Givenchy Pink Silk Rouge Interdit Shine Lipstick Review Swatches

Givenchy Pink Silk Rouge Interdit Shine Lipstick (Rs 1800) buy from ShoppersStopGivenchy Rouge Interdit Shine Lipstick Pink Silk - Review and Swatches (1)

Givenchy makes some of the most luxurious make up products that I have ever used.  I simply gravitate towards the counter looking at the amazing packaging.  The quality is great and shades are well thought out .

Packaging – Givenchy Rouge Interdit Shine lipstick comes in a very interesting packaging.  the main tube that houses the lipstick bullet  is metal and is completely covered by a smoky transparent plastic sleeve.   You open it with the little tab at the base.   Looks very nice but it is a bit of a bother when you are want to carry it in your purse.  I am always scared the plastic sleeve is not snug enough and will come off messing my handbag.  You have to store is upside down – because of the tab at the bottom you cant make it stand on its base.  I somehow prefer fancy but user friendly packaging.

Shade – Givenchy Pink Silk is a very light coral nude with lots of shimmer.  In my hand swatch you can see that it’s just a tad darker than the skin on my hands.  I was expecting this will not show on my lips at all, but surprisingly enough it shows really well.  I can’t call it a nude, because of all the shimmer in it, but then, I anyway don’t care much for nude lips.    It looks light pink, but not so light that it washes out the face.  I really love this shade as a basic work wear colour.

Pigmentation – Givenchy Pink Silk is such a light shade that it’s a little low on pigmentation.  But then the lipstick is meant to be sheer and it does a great job of making the lips look great.  You cant flaw a product for being sheer, when it is supposed to be so.

One swipe is way to sheer, so I prefer to go over a few times so I can get a nice colour. Givenchy Pink Silk Rouge Interdit Shine LipstickTexture – I can barely feel this on my lips, it is light weight but super moisturizing.  It is soft and glides on with ease.   There is definitely a very high end feel to it.

Staying power – Givenchy Pink Silk stays on me for a good 4 to 5 hours, but because it is so moisturizing and smooth, it wipes off if you eat or drink anything.  I actually prefer formulae that are nicer on my lips rather than using a dry long last lipstick, so this suits my purpose fine.

Overall thoughts

I like the colour a lot and therefore I find myself using Givenchy Pink Silk Rouge Interdit Shine Lipstick often.  The texture and feel is great.  I somehow find the higher end brands doing a much better job of the lighter less pigmented shades.  I don’t mind spending more money for something that looks so good.

Rating 4/5

*Written By Dela

14 Comments

  • September 3, 2014

    Kristina Vieweg

    I love that color and it looks so comfortable to wear. However I agree with you on the package, I think they tried a little too hard. Pretty, but not very functional.

    • September 3, 2014

      Dela

      Lol, ur right! Full marks for creativity! Now if someone will think functionality

  • September 3, 2014

    manpreet kaur

    Looks pretty, might check this out when I opt for

  • September 3, 2014

    manpreet kaur

    *more light/sheer shades 🙂

  • September 3, 2014

    Dela

    Definitely worth checking out, Manpreet

  • September 3, 2014

    Ritu

    not made for me, but pretty shade nonetheless! 🙂
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    • September 4, 2014

      Dela

      You should try other shades in the range

  • September 4, 2014

    shifa

    omg such a pretty shade! loved the swatches as well as the review!

    • September 4, 2014

      Dela

      Thanks 🙂

  • September 4, 2014

    Shweta Manohar

    It’s a color that can be worn with ease.

  • September 4, 2014

    Emma Brown

    I have been searching for the perfect pink and this is it. It goes on smooth, wears all day, and best of all, it has no glitter.
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  • September 4, 2014

    mansi

    A very pretty shade dela 🙂

  • September 4, 2014

    Poo@beautyandmakeupmatters

    Love the sheer color n finish.. Even the packaging..

    Though I love pigmented shades more but such sheer works once in a while for me.
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  • September 4, 2014

    sindhu

    packaging is different but as you said it is not convenient. nice color 🙂
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