My first Femme Couture purchase was their Baked eyeshadow duo in Jumpin Java that I reviewed some time ago and liked it. Today I am reviewing Femme Couture Ultra Hydrating Lip Color in Shangai Red which is a maroon red shade with a semi-matte finish. It’s one of the few red lippies that I have in my collection and is one of my current favorites.
I really like this lipstick as it is an easy-to-wear shade and not one of those stark reds that just doesn’t seem to go well with my skintone. I picked this up a while ago from Sally Beauty and actually the color appeared to be more of a brownish-red in the swatch on the display counter. However, I found the actual color to be more appealing and loved it instantly on first application!
Femme Couture Ultra Hydrating Lip Colour claims to be “an extra creamy, light-weight and long-lasting formula for stay-true color in a collection of hydrating moisture rich shades” I have to agree on the hydrating part as this lipstick has a velvety soft texture that goes on smoothly and feels moisturizing on lips. I am not a fan of matte lipsticks as I find them somewhat drying on lips and would have probably returned it if this was a true matte shade.
The pigmentation of this lipstick is also impressive as it deposits rich color in one swipe and you just need a couple of coats for full coverage. Another good thing about this lipstick is that it is also free of any fragrance or flavor. As for the wearing time, I did not find it to be extra long-lasting. It stays put for about 3- 4 hours before wearing off but fades evenly.
I think Shangai Red is a versatile shade that should look flattering on most skintones. It has a smooth, polished finish and I like to pair it with a nude lipgloss to add a bit of shine but the color doesn’t look flat or dull even on it’s own. I actually got this one on sale for about $5 but it’s totally worth the full price ($7.49) too!
What do you think of this lip color by Femme Couture? Do tell!
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