Je vous présente...
Rouge Parfait de Shiseido et Brillant à lèvres Pur Éclat Shiseido*
(because everything sounds more sophisticated in French)
*May I present... Shiseido Perfect Rouge and Shiseido Luminizing Lip Gloss
Where do I begin? There's so much to love about the new Shiseido Makeup Perfect Rouge and Luminizing Lip Gloss. By the way, did you know that Shiseido has revamped their ENTIRE makeup line? From Shiseido The Makeup to Shiseido Makeup?
Back on subject, the first thing I love about these Shiseido lippies is the packaging. It's simple, sleek with a classy yet understated metallic shine. I have this weird fascination over the lipstick's packaging though. The casing has a metal feel to it like how most high-end lipsticks do. Actually, I suspect that it's plastic but let's just assume that it's metal! Anyway, just the weight of it gives a certain luxury and the way the cap slides on and off slowly and silently... the click, so poised. Don't get me started on the way it twists. Yes, I'm exaggerating.
The colors couldn't be more perfect for me.
BE333 Caramel (lipstick): Warm pinkish beige with almost invisible golden shimmer. The opaque color is sure enough, the Perfect Rouge for me. Not too bright but with just enough color to take away the paleness so that the lips don't overpower my entire look
BR302 Brown Sugar (lipgloss): Translucent warm brown with smooth golden shimmer. The color is sheer, thus not opaque enough to change the color of my lips. Rather, it enhances it. Again, just enough to take away the paleness
Perfect Rouge is very moisturizing and a little glossy but still has the weight of a lipstick, which I like. There's no distinct scent and the color stays on for a reasonable amount of time without drying out the lips. Simply, an easy and comfortable lipstick to apply and wear.
Luminizing Lip Gloss comes with a slim brush applicator that precisely applies the lipgloss. It's not at all sticky and as you can see, it's intensely glossy. What more can I ask for?
Both colors combined = perfection!
Albeit being very much natural colors, these two lippies work well for a dramatic look and also a natural look. The look on the left features the Luminizing Satin Eye Color Trio in YE406 Tropicalia and Luminizing Satin Face Color in RS302 Tea Rose while the look on the right features the Perfect Mascara Defining Volume and Natural Finish Cream Concealer.
Shiseido Perfect Rouge is available in 20 shades, priced at RM95 while the Shiseido Luminizing Lip Gloss is available in 8 shades, priced at RM79. However, not all shades are available in Malaysia as per the website.
By the look of the fading texts and scratched-up casings, you can probably tell that I've given these few lippies quite a fair use. Those that have made it for the long trip in my bag include:
- Urban Decay Pocket Rocket Lip Gloss in Kirk
- Stage Wondergloss in Penelope (wore this color for this look)
- Clarins Joli Rouge in Heather Pink
- NYX Mega Shine Lip Gloss in Natural and Smokey Look
What is your favorite everyday lipgloss and/or lipstick?