Hi, everyone,
I know it has been agesss since my last product review and as a comeback, I think my Lancôme Rouge in Love Lipstick deserves the moment (apart from the new look of my blog). It has to come with me every single day since I bought it and I think it's one self-explanatory statement. A 6-hour high-potency lipcolor with addictive texture (read: featherlight), this is gonna be interesting, right? I mean look at that modern and sleek packaging design! I even love the red typography.
I know it has been agesss since my last product review and as a comeback, I think my Lancôme Rouge in Love Lipstick deserves the moment (apart from the new look of my blog). It has to come with me every single day since I bought it and I think it's one self-explanatory statement. A 6-hour high-potency lipcolor with addictive texture (read: featherlight), this is gonna be interesting, right? I mean look at that modern and sleek packaging design! I even love the red typography.
Here is the claim on their website:
Love your lips! Finally, the long wear lipcolor you'll love to wear. This collection of radiant, high potency colors, with up to 6 hours of wear, is surprisingly featherlight, offering delightful comfort. Discover the lipcolor that describes you best and let your lipcolor show your mood, any time of the day.
Categorized in 3 moods:
Jolis Matins: Fresh shades for daytime wear. Jolis Matins shades are identified with the letter M in the shade number.
Boudoir Time: Pop shades for cocktail hour. Bourdoir Time shades are identified with the letter B in the shade number.
Tonight is My Night: Intense shades for magical nights. Tonight is My Night shades are identified with the letter N in the shade number.
Benefits:
• Comfortable, ultra light texture that feels like a second skin
• Up to 6 hours of wear
• Smooth and soft lips, thanks to nourishing and repairing oils
• Medium to full coverage provide high color pay off with long lasting shine
Technology:
• Long wear color from new generation polymer
• Oil concentrated deposit on lips maintains comfort of a balm
• Shiny silicon creates brilliance of a gloss
Love your lips! Finally, the long wear lipcolor you'll love to wear. This collection of radiant, high potency colors, with up to 6 hours of wear, is surprisingly featherlight, offering delightful comfort. Discover the lipcolor that describes you best and let your lipcolor show your mood, any time of the day.
Categorized in 3 moods:
Jolis Matins: Fresh shades for daytime wear. Jolis Matins shades are identified with the letter M in the shade number.
Boudoir Time: Pop shades for cocktail hour. Bourdoir Time shades are identified with the letter B in the shade number.
Tonight is My Night: Intense shades for magical nights. Tonight is My Night shades are identified with the letter N in the shade number.
Benefits:
• Comfortable, ultra light texture that feels like a second skin
• Up to 6 hours of wear
• Smooth and soft lips, thanks to nourishing and repairing oils
• Medium to full coverage provide high color pay off with long lasting shine
Technology:
• Long wear color from new generation polymer
• Oil concentrated deposit on lips maintains comfort of a balm
• Shiny silicon creates brilliance of a gloss
A little note from me before I start: I've checked on several Lancôme counters in Indonesia and there are only 12 shades available in the country. Another surprisingly down side: the one we have here is the "Asian Expertise", ehm, formula. In my humble opinion, there are absolutely several difference between these particular series than the original one. Don't worry, I'll elaborate furthermore.
So, lipstick—it is absolutely one of the big three on my holy-grail beauty products other than foundation and mascara, hence minor element such as packaging is definitely important for me. Speaking about Rouge in Love, as seen on the advertisement, it's about hinting a romantism by scribbling a note to your lover on a mirror. I totally love this flirty idea and most importantly, it's implemented there on the packaging.
The tube is made of metal, it's generously heavy, all silvery and clearly different than the other Lancôme lipstick packaging. Some people might dislike it, but I think it is a very beautiful object. Shiny is one good thing, but those red stitches detail on the backside that represents couture stocking is just ah-mazing.
Any Lancôme product won't be complete without the signature rose. It's so satisfying to see the classic mark engraved on the top of it's metal tube.
There's one story behind the color I chose, to be honest, and it's related to the Asian Expertise thingy.
So I went to Lancôme counter, looking for the color I've been into for ages: 322M Corail in Love (a very pretty name, indeed). I did some research on the net: 322M is a refreshing corally-pink color that is suitable for everyday use and it will complements my neutral-yellow skin undertone. When I asked the sales person for this particular color, turns out that 322M is not available in Indonesia. I was completely devastated (well, to give an extravagant effect) then I looked for another shade that is very similar to 322M. He suggested 132M, so yeah, I gave it a go. Who would have guess that the Asian Expertise series coding is different than the US or Europe ones? It is confirmed that 132M is a Corail in Love here in Asia (stated on the back of the box, which I didn't notice beforehand)!
So I went to Lancôme counter, looking for the color I've been into for ages: 322M Corail in Love (a very pretty name, indeed). I did some research on the net: 322M is a refreshing corally-pink color that is suitable for everyday use and it will complements my neutral-yellow skin undertone. When I asked the sales person for this particular color, turns out that 322M is not available in Indonesia. I was completely devastated (well, to give an extravagant effect) then I looked for another shade that is very similar to 322M. He suggested 132M, so yeah, I gave it a go. Who would have guess that the Asian Expertise series coding is different than the US or Europe ones? It is confirmed that 132M is a Corail in Love here in Asia (stated on the back of the box, which I didn't notice beforehand)!
Sorry for bad lighting, but I guarantee that 132M is light-shade lipstick that has more peachy tone rather than pink and has bits of super-duper subtle shimmer, which I love. Now let's check on the claim once again:
Does it last for 6 hours?
Not on my lips. It probably last for 2-3 hours, then I have to reapply more color.
How about the "high potency" color?
I don't really understand about what the company meant by the high potency color, but if it refers to opacity, I must say this lipstick has a very sheen finish. When I swatch it in the counter, I was quite surprised that it's not as opaque as seen on the net. It's build-able, though, I need to apply 3-4 layers to get a good color pay off, so probably it's OK to pick bolder shade next time. Rouge in Love is quite glossy as a lipstick and has light to medium coverage, not medium to full.
Is it seriously featherlight?
Yes, through this product, Lancôme has made themself clear about featherlight lipstick. Rouge in Love feels like second skin, very comfortable to wear, and incredibly moisturizing I don't even need to apply balm underneath.
Asian Expertise?
I wish they have more color here and the fact that they missed the rose brandmark on the lipstick bullet disappoint me :(
Repurchase this?
Absolutely, I want to try other colors, too.
If you are looking for an everyday lipstick, I will recommend this product but DON'T buy it if you're into lux lipstick with a touch of glam (Lancôme L'Absolu Nu or L'Absolu Rouge are good options. Look on to YSL or Dior, as well, they look more convincing somehow).
Overall, I personally think this is a very smart product by Lancôme, as they are aiming youngsters, to people who are new to lipstick but looking for something high-end and credible. They would like to show the world that wearing lipstick is a lovely experience. Starting from the product itself, the packaging, the price, the communication campaign, even the brand ambassador (I am a hardcore Emma Watson fan and she makes this product looks even better).
True, I am not new to lipstick, but this foolproof product has totally captivates me :D It cost me IDR 290,000, a good bargain for high-end lipstick.
Would you give it a try?
Love,
P
Does it last for 6 hours?
Not on my lips. It probably last for 2-3 hours, then I have to reapply more color.
How about the "high potency" color?
I don't really understand about what the company meant by the high potency color, but if it refers to opacity, I must say this lipstick has a very sheen finish. When I swatch it in the counter, I was quite surprised that it's not as opaque as seen on the net. It's build-able, though, I need to apply 3-4 layers to get a good color pay off, so probably it's OK to pick bolder shade next time. Rouge in Love is quite glossy as a lipstick and has light to medium coverage, not medium to full.
Is it seriously featherlight?
Yes, through this product, Lancôme has made themself clear about featherlight lipstick. Rouge in Love feels like second skin, very comfortable to wear, and incredibly moisturizing I don't even need to apply balm underneath.
Asian Expertise?
I wish they have more color here and the fact that they missed the rose brandmark on the lipstick bullet disappoint me :(
Repurchase this?
Absolutely, I want to try other colors, too.
If you are looking for an everyday lipstick, I will recommend this product but DON'T buy it if you're into lux lipstick with a touch of glam (Lancôme L'Absolu Nu or L'Absolu Rouge are good options. Look on to YSL or Dior, as well, they look more convincing somehow).
Overall, I personally think this is a very smart product by Lancôme, as they are aiming youngsters, to people who are new to lipstick but looking for something high-end and credible. They would like to show the world that wearing lipstick is a lovely experience. Starting from the product itself, the packaging, the price, the communication campaign, even the brand ambassador (I am a hardcore Emma Watson fan and she makes this product looks even better).
True, I am not new to lipstick, but this foolproof product has totally captivates me :D It cost me IDR 290,000, a good bargain for high-end lipstick.
Would you give it a try?
Love,
P