I sort of predicted we’d see the L’Oreal x Balmain Paris Lipstick Collection launch at drugstores after their debut on Barney’s. Yes, Barney’s New York was the first to get these new matte lipstick shades that were created in collaboration with Balmain Paris. Didn’t think you’d ever see L’Oreal Paris at Barney’s did ya" But it’s true! They were pre-booking these several weeks ago by now the line will be available to everyone starting November 11th at Ulta.com.
But if you want to touch them and see what they look like up close and personal you’ll have to wait until January when they debut in stores. I’m not sure at this point if Ulta is the only store getting dibs on the L’Oreal Balmain Paris Lipsticks but I have my doubts. I think they’ll make a Spring 2018 launch at drugstores across the board. Ulta Platinum Members can take advantage for one day only today and grab them online but they go back into hiding until November 11th for their official launch. The shades are a whooping $14 each which is considerably higher than your typical L’Oreal Color Riche Lipstick shade at $8.99 testimony that drugstore makeup is starting to reach premium prices.

The shades are divided into three color themes or tribes which include Glamazone, Couture, and Rock aka femine, edgy, and couture elegant. All the shades are limited edition and matte in finish with barrels designed by Olivier Rousteing,...