Really good review on some of the shades by Margarita Nazerenko on YouTube
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Yup, they're close.
I took a pic of Boise but either my lighting's too yellow or my camera is off. It's basically the same colour as my lips, perhaps one shade darker. The matte formula is really creamy, like wearing nothing. To turn it into a high-shine, blot lightly and add clear gloss. I'm not going to buy R. Epice for a while as I have Boise.
Rose Boise is a cooler leaning, mid-tone neutral (same colour as my lips) Rose Epice's is very similar in depth but very slightly warmer IMO, neither too pink nor too coral.
If someone has warm/golden undertones try Epice, if cool leaning go for Boise. I'm pretty much in the middle (peachy) so can wear either way 'leaning' but never extreme and never flat beige/brown. I tried Beige Kalahari - looked more like beige calamari but one of H's best sellers. I don't mind not wearing any lipstick but if I do, I need a bit of colour
Random question but how do you mix a lipstick with another colour? Do you apply the second layer directly from the lipstick to your lips? In which case will the second lipstick be stained by the first layer on your lip?
I don't mix colours but I'd think you would use a brush for the 2nd layer.
I ended up ordering the 3 LEs, lip balm and lip shine, then Beige Kalahari. My reasoning is that - I want to get the LE cases (I know, I know), the lip balm and lip shine should be pretty universal, and BK should be a very "safe" neutral.
Unsurprisingly, the LE shades aren't really for me (I knew this going in). Rose Inoui and Corail Fou both read neon to me. Violet Intense, I actually like, but it's definitely not a "daily" color for me & would require some heavier makeup to go with.
BK on the other hand, turned out to be too safe. It basically is exactly my natural lip color
The lip shine is cute. I can definitely see the orange tint with it though, so make sure that's what you are looking for.
The lip balm feels pretty awesome, but not sure if it's worth that price tag. I personally don't feel bad getting this one but likely won't re-purchase (unless as a gift for someone).
However, I still feel very positive about these lipsticks! I did really like the cases. I like it when they have a magnetic snap, it's so satisfying to me. I also loved the consistency and feel of both the matte and satin formulae (granted I didn't wear either for very long). And the pigmentation is super good. I will go for some reds and maybe more rose colors once the stock level stabilizes.
All in all, I think my biggest impression is that the product quality is very high (why did I ever suspect otherwise with H). I can't wait for the upcoming blush, eye shadow and nail color (I heard blush is likely the first to come)!
Unsurprisingly, the LE shades aren't really for me (I knew this going in). Rose Inoui and Corail Fou both read neon to me. Violet Intense, I actually like, but it's definitely not a "daily" color for me & would require some heavier makeup to go with.
BK on the other hand, turned out to be too safe. It basically is exactly my natural lip color
The lip shine is cute. I can definitely see the orange tint with it though, so make sure that's what you are looking for.
The lip balm feels pretty awesome, but not sure if it's worth that price tag. I personally don't feel bad getting this one but likely won't re-purchase (unless as a gift for someone).
However, I still feel very positive about these lipsticks! I did really like the cases. I like it when they have a magnetic snap, it's so satisfying to me. I also loved the consistency and feel of both the matte and satin formulae (granted I didn't wear either for very long). And the pigmentation is super good. I will go for some reds and maybe more rose colors once the stock level stabilizes.
All in all, I think my biggest impression is that the product quality is very high (why did I ever suspect otherwise with H). I can't wait for the upcoming blush, eye shadow and nail color (I heard blush is likely the first to come)!
This one I’d like to try, especially if it’s, as you say, universally flattering. I love red lipstick on everyone else, but for some stupid reason, I’m self conscious about wearing it out the door. Almost make it, and then I run back in, take it off and start over again.
I'd call it a soft red
You can swipe on one shade then 'ombre' effect by dabbing another shade in the middle of lips with your finger, even quite different colours can work together - also with different colour lip pencils you can either tone down (use a shade close to the lipstick) or use a richer colour to make it pop. Lisa Eldridge has some fab lipstick tutorials.
Where do you see that on the website? My receipt says nothing like that and I also don’t see anything on the website.
Thanks for your help!
I love them both. They are VERY similar. The only significant difference (on me anyway) is matte vs. satin.
As promised - my brights. Rouge H matte and Violet Insensé satin. Two more hits! Very pleased with my H lippies! 
Got my lipsticks and trying one new one each day!
This is rouge piment (satin) on me, a bright cool-leaning bright red. It fades to a stain even after eating. The color reminds me of one of my first luxury lipstick purchases, Tom Ford's cherry crush color. I love the color and wear. I heard a beauty blogger (Temptalia, who posted info a day or two ahead of the launch) report that the lipstick bleeds into fine lines outside the lips but I didn't experience that.
It does emphasize dry lips, so I'm really glad I didn't get any matte shades! I'll try to update with the other colors once I start wearing them.
This is rouge piment (satin) on me, a bright cool-leaning bright red. It fades to a stain even after eating. The color reminds me of one of my first luxury lipstick purchases, Tom Ford's cherry crush color. I love the color and wear. I heard a beauty blogger (Temptalia, who posted info a day or two ahead of the launch) report that the lipstick bleeds into fine lines outside the lips but I didn't experience that.
It does emphasize dry lips, so I'm really glad I didn't get any matte shades! I'll try to update with the other colors once I start wearing them.
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This is my best friend wearing Rogue Amazone.
Another wonderful choice, Bova! I had this one on my list as well. I had hoped for more purple for me though. It is a very nice color and I like that it is such a pretty color without being too bright.
Wow, excellent lovingtheorange!
Thank you kindly dear Meta!Looks fab on you, especially paired with your Mountain Zebra silk!
My pleasure chanelandco, and thank you!
You are too kind HNN, thank you!
So happy to be of help scarf1, I believe many of these would look lovely on you!
I love this Purseloco!
Thank you kindly lilyhernes!
Wonderful tlamdang!I pickup the rest of my order in-store today
And tried the corail fou first
It is neon bright so I blotted the extra out and leave it softcover. I like it.
The second picture from Rouge Exotique picture taken after I blotted the extra out as the first.
Love how they are so moisturizing my lips
The rest are gifted to friends so I can not try on.
Looks amazing on you chicinthecity, wish I could wear this lovely neutral.
You should be quite pleased mommydaze, you look wonderful in these!As promised - my brights. Rouge H matte and Violet Insensé satin. Two more hits! Very pleased with my H lippies!
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Great red on you skybluesky, I am enjoying the same one!
Quite nice img...thank you friend for us!