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| Above: The Dolce & Gabbana Sophia Loren Signature N° 1 Lipstick. |
Designed as a grand tribute to screen goddess Sophia Loren, the Dolce & Gabbana Sophia Loren Signature N° 1 Lipstick is utterly sublime. Deemed a “natural red,” this raspberry-toned crimson has a soft, shiny finish that drenches lips in saturated pigment and hydration. Given its illustrious inspiration and decidely wearable nature, I am thrilled to present a closeup of this lipstick!
Kindly scroll on for more details, swatches and images of Dolce & Gabbana Sophia Loren Signature N° 1 Lipstick in action…
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| Above: A class act, indeed. |
Ever an unapologetic nude lip lover, I valiantly ventured outside of my comfort zone when trying this shade for the first time; one afternoon with this rosy gem, however, and I became smitten with its flushed tones and dreamy, reflective effect. In my experience, here are the strongest, most captivating qualities of Dolce & Gabbana Sophia Loren Signature N° 1 Lipstick:
- The golden square tube is emblazoned with Sophia Loren’s signature…so chic.
- The rose-meets-raspberry shade satisfies one’s need for a red lip, without ever officially venturing into red territory.
- The soft and shiny finish is unexpectedly comely; it allows one to apply without major concern for precision and visually enhances the volume of one’s lips.
- The formula is moisturizing and lasts for 3-4 hours without touch ups.
- The shade, however pigmented, does not oxidize to a darker, more intense shade of pink/red as the hours wear on. Instead, it fades to a fetching berry-toned stain.
- The ease of wear, especially for a darker shade, has compelled me to keep this lip color in my purse all season! In sum, I am beyond pleased with this lipstick and earnestly recommend it.
The following images reflect Dolce & Gabbana Sophia Loren Signature N° 1 Lipstick in action…
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| Above: I prefer to apply directly from the bullet; the slightly sheer yet pigmented formula glides on and stays put without being high-maintenance. |
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| Above: No detail was spared with this release. |
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| Above: A swatch of Sophia Loren Signature N° 1 in direct sunlight. |
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| Above: Beauty at the golden hour. |
To compliment the lush tones of D&G Signature N° 1, I embraced the following products:
- *Orlane Anagenese 25 Morning Recovery Concentrate (reviewed HERE)
- *Marisa Berenson Filler (to be available at Neiman Marcus soon!)…this “magic wand” of sorts smoothes fine lines and plumps up hollow areas on the face with luxuriously natural ingredients including Prickly Pear. More on the entire skincare line forthcoming!
- *TEMPTU Air Foundation in 06 Warm Beige (reviewed HERE…video demo coming up soon)
- *Estee Lauder New Dimension Shape + Sculpt Contour Face Duo…the blendable, creamy (read: NOT shimmery) pigments create impressive depth and light on the face and the luminous, sea blue compact is to die for.
- Tom Ford Illuminating Powder Duo in Moodlight (reviewed HERE and also available at Nordstrom) applied with the peerless *Giorgio Armani Maestro Contour Brush. This fan shaped wonder is ultra soft and deposits just the right amount of product on the face.
- *La Prairie Light Fantastic Brightening Eye Treatment…swept along the under eye region, this beautiful concealer-meets-brightener instantly banishes dark circles and signs of fatigue.
- *Clé de Peau Beauté Eye Color Quad in #311 Pewter Veil (also available at Clé de Peau Beauté)…part of the Fall/Winter 2015 collection, this lovely combination of pewter, silver and teal perfectly embodies the current radiant green trend. In the images below, I mixed the silver and pewter shades and applied them to my upper lid and used a thin brush to sweep the teal shade along my lower lash line for some unexpected impact.
- *Gucci Infinite Length Mascara (also reviewed HERE)
- *Clinique Just Browsing Brush-On Styling Mousse…groomed, polished brows can be achieved in a few seconds with this genius little tube. The brush is small yet mighty and precisely fills in brows in a couple of strokes.
- *Atelier Cologne Jasmin Angelique…equal parts smoky musk and lush floral, this is an extremely unique, utterly beautiful fragrance that is entirely apropos for the seasonal transition.
- *Dolce & Gabbana Sophia Loren Signature N° 1 Lipstick
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| Above: Clé de Peau Beauté Eye Color Quad in #311 Pewter Veil brilliantly executes the teal green trend. |
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| Above: A melange of skincare, complexion perfecters and eye color. |
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| Above: Swatches in direct sunlight. |
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| Above: Last look. |
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Bottom Line: The Dolce & Gabbana Sophia Loren Signature N° 1 Lipstick is every bit as timeless and classic as one would expect; the rose-meets-raspberry is endlessly wearable and sure to compliment a spectrum of skin tones. If you’ve been in the market for a deeper yet effortless shade, then I implore you to consider procuring Signature N° 1 before it sells out…it’s already completely out of stock at Saks!
Good things ahead including a fresh video featuring my current makeup routine, a cheek color intensive and some new skincare in my life!
I hope your week is going well thus far…xx,
–The Beauty Professor
** PR samples provided for review denoted by an asterisk (the rest purchased by me), however, as always, all of my opinions are expressly and unequivocally my own. © 2012-15 Beautyprofessor® All Rights Reserved. Do not copy, reprint or republish content and/or photos without author’s written permission.
Comments (12)
The Sophia lippie looks so pretty on you! I have it on back order @ Nordstrom's and I'm hoping it comes in soon. It's not a shade I usually wear, but I wanted to try it. I'm so glad you showed what eye colors it looks good with-Thanks!
Thanks so much, Chateepatee! I hope you are able to get it soon!
xx,
–The Beauty Professor
Stunning eye make up! I love the diffused lower lash line shadow on you.
Many thanks!! It was a fun experiment ; )
xx,
–The Beauty Professor
Loving all of these!
Thank you, Lisa!!
xx,
–The Beauty Professor
OMG!!! The Dolce & Gabbana Sophia Loren Signature N° 1 Lipstick is so gorgeous! I super love the color and finish. Love the classy packaging as well. I think its a must try indeed!
Isn't it dreamy, Susie?! Although it is darker than I usually embrace, it is a delight!
xx,
–The Beauty Professor
I feel like D&G flies under the radar in the land of cosmetics — but everything I've bought from them so far I've loved. Will definitely check out that lipstick. Thanks for the great pics!
I wholeheartedly agree, Robyn! It is a subtle and beautiful line that remains relatively quiet in a land of constant beauty releases.
Thanks for the kind comment…xx,
–The Beauty Professor
Do you have any suggestions to help the Sophia Loren lipstick stay on longer? I love the color, but even with MAC prep & prime lip base, it doesn't last long. I'm usually fine with other lipsticks. Looks pretty on you!
Hi Anon,
Thanks so much. I have found it lasts a great while on my pigmented lips but perhaps try a nude lip liner to create a base for which it to cling? Let me know how that works!
xx,
–The Beauty Professor