Set your phasers to stunning with this universally flattering lippie from L'Oreal. (Amazon)(Amazon)
Ahh, the '90s. The era of boy bands, must-see TV, Y2K mania and the childhood of yours truly. It's easy to be nostalgic about the last decade of the last century, including the trends. Many '90s styles have come back in a, like, totally major way, and that includes makeup trends. If you're feeling sentimental about lipsticks of years past, we suggest you snap up L'Oreal Paris Colour Riche Lipstick in the near-universally flattering shade of Organza. It's a nostalgic, pretty pinkish-brown, it's shimmery, it's moisturizing, and best of all, it's a mere $5 right now (down from $10) with double discounts.
Compared to other universally flattering lippies like Clinique's Black Honey (now at its lowest price this year, $15), L'Oreal Paris Colour Riche Lipstick would be a steal even at its regular price. But add the sale price and on-page coupon, and you'll be scoring a double discount, bringing it down to $5. That's 50% off and the lowest price ever — not too shabby!
Trends come and go, but certain styles never quite leave us ... and one of the makeup trends that has reemerged with a vengeance is the classic '90s-era frosted lip. Both retro and futuristic at the same time, a frosted lip adds eye-catching shimmer to any look while invoking beauties as diverse as Elizabeth Taylor, Twiggy, Britney Spears and a legion of pre-Millennium supermodels.
L'Oreal Paris Colour Riche in Organza is a lovely, shimmery pinkish-brown shade that works on a variety of skin tones, from pale porcelain to rich cocoa. The color isn't the only thing working for this lipstick, either. It's a joy to wear (I speak from experience — the darker brown Spice shade happens to be my own signature lip color; I even wore it at my wedding) thanks to its creamy, moisturizing formulation, which includes ingredients like argan oil and vitamin E that leave lips feeling soft and supple.
Looking for a different shade? No problem. The Colour Riche line features a wide variety of reds, berries, pinks, browns and nudes — we're talking over 40 different options!
L'Oreal Paris Colour Riche lipsticks have more than 32,000 fans giving them a fresh-faced five-star rating, with many raving about the Organza shade specifically.
"This color is perfect. Not too pink, has a nice shimmer and a small amount of shine," shared a shopper. "My lips are generally very dry, and it's very moisturizing and has good lasting power, also doesn't seem to smudge or transfer."
"Long-lasting. I have never had a lipstick that lasted all day before. Even after eating and drinking, it stayed on," marveled another makeup maven.
A final fan added, "This lipstick is very moisturizing and stays on surprisingly well, considering it is not a 24-hour lipstick like so many are. But those tend to dry your lips out."
"This lipstick has a nice color and it applies smoothly, but the fragrance is too strong for my taste," critiqued a customer. "Other than that, it comes in an attractive case. It's moisturizing and leaves my lips soft with no flaking."
"The negative is that it has that waxy lipstick smell, which is just present in all lipsticks like this, it seems," agreed another buyer. "If you don't mind that crayon smell, it's a great, cost-effective lipstick."
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The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.