L'Oreal Paris Rouge Signature Ink Reviews

I am in the minority in New Zealand in that I often rock red lips.The only thing that puts me off doing so is the work involved. With this shade "I Don't"-it seems as if the name suggests the lack of lip maintenance. Normally, bold shades require constant mirror checks. Nobody wants that 'I applied it in the car' smear across your cheeks. Normally I deter the fuzzy lip-halo by employing a separate lip liner in a similar shade. This is not foolproof and still requires the requisite checks but it defines shape. I could wear this lip ink out for a good half a day without retouches and this is highly unusual. It also felt so light and not like cake-icing as some lipsticks can feel. The doe foot applicator gives you a super clean line without dispersing a lot of the reasonably-priced product ($28.99). You don't need a liner! it is that well-designed, that crisp. The tube looks high-end with a transparent vial and black and gold branding, and the fragrance is delightful but I can't think what it is.

This is the fastest, most accurate liquid lip colour I have ever tried. L'Oreal has become very good at not only considering the high quality of the product but also the experience of applying it and making that easier. In this instance, the applicator is almost the shape of a tiny trowel, not a sexy description but perfect for lipstick application. Its makes the points of your lips very accurate and the consistency of the liquid made it very easy to apply - so fast. I had the Nude colour and it was darker when it was applied then seemed to lighten up which suited me perfectly as I like my nudes, very nude.

The first thing I noticed was the packaging is a little...meh. Obviously that doesn't impact on the product itself, but doesn't everyone love a cute lipstick? I found the applicator wand to be very effective, its a diamond/triangle type shape, which made application a breeze and meant you could fully cover the lips, and get a nice sharp edge, without needing a lip-liner - of course you can always use that too, but you don't have to for a precise look. There wasn't a particular smell, which I personally find a bonus as some lipsticks don't have the most pleasant smell, unless it's really yummy smelling of course, but considering it goes on your lips, well ya know, no one likes a yucky smelling product so close to their mouth,

As far as the actual formula goes, I was very pleasantly surprised at just how light weight it felt! I am not a fan of being able to obviously feel my makeup, and considering this goes matte, I had figured it would have that typical dry feeling on the lips, but it really didn't! After taking the excess off on the back of my hand, I found it didn't transfer almost at all afterwards. Considering how lightweight it felt, it didn't crease or look dry on lips whilst on, which is usually the case with matte styles for me, so it kept a very even finish and looked really nice on.

I wasn't the biggest fan of the colour but that was my personal opinion, and I obviously prefer different shades, but it might be a perfect fit for someone else (it simply didn't suit my features), and if they have a shade I do like, I certainly would use it regularly.

I am not a huge lipstick wearer, as I tend to go for more natural glossy types due to having, unfortunately, naturally chapped lips, I also have lip fillers so I like to keep my lips hydrated. However, I really like the formula in this product, and if I can find a shade I like, I will definitely be re-purchasing myself.

I was full of nervous excitement when it came to trialing the L'Oreal Paris Rouge Signature Ink due to previous experiences with liquid lipsticks turning my lips into a dry, cracked mess for days after using however I did not need to worry about that with this product. I have never felt a lipstick glide on so beautifully ... it felt heavenly to apply and my lips were left feeling moisturised.

The applicator was pointed which was fantastic for getting a good angle at my cupids bow and made an easy and effective trace around my lips before filling in. There was no need for a lip pencil and the lipstick didn't 'bleed'.

I was not overly partial to the shape of the handle - I found it quite awkward to maneuver. It was 95% round and then had a thin rectangular shape which was not comfortable or useful when using.

I would definitely try it again in a colour that would suit me. I trialed 129 'I Lead' and it was far from any lipstick colour I would ever wear ... a reddish/orangy/brown shade. The colour on my lips was definitely the same as the colour of the liquid you could see through the clear container so for me it was true to colour which was a plus.

The packaging was simple but effective and you could see the colour you would be working with.

I am not a huge fan of lipstick as my lips dry out quickly. And not a fan of sticky lip gloss. .this product is a combination of both, but only the good parts!

The colour is incredibly bold even on first application. Yet it is soooo lightweight you forget you have it on. And it has a lovely matte finish.

I liked that I could still use chapstick over the top if needed and the colour stayed in place.

But the thing I liked the most about this product was the applicator...WOW! it is just perfect, the shape, the size, the flexibility, everything. Also made nice clean sharp lines to define lips well.

My only slight negative is the the colour doesn't last quite as long as I would of liked. So would require frequent applications.

I would use this again definitely..would love to see what other colours they have!

I received the shade 129 I Lead. Looking through the glass-like vial I expected a dark pinkish brown shade but it looks more orangey on my lips. It’s matte and the colour stays on for a long time (it really delivers on the “full colour” promise), especially if applied all over the lips with the applicator - I find it too full on for every day wearing. It does eventually fade into lighter colour, which I’m happy with as the fading happens evenly. As the colour is really strong, for everyday use I prefer to just dab a bit on the centre of my lips, then smudge the colour around using my lips, then tidied it up with my finger.

It feels very light, as if I’m wearing nothing. I can’t tell if there’s any oil in it. Non-drying effect is fab.

Whenever I opened the packaging I can smell a pleasant scent that reminded me a bit of children’s cough medicine. I don’t smell nor taste it once it’s on my lips, so it’s all good.

The applicator is a bit strange, I don’t love it. I’m still trying to get used to it.

I like it enough to consider trying other colours in the range. Orange-based shades don’t really suit me,

Don't let the plain packaging and weird looking applicator fool you!

I loved this lipstick, the applicator made it so easy to define your lip line with no bleeding and no need for a lipliner.

It dries matte which i love some people may find it drying, but once fully dry easy to put a chapstick or clear gloss over.

Once left to dry it lasted all night, i wore it out to dinner and stayed on through eating and drinking, no lipstick transfer onto the glass.

Light weight, i couldn't even tell i had anything on my lips.

Would recommended you give this lipstick a try!

I absolutely love this lip colour and formula. I received the colour 'I Don't' which is a perfect mid-tone red - not too orange and not too blue based. This is a stunning colour that really could be worn by everyone no matter their skin tone.

The wand was really unique to anything else I have in my collection and the very pointed tip was perfect to create a straight lip line. The pigment is extream and you only need to use a little to get the full effect. I found I did not need a lip liner for this and there was no feathering around the edges.

While this formula does dry down to a matte is not that super drying formula of the past but rather extremely lightweight and comfortable to wear. I wore it on my last day of work and it comfortably lasted over 10 hours on my lips without needing to be touched up.

As with most liquid lipsticks, this one does transfer/dissolve if you have eaten any oily food. So just something to be aware of and maybe skip it of your going out to get a burger.