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Monday, July 23, 2012

Shiseido Lacquer Rouge in Nymph - New for Fall

Shiseido's new Lacquer Rouge ($25) liquid lipstick was inspired by Japanese Laquerware. One coat provides intense color and deep luster. This rich liquid lipstick leaves lips as smooth as lacquer. The applicator fits closely against the lips for a comfortable, even application that does not bleed. Lacquer Rouge improves dry, rough, or peeling lips with continued use, leaving them smooth and deeply moisturized through its Super Hydro-Wrap Vitalizing DE (whatever that is).

Make no mistake - when Shiseido says intense color, expect intense. On my first glance at the display at Bloomingdale's, I chose the color I felt I could wear (remember, I'm a dark lip color phobe). I selected Nymph (RD305), which is outlined in the shade selection photo below.

Even though it looks "relatively light," like a mauve rose, on the lips it's intense. Take a look at my swatch photos, taken in full, late-afternoon sun.

Here's Nymph, one of the lighter shades. You can expect a lot more color from the rest of the shades (with the exception of Portrait (RD203), which has similar intensity). I was not inspired to buy more than one, but if you love a strong lip, Lacquer Rouge will delight you.

Nymph makes my eyes pop blue (as opposed to green, which they can do). Lacquer Rouge is extremely lightweight on my lips, applies quickly and easily (one coat is right!), feels fabulous and hydrating, has a subtle shine, and is long-lasting. Although the rose shade of Nymph is as dark as I can wear comfortably, it's a keeper. I love it.

I purchased mine at Bloomingdale's, where the display encased the lip colors like little treasures. I had to get help to test them; I was afraid I'd break something. You can also purchase Lacquer Rouge at Nordstrom, Macy's, and all the other stores with Shiseido counters, as well as Shiseido's Web site.

Photo at top courtesy of Shiseido; others by Best Things in Beauty
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22 comments:

  1. ElysseJuly 23, 2012 at 7:27 PM

    Fantastic colour. It's the perfect colour for the end of summer I think.

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  2. CharlestongirlJuly 23, 2012 at 7:36 PM

    Hi Elysse,

    I agree. It will take us right into fall.

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  3. AdeleJuly 23, 2012 at 8:00 PM

    This one will be mine! I'm intrigued by the formula, and this looks like the most neutral of the shade range.

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  4. AnonymousJuly 23, 2012 at 8:24 PM

    LOVELY!! I will have to check these out for sure!

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  5. AnonymousJuly 23, 2012 at 8:26 PM

    Would you happen to know if they're paraben-free? Thanks!

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  6. Mary AnnJuly 23, 2012 at 9:16 PM

    Thank you so much for your review, I was considering buying one when I placed my Nordies order, but decided to wait. The nymph color is pretty.
    Years ago Dior had plastic shine liguid lipstick, it's been hard to find something to replace those.

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  7. AZJuly 23, 2012 at 9:23 PM

    When you're reviewing the new Guerlain lip stains could you do a mini comparison between these? The price for the Shiseido ones is much more acceptable to me..

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  8. EvelynJuly 23, 2012 at 9:27 PM

    OOo I love that color! I will have to check it out. :) Hope your mom is stable and resting - you too!

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  9. JaneJuly 23, 2012 at 10:45 PM

    Thanks for the beautiful swatch! I have this along with Portrait and Drama on its way to me. Shiseido lip colors in all formulations are very appealing to me these days. Their Shimmering Rouge is one of my favorite lipsticks and also very recommended.

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  10. lov2read68July 24, 2012 at 12:37 AM

    This is a gorgeous color! The Black Panties just did a review on this color & I fell in love with it. I 'think' my Nordstrom has just added a Shiseido counter. I need to find some time to pop in & take a look. They were rearranging the entire dept the last time I was in there.

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  11. CharlestongirlJuly 24, 2012 at 5:51 AM

    Hi Adele,

    I think Parfait may be more neutral, but these two are definitely the lightest.

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  12. CharlestongirlJuly 24, 2012 at 5:51 AM

    Hope you like them, Tracy!

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  13. CharlestongirlJuly 24, 2012 at 5:51 AM

    Hi Anonymous, I will check the box and get back to you here.

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  14. CharlestongirlJuly 24, 2012 at 5:52 AM

    Hi Mary Ann,

    We now have options for liquid lipstick. I love the price of these, but would prefer that they had offered a few tamer shades.

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  15. CharlestongirlJuly 24, 2012 at 5:52 AM

    Hi AZ,

    Yep! The testers came for the Guerlain ones, but no product to sell. I'm waiting.

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  16. CharlestongirlJuly 24, 2012 at 5:53 AM

    Thanks, Evelyn. She is much better, but I think it will take weeks.

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  17. CharlestongirlJuly 24, 2012 at 5:53 AM

    Hi Jane,

    Oh yes, I love Shimmering Rouge. :)

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  18. CharlestongirlJuly 24, 2012 at 5:55 AM

    Hi Lov2read!

    My Nordies has Shiseido. See what you think. I love this color, but most of the rest are WAY too dark for me.

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  19. ClarisseJuly 24, 2012 at 1:53 PM

    I love Shiseido make-up and those lipsticks are so appealing: I know I'm going to fall for several of them...Do you know what is new with Shiseido this Fall except the lipsticks? here we were told to wait for some surprises and beauties but that doesn't help much...
    I do hope you Mom feels better and some GP has somehow found a way to achieve a balance in her treatment? Take care too:-)

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  20. CharlestongirlJuly 25, 2012 at 5:48 AM

    No parabens, Anonymous.

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  21. CharlestongirlJuly 25, 2012 at 5:49 AM

    Thank you, Clarisse!

    I saw nothing new at the counter other than the lipstick display.

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  22. IdairaJuly 29, 2012 at 10:49 PM

    I LOVE Shiseido!!! and yes this color is perfect for the end of summer! but I'm in love with portrait and drama shades too!

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