Makeup is as much about formulas as it is about creativity and fun, and in the Lise Watier Expression spring 2015 collection, we have a pretty and exuberant reminder of all these things that makeup can be. The inspiration behind the collection seems to be equal parts Picasso and pastels: the colours are just lovely and the painterly motifs even inspired me to get a little playful with my swatching, as you'll see in the latter photos. Ready for a closer look? More details after the jump!
As with most Lise Watier seasonal collections, there's always a covetable limited edition palette. This time around we have two: the Palette Expression Eyeshadows ($43 at London Drugs) and Expression Blush Trio ($30 at London Drugs). Both come in sturdy compacts decorated with daubs of brilliant colour.
I don't usually wear eyeshadow, but the sheer prettiness of the Palette Expression Eyeshadows compact, both inside and out, is enough to inspire my palette-hoarding tedencies to come out. The shades (pink, champagne, robin's egg blue, teal, and grey) range from iridescent to semi-matte and offer buildable coverage. It took about 3 passes with a pigment-loaded applicator to achieve the colour payoff you see here.
The Expression Blush Trio blends together shades of brown, rose, and orange into a single product. You can sweep your blush brush over all three for a universally flattering flush that brightens up the palest of winter complexions. Alternately, you can apply the colours separately: use the brown in the lower left corner of the compact to contour along the hollows of your cheekbones; the rose in the middle of the compact on the apples of your cheeks; and the orange in the outer right corner of the compact on the temples as an illuminator.
Also in the collection: a limited edition shade of Lise Watier Nail Lacquer ($13.50 at London Drugs) in 'Expression', a creamy coral. Like all of Lise Watier's nail lacquers, the bottle features a cap with an LED light to help you achieve the best results. I'll be testing this for my next mani, so check my Instagram for a photo and recap of how the formula wears.
Although it's billed as an ultra-matte pigmented lipstick, I don't find Rouge Gourmand Velours lipstick in 'Expression' ($22 at London Drugs) to be as pigmented or matte as Lise Watier Baiser Velours, which I reviewed here. This limited edition berry shade (which also smells kind of berry-like, by the way) has a satiny finish, and contains jojoba oil for comfortable wear and creamy hydration. I'd suggest using a clear lipliner with this lipstick for precise edges that don't bleed or feather.
In some ways, Ombre Souffle Supreme in 'Fairy Pink' ($24 at London Drugs) reminds me of Stila's cult fave 'Kitten' eyeshadow. Both are pink and shimmery and oh so girly, and easy to wear on the eyelids as a single, subtle wash of everyday colour. The formula is part cream/powder/mousse and boasts Labrador Tea extract (a potent antioxidant). Plus, look how delightfully squishy the product is in the pot! Whenever I dip my finger in for more colour, I can't help but press down and feel the eyeshadow give and bounce back.
Regular product, new shade: Lise Watier Eye Shine pencil liner in 'Expression' ($24 at London Drugs) goes on like butter and can be blended out, and this gunmetal silver goes beautifully with the pastel hues in the limited edition palette.
For a purr-fect teal liquid eyeliner, try Lise Watier Feline Eyeliner HD in 'Vert' ($22 at London Drugs).
Lise Watier's Expression collection is out in stores now. Is there anything in the collection that's calling out to your inner artist?
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