Shu Uemura Rouge Unlimited Supreme Matte Lipstick in MPK376 - Review, Photos, Swatches

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It's that time of the year again and I just love wearing bright lipsticks! Well, actually, I always love wearing traffic-stopping lipsticks. I love the drama and the pop of color it brings to my usually pale face.

Anyway, you ladies know I love matte lipsticks, right? But even I hate how some formulas dry out my lips.
I'm also not a fan of the "heavy feeling" of matte lipsticks when worn. I'm just so glad I found a matte lipstick in a bright fuchsia pink shade that doesn't wry out my lips at all. :)

Shu Uemura Rouge Unlimited Supreme Matte Lipstick in MPK376 is a bright fuchsia pink in matte finish. I would say it's a blue-based shade. It's not as opaque at first, but it is buildable. This formula reminds me of MAC's mattene lipsticks: creamy yet matte. This is my first Shu Uemura lipstick, and I must say I'm quite impressed. It's an exact dupe of the famous MAC Quick Sizzle, though Quick Sizzle is more opaque. But I find this formula just a little more long wearing and doesn't feel as heavy on the lips. I'm not exactly a fan of the packaging: clear caps and a bright shade usually means smears everywhere.

Shu Uemura Rouge Unlimited Supreme Matte Lipstick in MPK376

Top Row: (L) MPK376 without flash, (R) MPK376 with flash
Bottom Row:  (L) MPK376 and Quick Sizzle without flash, (R) MPK376 and Quick Sizzle with flash

when worn

PROS: matte, creamy yet it won't dry out your lips, long wearing, a permanent shade, locally available, dupe for the limited edition MAC Quick Sizzle
CONS: had to swipe 2-3X to achieve my preferred opacity, not a fan of the packaging, pricey


VERDICT:

 I will definitely repurchase!



Where To Buy:
Shu Uemura Counters
Shu Uemura Rouge Unlimited Supreme Matte Lipstick in MPK376,  P1195

NARS Schiap - Review, Photos, Swatches

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NARS Schiap is a bright fuchsia pink lipstick, almost neon, in a semi-matte formula. I love how creamy it is when applied, making it easy for our lips, but dries out matte. Its not drying at all! It's pretty long wearing also. The color is bright and fun that will lighten up anyone's face. I think this is a friendly type of pink that may work for most skin tones.

NARS Schiap

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PROS: Formula is perfect! Matte but not drying, easy to apply, color is opaque, long wearing, no distinct taste or smell, locally available and included in the permanent line, contains more product than MAC
CONS: Expensive, which I think is just right since it contains more product than other(or some) lipsticks

VERDICT:

 I will definitely repurchase! 



Where To Buy:
NARS Schiap
NARS Counter in Rustan's, P1350