With what seems to be the last of summer, I bring a very underrated lip product – something I partially understand but I still enjoy this little beauty very much and intend on using ’till the last day summer graces us with its presence. During the past month or so, I've used up a lot of skincare bits and I'm feeling very much inspired to make a revamp of my skincare stash and I'm also feeling a glimpse of an urge to go all matte on my eyes and lips. However, August is still not finished and if you're a hard core summer vibes girl or you're extra fond of the shiny lip – this recommendation might still come in time. Bourjois Rouge Edition Aqua Laques are a summery, light, shiny take of the brand's celebrated liquid lippies. I've already reviewed a nudey/dusty pink shade Rose On The Rocks – an upgrade of a regular gloss. A bit thicker, more pigmented, glossy and cooling on the lips, it really is a staple in my summer toiletry bag. I was intrigued by how would punchier shades perform with this unusual texture, had this particular shade on my birthday wishlist and (after more than a month of testing), I'm ready to share my thoughts.
Tokom ovih, kako se cini, posljednjih dana ljeta, donosim vam recenziju prilicno potcijenjenog ruza za usne – djelimicno razumijem zbog cega nije proslavljen no, to ne umanjuje cinjenicu da mi je postao drag i da ima svoju car. U posljednjih mjesec dana sam potrosila dosta preparativnih proizvoda (sto me navodi da potpuno preobrazim trenutacnu preparativnu postavu) i pocinjem osjecati nagon za mat formulacijama ruzeva i sjena za oci. Ali kao da se mjesec avgust pokusava iskupiti povremenim suncevim intervalima te fantasticnim prizorima nebeskog prostranstva nastanjenog haoticnom kompozicijom oblaka. Mozda jos uvijek ima nade da ljeto nije gotovo? Ako mi se pridruzujete u ovim nadanjima ili naprosto preferirate sjajni finish na usnama, moja preporuka mozda dolazi u pravo vrijeme. Bourjois Rouge Edition Aqua Laque ruzevi za usne su ljetna varijanta proslavljenih tecnih ruzeva ovog brenda. Krasi ih lagana tekstura i sjajni finish. Vec sam ranije recenzirala nudasto/ruzicastu nijansu Rose On The Rocks koja kao da je stepen vise u evoluciji sjajila za usne. Poboljsane, guste teksture koja je istovremeno lagana poput kapi vode, bolje pigmentacije i hladeceg osjecaja na usnama – zaista je ovaj ljepotan bio neizostavan dio mog nesesera ove sezone. Poslije ovog iskustva, zaintrigirala me misao kako bi se pokazale nesto upadnije nijanse u kombinaciji sa ovom neobicnom teksturom? Konkretnu nijansu koju vam predstavljam danas sam drzala na rodjendanskoj listi zelja i nakon vise od mjesec dana intenzivnog testiranja, spremna sam podijeliti svoje utiske sa vama.
Bourjois Rouge Edition Aqua Laque in Fuchsia Perché is a little somethin’ I like to crack out when I don't feel like doing anything else with my face. No foundation, just a lick of mascara and light filling the brows + this little gem and my make-up is completely done. As I've mentioned, it's of a light, almost watery texture and has a cooling sensation upon application (very welcome during summer). It isn't sticky at all. As for the shine, it's rather visible after application but it fades away after 10 minutes to a light sheen (almost satin finish). It then fades down to leave a slight stain, but it's a stain which fades quite quickly (total wear is definitely not 10h – realistic estimation would be 2h-3h). Application is uneven at start, I can see product applies thicker at the edges of my lips (not the case with shade Rose On The Rocks) but it evens out on its own in a jiffy. The hydrating formulation masks any imperfections and/or dry skin whilst the fruity smell is very pleasant. Pigmentation is quite solid, medium. Fuchsia Perché is a cherry red (red with just a hint of fuchsia, as the name suggests) and I usually go for these types of shades during warmer months as they compliment my complexion. Although this is such a controversial lipstick and definitely imperfect, I honestly have enjoyed wearing it but I feel like I'll be switching back to matte Rouge Velvets as soon as autumn arrives. How do you feel about Aqua Laques?
Bourjois Rouge Edition Aqua Laque tecni ruz u nijansi Fuchsia Perché (cca 25KM) je divotica na koju znam da se mogu osloniti ukoliko nisam u raspolozenju za elaborirani makeup. Bez tecne podloge i/ili pudera, samo uz malo maskare i njezno popunjenih obrva ovaj mali dragulj od ruza uskace i ‘podize’ cjelokupan izgled lica te osvjezava ten. Kao sto sam i ranije spomenula, nevjerovatno je lagane teksture koja na usnama ostavlja dojam kao da nosite par kapi ohladjene vode. Hladeci osjecaj koji izaziva je strasno prijatan tokom vrucina i neprestano sam bila u iskusenju da ponovo nanosim ruz samo zbog tog osjecaja (iako zbog boje nije bilo potrebno). Po pitanju sjajnog finisha – odmah po nanosenju je dosta izrazen ali nakon desetak minuta gotovo da nestaje. Ostatak vremena cete na usnama imati gotovo pa satin finish koji potom prelazi u stain koji se ne zadrzava na usnama cijeli dan (trajnost zaista nije 10h vec prije 2h-3h). Nanosenje je na pocetku neravnomjerno, primjetila sam da se vise ruza nanosi na ivice usana (sto nije slucaj sa nijansom Rose On The Rocks) a sto je interesantno – tekstura se za par sekundi sama ujednaci. Hidratantna svojstva ruza njeguju usne i zamaskiraju njihova nesavrsenstva (poput suhoce) a vocni miris je jako prijatan. Pigmentacija je solidna, srednja. Fuchsia Perché je tresnja-crvena boja (crvena nijansa sa fuksijastim primjesama). Inace imam obicaj da tokom ljeta odabirem ruzeve u ovoj boji posto mi se lijepo slazu sa tenom. Iako je ovaj ruz prilicno kontroverzan i definitivno nesavrsen, lagala bih ako poreknem da sam uzivala noseci ga. Ali cinjenica jeste da cu se zasigurno vratiti Rouge Velvet ruzevima mat finisha cim nam jesen pocinje stizati u krajeve. Kakvo je vase misljenje o Aqua Laque liniji?
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