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How to Copy Princess Diana’s Lippy

For her lippy (British slang for lipstick) Diana did, on occasion, wear a reddish-orange tone with hints of brown but more often than not, she sported a natural lip. Sometimes pink, sometimes reddish, but always classy.

Luisa.com interviewed Diana’s former friend and makeup artist Mary Greenwell in February 2024 and asked her what lipstick would the Princess of Wales wear today?

MAC Lip liner pencil SUBCULTURE
$25.00

Greenwell confidently suggested the MAC Lip liner pencil: SUBCULTURE as a princess-inspired lip liner. Customers find the lip pencil's color goes well with every shade of lipstick and appreciate its natural-looking finish. The product is long-lasting, delivers quality, and customers consider it worth the money.

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Lancôme L'Absolu Rouge Intimatte Hydrating Matte Lipstick - Buildable & Lightweight Formula with a Soft Matte Finish - Up To 12HR Comfort- 215 First Kiss: warm peachy brown
$35.00

Although Greenwell’s exact shade recommendation for #202 Lancôme L'Absolu Rouge Intimatte Hydrating Matte Lipstick is no longer available (modern beauty moves so fast when discontinuing shades!) there is a very similar shade in the Lancôme L'Absolu Rouge Intimatte Hydrating Matte Lipstick family called #215 First Kiss: warm peachy brown

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Clinique Pop Longwear Lipstick | Long Lasting, Satin, Matte + Shine, Bare Pop, 1 Count
$26.00

Another excellent choice is Clinique Pop Longwear Lipstick in the color AB Bare Pop - Shine. This semi-glossy lippy is creamy smooth, and provides a barely there hint of color that is long lasting and classy.

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