Bourjois Rouge Velvet the Lipsticks

New matte lipsticks from Bourjois and my first VoxBox

These past two weeks, I’ve been testing the new collection of Rouge Velvet the Lipsticks by Bourjois. Featuring 12 highly pigmented creamy lipsticks, these have quickly captured my attention and stole my heart. The Rouge Velvet liquid lipsticks have been around for a while, with rave reviews. Does the new traditional lipstick steal the show?

In addition to a review and swatches of all 12 shades, I have also included some information about Influenster, who kindly sent me these lipsticks to review and how VoxBox’s works, which can be found below.

*These products have been sent to me for testing and review purposes. All opinions are my own.**Some of the links below are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn commission if you click through and make a purchase. 

Rouge Velvet the Lipstick

The Rouge Velvet the lipstick have really blown me away. The tear-drop shape makes them precise and easy to apply in one swipe. They are very creamy and glide onto the lips without skipping or tugging on the skin. I would recommend using a lip liner for the deeper shades, as they are liable for smudging outside the lip-line due to their creamy texture.

Shade Range:

The deeper shades are really the stand out for me in this collection. They are perfect for this time of year, as we transition to Autumn. The bold berry shades like Magni-Fig and Berry Formidable are universally flattering and eye-catching and my personal favourites. I think shades Hey Nude & Flaming’ Rose have the potential to wash-out my complexion, as they have a strong white base to them, but I really need to trial them more to be sure.

• • 01 – Hey Nude! (beige nude)
  • 02 – Flaming’ Rose (pale nude pink)
  • 03 –  Hyppink Chic (medium pink)
  • 04 – Hip Hip Pink (pink/red)
  • 05 – Brique-A-Brac (red/light brown)
  • 06 – Abrico’ Dabra! (red/peach)
  • 07 – Joli Carmin’ Ois (red/orange)
  • 08 – Rubi’s Cute (bright red)
  • 09 – Fuchsia Botte (cool toned fuchsia)
  • 10 – Magni-Fig (intense purple)
  • 11 – Berry Formidable (deep burgundy)
  • 12 – Brunette (dark brown/red)

Wear-time

These do stain the lips, so the wear time is good. However, as with most traditional lipsticks, they do transfer and wear off when eating. So they aren’t not budge proof, like a liquid lipstick formula. They are more comfortable to wear and less drying because of it. I find the formula and pigmentation to be consistent between all 12 shades and finishes and texture comparable to high-end formulas.

Packaging

I really love the packaging, the thick plastic is really nice quality and it has a strong clasp that ensures the cap won’t come off. As it is colour coded it’s really easy to see the shade you are after, without having to wind up every lipstick to check. They are numbered 1 -12, which makes it a doddle to organise if you have quite a few.

Formula

You Can feel these on the lips, as they are slightly thicker in formula, but they do dry down (although not completely). As they are so pigmented, you don’t have to apply a lot for them to be fully opaque. They dry to the matte finish they promise and although I don’t find them to be very drying, a balm underneath goes a long way to improve comfort.

Shade from left to right: 01 – Hey Nude!, 02 – Flaming’ Rose, 03 –  Hyppink Chic, 04 – Hip Hip Pink.

Shade from left to right: 05 – Brique-A-Brac, 06 – Abrico’ Dabra!, 07 – Joli Carmin’ Ois, 08 – Rubi’s Cute.

Shade from left to right: 09 – Fuchsia Botte,  10 – Magni-Fig, 11 – Berry Formidable, 12 – Brunette.

About Influenster

Influenster is a company that brings brands and bloggers together to test and review products. They have been in the United States for a while now but have only recently come to the UK. As soon as I caught whiff that as I able to join, I jumped to it. I highly recommend downloading the app if you are interested in joining Influenster. You will have to complete a variety of surveys, called Snaps and link all your social media accounts to receive an impact score. Doing all of this will improve your chances to be selected for future Voxbox’s.

VoxBox

Before a box is sent, you will be sent an email saying you have been shortlisted, and you will have to fill in another form including your postal address before being official entered into the draw. Receiving this preliminary survey doesn’t guarantee you will receive the products. I submitted a few before being selected to receive the Bourjois box. You will receive a second email to confirm you are receiving the box and you will also be able to see the campaign button on your influenster page.

Don’t worry if you see others posting about their boxes before you have received yours, the campaign timer starts when you check in your box and mine took over a week to arrive, it is on its way and you will not be penalised for receiving it later than others.

Once you receive your box you will need to check it in using your phones camera and scanning the QR code on the front of the box. You can then participate in a selection of criteria to unlock the campaign badge. I was given a one month period to complete this, so don’t panic you will have time to do everything. I hope this helps if you are curious about Influentster.

Final Thoughts

The Rouge Velvet the Lipsticks are beautiful, high-quality lip products that really impressed me in every aspect. The retail price tag of £8.99 is really reasonable for the high quality and the shade range is bold and fun. I’m so happy to see such a strong collection come out at the drugstore.

Which is your favourite shade?

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