L'Oreal Paris Rouge Signature Ink Reviews

I was full of nervous excitement when it came to trialing the L'Oreal Paris Rouge Signature Ink due to previous experiences with liquid lipsticks turning my lips into a dry, cracked mess for days after using however I did not need to worry about that with this product. I have never felt a lipstick glide on so beautifully ... it felt heavenly to apply and my lips were left feeling moisturised.

The applicator was pointed which was fantastic for getting a good angle at my cupids bow and made an easy and effective trace around my lips before filling in. There was no need for a lip pencil and the lipstick didn't 'bleed'.

I was not overly partial to the shape of the handle - I found it quite awkward to maneuver. It was 95% round and then had a thin rectangular shape which was not comfortable or useful when using.

I would definitely try it again in a colour that would suit me. I trialed 129 'I Lead' and it was far from any lipstick colour I would ever wear ... a reddish/orangy/brown shade. The colour on my lips was definitely the same as the colour of the liquid you could see through the clear container so for me it was true to colour which was a plus.

The packaging was simple but effective and you could see the colour you would be working with.

The first thing I noticed was the packaging is a little...meh. Obviously that doesn't impact on the product itself, but doesn't everyone love a cute lipstick? I found the applicator wand to be very effective, its a diamond/triangle type shape, which made application a breeze and meant you could fully cover the lips, and get a nice sharp edge, without needing a lip-liner - of course you can always use that too, but you don't have to for a precise look. There wasn't a particular smell, which I personally find a bonus as some lipsticks don't have the most pleasant smell, unless it's really yummy smelling of course, but considering it goes on your lips, well ya know, no one likes a yucky smelling product so close to their mouth,

As far as the actual formula goes, I was very pleasantly surprised at just how light weight it felt! I am not a fan of being able to obviously feel my makeup, and considering this goes matte, I had figured it would have that typical dry feeling on the lips, but it really didn't! After taking the excess off on the back of my hand, I found it didn't transfer almost at all afterwards. Considering how lightweight it felt, it didn't crease or look dry on lips whilst on, which is usually the case with matte styles for me, so it kept a very even finish and looked really nice on.

I wasn't the biggest fan of the colour but that was my personal opinion, and I obviously prefer different shades, but it might be a perfect fit for someone else (it simply didn't suit my features), and if they have a shade I do like, I certainly would use it regularly.

I am not a huge lipstick wearer, as I tend to go for more natural glossy types due to having, unfortunately, naturally chapped lips, I also have lip fillers so I like to keep my lips hydrated. However, I really like the formula in this product, and if I can find a shade I like, I will definitely be re-purchasing myself.

This is the fastest, most accurate liquid lip colour I have ever tried. L'Oreal has become very good at not only considering the high quality of the product but also the experience of applying it and making that easier. In this instance, the applicator is almost the shape of a tiny trowel, not a sexy description but perfect for lipstick application. Its makes the points of your lips very accurate and the consistency of the liquid made it very easy to apply - so fast. I had the Nude colour and it was darker when it was applied then seemed to lighten up which suited me perfectly as I like my nudes, very nude.

I am in the minority in New Zealand in that I often rock red lips.The only thing that puts me off doing so is the work involved. With this shade "I Don't"-it seems as if the name suggests the lack of lip maintenance. Normally, bold shades require constant mirror checks. Nobody wants that 'I applied it in the car' smear across your cheeks. Normally I deter the fuzzy lip-halo by employing a separate lip liner in a similar shade. This is not foolproof and still requires the requisite checks but it defines shape. I could wear this lip ink out for a good half a day without retouches and this is highly unusual. It also felt so light and not like cake-icing as some lipsticks can feel. The doe foot applicator gives you a super clean line without dispersing a lot of the reasonably-priced product ($28.99). You don't need a liner! it is that well-designed, that crisp. The tube looks high-end with a transparent vial and black and gold branding, and the fragrance is delightful but I can't think what it is.

I am currently trialling one of the L'Oréal Paris Rouge Signature liquid lip inks from the Rouge Signature range by L'Oréal Paris. This lip ink is the shade No.113 called I DON'T. It has an appealing appearance. It looks like most other lipsticks or lipglosses with an applicator. When you look at it, you can see the bright red lipstick through the smokey see through, glass-like part of the lip ink. It has a lid with applicator that twists off easy.

I tried this on my lips to add a pop of bold colour to my pout. I tried to apply a thin layer as best I could. I used the applicator to swipe it on my lips, it glided on smoothly and within about 20 minutes, it was dry enough not to smudge. This lip ink gave my lips a super-lightweight finish. It didn't feel uncomfortable and had a pigmented soft-matte finish that lasted during the day. My lips were able to breathe because of the in-oil water formula.

I wanted to see if it would smudge off after I had a applied it and it had dried so, I held a tissue to my lips and pressed it. When I pulled the tissue away and looked at it, there was barely any lip stain on it which I thought was great.

I didn't really like the slight scent it has. It's not overpowering but I could smell it when I applied it to my lips. I have tan skin tone but this shade complimented my skin even though, it's red. It did make my lips stand out.

This L'Oréal Paris Rouge Signature lip ink fits in my hand perfectly and would be great to keep on hand in your purse for touching up your lip makeup and making a bold statement day or night.

I would love to try the other lip stains in the range as the pinks and a few other shades in the Rouge range have caught my eye. This shade is pretty but a little bright for me even though, it goes with my skin tone. I'll most likely only wear it when I want to make a statement and make my lips pop.

I probably would try other lip inks in this range and may purchase some in the near future as I need to build up my small lipstick collection. You can buy these from selected Supermarkets, Pharmacies and you can buy them at The Chemist Warehouse.

Most of my experiences with liquid lipsticks have been sad, dry, cakey affairs so the Signature Ink in came as a real surprise. Glides on beautifully and dried quickly to a velvety soft finish that isn't quite 'like you're not even wearing lipstick', but comes pretty close.

I was worried about ease of application with such a runny liquid - I was expecting a lot of feathering at the edges of the lips and difficulty applying it tidily, but it glides on easily and the pointed applicator paddle is super easy to work with.

The packaging was lovely, too - a very elegant tube that looks quite classy.

The colour ('I Don't' - a bright red) was very bold and bright, though did stain my lips intensely - even overnight. On the bright side, at least it wasn't as noticeable when it was wearing off. And wear off it did - overall the staying power is decent, I get a solid couple of hours out of it without any deterioration if I'm not drinking or eating, but it does transfer quite easily if your lips are coming into contact with anything.

I tried it with and without lip liner and didn't find any difference in ease of application, or how long it lasted.

Overall, I really do love this lipstick even if it doesn't quite stack up to the implied 'all day' longevity - I'll continue to use it for sure.

This was a surprise find for me, I loved how lightweight this felt on my lips. The colour range is really good too, I found some were a dupe for the Stila range. In terms of longevity, it won't last after a meal and I did find my lips were quite dry by the end of the day. However this isn't any different to other matte lip products. The tear drop shaped applicator is amazing, more products should have this because it made application a breeze!

I have this LÓreal Paris Rouge Signature Ink liquid lipstick in the 'I don't' shade. Oh but I do, I do!

The product itself comes in a see-through bottle with a black lid. The doe foot applicator was a bit of a surprise when I first saw it due to it being on a fair bit of an angle, but it's actually really easy to use and possibly provides you with more control when applying liquid lipstick.

The 'I don't' shade that I have is a bit hard to describe, but it's a vibrant, brilliant shade of red. I usually don't choose red shades as I sometimes find they look a bit gaudy or garish on me. But not this one! It's a bright red rather than a dark red and it has a slight pinkish hue to it going on in the background too, I think. So it's a red with attitude, but it's a good attitude! I just love this shade, it's so bold AND yet so beautiful. I'm now itching to try this product in other shades as well, because if the quality of this shade is anything to go by, I'm sure there'll be some other amazing colours in the range.

In addition to the beautiful colour, the oil-in-water formula is another outstanding feature of this product. It's velvety smooth to apply, with no flaking or smudging, and it has a matte finish. It also has an incredible feel to it once applied in that you don't feel like you're wearing lipstick at all! It's so lightweight! It's probably the thinnest, best liquid lipstick formula I've ever tried, but thankfully that's not at the expense of coverage or boldness of colour. You may not feel or even remember that you have any lipstick on, but the rest of the world will notice! It's also long-lasting, so won't wear off easily, which is good when you're at work all day and don't have the time (or inclination!) to check the mirror. You can rest assured this lipstick will last the distance.

LÓreal have excelled themselves again with this bold, vibrant yet breathable and lightweight lipstick. I'd recommend their Rouge Signature Ink to anybody wishing to make a statement with their lips. Five kisses.

I was super lucky to be able to be part of this amazing trial, thanks BR! I got the shade 105 I Rule, which is a lovely pinky, mauve colour. It comes in a frosted plastic tube with an angled doe foot applicator.

I am not a huge lipstick wearer as my lips are so thin and most lipsticks just wear away on me super fast. I really like the applicator on this, I was able to get precise lines and not end up looking like a clown. The formula is quite wet, but I like this as it give me a great coverage.

It dries down matte after a few minutes. It feels really comfortable and lightweight on my lips. I make sure I prep my lips well beforehand though, I always use a lip scrub then swipe on a little lip balm. This lipstick never looks dry at all.

I get very little transfer. It does a great job at staying put. I also don't end up with lippie all over my front teeth which is a pet peeve of mine. It also doesn't look horrible after eating or drinking. However when it does wear off it leaves a bright pink stain lol it's not bad but I'm not fond of bright pink on me personally. The stain is there until you remove it.

It is a lovely lipstick and I would definitely like to try out more colours in the range. I'm keen to see if others had the same issue of the bright pink stain though.