Friday 8 July 2011

Estee Lauder Summer Melon Gloss Stick and Portofino Coral

Estee Lauder Summer Melon Pure Colour Gloss Stick is a recent addition to my stash!  It swatches a bit sheer but it is absolutely gorgeous when applied. It’s a lovely shade of subdued coral and subtle gold shimmer. It has been my go-to lippie for the past month or so.
  The Pure Colour Gloss Stick formula is very creamy and light. It’s very much gloss-meets-lipstick in terms of the texture and feel on lips. The colour is semi-opaque and even though it is very glossy, it still lasts two to three hours on the lips and keeps them soft and shiny. Hooray!!! As you can guess, like many Estee Lauder lip products, it does have that sweet fig scent. On my lips, it doesn’t seem to leave a taste but this is quite debatable cause many people seem to really be able to detect both scent and taste, and thus avoid them! I personally looove their scent and every once in a while, I get it out of my handbag for the sole purpose of having a sniff!
  The only criticism I have is regarding how little product they give you–0.08 oz. is rather undersized relative to Estee Lauder’s Lipsticks (0.13 oz.). Though, I don’t really mind cause the quality of the product compensates for the lesser quantity. Finally, another lovely shade I would advise you to have a look at when you visit the Estee Lauder counter is Wild Plum; which as you can guess is a plum-meets-pink colour that I find equally nice to Summer Melon. Yet, the latter would probably be a wiser purchase being a coral…during summertime!



  Portofino Coral is a medium-heavy bold coral with a satin finish. It’s opaque on my lips, and the intensity of the colour does make it seem creamier and heavier than other shades of the same collection.  Even with only one coat the colour does really make a statement…and may I say a bold one!  The coverage is excellent, and oddly enough, it feels quite lightweight despite its pigmentation. I find it more moisturizing than your average lipstick, which makes it comfortable to wear. This is not the balm-meets-lipstick feel of Chanel Rouge Coco Shine or Dior Addict but it comes pretty much close. I get about five to six hours of wear with this shade in particular, because it is so pigmented!  Again this is scented with a lightly sweetened fig. I usually wear this to go out for drinks or so but I have tried it during the day…though I do get a bit self-conscious cause it’s so bold. Does this ever happen to you? Loving a shade but still feel a bit self-conscious to wear it during daytime?



Up: Summer Melon
Down: Portofino Coral

19 comments:

  1. Both are of my liking but Portofino Coral looks even more stunning! You should wear it at daytime too! It's summer after all!;)
    Thank you so much for your comment!!! I checked it again and I'd probably in mind the composition of an earlier edition of the Idealist! I felt really stupid! I made the correction! I am sorry for the mistake!

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  2. I just saw your edited post :)You shouldn't worry cause your blog posts are always concise, well-written and they come from the heart. I'm a newbie and whenever I find a blog as interesting as yours, I feel overwhelmed and excited:) Thank you for stopping by and commenting..new blogs really need that kind of support so thank you!

    ps. I'm trying to wear Portofino more often cause it's so lovely :)

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  3. You are really really kind! Thank you!!=)
    Wishing u a good start and many many posts as interesting as the ones you have already yp! =))
    Thought i was already a follower but wasn't so now I am for sure-pushed the "follow" button and waited for the proceedure to be completed! hehe
    xx
    ps. I will probably go check both of these colours soon!:P

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  4. You should wear it whenever you want! It looks great!

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  5. @argyrousa: Thank you and yes..you should definitely go check them at the counter:)

    @Marina: Thank you! I will :) I checked both of your blogs, good luck with those!

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  6. Looks like a gorgeous color!

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  7. I love the packaging of Summer Melon!

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  8. @Jessica-Marie: I will enter your giveaway for sure hun! :)

    @Gaby: Yeah..they feel so luxurious! The have that lady-like feel to them..I was just exploring your blog..wow! Pretty awesome I'd say!!!

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  9. Hi there, new follower here! The lighter color looks just lovely! I would love to get one of these luxurious babies but my budget is tight right now!

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  10. Hi sweet Y! They are luxurious indeed! I usually have my mini-hauls when there is a 25% discount at Hondos Center..otherwise I really really have to think about getting something that 2 weeks later will be like 10euros cheaper..and if that happens, I get sooo angry with myself for not waiting..thank you for stopping by and for following :)

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  11. i love the portofino coral! x

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  12. Summer Melon looks such a summer-y yummy colour!! I just discovered your blog and followed of course!

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  13. @rosieposie: I love it too hun!:) x

    @NatalieDouka: Yeah..corals and pinks are my faves..thank you for stopping by girl!x

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  14. Thank you so much for your comment Iliana!! Love your blog! <3

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  15. these are 2 awesome colors!!!

    xo Jackie
    http://livingaftermidnite.blogspot.com

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  16. @Nadia: Love your blog too! :)

    @Jackie: yes they are:) I just followed your blog! Lovely posts!

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  17. I like Portofino very much!I want to buy it:-)
    First time on your blog and i liked it a lot!
    Kisses xxx

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  18. Summer Melon ! ! !
    I want that desperately :)

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  19. Summer Melon looks gorgeous. I have only ever tried EL lip glosses and they are very nice.

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