I honestly like the DVN case more than the Hermes, but nothing beats the thick, slide open, outer orange box. 😍 But I’m mostly just really sorry you didn’t like the DVN formula as much as I do! I find the PMG much thinner which feels a little more dry as time goes on-I love them but on my lips they feel thinner which isn’t a problem or con-I guess it’s the silicone. To me the DVN formula is more like the LE Velvets which feel much more creamy and “thicker”, but I find the DVN more creamy even than LE. I honestly feel surprised that you find them similar in texture to the MatteTrance. When I saw that, I put Elson on one half of my lips and DVN On the other side and wore them around my house for a few hours and the two feel so different to me. BUT I also have a different, cooler DVN red than you. Maybe that’s the difference. Maybe the lighter, warmer red is more dry? But I also definitely know what you mean about some MatteTrance being more dry than others. I love the shade Modern Woman, but it’s got a lot of white pigment and is more dry than my beloved Fever Dream or Elson. I only have the one DVN so far, so I can’t compare different shades. I don’t find any difference in texture between Velvet Petal, Jazz, Ribbon, Duchess, Affair, or Muse. I don’t have Dragon or any of the much lighter shades like Intrigue or Fawn. And you made a great point. The quality of lipstick you get from a LE Velvet is incredible (and it’s half the price of a DVN or Hermes) I love the Prada Hyper Mattes. I haven’t tried the soft matte yet. I’m interested to see what you think about them. To me the hypermatte is more thin like a PMG MatteTrance but feels more cushiony on the lips. They don’t feel like any of these other formulas. This was all so interesting!! I guess it all just goes to show people’s perceptions are different, our lips are different, and different colors can wear differently even in the same formula!
I absolutely love that you’re enjoying your DVN lipstick so much and that you went out of your way to do a side by side test😂. Great experiment! I don’t find the shade drying but it’s not different than my Pat lipsticks. But I have to add I have been very selective with my Pat mattes so I only have a few and they are all really comfortable. Lisa’s formula is very consistent and very few shades are outliers in her line. I am SUPER happy with the actual shade of the DVN lipstick because it’s very brightening (you know I love that) and unique. I can’t wait to try the Prada ones. Still haven’t arrived but I am pumped. By now I saw lots of reviews and I am fairly certain I chose shades that will be comfortable and I will enjoy.
I agree with you - I thought the packaging was unique and pretty, but when I got it, it felt a little bit plastic and cheaply made - maybe bc it didn’t have a magnetic closure - but also I expect the outside to “feel” more lux - even my son, who likes to mindlessly open and close my LE lipstick while,talking to me (bc it’s a cool packaging feel; like a fidget toy to him, lol) picked up the DVN and immediately said “no, that’s not great ”, LOL - he literally said he was unimpressed - too funny I got archive red, which is more orange, bright, whiter base - it’s kind of flat compared to LE colors I have - it’s the flattest/simplest color I have - it’s basic orange/red - it’s a bit drying; but it’s ok - I didn’t have that color in matte - I’m ok I got it, but won’t get more - I am interested hearing you like the Hermes - I’ll try one if I can choose,a color (the hardest choice ;)
OK I am glad to hear I am not the only one. I have only ever heard superlatives about these lipsticks and I was wondering if I am missing something. I am super happy with the colour, but I was not overly impressed by the packaging and the formula. Hermes has a fairly limited colour choice and I don't know that they are super unique but that packaging is sublime!! And the formulas are just very solid. I have not tried the mattes yet.
-- I love the packaging and I would love to own this lipstick. Thank you for your review! P.S. Dries Van Noten began making clothes in 1986, not in the 1970’s. 😊❤️
I am late to this video. Thoroughly enjoyed how in-depth you were, especially with the packaging 🙃 I am not even in the market for bougie lipsticks. LE is about my price point for lipsticks. Please keep doing these videos.
As a lipstick lover, I really do appreciate a thorough luxury lipstick review, so thank you! ❤ I haven't tried Dries van Noten lipsticks, so I can’t compare them, but I have to agree on the Hermes ones being next level when it comes to packaging - I usually throw out any kind of boxes/pouches etc, but I simply couldn’t do it with Hermes ones. So now my Hermes lipsticks live in their pouches, each in a separate box and I'm amazed every time I use them. And I also totally agree on quality of Lisa's matte formula, it still remains my favourite, even after trying out many other (sometimes much more expensive) lipsticks - the comfort/longevity ratio is the best out of all the lipsticks that I've tried.
I love this Dries color a lot on you. It's a very unique one. Both packagings are absolutely beautiful. I really enjoy your reviews, they are so detailed and on point, like a scientist.
I prefer the Hermes case and formulas that I have tried. I have 3 Dries lipsticks, all purchased at the same time, and have not repurchased. They’re fine but lack a certain wow factor. The cases are beautiful in their own way and I would buy more if I liked the formulas better.
@@mariam.a. Nothing specifically bothers me. I have formulas I like more. Dries is a little dry by comparison. It could vary by color as well. I have a very dead looking beige and an orange red in the matte formula.
I meant to write this ever since the cideo came out : thanks a lot, I was days away from buying three lipsticks just for the packaging and I am now reassessing. I own a limited edition Hermes lipstick and can’t change the bullet though…
Keep in mind that not everyone shares my opinion on the packaging so perhaps get one and see how you like it. Hmm when did you buy the Hermes lipstick??
