Lipstick Forever #4: Chanel Hydrabase Lipstick in 81 Rouge Peche

As a tiny warning, I think this might be discontinued, I've had it about 5 years so it's quite old!

Packaging: This is Chanel, so it's obviously going to be understated and have a bit of sophistication. It is a bit unsatisfying though- this is an older product, I think the current Chanel designs are prettier than this. It's very nice, but I don't find it particularly exciting.

Colour: Yes it's coral. Yes it shouldn't work on me, a neutral-pink toned girl. But actually... I really like it. There's a definitely pinkyness to it which stops it being that kind of orange coral I just can't wear.

 

Application: The formulation of this is very nice, for a lipstick it feels very smoothing and a tiny bit moisturising. I found this easy to apply even with the strong colour.

 

 Kiss Test: Not the worst I've seen, but there's more coming off than I'd like.

 

Lasting Power: Again not terrible, but after a meal it wasn't just faded, rather it was completely destroyed. As it is a creamy moisturising lipstick rather than a matte finish, it is probably to be expected that the focus is on colour and smooth application rather than lasting power. Apart from the meal, it lasted decently for about 3 hours before that.

I really like this lipstick on balance. I prefer it if it was a little bit longer lasting, but it's such a beautiful colour and lovely to wear!

7/10

Love B xxx

Random Days: Does this lipstick suit me?

I recently rediscovered an item I'd abandoned a few years ago. It's this...

Chanel Hydrabase Lipstick in Rouge Peche. I'm quite proud of it (it's the only Chanel thing I own) but I've never actually worn it. I acquired it when it was left behind after a show I was doing and no-one claimed it, and at 18 I wasn't exactly going to pass up a Chanel lipstick! Unfortunately... I didn't like the colour. It's red-ish yes (love love love) but it's also very orange (hate hate hate). My reds have to be blue-reds and as deep as possible. This I thought would be too much.

I pulled it out the other day though and thought 'Hang on, this is very coral like. And coral is SO in right now...'. So honestly, do you think it works?

Ignore the rest of my face, it was 5am and I was a bit tired! It's hard to see that well I know, but it kind of works I reckon... just. A bit. With the right foundation. On a good day. Also despite being at least 4 years old, the formula is still lovely and creamy, which I'm very impressed with!

Thoughts?

L xx