Prada is having a beauty moment. Yes, the brand usually associated with Miranda Priestly’s shoes—and high fashion in general—is now the talk of the town in the beauty world, with several of its products getting attention: Prada Balm — U002 Banana Yellow, the Prada Reveal Mesh Cushion Foundation, and the Prada Monochrome Hyper Matte Lipstick.
Join us as we talk about them some more.
…And It Was All Yellow, and Then Gold
It smells like candy, luxuriously pampers your lips, and leaves a distinctly elegant gold sheen for that warm, dewy glow reminiscent of the tropical sunrays. Maybe you’ve seen its teaser in Sabrina Carpenter’s Manchild video at around the 1:17 mark? Or perhaps you’ve spotted it in one of those viral TikTok or Reel videos?
It’s none other than Prada Balm — U002 Banana Yellow.
A cutesy but legit beauty item, this beauty piece brings an experience reflective of the Prada story and lifestyle, starting with its premium triangular packaging in an unmistakable banana-yellow shade. Yes, U002 – BANANA YELLOW.
Its skincare ingredients include jojoba oil and bifidus extract, with Prada claiming up to 24 hours of hydration and comfort, a perfect ally to nourish your lips in the Philippines and other weather conditions that can dry your lips. Unlike the Astral Pink and Wisteria Gleams Prada Balms, Banana Yellow isn’t primarily a pH-changing balm; its signature is its golden frosting effect.
Ali Andreea, an established makeup artist and beauty creator, has said she specifically said she “loved” the Banana Lip Balm.
For an overall glam and beauty experience, mix and match with these Prada staples.
Base-ics Matter: Prada Reveal Mesh Cushion Foundation
It doesn’t get any more classic than the black hero color of Prada Reveal Mesh Cushion Foundation’s packaging.
Taking cues from the famed Asian foundation cushion, Prada puts its own spin on the beauty staple with a luminous-matte finish and its Motion Protect technology. This means that each pigment is coated to move with facial expressions, helping create a more natural-looking and comfortable finish. The formula also contains niacinamide, while the Asian version comes with added SPF protection.
Prada DNA is Living in their Monochrome Hyper Matte Lipstick
Its shades take inspiration from Prada’s fashion DNA, with each of its shades combining a black base with three pure pigments to recreate the depth of color associated with the house’s Saffiano leather.
Like Prada Balms, it is also fused with the latest in Prada Beauty Tech, formulated with Micro-Fit™ Technology and infused with bifidus extract and jojoba oil, Prada Monochrome lipcolors glide seamlessly, fusing in contact with the lips while feeling weightless all day long.
The statement beauty item has received nods from A-list celebrities including Scarlett Johansson who mentioned the Fuoco shade as her “newest lipstick obsession.” Diane Kruger was also spotted wearing P59 Amarena at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival.
For lovers of the nude palette, Prada has got you covered with B02 Quartz, B13 Marron, and P58 Tamaris.
As Prada continues to innovate and evolve in the ever-changing world of fashion, you can tell that the brand continues to stay true to its pillars — intellectual curiosity, uncompromised quality, creative independence, and sustainable evolution.
Their beauty line provides an exciting entry into the Prada world that is rooted in the brand’s 113-year heritage. It is seen in the way it looks at color and style, and how it embraces beauty in its many forms.
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