This Valentino Beauty Lip and Cheek Color Gives Me the Prettiest Flush

The Valentino Beauty Liquirosso 2-in-1 Lip & Blush Soft Matte Color Formula

The Valentino Beauty Liquirosso 2-in-1 Lip & Blush Soft Matte Color is described as a “buildable, weightless soft matte color for lips and cheeks.” It comes in 12 shades, from a range of classic nudes and reds to a moody ’90s taupe and an on-trend bubblegum pink. Because the shades are so buildable, they lend themselves to a variety of skin tones and makeup looks — just layer more or less color depending on the effect you’re going for. They’re easy to blot and sheer out with your fingers for a soft yet pigmented veil of color. The formula has a light and silky feel, thanks to ingredients such as peony extract, amino acids and a Roma-Light complex exclusive to Valentino Beauty.

My Review of the Valentino Beauty Liquirosso 2-in-1 Lip & Blush Soft Matte Color

Like I said, I love multipurpose products — there’s something so effortless and cohesive about using the same shade on your lips and cheeks. I’m also a huge fan of a sheer, blotted out lip. Worn alone, the Valentino Beauty Liquirosso 2-in-1 Lip & Blush Soft Matte Color gives a matte, effortlessly cool vibe; layered under a clear gloss, it gives me a juicy, K-beauty-inspired lip. To apply the color, I like to swipe it across my lips using the doe-foot applicator, then tap out the color using my finger. I then lightly dab whatever color is left on my finger on the tops of my cheeks, where I would normally apply a blush. If you’re looking for more color on your cheeks, simply add more product to the area with the doe-foot and blend with your fingers or a brush.

The formula is matte but not drying, with a silky feel that is very easy to blend. It’s important to note that the formula is not transfer-proof, particularly when applied to the lips, so don’t expect  liquid lipstick-like longevity. However, the shades do stain your lips, so you’ll still have some color left over after your morning coffee. I’ll add that the formula is particularly comfortable, so I have no complaints about reapplying. 

Below, from left to right, I tried the shades 22A Rosso Valentino, a rich, cool-toned red, and 218A See You Later, a soft, sunny coral. I’m in love with both shades, but I can definitely see myself reaching for See You Later more frequently. This color is easy to build up from a barely there, warm-toned nude to a more vibrant orange, and I love the way it warms up my skin’s yellow undertones. 

If you’re looking for a lip and cheek product that does it all and is super beginner-friendly, I can’t recommend this collection enough!