Review: Clarins Rouge Prodige And Palette Prodige Face & Blush Powder

Lips have the starring role in the Clarins Rouge Prodige Autumn Makeup Collection. Rouge Prodige  is the new true-hold lipstick, with a high-performance formula that offers rich colours, stunning shine and long-lasting comfort.

Description:
Rouge Prodige has all the qualities of a genuine lip care product- moisturization, protection and comfort.

Key Ingredients:
Extract of laminaria, a succulent algae, provides its rich content of essential fatty acids with highly nourishing benefits. They leave lips soft, supple and comfortable.

A combination of ceramides and waxes. Ceramides are lipids which protect the epidermis from dehydration and smooth lips. The waxes instantly fix themselves to the lip surface and support colour hold.

Full ingredients list:

Shades Available:
The shades of Rouge Prodige are divided into 3 "families" - pinks to plums, corals to reds and beiges to browns. In total, there are 29 shades in the entire collection, and 24 of these beautiful shades will be available at our Clarins counters.

How each unique colour will look on the lips:

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Swatches of the 5 Rouge Prodige colours that I was given:

Trying on the Clarins Rouge Prodige in 105 Peach Sorbet:

Colour: 105, Peach Sorbet (from the pinks to plums 'family')

Smell: It is hard for me to describe the scent but its a very nice smell that reminds me of some candy/cake toppings.. something like strawberry shortcake!

Texture: I applied a lip balm on my lips prior to applying Rouge Prodige, and the lipstick just glided so smoothly on my lips. No hard lines or dryness.

Packaging: It comes in an elegant, light gold case with a new chic, graphic design. Its tube has a slanted top and is embossed with the Clarins Logo.

Price: $35 for 3g/0.1oz

My Thoughts:

First of all, I have to admit that I am not a lipstick person. I always feel conscious about my lips because I find them thick and fat looking plus wearing lipstick would sort of give me sausages-looking lips and making my lips drier,  that is why I seldom wear lipstick.

But after trying out Clarins Rouge Prodige, I think I am beginning to change my perception of wearing lipsticks. My lips feel moisturised and protected throughout the day (with touch-ups after meals). It adds some shine to my lips without causing any dryness nor made my lips chapped.In the past, I had tried a few lipsticks but most of them dried out my lips. However, now with Clarins Rouge Prodige, I  feel as if I am wearing my favourite lip balm but with colour. I guess the light pink/peachy shade sort of suit my lips, giving me 'My Lips But Better' lips effect. It was mentioned that Clarins Rouge Prodige contains Omega 3,6 and 9.. WOW!! now my lips are in for a treat! No wonder, it is stated that Rouge Prodige has all the qualities of a genuine lip care product!

Here is how my lips look with Clarins Rouge Prodige in 105, Peach Sorbet..

^ My very first time posting a picture of my lips.. Please don't laugh at my big fat lips k..


I also tried on Clarins Palette Prodige Face & Blush Powder on my face:

Description:
A harmonious collection of 4 neutral shades to even and enhance the complexion and highlight cheeks. Gives an instant healthy-looking glow.

Full Ingredients list:

Shades/Directions of Use:

To naturally enhance and even out the complexion, simply blend together the 4 shades - pale pink, sun-kissed beige, sparkling coral and natural beige.

For an instant healthy-glow effect, highlight cheeks with a touch of sparkling coral. For a subtle tanned look, sweep across the whole face with a touch of sun-kissed beige.


Packaging:
A light gold, square case with light gold lid and translucent red base, including a red velvet purse to store the palette.

Price: $65 for 10g/0.35oz.

Swatches of the 4 shades:

My thoughts:

The powder is soft and fine. Pale Pink and Natural beige are abit sheer though, so they make very good choices for highlight/overall finish powder. Although Sparkling coral may appear abit red in this swatch, it really gives a very nice glow effect on my cheeks when use it alone. When in the mood for a subtle tanned look, sun-kissed beige can be used on the whole face..Overall I like the palette, its convenient to carry around as it can be used as a highlight powder, blusher and a touch-up powder (using natural beige). I also like the red velvet purse that comes with the palette, I can just chucked it into my comestic pouch, without worrying that the reflective light gold cover may be scratched.

If a retractable powder/blush brush is included with this palette, it would be even perfect...

Here is how Palette Prodige face & blusher powder show up on my face:

^ On face ( Palette Prodige) - Natural beige all over my face, Pale pink under my eyes and Sparkling Coral on my cheeks. On lips ( Rouge Prodige) in shade 105 Peach Sorbet.