The VIOLETTE_FR Thread

[Sunnysmom]

I know some of us love anything Violette_fr creates so let’s discuss her line as it grows! These small lines will always have my heart. She’s such a talented makeup artist and love that she also included skincare and fragrance.  I have loved her past collabs and look forward to any newness in her well-edited line. Sounds like more Yeux Paint shades are coming soon and it’ll be great if she develops new lips, cheeks and more!  Share all your pics and thoughts! 💋 Photos from her Instagram. 

[eshoe]

Well, I found my perfect lipstick, @Sunnysmom.  I love, love, LOVE the formula! It feels somewhere between Gucci and Valentino on the lips, and so far is going strong, even after having breakfast. Thanks for the recommendation - LBR is a winner!

[Sunnysmom]

Oh isn’t that the best @eshoe ?! I’m so glad! I totally agree. They really have created some wonderful formulas! 

[eshoe]

Do you have a favorite, @Sunnysmom, among the balm, satin and matte?

[Sunnysmom]

I def love the mattes and satins @eshoe ! Haven’t tried a balm yet other than the no color one that was a gwp once and it feels moisturizing for sure.  Have you tried the Violette or Hermes balms? So good! 💞

[eshoe]

Good to know about the balm, @Sunnysmom. It wasn't as highly rated as the satin or matte, so I passed (for now). May pick one up at some point.

No, I have not tried either of those two brands' lipsticks. So many choices, so little time ha! 

[Sunnysmom]

The new Bisou Balms. I wasn’t sure what to expect as they looked so super sheer but I am happily surprised with the one I got! This is Betise. It’s a beautiful flushed pinky red. Feels and looks similar to the Hermes balms maybe a little rougher in texture . I’m very happy with the color tho as it’s obviously cooler toned than Hermes

Rose Tan and gives a very good tint to the lip! And less than half the price too. 😊 @itsfi @eshoe 

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Betise

[eshoe]

Oh yes, those look extremely wearable, @Sunnysmom. Now to try to pick just one! 

[Sunnysmom]

Yup a good thumbs up to these @eshoe . 

[eshoe]

Adding my little collection with a few thoughts to share as well!

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Boum-Boum Milk - the description on this is quite accurate. It is touted as a ‘toner, serum & moisturizer’ all-in-one, and is does just what it says. 

It behaves like a rich essence, and somehow manages to leave my skin feeling soft and not tight/dry in the morning when used at night. It is pretty versatile, standing in for a complicated routine when I am not up for it. My favorite use for it has been as a post wash-off, pre-sheet mask prep.

Baume Shine - I have found this to be an emollient highlighting balm that is easy to use (a common theme here!) and applies a very soft glow. 

Avec Amour - this perfume oil is perhaps the most complicated of the three. The ombré blue bottle feels luxe, with its weighted gold-tone cap. The roller moves easily and applies smoothly. The scent is different from any other perfume I have tried. My first impression was playdoh, and it is still what I notice when I first apply it. But then it blends with my skin and cascades into this curious blend of subtle vetiver and bergamot. I don’t think if I were looking for a vetiver perfume, I would choose this one; it is far too light and playful as opposed to mysterious and smoky. There seems to be a tiny note of something spicy - coriander-like, maybe, that draws me in. Similar to how the Kiehl’s Coriander scent is. A very unique scent, and one that makes me smile whenever I wear it.

 

Beauty as art, I love it!

[Sunnysmom]

Thanks @eshoe , very good to hear your review on these items.  I’m so sad as my poor highlighter broke after I used it yesterday! 😢 It’ll still work but a little tricky.  I will probably have to try the perfume and Boum-Boum Milk at some point. The perfume intrigues me.  I don’t think I’ve ever bought one that I haven’t been able to try in person first! 

[eshoe]

Oh no, @Sunnysmom - I am so sorry to hear your highlighter is somewhat out of commission. I can see how it would be easy for that to happen, though.

I have purchased a few perfumes scent ‘unseen.’ I haven’t had a terrible one, which is surprising because I don’t think I have a real nose for detecting separate scents in a perfume. I usually go off the description, which of course this one was incredibly vague. After it changed on her site, to include vetiver, I knew I had to try it.  

[Sunnysmom]

Yup I’ll have to just make do with it for now. Bummed tho! 😕 Oh that’s great that you have had luck with fragrances. I do like vetiver so I bet I would like it too. 😊

[lmaster]

Just pull me in why don't you @Sunnysmom 😆

[Sunnysmom]

😂 guess it’s what we do on here eh @lmaster ?! it’s how I feel when I look at your gorgeous baby blues in shadows too! Just want to buy em all! 😘 

[lmaster]

You're so sweet!! 💋🌹🤗 @Sunnysmom 

[Kim888]

@Sunnysmom oooh! I haven't tried anything from this brand but I am loving the aesthetic !

[Sunnysmom]

Me too @Kim888 , so simple yet love the wax seal inspiration on top of them too. 

[Samtian]

@Sunnysmom Wow I'm obsessed with those photos! I'm definitely going to have to keep an eye on this brand. 

[Sunnysmom]

She’s really fun @Samtian ! 

[eshoe]

Ooooh thank you for starting this thread, @Sunnysmom! The images you used are so pretty💖 I will have to update with some thoughts on the items I have (so far)😉

[Sunnysmom]

Thanks so much @eshoe , I figured we could have fun with her new collection right?! Love to hear your thoughts on what you’ve tried… so far…😂. I have a hunch those new Bisou Balms will find a new home also as well?! Know you’re really behaving. I restrained myself on just the one. Baby steps.