Pleasureflush: Guerlain Serie Noir Rouge G lipsticks and Kiss Kiss lipglosses

Friday, 21 January 2011

Guerlain Serie Noir Rouge G lipsticks and Kiss Kiss lipglosses

This spring Guerlain has come out with 4 limited edition shades of Rouge G lipsticks and 3 limited edition Kiss Kiss lipglosses. I got all the lipstick, but only 2 of the lipglosses. The third shade, Moka Shake is brown and it didn't really appeal to me (although I've not seen it in person, so I might change my mind when I do).

The Rouge G lipsticks are normally housed in a metallic case (that also has a mirror that unfolds when you pull the lipstick out), but the Serie Noir ones come in a black case. Very classy and cool. The shades are Rouge Sensuel, Orange Euphorique, Fuschia Delice and Rose Desir. They do look slightly scary in the tube, especially the first two, but they apply a lot more sheer, so are actually very wearable. Rouge G lipsticks are the ultimate luxury lipsticks, they are excellent quality, apply beautifully, are moisturising and feel really luxurious. Combine this with the designer case and you have yourself a very big £28.50 price tag! Gulp. Are they worth it? Not sure. They are certainly a lot better quality than your average drugstore lipstick and the design of the case is just gorgeous, but you don't really need it. I try to buy these lipsticks on eBay as you can find testers of them for as little as £7-8 and if you're not fussed about the case, then that's great value.The lipsticks themselves are lovely, there's a huge range of shades to suit everyone, I personally own about 12 or more of them. They last pretty well and feel very nice on the lips.

Continue reading to see more pictures and swatches of the lipsticks and my review and photos of the lipglosses!

Guerlain Serie Noir Rouge G in Rouge Sensuel

Rouge Sensuel, Orange Euphorique, Fuschia Delice, Rose Desir

Taken with flash

Rouge Sensuel, Orange Euphorique, Fuschia Delice, Rose Desir

Taken without flash indoors

Rouge Sensuel, Orange Euphorique, Fuschia Delice, Rose Desir

Taken without flash in direct sunlight

Now for the lipglosses. Guerlain Kiss Kiss lipglosses have a very nice, non sticky, smooth texture with good pigmentation. They are one of my favourite lipglosses, I own many shades, again they are very luxurious, moisturising, glossy, really lovely. They retail for £20. I got Fizzy Mango and Rosy Plum, and both are really gorgeous in a different way. Rosy Plum is a pretty dark, pinky plum shade, whereas Fizzy Mango is a light peachy colour. Both are nicely pigmented.

Guerlain Kiss Kiss lipglosses in Fizzy Mango (top), Rosy Plum (bottom)

Rosy Plum, Fizzy Mango

Here are some more swatches of the lipsticks and lipglosses in different ligth. Let me know which one(s) you like the best and whether you'll be indulging.