Following the success of last year’s L’Oréal Paris Collection Privée (reviewed here and here) created for TIFF (Toronto International Film Festival), the latest Collection Privée is once again based around selected nude shades, created in tandem with the celebrities who inspired each nail polish/lipstick duo. These limited edition hues run the gamut from neutral to mid-tone, and are aimed at suiting a wide range of skin tones, all at prices that won’t break the bank.
L’Oréal Paris | Collection Privée Exclusive Nudes Nail Polish
L’Oréal Paris | Collection Privée Exclusive Nudes Nail Polish
L’Oréal Paris | Collection Privée Exclusive Nudes Nail Polish
#600 doutzen’s nude (CAN $6.99) | A dusty pink-nude shade with mauve undertones (will happily suit both warm and cool skin tones), in an easy to apply formula that falls smoothly, gives good coverage even by the first coat, and comes to a glossy finish. Coats applied: 2, plus top coat
#610 eva’s nude (CAN $6.99) | A semi-sheer beige-nude hue with ultra fine pink/copper/bronze and sparser green irregularly shaped shimmer flecks. Interestingly enough, the shimmer doesn’t translate that visibly in deeper light (although you do catch flashes of it in bright and/or direct sunlight), but definitely adds a nice overall depth of tone. Self-levelling and glossy at the finish. Coats applied: 3 (thin), plus top coat
#620 julianne’s nude (CAN $6.99) | A vintage rose hue with warm tan undertones in its base, in a hybrid crème/jelly formula. The flow may be on the thin side, but provides good coverage nonetheless – applying evenly and leaving behind a super glossy finish. Coats applied: 2, plus top coat
#630 liya’s nude (CAN $6.99) | A dusky mauve hue with a slightly murky purple undertone, in a formula that may at first appear somewhat sheer, but gives good coverage even by the first coat. Completely self-levelling in application and with a high gloss shine at the finish – so loving this shade! Coats applied: 2, plus top coat
L’Oréal Paris | Collection Privée Exclusive Nudes Nail Polish
This grouping may be small as far as collections go, but there’s a nice range of nude tones covered just the same. My favourites are easily #630 Liya’s Nude followed by #610 Eva’s Nude as those are shades I naturally gravitate towards and suit my skin tone the best. I’m not feeling #620 Julianne’s Nude, although I suspect it will look amazing on those with super fair skin (just looks a bit old-lady on me). As with last year’s release, the only issue here is the limited edition part. If the way this collection is flying off the shelves is any indicator, then I’m hoping L’Oréal takes note and gives them permanent status. Just saying.
Available now, find more information via www.lorealparis.ca
*Disclosure: Press samples provided by the company/PR for my unbiased consideration
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