Gloss Interdit. The follow-up to the line's sexy-looking lipstick, Rouge Interdit Satin Lipstick. As the title of this article states, I have never tried Givenchy cosmetics before (not even the super cool-looking Phenomen'Eye mascara. I was eager to try these lipglosses because, as we all know, I'm a gloss whore.
Right. So that's them, then. They are billed thusly:
- "pearlescent particles combined with crystalline beads, which amplify the reflection of light"
- "instant smoothing and plumping effect" due to hyaluronic acid spheres that pull in moisture and grow, giving the appearance of line-free, smooth lips
- Camelina Oil (rich in Omega-3 and Omega-6) and Senso Oil complex (creamy castor oil and beeswax) soothe, protect and soften lips
- comfortable and non-sticky
The Review:
I love the packaging. While Givenchy isn't the first to use the squared-off container, it's still sleek and stylish. I also am thankful for the brush applicator. I'm kinda over the sponge-tip. The formula is a bit gloppy on the brush, but easily smoothes out once on the lips.
The smell (I noticed no taste, personally), according to the company, is "an elegant, sensual, and sophisticated new faced of the 'Espieglerie' concentrate found in Rouge Interdit and Rouge Interdit Shine. The fragrance is composed of top notes of bergamot, litchi, and red fruit; the middle notes of rose, jasmine and lily of the valley; and base notes of sandalwood, vanilla, amber and musk." Yeah, well, apparently I have way too much of a class-less American nose, 'cause I thought it smelled vaguely of watermelon, and only briefly. I noticed no dry-down or middle and base notes. *shrug* I don't buy lipgloss for the scent, anyway.
Did I noticed plumping? No. So I wouldn't recommend you buy it for that reason. Buy it because it's a good gloss!
This gloss felt comfortable on, and lasted fairly well. It's got good pigmentation (fairly opaque) and I liked the two colors a lot! I will definitely grab these over and over. For those of you who can swing a gloss that costs $24 or so, this is definitely a must-try.
Rose Taboo | A mid-tone pink I'd describe as almost bordering on praline. Very nice! Just a touch of sparkle keeps it lively.
Capricious Pink | A softer pink, not at all bubblegum and not so soft it disappears. Just a glint of cool shimmer makes this extra dreamy.
The only real downside is that these glosses is that they're a bit stickier or, to use a really un-sexy word, "gloppier" than I prefer. But if you don't slop it on, you can get around that - just take it easy.
I definitely like these glosses! The pickle: I WANT THEM ALL!
Now, if only I knew what "Interdit" means...