Make Up to Make Out

I’ve talked about this brand a couple of times in my recent vids, but I’ve never actually written about them yet. For those that don’t already know, Deigo Dalla Palma are a premium Italian brand that have just recently become exclusive to Tesco in the UK. Nothing will change, the prices will remain the same (among the ranks of MAC, Stila, etc), the quality and product will remain the same, the buying experience will remain the same.. Except now instead of popping into a boutique or department store, you can pick the product up from a Deigo Dalla Palma counter whilst doing your weekly shop at Tesco!

I’m am only covering two of the four products pictured above in this post, the Make-up Fixer and Classic Lipstick in 28 Classic Red.

Diego Dalla Palma Classic Lipstick in 28 Classic Red
As with all things twenties themed, classic red lipstick is making a BIG come back for 2012. I have so many reds in varying shades and textures but my favourite of the moment is without a doubt this. Ironically, it’s not so much for the colour, as lovely as it is, but more for the brilliant formulation and wonderful texture. The lipstick glides on, resulting in a creamy, nourishing semi-matte finish. The pigment is lovely and rich, and wears really comfortably with good lasting power.

Apparently, this formulation is also anti-ageing too, but I can’t comment on whether my lips have benefited from that as it’s not really an every day colour for me to reap such residual improvements.Lastly, the colour is fabulous. Probably brighter and more orange than I’d usually go with in a red, but very wearable and ever so striking!
(Sorry for the crappy pics, my camera is awful for picking up reds so I used my phone camera to take these ones. The lipstick is much creamier and richer than in the pics. Other than the lippy, I am make-up less too (which is also probably why I look washed out and flat)!)

Diego Dalla Palma Make-up Fixer
I took this product out with me to the states when I went in November, and me and my friend used it every day, sometimes twice (day and eve), to help keep our make-up in place during our long, all day sight seeing plans. It’s very similar in concept to when people used to use hairspray on their faces to ‘seal’ their make-up – a technique that is probably (hopefully) obsolete now due to the obvious health risks. I admit, it smells a lot like hairspray but I’m trusting this is a lot kinder (and safer!).

I found it worked well, my make-up did appear to last longer and stay in place better (especially around the eyes!), but I must admit that if your skin is irritated or overly sensitive at all this might sting a little at first and dry it out further. For that reason, I only now use it every now and again, for busy days and special occasions –  not daily unfortunately, as my skin can’t handle it. On the other hand, if you have oily skin and suffer from your make-up slipping during the day, I imagine this could potentially be a God send!

Two great products from this new to the UK brand, looking forward to the future offerings from Diego Dalla Palma and the convenience of having them in a Tesco!

Diego Dalla Palma Classic Lipstick priced £14.50, and Diego Dalla Palma Make-up Fixer priced £18.00. Both available from Tesco.

Lx

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