(Nina Ricci Cosmetics seasonal looks)
I think most of you might still remember the curvy and quirky original packaging of Nina Ricci‘s makeup and skincare items. It was fairly cute but I wasn’t particularly a fan of that. But, around 2002, the packaging went through an overhaul and personally I think it came out so much better. Using both reflective and frosty finishes, the new look was sleek and modern.
The two items I have from the revamped range were the
Tender Lacquered Lipglaze in #2 Rose Jupon and Extension Lashwear in #01 (black). The Extension Lashwear mascara does a good job in separating and defining the lashes, while the lipglaze is one of the best lip glosses I have ever used thanks to the richness of the color and the syrupy and glassy finish.
(my two Nina Ricci items)
What I also like about the new Nina Ricci makeup line is that each season they released a beautiful seasonal look. Like the packaging, the seasonal looks were modern and with a slight editorial edge which varied from season to season. Each seasonal look was on a leaflet featuring the key items. The styling of the leaflets was consistent, which made it fun to collect and compare them. You can see some of the beautiful seasonal looks above.
Sadly, Nina Ricci left the UK a couple of years ago. (Now only the fragrances are sold here.) The website is functioning but the beauty section has not been updated for a long time. It makes me wonder whether they are still coming up with new items in other countries. I don’t think so, but if you have any information on Nina Ricci where you are, I’d be very interested to know!
Some other “Bring It Back!” Posts:
Inoui ID
Cynthia Rowley
Bulgari Skincare (which IS coming back!)
Helena Rubinstein
Calvin Klein Cosmetics (which has come back!!)
{ 2 comments… read them below or add one }
Hello!
First of all my compliments to your wonderful blog; I have been an avid reader for about six months and I really love it.
I can remember all those fuschia-pinky packinging, and from that era my favorite item was a mauve-plum coloured blush – for me the “perfect” one! Well, those days are gone and somehow the line disappeared here in Germany either… Haven’t seen Nina Ricci with those sleek, modern packaging so far…
Greetings from Munich,
Andrea :-)
Hello Andrea,
Thank you so much for having read my blog for such a long time. Hope you will continue to enjoy my posts.
I do think the previous Nina Ricci packaging is nice and quirky (a fuschia-pink indeed, a nice color actually). But I do prefer the modern and sleek packaging.
Sadly there haven’t been new items for the last few seasons. I think this is a cosmetics line that could have gone far.
A mauve-plum blusher sounds lovely. Very sophisticated I’d say.
Thank you again for leaving a comment. Hope to hear from you again! :)