I've had this lipstick for a while now and I did a hasty insta-review on it last year, but I think it deserves something more substantial.
Violette Coquette 381B was the first lipstick I purchased from the Lancôme's Rouge in Love collection and it certainly wasn't my last.
It's a bright purple with purple sparkle. It's definitely not a shade I'm typically drawn to, but when I tried it on, I was hooked. It's a beautiful colour. It's one of the few purple shades that I really enjoy wearing.
I really like the formulation of these lipsticks. The shades I have picked up, including this one, are lightweight, fairly moisturizing, and comfortable to wear. The lasting power ranges depending on the pigmentation.
Violette Coquette lasts quite a while on my lips (around 5 hours) and also dries down to a pretty stain. Before it dries down, though, it has a beautiful glossy shine.
What I also love about this lipstick is it's versatility. You can wear it as a stain for that hint of colour during the day or layer it for a dramatic bold lip for a night out.
I must also give a nod to the packaging. The tube is small (smaller than most lipsticks), but it's also heavy and sturdy in the hand. It combines a matte and glossy finish with decorative details, like the emblematic Lancôme rose.
Pricing & Availability
$30.00 | 3.4g | Lancôme counters, Sephora
Do you own / have you tried Lancôme's Rouge in Love lipsticks? x
i've never tried purple lipstick before but it's an interested colour. a lot more wearable than i thought!
ReplyDeleteIt's definitely more wearable than it looks in the tube! :) x
DeleteI love the style of your post! Two ways to wear it (:
ReplyDeleteAw thanks! I'm kind of experimenting with blogging styles :) x
DeleteGorgeous! It makes such a nice stain for every day, and I love the brighter look on you for a night out!
ReplyDeletexo Raquel
Sassy + Bubbly
Thanks, Raquel! It's definitely my most work lipstick at the moment :) x
DeleteSuch a gorgeous shade! And I love it can be used both ways.
ReplyDeleteI also love what you're wearing on your nails? Is it by Julep?
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It's Essie "to buy or not to buy" .. if you're looking for a Julep counterpart, it's very similar to Simone :) x
DeleteOkay, I'm buying this, you sold me. The color is so gorgeous and wearable!
ReplyDeleteYay!! Enabling at it's best ;) but I think you'll really like it :) x
DeleteYou`ve made such an odd looking colour look so versatile! and the packaging looks to-die-for!
ReplyDeleteIt's much more versatile than it looks! And I know, the packaging is stunning! I'm such a sucker for aesthetics :) x
DeleteI have wanted to try them forever, but I just din't know which shade. I love this one!! Thanks!!
ReplyDeleteThey have really great colours! The reds are stunning, if you want some drama. And the lighter shades wear nicely, too, if you're looking for something more subtle :) x
DeleteI love the versatility of darker shades where you can adjust the pigmentation to your liking. Gorgeous purple and LOVE the packaging!
ReplyDeleteYes! It's like having a bunch of lipsticks in one! :) x
DeleteWhat a gorgeous shade! I had a mini Lancome in Love lipstick in a red shade, but the bullet broke off :( It was a nice lipstick though and I'd love to try more.
ReplyDeleteLancome makes some great reds! This just reminded me that I have a mini tube of lipstick from a GWP lying around somewhere :) x
Deletethis lipstick looks amazing on you!!! i've been debating trying rouge in love for over a year. i may have to pick one up in may (non-beauty ban month haha).
ReplyDeleteI really like the way it looks on you! It does look a little scary in the tube but you can pull it off well!
ReplyDeletethat is a beautiful color. it really suits your skin tone.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a beautiful shade!
ReplyDeleteSuits you :)