Berry Pick of the Month: Givenchy Le Rouge in Framboise Velours (315)

It’s getting colder now and the months are continuously ending in “-ber”. (We don’t have fall here, by the way.) And as the climate changes, so does a lot of my preferences. Like how I dress, for example. I keep picking out blacks and whites to pair up.

As for my lip color, I am now more partial to deeper and darker shades compared to last year when I kept on trying and wearing anything red. So no, I’m not into reds right now but something far more mysterious and seductive.

If you guessed berries, you’re right and I just want to share my favorite berry for now.

The Review:

Framboise Velours is one of two limited edition shades released for Fall 2014, the bullet of which is encased in deep red leather.

It is described as a deep raspberry pink. I say, “Spot on!” Such a gorgeous, raspberry pink it is. Initially, it has a shine to it which fades and turns to its semi-matte finish after an hour. Coverage is opaque and pigmentation is intense with one pass on the lips. It feels slicker and more creamy than the other shades I have. To date, it’s the most hydrating Le Rouge I have ever encountered — there’s no need for a balm! It survived a greasy meal, a cup of coffee and several light snacks in between . It just went on and on after the seventh hour and leaves a beautiful deep fuchsia stain after.

I can’t find a lipstick that resembles quite anything like it in my collection. Granted, I don’t have too many berries, in fact, I only have a few I can count in one hand but I’m starting to notice how it compliments my skintone better than most reds .

One of the ways I wear it is I blot down the shine for a matte finish. It’s still comfortable on the lips and the color stays the same.

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The pigmentation, texture, longevity and color have all surpassed my expectations. Framboise Velours definitely deserves two thumbs up! I just wish Givenchy will make more berry shades and add them in the permanent range. This limited edition shade retails for $36 at Sephora.

Now it’s your turn, what lip color are you rocking this season?

 

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