Oct
2019
Sophisticated colour: Lancome L’absolu Rouge Ruby lipsticks
When it comes to lipsticks, there are so many different formulations available nowadays that a traditional lipstick is kinda rare to come across.
When I received last month’s L’Oreal Luxe Box it came with four of Lancome’s L’absolu Rouge Ruby lipsticks (C$42 each). I love anything and everything Lancome, so when I opened them up and took a look, I couldn’t wait to give them a try. I didn’t know anything about these products, but figured they would be similar to lipsticks I have gotten more recently. Would they glide on smoothly? Would they be long wearing and lasting? Would the colour be pigmented?
Yes to all three, but I was surprised to find that these are just basic lipsticks… with a little twist of course.
The Lancome L’absolu Rouge Ruby lipsticks, available in six shades is a hydrating lipstick that provides all-day wear. These are part of the L’absolu Rouge lipstick line, which is available in 34 different shades.
The first thing you’ll notice about these lipsticks is how to actually open them. The lipstick is housed in a click-to-close packaging, where you press a button at the top of the container to release the bottom part. The lipstick bullet itself is embossed with a beautiful Lancome diamond design, so beautiful that it’s a shame to even apply it.
Once you do apply it though, you’ll notice that the colour goes on very opaque, however, it isn’t that much of a creamy application. I found these lipsticks to be a little harsh and you really have to apply pressure. With that being said, they do go on smoothly and not patchy, you just have to give a little manpower to apply them.
Once the colour is on (it goes on very opaque with one swipe) it does feel very moisturizing, thanks to the Pro-Xylane, rose flower extract in the formula. I had these on all day and found that I didn’t have to reapply them at all, even through eating and drinking, which is a rarity with normal lipsticks (and especially reds!). The long wear and radiance in the lipsticks is thanks to the Tourmaline ingredient, which helps lips appear more radiant. The colour lasts a long time on the lips, which totally makes up fo the fact that these are a little harsh to apply.
The brand was super nice and sent me four of the size shades to try out, two reds, a pink, and a nude. You guys know me, so obviously the nude was my favourite, but even the reds are very beautiful, and I’m not one to usually wear red (too much maintenance and I’m always worried it’s all over my face).
Truthfully, for a “normal lipstick” I actually really liked these and love how the attention to detail that Lancome put into these lipsticks. Plus, the super cool packaging to open the product looks and feels so luxurious that the pluses with these lipsticks totally overshadows the one con.
Please note, products sent by PR. All opinions are my own.
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