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Home » Lips » Lip Gloss » Day 17 of 30: Dolce & Gabbana Ultra Shine Lipgloss Passion No. 120

Day 17 of 30: Dolce & Gabbana Ultra Shine Lipgloss Passion No. 120

June 7, 2011 Paris B 24 Comments

I don’t know if we’ll ever see Dolce & Gabbana makeup enter our world here (they aren’t exactly mainstream). I was intrigued when I first knew about the brand, but not so intrigued as to actually commission a purchase of anything from the brand. However, I recently saw the Ultra Shine lipgloss going on sale on Strawberrynet (If you want to know why I shop there you may read here) and I took the plunge.

dolce and gabbana passion lipgloss

Oh darn!

I chose No. 120 Passion because it looked like a lovely pinky-red that might be more suitable as an everyday lip as opposed to Ruby which looked markedly redder. I’m glad I chose Passion. Its such a lovely colour!

dolce gabbana passion lipgloss

The colour in the square tube is pretty much true to application. The tube itself is simple. Plain clear acrylic at the bottom with a gold cap embossed with the brand name. It actually reminds me a lot of the Estee Lauder Pure Color Gloss but texture is quite dissimilar. This is luxury sparkly lipgloss in a tube!

Yes, Dolce & Gabbana makeup falls in the luxury category so no, they do not come cheap. Quality however is there so I regret this purchase not one bit.

dolce and gabbana lipgloss applicator

Dolce & Gabbana Ultra Shine lipgloss brush applicator

The applicator is a brush which I like. As you can see, the brush is quite tight so it does not splay when you apply it to your lips. This is quite important for getting a good application and I love also that it helps apply the gloss more evenly. It also applies it a little thicker and if so, you can use just 1 swipe to cover both your lips quite easily.

It is not sticky and not goopy and does not travel at all while imparting super high shine that is absolutely gorgeous. Rave rave rave! Rah rah rah! I’ll shut up now 😛

dolce gabbana passion lipgloss swatch

Dolce & Gabbana Passion Lipgloss Left: Swatched 1 time Right: Layered

No. 120 Passion is, as I have said, a pinky red with lots of gold shimmer. You can see from the swatches that the gold shimmer is very evenly distributed and is plentiful. However, it does not look crass nor chunky on the lips. The formula, being a gloss, is more transparent but even 1 layer of gloss imparts good colour, shine and gloss factor. Very very nice!

dolce and gabbana passion lip swatch

Also featuring: Hada Labo BB Emulsion #1 Light Beige, Coffret D’or Beauty Sharp Designer Face Colour 03 and Dior Rosy Nude eyeshadow palette

I applied about 2 layers on my lips. You can see the excellent colour pay off, lovely high gloss and shine and it does not cause my lips to stick together. The only drawback I can find is the heavy rose scent which is so strong, I can taste it. I do forgive it though, because I love how this gloss looks. *mwaks!*

Pros: High gloss and shine, Good pigment for a gloss, Not sticky, Brush applicator makes it very easy to use,

Cons: Pricey, Unavailable locally, Strong scent

I just tempted myself to get another colour. Goodness! I’m my own worst enabler 😛 Perhaps I’ll get Sunset (a peachy nude) or maybe Charm or Ruby (reds). Oh dear… and I wasn’t a lipgloss girl too!

Long shot, but if you have tried any Dolce & Gabbana makeup, do share what else you like from the brand (I hear the eyeshadow palettes get raves but I’m not too keen on the colours for now) or if you have any of the Ultra Shine lipglosses and want to rec a colour, please do!! 😀

Paris B

Dolce & Gabbana Ultra Shine Lip gloss retails at US$29 at Saks.com (USA), Harrods (London) or find your location here. I got mine from StrawberryNET.com

What is the 30 Days of Lip Swatches project? I will be showcasing and reviewing 30 lipsticks or lip glosses in the coming days. Lip products was chosen by popular vote from the readers. You may find all 30 days of lip swatches or follow it by clicking on the Lips category.

Previously : Day 16 of 30 : Shiro Cosmetics Intertubes Over 9000

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About Paris B

Paris B is a 40-something beauty and skincare enthusiast with a practical and very critical view of beauty products and the world of beauty. Her mission on My Women Stuff is to deliver clear, honest reviews and facilitate discussions about beauty trends and life, tempered with a healthy dose of humour. When not blogging about beauty or life beyond 40 find her talking about feeding dogs real, wholesome food. Connect with us on social media at Instagram.

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  1. Hanny says

    June 7, 2011 at 4:52 pm

    EEE! Pretty! But… I don’t think I’ll ever splurge on a high end lipgloss since I have my eye on… other things.

    Oh, and I love your necklace! It’s so classy! Me, I’ll go for something like skulls, or dragons or snakes. heh heh heh. ^.^

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    • ParisB says

      June 7, 2011 at 6:59 pm

      Thanks! I love this necklace too – been wearing it a lot recently haha

      Reply
  2. lemon says

    June 7, 2011 at 4:53 pm

    Looks nice on you, but hor…are those gold sparkles edible? 😉

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    • ParisB says

      June 7, 2011 at 6:59 pm

      Thanks Lemon and I hope so coz I’ve been eating them 😛

      Reply
  3. ksuan says

    June 7, 2011 at 4:55 pm

    Oooh how pretty, and the little flecks of gold are very flattering on you, Paris 🙂

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    • ParisB says

      June 7, 2011 at 7:00 pm

      Thank you Ksuan! 🙂

      Reply
  4. Lee says

    June 7, 2011 at 5:24 pm

    The lipsticks are awesome, I have a few. I have two of their eye shadow quads too, and I love the texture and colour payoff. I was interested in the compact but then even in London it is only limited to Harrods so I just gave up looking.

    Ruby is a great red btw, would suit you 🙂

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    • ParisB says

      June 7, 2011 at 7:22 pm

      Am tempted to get Ruby but not sure if I can stand the rose scent that much LOL! Let me work through this one first and see. The colours in the eyeshadows just don’t grab me actually. They are all too stark either way.

      Reply
  5. Marina (Makeup4all) says

    June 7, 2011 at 5:55 pm

    Their eye shadows is the only thing I’ve tried (so far) and, yes, they are amazing.
    I actually love the rose scent so I assume I would love this gloss. Looks like I want it but do I need one? d’oh..

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    • ParisB says

      June 7, 2011 at 7:22 pm

      Erm… the answer will probably be no you don’t need one… but you sure want one don’t you? 😉 Thanks for the eyeshadow rec. If I find it somewhere on sale I’ll give them a go.

      Reply
  6. rinnah says

    June 7, 2011 at 6:37 pm

    I love your necklace! From where? SCA? 😛

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    • ParisB says

      June 7, 2011 at 7:23 pm

      Yup! 🙂 It was a custom made piece from SCA

      Reply
  7. Jamilla Camel says

    June 7, 2011 at 6:42 pm

    You always look so good in hot pinks! I’ve got a couple of D&G lipsticks, and they’re fab too.

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    • ParisB says

      June 7, 2011 at 7:29 pm

      Thank you Jamilla! I’m only just now venturing into hot pinks… and realizing I quite like them 😀 Do the lipsticks have the rose scent too?

      Reply
  8. gio says

    June 7, 2011 at 7:07 pm

    That’s a gorgeous shade, love the little flecks of gold.

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    • ParisB says

      June 7, 2011 at 7:34 pm

      Thanks Gio! I love the gold bits too and am very happy that they are quite evenly distributed in this gloss

      Reply
  9. Alene says

    June 7, 2011 at 8:21 pm

    i love rose scents! i wll buy it just for that! hahahaha. be proud Paris, u just got someone to buy a reviewed product because of the “Cons”!!!

    Reply
    • ParisB says

      June 8, 2011 at 4:01 pm

      ROFLOL!!! If you like rose scents, you’re going to be ALL over it!

      Reply
  10. beetrice says

    June 8, 2011 at 10:45 am

    ooh that colour is gorgeous on you – absolutely love the gold flecks! 😀

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    • ParisB says

      June 8, 2011 at 4:04 pm

      Thanks Bee! I loved how it looked too!

      Reply
  11. Stacey says

    June 8, 2011 at 12:11 pm

    wow just seeing the colour of the gloss in the tube itself made my heart race! its so gorgeous! such a lovely colour.

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    • ParisB says

      June 8, 2011 at 4:04 pm

      You said it! Passion baby!

      Reply
  12. milktea says

    June 9, 2011 at 12:39 am

    Your necklace is going to be famous like your white dress! 😉

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    • ParisB says

      June 9, 2011 at 10:05 am

      Ah now that’s a custom made one of a kind piece! 😉

      Reply

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