I love wearing lipstick but I HATE reapplying all day long, which is the reason I tend to just wear balms. Make Up For Ever has answered my prayers with their Aqua Rouge liquid lip colors. They have a regular line of 15 colors, and more recently released 5 new shades for Summer 2013. I was sent the shade #16 Fuschia to share with you.
“What it is:
A liquid lip color that provides the intense and long-lasting hold of a lip stain with the eye-catching shine of a gloss.
What it does:
Formulated with a combination of high molecular weight polymers and volatile oils, Aqua Rouge locks color on the lips for a smudge-proof result that will not transfer or fade. Its intensely pigmented formula provides immediate, opaque color with extreme shine, and its creamy, non-sticky texture glides effortlessly on the lips for comfortable wear.
What else you need to know:
Aqua Rouge’s double-ended packaging allows for a simple, two-step application: apply lip color with precision using the ergonomic, foam applicator and evenly distribute the clear top with the polyester brush to lock the color onto the lips.”
-Make Up For Ever
The color is simply amazing. The color you see in the tube is the exact color that applies to your lips. Completely pigmented and opaque in one coat.
The color itself applies like a liquid lipstick. When it dries down it has a velvety, matte finish. It doesn’t get uncomfortable and dried out like a lot of stains, it stays pliable and allows great movement. You can wear it just like that, but I love popping the clear gloss over it for a juicy, summer pout.
I love the bright, bold lip trend for the summer. It is perfect because it allows you to look completely polished while wearing minimal products. As you can see from my look (above) I am wearing a plain oatmeal and white colored maxi dress and my makeup is very simple, yet striking because of the Aqua Rouge.
I am surprised to say that I wore this lip-look for 12 hours and the color was still there at the end of the day. I only reapplied the clear gloss twice. Throughout the 12 hour day I ate and drank several times and never did my lip color transfer, smudge or fade. It is completely waterproof (yes, I tested that). That evening I actually had to remove my lip color with a cleansing oil.
Another fun tid-bit about the Aqua Rouge in #16 is that it matched my manicure PERFECTLY, which is Julep Raegan (the same name as my daughter).
Overall I adore Make Up For Ever Aqua Rouge lip colors. They are perfect for someone who wants color without hassle. They retail $24 and can be found on Sephora.com and MakeUpForEver.com.
I think these are perfect for the summer because of the waterproof aspect (Hello, swimming with perfect lips!) or even as just an everyday lip product.
Bright lips are my favorite summer trend, what is yours?
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