I recently had the opportunity to try out Clarins’ new range of lipsticks, the Rouge Prodige. I was actually going to purchase one when I was in Malaysia, but thought I would KIV the lippies first. Whaddya know, when I came home, I found these babies waiting in the mail for me 😀

Description:

Rouge Prodige benefits from all the latest innovations in terms of formulation to create a texture that finally gives women what they have always wanted: lasting-hold, intense colour, incredible shine and comfort too. It stays flawless for hours and hours.

First off, the packaging. I was completely sold on the gorgeous, sleek gold packaging with a monogrammed indent on the cover. These looked damn good in my purse, if I may say so myself 😉

The shades I was given were #108 Natural Rose and #127 Redwood. Natural Rose was, well, as it says, a dusky rosy hue on the lips. I absolutely love this shade; it’s THE my-lips-but-better colour that I’ve been looking for. Redwood is a darker shade, with more brown in it than red.

#108 – Natural Rose

#127 – Redwood

These lipsticks aren’t exactly creamy to the max, but they glide on easily without prior application of lipbalm. Since I’m always have lipbalm on before lippies, the Rouge Prodige gets a good thumbs up from me. As for its lasting power, no problems with drinks. I can’t vouch the same for food, but I always reapply lip colour after meals anyway.

Would I purchase the lipsticks? Hell yes. There are 24 gorgeous colours to choose from, and I am really spoilt for choice. I have my eye on Clementine, and it’s going to be mine!

Clarins Rouge Prodige Lipsticks retail at AU$42 and are available at MYER, David Jones, Clarins Gold Salons, selected pharmacies and Adore Beauty.