I was gifted with 2 new Clarins Joli Rouge lipstick mid of November 2011 from a silent reader. She read about my passion and love for Clarins and she decided to send me some goodies to try. Read here. I’ve always wanted to buy their make up range especially the lipstick and compact powder and the gift set came just in time.

Clarins Joli Rouge is a long-wearing moisturising lipstick. This classic, creamy lipstick delivers stunning colour and silky-smooth shine. Formulated with the innovative extreme shine Maxi Lip Complex to help plump and hydrate for full, soft and supple lips. Deeply moisturising and long-wearing with a fruity, floral scent, this lipstick feels amazing from the minute you apply it

I appreciate the oval metal casing used which is sturdy enough for a clumsy girl like me. I was so afraid I drop the lipstick so I make sure I stuck it deep in my bag organiser. Clarins logo is embossed on top of the cap just like any other lipstick.

I was especially excited to received a nude lipstick. I don’t know why but coincidently at that time I was doing some research for nude lippie and I wanted to get one. The problem that I’m having is that I don’t have the perfect lips like other girls. I have dry, chapped lips which nude lippie is a no-no for me. Finding for the right nude lippie is not easy. However I found one finally.

Clarins Joli Rouge #724 Simply Nude is the solution! I’m amazed with the formula in Clarins lipstick. It just glides on smoothly on the lips. I would normally applied a layer of lip balm first. This is nude lippie which means there’s no shimmers in it. It doesn’t have the typical lipstick smell and it’s so moisturising and long lasting that the lipstick is still intact after a few hours and even after drinks and meals. You know that kind of uncomfortable feeling on your lips after meals that you need to remove it immediately? Well this lipstick doesn’t give me that uncomfortable feeling. In fact my lips still looks good as it is in the morning.

Clarins Joli Rouge #724 Simply Nude

Clarins Joli Rouge #725 Pink Earth however is more warm. The colour payoff is similar to purple shade only with a hint of maroon. Unlike Simply Nude, Pink Earth is with shimmers. Which is good otherwise the lippie would look too dark. The first time I saw this I gave a “eeekk” reaction thinking this would be too dark for me. I’m more of a pink or peach colour girl. But I was wrong. I fell in love with this colour and I’m using this more than Simply Nude lol. This applies on smoothly too.

Clarins Joli Rouge #725 Pink Earth

Here’s the swatches for both lipstick. I can’t decide which is the best swatch so I’m including 3 different swatches from 3 slightly different angle.

I hate lip gloss so this is perfect for me. It’s a combination of lipstick & lip gloss. I make sure I had this in my bag every day without fail.

Pros:
1) Moisturising.
2) Doesn’t have the typical lipstick smell.
3) Long lasting even after a few hours, drinks and meals.
4) Both lipstick (with or without shimmers) applies on smoothly.

Cons:
Couldn’t find any!