This lipstick comes in a gorgeous black and metallic pink packaging. The lipstick tube is black in color and has a beautiful metallic pink cap. The cap shuts very tightly making a click sound. Hence, the packaging is definitely purse friendly. The metallic pink packaging looks quite girly and attractive as well.
The range name is printed on the black portion of the lipstick tube and the text written in proper readable. There is a color-coded sticker at the base of the tube, which bears the shade name and number. The lipstick has a regular twist up mechanism, which works pretty smoothly. The lipstick has a regular bullet shape, which facilitates easy and smooth application. Overall, I love the packaging. It is so feminine and sturdy as well.
“Evening Sur Seine” is a beautiful coral pink shade which would suit fair to medium skin tones very nicely. This shade is perfect for summers. It instantly brightens up my skin tone and looks gorgeous on my lips. This is great for everyday use. It can be worn easily at any time of the day. This shade reminds me “Corallista” from Faces Ultime Pro Longwear range, but that shade has strong neon undertones while this one is subtle coral pink.
This gives a subtle and elegant look. I have medium skin tone and this shade suits my skin tone very well, but it will wash out deeper complexions. This is a perfect everyday shade, which can be carried to office or college or wherever you want. The lipstick does not really contain any shimmer in it and sets to a soft velvety matte kind of finish. The lipstick is decently pigmented. One swipe gives semi-opaque coverage. Therefore, I need two-three swipes for perfect and even color. It is capable of hiding pigmented lips very well. There is no significant smell in this lipstick, which is a pro for people with sensitive noses. The lipstick sets to a lovely velvety matte finish.
The texture of the lipstick is amazing. It is so soft and smooth. Therefore, it glides on the lips like a dream without causing any tugging or pulling of the lips, but being a matte lip color, it has the tendency to cling to the dry patches of lips, so prepping the lips well is mandatory.
The formula is lightweight and feels super comfortable on the lips. The formula is non-drying and matte. My lips feel so comfortable and kind of hydrated with this lipstick. This lipstick is enriched with the goodness of jojoba oil and honey, which provides nourishment to the lips and prevents them from drying. The color looks even on the lips and never gets patchy. This range is worth trying by people who refrain themselves from matte lip colors due to dry lips. Its formula is really nourishing. The formula is smudge-proof and transfer-proof upto some extent. It takes a few seconds to set and once it is set it does not budge at all. It does not settle into the fine lines of the lips and gives a smooth finish.
The lipstick lasts for approximately 5-6 hours on my lips with constant sipping of water. Being such a soft shade, I find its staying power quite impressive. It survives little snacking easily but cannot survive a full heavy meals and it fades from the inner corner of the lips, but reapplication after meals resolves the issue. Overall, the lipstick has a few cons, but I still love it.
A pop of color in your look does not always have to mean something bold and bright. It can also be intense matte nudes and darks, just like the ones in this new lipstick collection by L’Oreal Paris called the Color Riche Rouge Magique.
While the red lip will always be a classic, having the perfect nude in your stash ensures that you will always have that go-to MLBB shade. And for those hot summer nights? The dark shades from the 15-piece Rouge Magique collection [P400 each] are sure to make you smolder!
From left: Mont Blanc, Beige Reveur, Café De Flore, Vin Exquis, Purple Comtesse, Miss Chocolate, The Fort
I’ve been road testing seven shades from the line and I find myself reaching for them often, particularly the nude shades in Mont Blanc and Beige Reveur. Those two are the easiest to wear and blend quite nicely with my medium skin tone. Though they are matte lipsticks, the Rouge Magiques do not dry out my lips. I even go out with just a tube in my bag, most times forgetting to bring along a lip balm as the moisturizing benefits of jojoba oil and honey keep my lips nourished.
The tubes also make for great eye candy with their sleek fuchsia and black packaging. The intensity of the pink caps are reminiscent of the strong shades of the line.
Mont Blanc is a nude for medium skin tones, with a hint of pink to keep your look soft and feminine. This is my runaway favorite!
Beige Reveur is a warmer, deeper nude that makes for a great MLBB for many skin tones. I reach for this if I want my look to be more pensive than playful.
Café De Flore is a beigey nude with a hint of brown for that light take on the still trending brown lipstick. L’Oreal recommends this for medium skin tones.
Vin Exquis is a distinct plum that gives your look that extra edge. While the shade may be unique, it is still quite wearable for an everyday look.
Purple Comtesse is described by L’Oreal as a deep wine shade. I reach for it if I want a different take on the red lip. Just make sure to exfoliate your lips prior to application for a smoother finish.
Miss Chocolate is a delicious-sounding deep brown shade perfect for morena skin tones. It does get a little patchy as some dark lipsticks tend to do so I follow up with a lip brush.
The Fort is the darkest shade of the bunch and it is the purple-toned version of Miss Chocolate. You can barely see the difference in my lip swatches but on the arm swatches, you can easily detect the nuance between the two. This shade also gets patchy so proper lip prep is a must.
Overall, the L’Oreal Paris Color Riche Rouge Magique Lipsticks present a formidable line-up of nudes and darks. The intense matte promise is legit without drying out the lips. Longevity is pretty good also as I can go for hours without reapplying. You can surely find a go-to shade or two for everyday wear and for evenings out.
Do you love wearing matte lipsticks? Are you Team Nude or Team Dark this summer?
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