Reviews
First of all, I hit the 5-star rating. It is really really great, I love it! This creamy lipstick saved my life so many times, that I owe it a lot! You just put it on in the morning, and still find it on your lips when you go to bed, no matter how many liquids you've been drinking all day long, or how many boys you've been kissing :D. It is totally worth the price that you have to pay.
Something told me that this lippy was different.
I appreciated the reviews and there seemed to be a common theme; it's sheer and stays moist. I received a gift card for my birthday, I like to use those cards to buy things I would never spend my own hard earned money on, like a $35 Limited Edition lipstick by a company whose products I usually don't give a second glance.
I was forewarned that the tube is tiny, but it contains a full amount of product. I love the size, I can easily tuck this into a small clutch or a pocket. The vessel is metal, gold in colour. It is embossed with Lancome on the tube of lipstick and the rose on top of the cap. I feel as if I have been passed down something very special from my grandmother. I am torn between savouring it's beauty and showing it off.
I exfoliate my lips and pat them dry, I do not apply a liner as I want to see the shade out of the tube and feel the true texture. At first appearance, it seems an opaque red with gold shimmer. It goes on smooth, like a balm, thanks to Shea Butter. The colour is beautiful, it is sheer as promised yet has buildable coverage. I feel very sexy, this is one of those reds that will work for most.
The swatch above my apple is one swipe, the heavier application is above. It has a comfortable wear, staying moist until I reapply a few hours later. The colour stayed as true as the tube and never dried out my lips or caused flaking which is a havoc perfumes wreak. It has honestly, become my favourite Spring red. I never would have spent this much money on a lipstick but I have to admit I am grateful I had the Gift Card to be able to do so. It stays super moist, does not feather and does not dry my lips.