We all keep in memory that first lipstick that made us feel older, more confident, and a little more sophisticated. That shade we chose as teenagers, probably without thinking too much about trends or formulas, and which today, looking back, we recognize as one of those classics that never go out of style.
In most cases, it wasn’t an intense red nor a dark brown. The usual choice was soft pinks, nude tones, or transparent glosses that accompanied our first beauty looks. They were easy to apply, didn’t require a mirror, and gave us the confidence to start playing with makeup.
The lipstick I wore most in my adolescence
We all remember that first lipstick that marked a before and after in our adolescence. Mine was the Isabel Marant Smile lipstick, in the shade La Seine Shadow, a matte lipstick that back then seemed the most sophisticated thing in the world to me. And the truth is that, if I could go back, I would choose it again without a doubt.
I discovered it at one of those moments when makeup begins to form part of your identity. It wasn’t a loud or too flashy color, but it had the right amount of strength to make me feel different, more confident, and with a Parisian touch that fascinated me.
The matte finish contributed effortless elegance, while the neutral shade, inspired by Isabel Marant’s classic colors, adapted to any look. It was that lipstick you could wear to high school with a knit sweater or to a first night out with friends, and it always worked.
Over time came the intense reds, deep burgundies, and perfect nudes. I tried everything, but La Seine Shadow always held a special place in my beauty memory. Because, beyond makeup, it was tied to a vital stage: that of first experiments, first insecurities and also the first discoveries of style.
Today, in the midst of the trend of natural lips and sophisticated mattes, this shade is more current than ever. It is no accident that L’Oreal Paris relaunched it within the collaboration with Isabel Marant: it is one of those classics that become cult objects because they flatter without effort.
Moreover, its texture is comfortable, it does not dry out and leaves a flawless finish for hours. Perfect for those who want a versatile, elegant, and timeless lipstick.
However, that soft and subtle tone isn’t easy to find. Therefore, I also recommend trying a darker and more powerful color that also proves flattering. I mean the Palais Royal Field color. A very elegant reddish shade perfect for any time of the year.
