I love Bourjois for their glosses and little round pots, but their lipstick has never really been on my radar. These new Rouge Editions have really changed all that. They’re creamy, hydrating and balmy but, where this type of formula has traditionally offered quite sheer colour payoff, these trend-led shades are impressively pigmented. Colours range from nudes to pinks, reds and plums, and there’s also a brown and an orange in the mix.
From the 17 on offer I have the following three (pictured L-R above):
- # 02 Beige Trench: this leans mauve to me but is described as a 'non-pearlescent beige with a delicate touch of pink'. It's a really pretty alternative to the more concealer coloured nude shades in my collection.
- # 13 Rouge Jet Set: described as an ultra-glamorous classic red, this looks like a ‘true’ red to me in that it’s not orange or blue based, but somewhere perfectly balanced in the middle.
- # 11 Fraise Remix: a lovely bright shade that’s described as a fruity pink, this reminds me more than a little of Impassioned by MAC. I love the way Impassioned looks but find it drying to wear, so I’m delighted to discover this baby.
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These lipsticks are described as having a ‘half-gloss’ finish which translates to a soft sheen on the lips – they’re not super shiny or glossy, just pretty and wearable. They feel great on - comparable, actually, to my favourite Korres lip butters - and they last a reasonable amount before you have to reapply – a few hours, on my lips, anyway.
Packaging is another plus point – it’s nice and sturdy, and with its black case and bright lettering these feel like an altogether pricier product. The RRP is €12.99 but I’ve seen it for as low as €9.99 (thanks, Superdrug in Santry!) so keep an eye out as there could be bargains to be had.
What do you think, are you tempted? And which one's your favourite of the three? I honestly can't decide!
