Wednesday, 1 August 2012

Blog sale - Dior and MAC glosses


I have some palettes and lip glosses I have never used or used once or twice. I thought perhaps someone out there wants to be their new owners. If you'd like to be, please leave paypal address below or comment and email me at rouge.rosso.rojo@gmail.com. Please pay promptly within 24 hours of my e-mail sent to you. Items will be despatched as soon as payment received.

Postage is £ 2.50 to the UK. Outside the UK cost will be more.

Christian Dior Creme de Gloss #891 6ml
used once, £ 15


MAC Tricolour Lipglass Tasty Limited Edition
never used, £ 19


Friday, 20 July 2012

Chanel Aqualumiere Waikiki

  • Brand: Chanel
  • Range: Aqualumiere
  • No/Name: 31 / Waikiki
  • Basics: Brilliant a levres lipshine
  • Colour: Cool pale pink with a hint of shimmer
  • Weight: 3.5g / 0.12oz
  • Made in: France
  • Ingredients: N/A
  • Keywords: Sheer, frosty
  • Smell: Beautiful smell, not strong
  • Sunscreen: SPF 15
  • Longevity: 1-2 hours
  • Finish: Sheer
  • Application: Easy application and since it's sheer, you can't go wrong.
  • Would I repurchase?: Not sure.
  • Comments: It is a pretty colour but since I have lightly pigmented lips, it wasn't visible on mine. I had to layer it several times to get a swatch. Another problem is that Waikiki doesn't seem to last on me at all.
  • Rating: 5/10
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Thursday, 19 July 2012

Estee Lauder Pure Color Crystal Violetlight

  • Brand: Estee Lauder
  • Range: Pure Color Crystal
  • No/Name: 364 / Violetlight
  • Basics: Glossy lip colour
  • Colour: Bright violet
  • Weight: 3.8 g / 0.13 oz
  • Made in: Belgium
  • Ingredients: N/A
  • Keywords: Moisturising, smooth, glossy
  • Smell: Traditional fig scent of Estee Lauder products
  • Sunscreen: No
  • Longevity: 3-4 hours
  • Finish: Glossy, sheer
  • Application: Glides on beautifully
  • Would I repurchase?: Definitely.
  • Comments: This is definitely a hard to find colour for me. Violetlight is an awesome cool toned bright violet. Even if I don't put any make-up on but this colour, it brightens my whole face. It is very comfortable and appears to plump my lips. Violetlight was also produced as a gloss which was a great product (but I couldn't find mine).
  • Rating: 9/10
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Tuesday, 17 July 2012

Guerlain Kiss Kiss Fabulous Rouge

  • Brand: Guerlain
  • Range: Kiss Kiss
  • No/Name: 531 / Fabulous Rouge
  • Basics: Silky soft lipstick
  • Colour: Deep red with blue undertones
  • Weight: 3.5 g / 0.12 oz
  • Made in: France
  • Ingredients: N/A
  • Keywords: Moisturising, smooth, creamy, pigmented, long lasting
  • Smell: Vanilla; a bit strong but goes away after application.
  • Sunscreen: No
  • Longevity: 5 hours
  • Finish: Satin, full
  • Application: Easy and smooth application
  • Would I repurchase?: Definitely.
  • Comments: Guerlain lipsticks are always flattering and I love them (especially Kiss Kiss Shine range).  Fabulous Rouge is really fabulous; very rich in colour and goes on very smoothly on the lips. It lasts a decent amount of hours and it's hydrating. 
  • Rating: 10/10
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Monday, 16 July 2012

Kanebo The Lipstick Poppy

  • Brand: Kanebo
  • Range: The Lipstick
  • No/Name: 14 / Poppy
  • Basics: Anti-aging lipstick, contains hydrating golden phyto extract
  • Colour: Bright red with fine golden shimmer
  • Weight: 3.4g / 0.12oz
  • Made in: Japan
  • Ingredients: N/A
  • Keywords: Moisturising, smooth, creamy, very pigmented, nourishing, long-lasting, soft, buildable
  • Smell: No 
  • Sunscreen: No
  • Longevity: 6-7 hours
  • Finish: Satin, bright, full
  • Application: Easy and smooth application even without lip liner
  • Would I repurchase?: Yes, definitely.
  • Comments: This whole range must be Kanebo's pride. As a Kanebo fan (both make-up and skincare), I love Poppy too. Super moisturising, excellent colouring that stays put for hours. Great quality!
  • Rating: 10/10
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Friday, 13 July 2012

Some tips from Poppy King


Christian Dior Rouge Dior Red Queen Satin

  • Brand: Christian Dior
  • Range: Rouge Dior
  • No/Name: 842 / Red Queen Satin
  • Basics: Rouge Dior Lipcolor
  • Colour: Classic red
  • Weight: 3.5 g / 0.12 oz
  • Made in: France
  • Ingredients: N/A
  • Keywords: Moisturising, smooth, creamy, pigmented
  • Smell: Strong smell/taste which makes my throat ache
  • Sunscreen: No
  • Longevity: 3-4 hours
  • Finish: Satin, full coverage
  • Application: Easy and smooth application
  • Would I repurchase?: Yes.
  • Comments: This lipstick really pampers your lips; moisturising and creamy. It provides definition and full coverage to the lips. The only drawback for me the strong smell. 
  • Rating: 7/10
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