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
August 11th, 2010 at 8:27 amI love this gloss 🙂 I want
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Karen says
August 11th, 2010 at 9:03 amIt’s really cute on the lips, right?
Elaine says
August 11th, 2010 at 8:48 amCan you think of any cheaper dupes? I know it’s just a nude… but it looks really nice!
Karen says
August 11th, 2010 at 9:03 amHi Elaine,
Check out these Lipglasses from MAC: C-Thru, Chai and Revealing.
Elaine says
August 11th, 2010 at 9:52 amThanks!
Karen says
August 11th, 2010 at 10:10 amYou’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
August 11th, 2010 at 11:27 amAnother 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
August 11th, 2010 at 8:50 amO that look so good. But so much.
Karen says
August 11th, 2010 at 9:03 amWouldn’t it be awesome if it was $10 cheaper? Le sigh…
Saku says
August 12th, 2010 at 3:40 pmI know I would so get that, if it was. With my student budget I can only dream.
Laura says
August 11th, 2010 at 9:39 amYeah, 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
August 11th, 2010 at 8:02 pmOoh, 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
August 11th, 2010 at 10:20 amLooks gorgeous in the tube but a little too sheer for me.
The font though in your first pic is TDF!
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Karen says
August 11th, 2010 at 7:56 pmThanks! That’s my new scripty crush. 🙂
Beauty Addict says
August 11th, 2010 at 10:38 amI’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
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lexi says
August 11th, 2010 at 10:41 amWANT.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
August 11th, 2010 at 8:01 pmIt’s been a while since I’ve shopped there. Do they only do exchanges?
ace says
August 11th, 2010 at 10:54 ameven 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
August 11th, 2010 at 8:00 pmLOL! 🙂
ace says
August 11th, 2010 at 8:16 pm🙂
Trisha says
August 11th, 2010 at 11:12 amHmm… 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.
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Karen says
August 11th, 2010 at 8:00 pmYes! A deep, dark smokey eye with true black liner would be awesome with this!
Erica says
August 11th, 2010 at 11:38 amOh WOW – that is very pretty but I don’t think ANY gloss is worth $30! That’s insane!
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Karen says
August 11th, 2010 at 7:59 pmIt’s pretty typical for the line. I wouldn’t mind if they knocked a few bucks off though!
Nina says
August 11th, 2010 at 12:20 pmLOL @ 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
August 11th, 2010 at 7:58 pmIt has been crazy here too! I honestly think it has something to do with the planets!
Nina says
August 12th, 2010 at 7:00 amThe 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
August 11th, 2010 at 12:24 pmHoly smokes.. $30 for a lip gloss? I don’t know why this is such a surprise for me but… $30!?!
Karen says
August 11th, 2010 at 7:57 pmYeah… that’s the world of luxury glosses for ya, le sigh.
Lily says
August 11th, 2010 at 12:54 pmalthough 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 🙂
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Karen says
August 11th, 2010 at 7:57 pmLOL… or maybe add caramel flavoring?
gio says
August 11th, 2010 at 12:57 pmThis 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!
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Karen says
August 11th, 2010 at 7:55 pmIt’s a luxury line and priced similarly to Chanel…
Alcione Santana says
August 11th, 2010 at 1:05 pmNossa que gloss caro!!!
Karen says
August 11th, 2010 at 7:55 pmHi! I’m not sure what this means, but I hope it’s nice. 🙂
DLA in OKC says
August 11th, 2010 at 1:14 pmGreat photos!
Karen says
August 11th, 2010 at 7:54 pmThanks! 🙂
Trinidad says
August 11th, 2010 at 2:03 pmThis 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!
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Karen says
August 11th, 2010 at 7:54 pmLOL, that would be AWESOME if it was.
Kymberlee says
August 11th, 2010 at 2:05 pmI love this color… not the price though. In order for me to spend that much it better be off the chain!
Karen says
August 11th, 2010 at 7:54 pmI hear ya!
Jeanie says
August 11th, 2010 at 2:11 pmNot 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
August 11th, 2010 at 7:54 pmThe price is pretty typical for the line — they charge similarly to Chanel.
House of Accessories says
August 11th, 2010 at 3:32 pmCaramel is the perfect nude lipgloss,I luv it!!
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Karen says
August 11th, 2010 at 7:53 pmI like it a lot too!
House of Accessories says
August 11th, 2010 at 3:38 pmI got the call today,Bev Hills Saks has the Sicilian bronzer Yay!!
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Karen says
August 11th, 2010 at 7:53 pmOH sweet! Are you going to get it?
marisol says
August 11th, 2010 at 8:24 pmThis would look great over MAC’s High Tea, Freckletone or Rubia but it’s a bit too pricey.
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Pamela says
August 12th, 2010 at 6:48 pmThe 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
August 13th, 2010 at 4:54 amthis does look gorg…I just can’t allow myself the $30…that’s bananas
Stavroula Plag says
August 13th, 2010 at 3:02 pmWow beautiful color! if it smelled like caramel it would be awesome, I love caramel ! 🙂
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Cerisa says
August 19th, 2010 at 12:43 pmOoooo 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