Le Métier de Beauté Haute House Hues- Tickled Pink Lip Créme Gloss Duo: Mums the Word & Two Lips- Review & Swatches

Le Métier de Beauté's Haute House Hues in Tickled Pink (Limited Edition) is a Lip Créme Gloss Duo boxed set, from the Spring 2012 Collection, that is so delightful and unexpected in its unpredictably perfect pairing of a vibrant cool hot pink (Mums the Word) juxtaposed to a warm peachy nude (Two Lips). This gorgeous set is another glorious creation from Ken Downing, whose extraordinary taste leaves his fans in eager anticipation of his next great project with LMdB! I wouldn't normally choose to mix these hues, but the combination is just nothing short of fetching.  I even really like the quasi- Art Deco floral motif that was chosen for the interior packaging-- it offers an extra bit of whimsy and surprise that makes the experience of opening the box even more exciting.

I should probably preface this first by saying that generally speaking LMdB really philosophically resonates with my particular beauty bias. I love mixing colors together- as I have mentioned many times and in many posts. I just think that playing with makeup should be a fun and creative endeavor, and therefore the artistry with which Le Métier de Beauté approaches the application of makeup is sheer unmitigated genius. In fact, their artistry bolsters our own, and it really teaches you to broaden your palette by mixing various products and pigments in a way that is both instructive and exciting- not to mention the fact that it exponentially increases the size of your color wardrobe.

The Créme Gloss formula resides somewhere between a lipstick and a lip gloss. They tend to be a bit opaque like a lipstick, while having the sheen of a lip gloss-- therefore they fit comfortably within the context of the ever popular hybrid lip products category. While these beauties can be built up to maximum opacity, they can just as easily be sheered out-- making even the most pigmented and bright colors infinitely wearable. For example, the vibrancy of Mums the Word might send you running for the hills in fear of wearing something so bright, but fear not-- this beauty sheers out to the extent that it can be worn quite subtly as well as being office appropriate.

Two Lips is outwardly a far more subdued warm peachy nude. It again offers surprisingly buildable opacity, but can be sheered out to a barely-there perfect nude. The color itself is simply exquisite, and will send any peach lippy loving girl over the edge into nude lip nirvana.

Le Métier de Beauté official word on this dynamic duo:

For Spring 2012 Le Metier de Beaute is inspired by diverse influences, showcasing a range of styles and lifestyles, from free and playful and light and breezy, to contemporary classics.

Colors likewise reflect these differing moods, encapsulating vivid brights, soft muted tones and fun-loving pastels. From sensual and intense rosy-reds to a baby-doll, ballerina pinks®Pink is the haute hue of Spring 2012.

Gorgeous color with creamy texture and high shine, Lip Crème lip glosses have the color impact of a lipstick and the ease of a gloss.

Ultra-lightweight and enriched with intense emollients and antioxidants, Lip Crème Lip Gloss' unique, silky texture and easy-glide formula soothes and nourishes lips and is never heavy, sticky or tacky.

While Mums the Word and Two Lips are divine individually, their marriage is nothing short of magical. And this, my friends is the wonderment of Le Métier de Beauté- if ever there was a line that understood the nuances and indescribable subtleties of mixing colors to an unprecedented degree of perfection- it is LMdB. As with any union, the results of their joining may vary: if you prefer a peachier lip allow Two Lips to predominate; if pink is your thing- then let Mums the Word take the lead. There is no wrong way to mix them, but it would be wrong not to at least try!

Mums the Word + Two Lips = GAGAGAGORGEOUS!

Left: Mums the Word; Center: Two Lips; Right: Mums the Word + Two Lips

 Direct sun outdoors

Overall assessment: A stunning combination that you might regret not picking up if these colors speak to you. In terms of quality these are at the top of the class! I find that I get around four hours of wear from Créme Glosses.  Seriously an A+!

$65.00 at Neiman Marcus & Bergdorf Goodman