NARS Schiap, oh you funny little thing.

How I come to have this lipstick in my posession is quite a funny obsession because I have a bit of a love/hate relationship with it.

I love how vibrant and interesting the color is, yet I don't particularly like (or rather am getting the hang of) wearing pinks. Though the love/hate portion is a little deeper than that but this is the general gist of it.

Though no matter how bright or how pink, the point is that I caved and got it so I shall will myself to love it.

Regardless, I would not short-change Schiap for the fact that it is a beautiful shocking blue-toned pink. I did not notice this till I was speaking with Sophia but Schiap seems to take on a white pigment somewhere in the base of it, making it appear quite stark on certain skintones.

This starkness was what I feared with it initially. While I am not tanned (anymore, heh), I am not extremely fair either and feared a bit of a Nicki Minaj effect with this shade.

Though thankfully once swatached on, it didn't appear too bad.

NARS Schiap, being a Semi-Matte Lipstick, wraps close to the lips and gives a matted coat of color. It does lend a subtle satin sheen too, to prevent this bold pink from appearing too flat and one dimensional.

In the close-up lip swatches below the sheen seems rather evident but that is the work of my flash and a close shot, it hardly appears this glossy from a usual distance.

Those who do battle some flakiness or dry lips may want to moisturize and use a lip scrub before Schiap-ing it.

Pardon the in-your-face-ness of my lips but here's Schiap for you!

And a candid full face shot for a better representation.

This shocking blue-toned pink is widely compared to the newly released NARS Satin Lip Pencil in Yu, because they are both bright pinks with a cool undertone.

Most would argue that the two are close enough that you do not need both and I do agree with that.

Yet, there is the obvious difference in texture with Yu being smoother to apply and Schiap being more lasting on. Texture aside, there is a very partial difference in the two shades — Schiap is a smidget 'whiter' than Yu, and Yu pulls a little purple on me while Schiap remains more of a pink.

The difference is so minor that when worn, no one would be able to tell them apart yet it pleases me enough to have both in the stash.

If you ask me to compare, I love them both but I am inclined towards Schiap though I have to admit that Yu is easier to slick on.

Perhaps it is the 'whiter' and brighter color of Schiap that makes it feel a little more wearable for me, as Yu could pull a little deep and 'dressy'. Though who am I kidding, bright blue-pinks alone are a dressy statement in itself.

With all that said, I am glad to finally own this rather iconic piece of NARS in my stash.

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It is thanks to Mag (of makeupstash) that I hopped onboard with this shade, after much deliberation.

The whole aspect of it having a waiting list of 2,000 names and it being a shade that is constantly out of stock just pushed me over the edge when a batch of Schiaps arrived on our shores.

Word is that once out of stock it would take awhile for the restock so if you have been intrigued with this shade for awhile, it's best to pick it up while stocks last!

Schiap (/ NARS Semi-Matte Lipsticks) retails for S$38.

Thanks for reading! What is your favorite bright lip shade?

Hello again!

My blog hasn't been in the festive swing of things but I hope all is well for everyone in 2013 thus far!

Throwing on a quick blog-ish update, I have placed most of the sticky post (Brief Baby Break) under a 'jump', which is only visible from the main blog URL. Since it is quite old news and would only be informative for those who haven't visited in a long while, I didn't want to taking up that much main-page space anymore.

Though that's not much to shout about so... moving on!

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Though a seemingly random and simple swatch feature, it actually brings me great joy to do simple things like digging up makeup pieces to photograph and swatch.

This one is a particularly happy one because I had been gifted my very first Bobbi Brown lipstick by Mag (makeupstash). Thanks so much Mag!

According to Mag's post about it, this is one of the three shades that come with the travel exclusive Bobbi Brown Rich Lip Color Trio set.

The set consists of this pink-coral tone, a lighter nude shade (Bare Pink) and a deeper slightly plummy red (Plum Rose). All 3 shades are lovely in color and pigmentation pay-off, as you would see in Mag's swatches.

Unfortunately I haven't got to wear this out yet so I can't comment on lasting ability, how it feels on etc. Though you can bet this will be one of the first few things I reach for when I get into the habit of (and have the luxury of time for) putting makeup on again!

In the meanwhile, behold, Bobbi Brown's Rich Lip Color in Sweet Nectar.

I must declare, my pictures are a wee bit deceiving and I am not certain why. Perhaps the color somehow doesn't pick up well for my camera? Maybe the lighting?

But in any case, the lipstick has a little more beige-pink in it as opposed to the coral-red it looks above.

Despite how intense a red it seems to be in my swatch above, it is actually more coral and subdued, or should I say more wearable. This shade gives a good amount of color to the face and attention to the lips without being too bold about it. I would say it sits well for me with day time looks which would even work for a simple night-look.

I can't wait to wear it and snap some pictures of how it looks on!

Until then, hope everyone's doing well and thanks for reading still, despite my inactivity! :)

Do share, what is your favorite Bobbi Brown lipstick shade?

A little staggered with my mentions, do pardon me, but here are more items from Lancôme's sultry, feminine and fun Fall Color 2012 range, Midnight Roses.

After giving some glow with highlighters, one can't simply just forget the lips so this Fall Color 2012 sees the release of 3 shades to suit the varying lip color preferences.

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The L'Absolu Nu range is a tricky little one, I must say.

Housed in an elegant lipstick packaging with a sleek hold and magnetic closure, I half expected these to take on the characteristics of an old-school lipstick. Think the slightly heavier, creamier formulation that is pigmented but a tad drying with wear.

Yet, I was surprised to learn (and find) that these have a certain buttery texture to them, gliding over the lips in a smooth and slick manner. Infused with Pro-Xylane™, an anti-aging ingredient patented by Lancôme, the L'Absolu Nu Lipstick pairs a light-weight formula with lip-friendly care that subtlely hydrates with wear.

The Midnight Roses shades see a release of tones from pinks to a neutral-rosey shade and even a wine-red to cover glammed up night looks.

For comparison, I find the L'Absolu Nu Lipstick delivers a touch more color than Rouge in Love (asian edition), without sacrificing on the lightness of how it feels on.

The shades don't exactly replicate the lipstick tube color and go on more like a veil of color, with enough pigmentation and also a glossy translucence to it. This means you don't entirely have to be too careful when applying the darker tones or the brighter shades but yet you can't just 'throw on and go' the bolder tones either.

with sunlight

with camera flash

I would say they are not particularly commendable in hydration but they do an okay job in keeping the lips from feeling taut or dried out with wear.

Here's a look at the individual shades and how they swatch on the lips.

Now, Prune Résille gets some extra shots because aside from it being a beautiful deep red, it is also littered with fine pink shimmers within. Absolutely gorgeous!

And a couple more shots of Prune Résille, just cause. Heh.

The reason for the Prune Résille spam is because my mom claimed it upon setting eyes on it so I probably wouldn't be featuring that shade further in LOTDs since it is with her.

However I have been using and loving Rose Damas on my part and find that the L'Absolu Nu lipsticks are very comfortable and lovely to wear, from the finish right down to the color. The sleek tube and metalic closure also makes it chic to carry about for touch ups.

Here's me with Rose Damas on a little-to-no-makeup weekend look from a while back.

Due to their more slick nature, they don't last very long on me and definitely not through a meal. I generally get 4 hours of wear with coffee or drinks in between but they do disappear after.

The deepest berry-red doesn't seem to lend a staining effect to my lips either and is something I can wipe right off and start at square one again.

Easy, comfortable colors with a chic packaging, I would definitely recommend checking these out if they are still in stock!

Lancôme L'Absolu Nu Lipsticks retail for S$44 at Lancôme counters (if still available).

Thanks for reading and happy weekends everyone!

It seems that Chanel is taking a shot at having coordinating lip and nail colors too!

The limited Twin-Sets will come in three shades, from a vampy deep berry, to a fun and playful pink and a sophisticated beige for the nude-shade loving people.

Here are the nail lacquers:

While marketed as an exclusive twin set combo, the Rouge Allure Velvet lipstick (S$45) and matching Le Vernis (S$37) will be sold seperately, much like how it was done with MAC Cosmetics.

Here are the lovely combinations:

Rouge Allure Velvet La Provocante / Les Vernis Provocation

Rouge Allure Velvet L' Infandéle / Infidéle

Rouge Allure Velvet La Délicate / Délicatesse

While I am very entranced with the dark sensual nature of Rouge Allure Velvet La Provocante, I know that berries and deep plums are an area I have not experimented with. Thus the chances of me actually wearing that lipstick out will be so, so, slim.

Rouge Allure Velvet La Délicate on the other hand looks gorgeous. In fact, that whole duo looks beautiful but isn't it like dejavu all over again for me since it appears similar to what the Peachstock combo was in MAC's collection.

Lipstick aside, I'm spying Provocation and Délicatesse nail polish but we'll see! I think I need to lay off my polish obsession for awhile...

Are you eyeing any polishes / lipsticks or possibly a duo?

(images from CherrySue, as seen on Bagaholic Boy)

This would be another one of those times where a haul goes unmentioned and swept under the rug for a little while. Though this is completely unintentional, of course.

When word of the MAC Lips and Tips collection came out, visually it was interesting to have match-y nails and lips and the promo visuals were gorgeous but I didn't feel like I was going to haul a whole lot from that collection. And truth be told, I didn't, but I did end up leaving MAC with a couple more than intended.

One thing was for certain - I absolutely had to get my hands on the Peachstock nail polish.

Peachstock is probably one of my favorite lipsticks from MAC, regardless of what lip color obsession I go through. It is also the first lipstick I had purchased from MAC. Very random bit of trivia but I thought I would just... throw it in there. You always have this unfounded sense of attachment, no?

I like how it's a nude that is somewhat dead-nude-ish yet contains some peach. Due to it's satin formula, the lipstick lasts a good time on but it could be drying and not too flattering if your lips are going through a dry or flakey phase. Hence while I love this shade, I really can't don't reach for it every single day.

I haven't swatched the polish yet (so much for being so eager to own it, right?) but I have a mind to remove my current manicure and slap this on sometime this week!

Now... for the diversion part, the things I never really meant to haul.

From swatches online I liked how Razzle-Dazzler looked, yet I couldn't up my mind about it based on online reviews alone. Reason being, it looked like a creamy nude-coral tone on some yet it looks like a brighter coral on others.

Though swatching it pretty much sealed the deal for me and I liked how it seemed to work with my skintone so... it's coming home with me.

On me this appears like a nice inbetween of a neutral shade with a coral edge. It's a subdued coral that does make it's presence known but in an almost natural way. I wouldn't say it's the most natural of corals but I think this shouldn't be too neglected in my stash!

The first thing this shade reminded me of was Shy Girl lipstick, also from MAC, but upon inspection they really aren't the same. Shy Girl has hints of coral, but clearly not as much as Razzle-Dazzler and appears more neutral on. Yay to same-ish but different colors!

Razzle-Dazzler is of a Lustre finish while Shy Girl is an Amplified Cream which would explain why it swatches more obviously but in person Razzle-Dazzler is clearly the more coral of the two.

The last item I picked up was due to the influence of the MAC Backstage visit at the Audi Fashion Festival, and also part Mag (heh)!

I was never a fan of using eyebrown pencils or crayons to fill my brows in with because the end result always looks too 'defined' for my liking. Though this product may very well change my mind about that!

Beno had used this on the models for the Raoul A/W Fashion Show and I loved how their brows had looked. I swatched Lingering and while that was a lovely shade, I settled for Fling in the end because I felt more 'comfortable' with this one.

Fling is the lightest shade available here, I believe, and while it appears light, it swatches on alright for my hair color. The fact that it doesn't go too dark also makes it rather 'fool-proof' to use incase of any heavy-handed moments.

But that was my little damage done at MAC from the Lips and Tips collection. I so wanted to own Angel, just because so much is said about that shade and it appears lovely online but on me, it was just blah...

How sad! I think I will settle on the fact that pink lipstick and me really don't get along very well.

Did you haul anything from MAC's Lips and Tips?

p.s. I'm starting to realize again how much a feat it is to blog after work with the dying brain cells. Or maybe it isn't that hard but I'll have to get used to it all over again.

After patiently waiting for word after the US launch of it, Rouge in Love is finally available island-wide on our shores!

Though, as I had mentioned in the introductry entry, our shades are not the same as the US in terms of formulation and color selection.

I would admit, I was initially bummed-at-first-swatch due to the expectation I had of a vividly creamy and opaque color, only to be met with a glossy and slightly translucent swatch.

Though after giving this a chance, my mind has been changed and I am starting to enjoy how these lipsticks look and feel on.

I have 2 shades to share but before I delve into the shades, I first want to showcase the elegant-looking lipstick bullet.

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The 'panel' with Rouge in Love inscripted on is meant to mirror a... mirror! The idea is hinting at the romantism of scribbling a note on the mirror for your lover who hasn't risen from slumber.

There are also stocking holstery designs along the side (how sexy) and a very classic looking lipstick base design.

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Quickly recapping, Lancôme's Rouge in Love lipsticks aim to capture 3 different moods and times of the day - Morning, Evening and Night.

It was incredibly hard settling for just one or two when you have 27 beautiful shades in front of you but after much swatching, I ended up with one for the morning and one for the night.

In order of time, let's start with 132M, Corail in Love.

Coincidentally, when I was checking out the US Rouge in Love swatches, I zoomed in on their version of Corail in Love (which isn't entirely the same as ours).

The version we get appears to be more coral, less pink (I think?) and with a natural edge due to the translucent glossiness.

This is a perfect perk-me-up lip color without looking too stark despite the inclusion of coral - refreshing yet subtle for the day!

Moving on to the night, this was honestly the hardest as I was choosing between 3 shades. After much deliberation and re-swatching, I settled for 365N, Rose Grenadine.

I don't know how to describe this color but it's not quite a red, has hints of corals from the tube yet seems to pull pink when swatched on me.

On my hands, this swatched a little more coral than my other picks but on my lips, it seems to have morphed into a rosey pink tone.

The pinky tone it took on my lips was unexpected because I made sure to choose the one that swatched least pink amidst my options thus I think these lipsticks are those you really have to try on and see for yourself!

Kas has Rose Grenadine too and check out how it wears on her!

Hand swatches can only do so much and in most cases it doesn't do the lipsticks justice either because they may appear 'blah' and 'similar' that way.

Corail in Love and Rose Grenadine appeared quite close when swatched on my hands yet once applied, they are indeed like night and day.

On my lips, I find these to wear good for about 4 hours without eating. They glide on the lips effortlessly and feel light-weight on, almost reminiscent of my Maquillage Glossy Lip Rouge, except with more color to them.

They did not feel drying on nor do they supplement balm-like hydration but it was good enough for me.

I find that the Night color seems to leave a soft stain on the lips even after it wears (light dabbing after meals) off, leaving a natural altered liptone. Though this can be removed by wiping it off properly.

In all I have grown to love the textures of these lipsticks, especially Corail in Love, and while they may not have been what I expected, it didn't disappoint me either. While I love the jaw-dropping pigmentation of opaque cream lipsticks, I do realize that I tend to reach for glossy lipstick finishes that wear comfortably on - especially so for a day look.

Even if lipsticks aren't your thing, I urge you to give these 27 shades a look, a swatch and maybe a try. If you are a lipstick fiend... well, what are you waiting for, 27 shades are calling out to you!

Lancôme Rouge in Love retails for S$40 and is available at all Lancôme counters.

Disclosure:
Products were provided to me for review consideration.
I am not affiliated to them and all opinions expressed are my own.

It really is the season for letting your lips do the talking and it's hard to deny that now as Lancôme looks to roll out 27 new shades in June with their upcoming Rouge in Love line.

This line has been launched in the US way ahead and created a frenzy of it's own. If you have been stalking the US swatches and waiting for it to be launched here, well... word is that the formula and even colors we are getting differs.

We will be getting the 'Asian version' of the lipsticks in 27 pearlescent and glossy shades while the US received 21 shades in a more cream-finish formula (at least what I gather from the swatches).

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The 27 different shades are classified into 3 categories, or rather 3 different moods for your day.

You know how we often have certain lipsticks that we wear 'during the day' or for a 'casual evening out with girlfriends' or perhaps that sultry one for a 'party through the night'.

Well that is exactly the different moments and moods that Lancôme wished to capture with Rouge in Love's 3 categories.

Jolis Matins - the morning, a beautiful day
Boudoir Time - cosy catchups in the late afternoon
Tonight is My Night - the magic of the night, moments to be seized

Each 'moment' does carry a healthy range of shades so you will still be able to find reds within Jolin Matins and lighter corals with Tonight is My Night.

The overall tone does get more sultry through the moments but there are still enough shades to pick one that best represents you!

Denoted with the letter 'M' within the name.

Jolis Matins shades - Fresh, natural and radiant with a hint of pearl particle to instantly get you in the mood and start your day!

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Denoted with the letter 'B' within the name.

Boudoir Time shades - Punchy shades that are electrified with intense pearl particles to charm while you chill.

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Denoted with the letter 'N' within the name.

Tonight is My Night shades - Sultry, seductive and enchanting with an infusion of golden pearl particles to mirror the twinkling of city lights.

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While the above isn't the best representation of the colors, it does give you a rough idea of the 'tone' within each moment.

I managed to get the chance to preview all the 27 shades in person and while I didn't swatch every single one of them, here are some of my favorite picks or colors that really appealed to me.

I know, here are only 7 sad swatches from the lot of 27 but have no fear! Evonne had done the tedious task of swatching all 27 shades, so do hop on over to her entry to check them out!

I will share more information about the lipstick wear time and lip swatches in a later post but this is merely a brief introduction to this extensive lipstick collection that will be available to us coming June!

The lipsticks will retail for S$40 and if you feel too overwhelmed to make your choice now, the good thing is that this range will be permanently available at Lancôme counters!

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Long entry aside, Giveaway time!

Lancôme had generously offered to giveaway deluxe-sized samples (cute little Rouge in Loves!) to 3 of my readers!

All you have to do is watch the following video clip directed by Adria Petty and set to music by Brigitte for the promotion of Rouge in Love.

After watching, simply answer, "Who is the Popular Actress featured within the video?"

Comment below with the following in order to qualify!

• your email address
• your answer to the question

This contest will run till 31st May, open to those residing in Singapore only.

I will randomly choose 3 winners from the mix of correct answers and notify you all again after! Good luck!

Thanks for reading!

Disclosure:
I am not affiliated to Lancôme and all opinions expressed are my own.

It's all about lips, lips and lips!

While eyes can be the glitz and glamour of a look, it seems that lips are slowly taking centre-stage in the makeup realm with brands launching lipstick-focussed collections be it with re-promotes or spanking new shades.

< think I can almost hear lipstick fiends rejoicing or perhaps groaning at knowing where their moolah will fly to.

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But keeping on the topic of this post, Make Up For Ever had taken the success of Rouge Artist Intense to another level and decided to launch a little sister collection. Well put it this way, if Rouge Artist Intense is night, the new collection, Rouge Artist Natural is day!

While Rouge Artist Intense brings B to the bold and harnesses pigmentation like no other, Rouge Artist Natural is a very friendly opposite.

Rouge Artist Natural

Inspired by a very natural and fresh look, the Rouge Artist Natural range dresses lips in a crystal-clear shine while still injecting a very natural color coverage. Described to have a melt-away texture and 'fresh lip' effect, this aims glide on and deliver 8-hour hydration to the lips.

How balmy sounding!

The lipstick is encased in a newly revamped bullet with the brand name printed on all four sides of the cap.

The shade I have on hand is N5 Nude Beige, which is one of the 50 shades available! While having Natural' as part of its name, this lipstick sure doesn't hold back in terms of color.

The Rouge Artist Natural range has you covered from pinks to reds to corals and even burgundy. It's certainly a little something for everyone.

Texture-wise, I find these do glide across the surface of the lips like butter with a soft melty texture. Yet at the same time we aren't talking about a vulnerable lipstick prone to squishing itself. It has a balm-like texture that makes it very comfortable to wear yet delivers good pigmentation like that of a lipstick.

The secret to this is a savvy-mix of film-forming polymers, intense pigments and precious pearly particles for the shade along with Candelilla plant wax and beeswax for better color adhesion despite it's light balmy texture. The moisture facter is also well taken off by a cocktail of genetal castor oil and Cupuaçu Butter for that silky feel all day.

Well, that chunk of ingredient and behind-the-scenes listing aside, all I can say is:

Hydration + Color, MUFE is doing it right!

Rouge Artist Intense

Just for comparisons sake and also to re-introduce the earlier successor, Rouge Artist Intense, here is the shade I had received - Moulin Rouge.

If I am not wrong, Moulin Rouge is the only shade in the Rouge Artist Intense collection to have it's own special casing. The rest look just like the above (minus the top design), except with a silver base. That is if I'm not wrong.

Inside, the Moulin Rouge lipstick has another little extra touch.

For someone who wasn't too familiar with the Rouge Artist Intense prior I think I gaped a little at the beautifully intense shade of red (orange-based). That gaping also continued after I did a quick swatch of Moulin Rouge on the back of my hand.

The Rouge Artist Intense lipsticks carry a whole different offering with intense pigmentation, supreme coverage and extreme color results. According to a KarlaSugar swatch post, they carry various finishes from satin to pearly but one thing is for sure - they are all packed with color!

Here's a back of the hand swatch of the above 2 lippies.

I did one swipe of Rouge Artist Intense and 2 of Rouge Artist Natural

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Of course I can't wrap this post up without some lipswatches so first up, a more day appropriate look featuring the Rouge Artist Natural, the new range.

I had done a half lip swatch but forgot to snap a full lip swatch though I guess there really isn't a need for it.

This shade swatches to be very similar to my actual lip color, perhaps with a little more beige. If I wanted a nude 'My Lips But Better' shade, this would be a perfect find.

The shade looks glossy and creamy on the lips, which is certainly how it feels in person too. I never got to test the wear time and 8 hour hydration theory just yet though.

I think I am going to give Nude Beige a whole lot of love in time to come.

Moving from a soft day look to something a whole lot more 'night'.

Make Up For Ever really were not playing around when they dropped the term 'Intense' into Rouge Artist Intense!

For better precision and control of the lipstick I would actually recommend applying it with a lipbrush, which was what I had done with the Intense swatch.

Now, I'm not very accustomed to seeing this bold and bright a lipstick on myself so pardon me if I look like a deer in headlights or something.

This lipstick has a drier satin finish (though not necessarily drying) and feels like it could last forever but I never did wear it about for a test. After attempting to wipe it off, it did leave a stain on my lips which kept it a nice red shade still. That leaves me to think this lipstick could fare very well in longevity.

It's also slightly amusing how a simple change in lip color can switch up an entire makeup look.

I would definitely recommend checking out the Rouge Artist Natural if you are seeking a hydrating and comfortable lipstick that offers decent glossy pigmentation. And let's not forget that full range of 50 shades out there to choose from.

If you haven't given the Rouge Artist Intense a look, you may want to do that too if you feel you have a need for a pow-wow lip shade that will last and last through parties!

These lipsticks are available for S$35. Select shades are stocked at Sephora stores while the entire assortment is available at the Make Up For Ever Academy and Pro Loft.

Thanks for reading!

Are you a lipstick fiend?

Disclosure:
Products were provided to me for review consideration.
I am not affiliated to them and all opinions expressed are my own.

We all know that one fashion saying of matching your statement shoes to a statement bag but that's for fashion, what about makeup?

Well, apparently MAC is giving us beauty fanatics a matching point, aside from matching our lipstick to our blush, we can also match it to our nails now!

More pointedly, MAC is rolling out 7 nail lacquers inspired by their classic lipstick shades! It doesn't stop there as they plan to provide matching lipglasses for the lipsticks too! All of which I believe are limited edition except one (Russian Red) from the permanent range.

I can't seem the find the promo product shots (like above) of the lighter lipstick inspired shades, here's another promotional image and a rundown of the lipstick shades that MAC had drawn inspiration from.

Shades:

• Saint Germain - light cool pink
• Myth - light neutral nude
• Spice is Nice - mid-tone neutral nude
• Morange - bright orange cream
• Impassioned - bright hot pink
• Russian Red - mid-tone neutral red
• Rebel - mid-tone cream plum

While I'm not going gaga over this I like the concept of matching nails and lips, or rather the (first) promo visual sells it really well. Though honestly will we have our hands up by our face enough for the 'impact' in person?

If anything I am excited to check out the nail lacquers, especially so for Russian Red and Myth! Also, I never noticed Spice is Nice lipstick till now and it looks quite good actually...

What do you think about matchy matchy lip and nail shades? Eyeing anything?

Information and pictures here are from AlluraBeauty. Hop on over for more information (finishes etc).

Now that, is quite a title!

Well, the campaign 'A Moment of Seduction' was paired with the launch of Estee Lauder's Pure Color Lipsticks in Spring 2011. The concept of this campaign was to make a statement with your lips, as quoted by Tom Pecheux.

“These lipsticks are so easy to fall in love with – it’s about so much more than just looking pretty, it’s about making a statement with your lips.”

– Tom Pecheux, Creative Makeup Director, Estée Lauder

Accompanying this campaign was an ad filmed by Matěj Valtr, from Czech Republic. It's a simple film that expresses the sensuality and allure that a lipstick can give a woman. Check out that interesting and artsy film approach here:

Aside from sharing about the campaign, here's a look at the Estee Lauder Pure Color Lipstick itself.

Housed in a sturdy and elegant gold casing, I like how the base of it is a clear glass so you can easily see the lipstick shade without having to open the case. The Estee Lauder emblem adds a really nice touch to the packaging as well.

The shade I was provided with is Bois De Rose, one of their best-seller shades.

The Pure Color range itself carries some lovely nude shades and also bright reds (such as Scarlet Siren which the model in the ad was wearing).

The lipstick contains little flecks of shimmer but they don't apply chunky and are actually quite subtle. They add a nice shine to the otherwise creamy texture and color of the lipstick.

The Pure Color lipsticks come in two different finishes, a Satin (Lasting Creme) and Lustrous (Lasting Shimmer). Though the liptick itself does not indicate the finish, you can check their shades on the product page. The closeup image and description will give you an idea of which finish it is.

From the Estee Lauder page, I believe mine leans towards the Satin finish.

The lipstick had a great pigmentation and while it was creamy and smooth it wasn't too 'soft', making it easier to control the pressure and pigmentation with the application.

Infused with shea butter and other hydrating ingredients, I felt the lipstick was pretty comfortable on and not drying. Though it's certainly more of a cream finish instead of a glaze or lustre. It does not appear glossy (think lipgloss) on but the shimmers do provide a nice dimensional look instead of a matte flat shade.

Though as far as scent of this goes, it has a rather distinct scent. It's not horribly waxy but it does smell like a mix of that along with the fact that they might have tried infusing a light aroma to musk it. It's not a bad or good scent and it's hardly noticeable on.

The following picture showcases the little shimmer bits better, but as you can see it's reflective yet not too glossy-looking at the same time.

Okay enough scary close-up shots of my lips in this post!

Although the color is a little different from my norm it's a lovely shade and I can see why it's a best-seller. Leaning a little towards the stronger (then neutral) side, it's not too red that makes it scary to wear.

A quick and random shot but I was heading to the park so I threw on shades coupled with this lipstick to 'complete' the look and I kind of how put together it makes me seem. I didn't have on any foundation or makeup, aside from sunscreen and the lipstick (hello nice skin from Adonis treatments, heh)

Narcissistic shot aside, will probably post a better photo of this lipstick in action, probably in future LOTDs.

The Pure Color Lipsticks are permanent so do drop by the counter and swatch them/check the rest of the shades out! I believe they retail locally for SGD33, but do check with the counters.

Thanks for reading!

Disclosure: Product featured was provided by Estee Lauder for my consideration -- I am not affiliated to Estee Lauder. All opinions expressed are my own, I am not paid for this.