PS Kiss: Do a Double Take
Recently, a reader commented that she was looking high and low for Lancôme’s Limited Edition Pout-à-Porter in PS Kiss, released last fall, without any luck. Every counter she visited told her they were sold out. However, one did recommend that Merlot was pretty close in color.
Still Looking… , if you’re reading this, this post is for you.
I, too, was curious to know if there was a dupe out there for my now beloved PS Kiss. When my tube runs out, I won’t be able to replace it so I thought to myself, “Is Merlot really that close to PS Kiss?” I had to find out so I dropped by the Lancôme counter and swatched Merlot against my PS Kiss.
At first glance, the two are pretty similar.
PS Kiss is a slight more berry in color while Merlot is a little more of a brick red with brown tones in it. Swatched on my hand, the textures of both seem to be the same as well. Merlot glided on nicely and has the same amount of sheen as PS Kiss.
Overall, I think that Merlot is pretty close to my beloved PS Kiss, but without trying them both on my lips, I can’t be 100% sure they’d look the same. Honestly, once I run out of my tube, I might not be able to notice the difference too much.
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On March 11th, 2008 the Muse said:
damn you! I keep searching ebay for PS kiss!
i needs it now!
You’re a bad cookie for creating this lem! Merlot isn’t nearly as nice as PS Kiss!
Sigh back to my hunt!
On March 11th, 2008 still looking... said:
Lilian -
You are so good to me. Thanks for the personalized post
The swatch proves NO other color can duplicate PS Kiss. Those Ebay’ers are trying to rip us off … wanting us to pay close to $50 for PS Kiss??? Come on guys, help a girlfriend in NEED!
I still have to pick up my Pixel Pink … and the hunt continues for my perfect red that is so close, but so far away…..
The Daily Cookie is making me obsessed with getting this fabulous lipstick color… I AM ON A MISSION girls, watch out!
On March 11th, 2008 Lilan said:
Hey Muse!
I won’t sit here and lie and say, you don’t need PS Kiss – because I think that you do!!! I hope you find one soon!!
Hope you’re having a lovely day, my friend!
On March 11th, 2008 Lilan said:
Hi still looking…
The more I look at the two, the more, I can tell they aren’t the same. To the naked eye, when they were on my hand and in the natural sunlight, I thought they were similar.
Don’t you worry though, it has been brought to my attention that another Lancome shade exists that might be similar called Jezebel.
I’m off to do another comparison swatch for you soon!!
On March 11th, 2008 still looking... said:
If Jezebel isn’t a close match, could you possibly do a MAC lipstick comparison? I’m thinking Dubonnet may be a close match? But I am not a lipstick queen like you missy.
On March 11th, 2008 Mrs. Lynne, MakeupFix.net said:
I like PS Kiss and I know that def. looks good on you. Good comparison.
On March 11th, 2008 Lilan said:
Hi still looking…
I’ll definitely do more comparison swatches for you from different brands
On March 11th, 2008 Lilan said:
Thanks Mrs. Lynne!
Do you have a favorite red lipstick?
On March 11th, 2008 MandyPandy said:
Must. Get. Magie. de. Grenat. You simply must get Magie de Grenat! Peer pressure!
Seriously, the color of MdG is similar to PS Kiss, but sheerer and with fine golden shimmer.
On March 11th, 2008 Still looking.... said:
MandyPandy – I may have to check out Magie de Grenat!
On March 12th, 2008 Lilan said:
Oh MandyPandy, I’ve been sooo bad at looking at the Guerlain counter when I’m downtown – bad cookie!
On March 12th, 2008 MandyPandy said:
Sadly, MdG isn’t at the local Guerlain counter. It was limited edition; for the 2006 Holiday Collection and is difficult to find online or elsewhere (difficult, but not impossible). I keep trolling Strawberrynet in the hopes that I’ll come across another $13 tube of the stuff, to no avail.
On March 12th, 2008 Still looking.... said:
Lilian – SCORE! I just bought a PS Kiss and am waiting for it in the mail. Will let you know how much I love it when I get it. Thanks again for the post!
On March 12th, 2008 Lilan said:
Ahh! Mandy, don’t make me feen for another lippie! I’m still going to try and find it now..
PS – How’s your hair? I checked your site earlier and no updates
On March 12th, 2008 Lilan said:
Still Looking… CONGRATS! I’m so glad you found it! Please let me know how you’re loving it! I know it’ll look gorgeous on you
On March 13th, 2008 Mrs. Lynne, MakeupFix.net said:
My favorite red is Hebe by NYX. I’m still lemming Classic Dame of Mattene but something tells me its long gone
I was on the fence on purchasing MAC when that collection released.
On March 13th, 2008 Lilan said:
I’ve still never tried anything from NYX. I keep wanting to after reading yours and Vanessa’s site. Darn you both!
And you should never be on the fence, I think. My motto is, buy and return later!!
On March 13th, 2008 Mrs. Lynne, MakeupFix.net said:
I like that motto too. But knowing me, I hate returning stuff, lol. I end up keeping it and trying to make it work – hence, Plushlash. LOL!
On March 13th, 2008 Lilan said:
LOL.. I don’t mind returning stuff. Only when I REALLY hate it b/c I wouldn’t have bought it if I didn’t like it anyway.
I’m not diggin’ Plushlash either. Is it just me or is the wand applicator weird? The bristles seem kind of split.
On March 13th, 2008 Mrs. Lynne, MakeupFix.net said:
No, you’re right, they are split. When you hold the wand horizontally, it’s almost like there’s a chunk of the bristles cut out. I think the bristles are similar to Lash Blast except on LB the bristles are consistent all the way around.