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Foreword
This is one of the most... No. This is THE MOST excited I have ever felt about writing a beauty review. You know just how much I adore Lisa Eldridge (as a true visionary, makeup artist, pet lover, savvy business lady; the list goes on). I love seeing the brand thrive while Lisa launches new, award-winning products and formulations. Case in point today's guest star - Rouge Experience Lipstick.
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About the Product
Lisa Eldridge Rouge Experience Refillable Lipstick (65 USD; Made in Italy) - is described as a luxuriously formulated refillable lipstick that comforts the lips and provides full color with an even, satin finish.
Packaging: the Rouge Experience Refillable Lipstick is the first mono-material case lipstick, made of 100% recyclable aluminium. The refills can be purchased separately and they cost 33 USD per piece. In total, you get 3.5 g/ 0.12 oz worth of product.
The lipstick bullet has that sophisticated, vintage feel to it. A combination of meticulous craftsmanship, innovative thinking, and retro glam. Each lipstick has a nice "high-end" weight to it, whereas the refills are light and dainty. Feel free to interchange the refills as you please. Unlike Lisa's other lipsticks, this one does not have a magnetic closure. If you purchase your Rouge Experience Refillable Lipstick from the brand's website, you can engrave it with up to three initials.
Every refill has a shade number printed on the bottom.
Recyclable ♻️
Formula: true to Lisa Eldridge philosophy, you work with an environmentally friendly formulation and ethically sourced ingredients. Essentially this lipstick is a combination of a gel, oil, and cream. The Rouge Experience Refillable Lipstick lists a higher number of skin-smoothing silicones, odorless fatty acids, antioxidants, waxes, and more.
Vegan🌱 Cruelty-free🐇
Scent: none.
Texture: lightweight, creamy, and smooth.
Finish: a luminous satin, with a soft lip-blurring effect.
Shades: currently available in 8 universally flattering shades. The ones you see in this post are Audrey (189) and Romy (184).
The shade Audrey is a special one here as it is directly inspired by the favorite lipstick of Audrey Hepburn. You might recall Lisa winning Audrey's Cartier lipstick at an auction a few years back. Now, there was a bit of lipstick left inside the tube. It was that same late 50s-early 60s salmon-pink that Audrey used to wear on her lips throughout that time in her career. It is also very similar to the iconic shade you would have seen on Holly Golightly in The Breakfast at Tiffany's.
What is even better, 25% of the profit will go directly to Audrey's favorite children's charity.
I am wearing the shade Audrey in the photos below.
Application: the formula of the Rouge Experience Refillable Lipstick is pretty intuitive, you can easily re-apply your lipstick on the go. Deeper shades might need a bit more precision, while lighter ones can be applied without looking in a mirror. The consistency is quite balmy and smooth. The lipstick glides on like a dream and feels weightless. Wear it sheer or layer it for a higher opacity.
Wear: the Rouge Experience Refillable Lipstick is a creamy lipstick, hence the wear time is a bit shorter compared to a matte/liquid matte formulation. Regardless, it feels extra comfortable and even when it wears off, it does so gracefully. On average this lipstick lasts for about 3-4 hours on me before I need to touch it up. Carry your favorite shade with you, so you can reapply it as you please.
Shades: Audrey, Romy
Verdict
When it comes to lipsticks, Lisa Eldridge always knows exactly what we want. The Rouge Experience Refillable Lipstick is exquisite. The word "experience" is quite fitting, since you dive into an opulent world of vintage makeup every time you use this lipstick. Even with an abundance of products launching every year, there is nothing quite like it. From the way it is designed, to how it makes you feel once you put your favorite shade on, it is fabulous. I look forward to seeing more gorgeous shades in this formula in the future. And special thanks to Lisa for allowing us to touch history and experience a bit of Audrey Hepburn's magic. Bravo, A+.
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