sephora, but I was still on the fence about it… 🙁

        Oh well, maybe next year.. I guess I’ll try progressing from semi-bright pink first.. I don’t seem to have too much problem wearing the color… 🙂

        Reply
        • Karen says

          November 22nd, 2011 at 2:10 pm

          Hi Let,

          If Dolce Vita isn’t your thing I’m sure we can find a red you like. What was it about the color that you weren’t feeling? Was it too dark?

          Reply
          • Let says

            November 22nd, 2011 at 5:50 pm

            I only swatched on the back of my hand and I felt it was so …sheer? I didn’t dare to put the tester on my lips because it was already smooshed… that and I’ve seen how unsanitary the makeup practices in the Sephora I usually visit are…

            Well, I don’t really want to trouble you, but some suggestions would be appreciated. Thank you, Karen! 🙂

  4. Eesha says

    November 21st, 2011 at 9:40 pm

    They all are so pretty . Scarlet & Ultra looks awesome out the lot! 🙂
    Eesha recently posted … Mystical Teals make-up!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      November 21st, 2011 at 9:42 pm

      Dolce & Gabbana did great with these reds, didn’t they? 🙂 What do you think of the rest of the collection (the peach blush and the cool-toned quad)?

      Reply
      • Eesha says

        November 22nd, 2011 at 9:19 am

        Oh yeah, they are perfectly teamed up with the red lipsticks.
        Eesha recently posted … Mystical Teals make-up!

        Reply
  5. dani@callitbeauty says

    November 21st, 2011 at 10:16 pm

    LOVE Ultra & Scarlett! I only have 3 reds in my stash so I’m always looking for more :p.
    dani@callitbeauty recently posted … Meet The Most Vibrant Blush I’ve Ever Come Across…

    Reply
    • Karen says

      November 21st, 2011 at 10:27 pm

      What, only three? We need to fix that, ASAP!

      Reply
  6. Jennifer S says

    November 21st, 2011 at 10:17 pm

    Guuurrrlll…… you look mighty fierce with those red lips and that long hair.
    Mind explaining the sudden length?
    Looks great but I’m wondering… miracle grotwh serum or extensions? 😀

    Reply
    • Karen says

      November 21st, 2011 at 10:23 pm

      Thanks for noticing! I thought it might be fun to play with some extensions… I’m wearing a Go!Go! Girl Clip In.

      Been missing having long hair lately. 🙂

      Anywho, how have you been?

      Reply
  7. Adrienne says

    November 21st, 2011 at 10:40 pm

    Congrats on your Photography gig! What kind of camera do you use?

    I love you in these red colors! In partiular Ruby looks stunning! Ruby also looks (and now this may sound funny) natural on you! It’s like, if people were born with red lips, ruby would be yours!

    I’ve just splurged on a red lippie – Chanel’s Rouge Allure Laque in Dragon, so ill be passing on these beauties. Normally I don’t throw down that kind of dough, lol, but the Laque in Dragon is the only long wearing red I’ve found comfortable enough to actually stand wearing! And as it seems the Laques may either be discontinued, or we will stop carrying them at Macy’s, I decided to splurge!

    Reply
  8. peach_ says

    November 21st, 2011 at 10:42 pm

    You look great, Karen! I’m really loving Iconic on you. You’re wearing Peach blush here again, right? I think I need it, with or without the ruby, for more reasons than 1…

    Reply
  9. Naj says

    November 21st, 2011 at 10:43 pm

    Wow Karen! Your hair grew overnight. Hahaha! 😀

    & i love red lippies even though i barely use them.

    Reply
  10. gio says

    November 21st, 2011 at 11:02 pm

    Iconic and Devil look gorgeous!

    And congrats on your photography gig!
    gio recently posted … Product Review: The Body Shop Vitamin E Lip Care SPF15

    Reply
  11. Karen B says

    November 21st, 2011 at 11:43 pm

    These look great. I’ve been looking for a new flattering red as the reds I currently own aren’t a great match with my new haircolour… Do you think I should go more blue-based or more orange-based with my hair being copper now?

    Reply
  12. The Girlie Blogger says

    November 22nd, 2011 at 12:02 am

    Hi, I came by way of Funny Face Beauty. You have a fantastic blog. And red looks awesome on you.

    http://www.thegirlieblog.com
    http://www.geekettegazette.com

    Reply
  13. Marina (Makeup4all) says

    November 22nd, 2011 at 1:18 am

    The colours are gorgeous and I love the ruby on top. I also like your earrings and the dark hair colour.
    Marina (Makeup4all) recently posted … No 7 Spring 2012 Makeup Collection Review, Swatches and Face Of The Day

    Reply
  14. Jen says

    November 22nd, 2011 at 1:26 am

    I like the look of Iconic. It seems to be the one that will go best with my NC25 complexion.

    Reply
  15. Diana says

    November 22nd, 2011 at 2:29 am

    I love Iconic! Too bad D&G makeup line isn’t available in my town.

    Reply
  16. Christina says

    November 22nd, 2011 at 3:20 am

    *drooools* So pretty! I think I only have three maybe 4 red lipsticks so maybe I consider this XD Ruby and Ultra are stunning!

    Reply
  17. Marian says

    November 22nd, 2011 at 4:11 am

    Iconic is gorgeous on you!

    Reply
  18. DalaLuz says

    November 22nd, 2011 at 4:51 am

    Congrats on the photography gig 🙂 And unfortunately my bank account is all about red numbers these days, not quite as pretty on my lips as these lippies… But you can sure rock them!

    Reply
  19. Chris25 says

    November 22nd, 2011 at 5:29 am

    Good luck with the gig! Just be glad you’re working with humans and not kitty models. They’re waaay more diva-like!

    Reply
  20. Jane says

    November 22nd, 2011 at 6:15 am

    I’d gotten over my disappointment that there wasn’t a D & G counter near me. I am no longer over my disappointment!

    Reply
  21. Nina says

    November 22nd, 2011 at 6:23 am

    its a red for everyone! i love this idea of a red lipstick collection. they look awesome on you!

    congratulations on your first gig as a photographer, have fun!

    ps – i love the gray outfit!

    Reply
  22. PinkGlitter says

    November 22nd, 2011 at 6:57 am

    My first thoughts when I first saw the swatches was oh my gosh they are all the same red! But you can definitely see the differences in the photos. All of these lipsticks are really pretty reds. Iconic looks great on you!
    PinkGlitter recently posted … Handmade Love Vol. IV

    Reply
  23. Lucie says

    November 22nd, 2011 at 7:17 am

    Need Iconic! But…I’ll be good because I just spent early $200…just on red lipstick. XD Can’t help it! Red is an addiction!

    Reply
  24. Ichi says

    November 22nd, 2011 at 7:36 am

    love your earrings!!! 🙂

    Reply
  25. LOVE,LOSS & LACQUER says

    November 22nd, 2011 at 8:10 am

    Congrats on your photo booking – that’s awesome!

    I love this collection, there’s bound to be the perfect shade of red in there for me

    Reply
  26. JS says

    November 22nd, 2011 at 8:55 am

    I love red lipstick! deff. going to buy it at the store.

    Reply
  27. Carolyn says

    November 22nd, 2011 at 10:58 am

    I am loving Ruby on you- great look with the grey sweater and silver jewels.

    Reply
  28. lovevex says

    November 22nd, 2011 at 12:48 pm

    Iconic is definitely the color for you! And those extensions look very natural on you.

    Reply
  29. Harshleen says

    November 22nd, 2011 at 1:15 pm

    Ooooh such gorgeous reds! You look ravishing in red for sure!

    Reply
  30. Jane says

    November 22nd, 2011 at 1:21 pm

    Karen , You are so pretty , but the bangs are not doing anything for you. I wish you would go back to your old style! I feel the bangs look very school girlish.

    Reply
  31. Perri says

    November 22nd, 2011 at 6:08 pm

    wow just here to say your hair looks GORGEOUS!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      November 22nd, 2011 at 6:13 pm

      LOL, thanks. I was in the mood to play so I put in some extensions. 🙂

      Reply
  32. Tracey says

    November 23rd, 2011 at 1:10 pm

    Wow these reds look amazing on you!!!

    Reply
  33. Teri says

    November 27th, 2011 at 2:27 pm

    They’re all so beautiful! However, for the $37 dollar price tag, I’d splurge on just one. They’re all so close in color, spending roughly $180 on five, as a college student I just cant talk myself into these,

    Reply
  34. Nichole says

    November 27th, 2011 at 7:01 pm

    I want them all!!! Alas, I just splurged on Chanel’s Dragon and Coromandel.

    Reply
  35. Viva says

    November 30th, 2011 at 5:30 am

    Red lips suit you a LOT!

    all of these look amazing!

    😀
    Viva recently posted … Fall-Winter 2011-12 Makeup Trends !

    Reply
  36. Maygan says

    December 8th, 2011 at 8:19 pm

    Still not in stores yet but should be any day! We already have a waiting list!! Devil is a red that almost everyone can wear.

    Reply
  37. Tracey says

    December 9th, 2011 at 7:31 am

    Am loving Iconic!

    Reply

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