I've wanted a red lipstick for a while now and quite a few different colours from various different brands have caught my eye. The thing is, I've never actually owned or worn a red lip colour before, so I wanted something sheer and easy to wear. After searching around online and browsing through swatches, Chanel's Monte Carlo caught my eye.
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| Chanel Rouge Coco Shine: Monte Carlo |
I only recently started discovering Chanel's products again, so I'd not actually tried any of the shades from their Coco Shine range. The lipsticks are described as hydrating lipshines with a water-light texture and I have to say, they feel absolutely beautiful. The colour glides effortlessly over lips and feels incredibly light weight. The texture is balm-like, feels almost cooling as it's applied and has a kind of soft, cushiony feel, which makes the formula really comfortable to wear.
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| Chanel Monte Carlo Swatch |
The tiny microshimmers which look quite obvious in the above photos aren't really prominent on lips apart from in direct sunlight, and they're still quite subtle.
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| Monte Carlo applied |
The finish is pretty glossy and because of this, I don't find the formula to be particularly long lasting. I get around two to three hours wear before the colour starts to fade and the glossiness disappears. I am left with a very delicate stain, though and my lips do feel soft, smooth and hydrated, which is a bonus.
Overall, I'm really impressed with Monte Carlo and with the Rouge Coco Shine formula. The pretty, juicy strawberry colour is a beautiful shade and I'm in love with the balmy texture and glossy finish.
I purchased Monte Carlo from Garden Pharmacy (£23.00) who are currently offering free postage and double points on all purchases.
WOW! This is the kind of lipstick I'm going for once I have a proper job & I'm out of the student's budget!
ReplyDeleteI love this shade! I just tried a sample of it yesterday and was thinking or ordering the full size today. This post must be fate! I need it!
ReplyDeleteperfect red :)
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Great review! I recently reorderd Monte-Carlo because I missed mine. On mother's day, my mother saw me apply it after our meal, and she asked if she could use it. It looked so good on her, I gave it to her and completely forgot to get myself another, but I have one on the way.
ReplyDeleteYou captured both the beautiful color and described it well, a warm, shimmering strawberry. Such the perfect spring/summer color.
By the way, Chanel has complimentary shipping through Friday. No code necessary. I think it's for US customers, though. :(
Such a gorgeous colour. I really want! x
ReplyDeleteIt's so gorgeous on you!!
ReplyDeleteThat's such a gorgeous, juicy strawberry red :) I've yet to try a Coco Shine, and there are too many pretty colors that it's hard to choose :(
ReplyDeleteI received a sample of this lipstick after I purchased other items from Chanel, and it is gorgeous! I have been meaning to pick it up, but $40 price tag here in Canada is making me think twice. I think I will wait until I travel to the US :)
ReplyDeletePRETTY!
ReplyDeleteI was swatching red lippies at Chanel (the same day I bought Miami Peach) and skipped the Rouge Coco Shine, otherwise I would have noticed this gem! God, I hope I'm not turning into a Chanel fanatic. It's terrible for my wallet. But I really want this now. :))
This is so pretty. I love when red is done in semi-sheer and glossy form!
ReplyDeleteO a sheer red! That looks right up my alley :)
ReplyDeleteI LOVE Rouge Coco Shine! I have it in Boy, which is a great neutral color.
ReplyDeleteClassy & Stunning! Very Marion Cotillard actually who is always French Chic!
ReplyDeleteI just purchased Monte Carlo after running out of Boy and wanting to try a sheer raspberry shade. I am very impressed! Beautiful color and feel.
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