
Take each of the new lipsticks and make a line with it on white paper so you can see the color.
LOREAL COLOR MATCH TRIAL
There are a few ways to approach the trial and error process needed to make the color mixture to match your discontinued favorite: The 3 lipsticks needed to reproduce Mystic Mauve were: So, I found a very dark purple from a different brand so not much would be needed to add purple tint. After trial and error, I realized my favorite Mystic Mauve included dark purple hues, but nothing in the Colour Riche line was purple.
Otherwise can store in any container and use a lipstick brush.įor this example with reproducing Mystic Mauve 625, I picked about 8 Loreal lipsticks that were close in color. (Optional): A stand to hold pot/bowl over heat source (like fondue pot stand). A stirring stick or utensil (e.g., small skewer or toothpick, or something that will not melt in heat). A pot or metal bowl for melting lipsticks (may get ruined, so use a cheap one). The more you use of another brand, the more the texture/sheen/scent, etc. If there is a color that doesn't exist in this brand, you may need to find it a different brand. Pick another few lipsticks in that brand that may be much darker or lighter, but in the same color families. Pick some of the closest colors in the same brand (hopefully with similar sheen). Hopefully you still have some of your discontinued favorite lipstick to use as a comparison. You will combine these colors to try to not only match your discontinued favorite, but also have similar texture/sheen, etc.
The largest cost will be purchasing lipsticks of the same brand/sheen as your favorite.