Bourjois Rouge Edition 36 Pourpre Jazzy Lipstick Review

By Ankita Bose

Hey everyone,

Hope the summers are treating you well. Today, I am going to review another bold lippie from my stash. Yes, my love for bold lippies is ever-lasting :p So, the lipstick that we are going to talk about today is the Bourjois Rouge Edition Lipstick in the shade 36 Pourpre Jazzy. This range has some really striking bold shades. You can check out two other shades from this range here and here.

Product Description:
Bourjois new “must-have” lipstick for every woman’s make-up bag. Tested and approved by fashion lovers. It’s ready to wear formula is enriched with ¼ of pure laque for a radiant, glossy finish and orchid blossom extract. So it glides onto the lips leaving them feeding smooth, hydrated and protected for up to 10 hours. Available in a wide range of 18 fashionable shades from natural nudes to pretty pink, colour-blocking corals and classic reds. Stylist and sleek in design. It is the perfect fashion accessory for a trending smile.

Price:
955 INR for 3.5 gms

Shelf life: 2.5 to 3 yrs

My Experience with Bourjois Rouge Edition Lipstick 36 Pourpre Jazzy:

The lipstick comes in glossy black rectangular case with a shade indicator attached at the bottom of the lipstick. The shade number is mentioned on the indicator. This helps in locating the lipstick in the stash amongst all the other lipsticks. The price, shade name, date of expiry and ingredients are mentioned on the sticker attached to the case. The case click locks and can easily be carried around for touch ups on the go. There is no outer covering for the case and the lipstick doesn’t come properly sealed and can be opened by anybody at the store. This is something that drugstore brands should look into.

Now, coming to the shade, Poupre Jazzy is a dark plummy pink shade. It is a bold shade which instantly brightens up a dull face and makes the complexion appear almost two tones lighter. This would suit all skintones as such shades really look great on our warm Indian complexions. This would be an apt shade for festivities, bridal wear, evening outs and for the fall season in general. The lipstick has soft, sweet, fruity fragrance which fades out within a few minutes post application.

Texture-wise this lipstick is a dream to apply. It glides on the lips like butter, it’s sooooppppprrrr moisturizing, can be layered on without any goopy feel, sticky feeling and is very hydrating. No lipbalm is required underneath this lippie as it leaves the lips feeling soft and moisturised even after the colour fades off. In spite of being so moisturizing the lippie feels light and balmy on the lips. The bullet is pretty sturdy and is not prone to breaking as is generally common with creamy, moisturizing lipsticks.

Pigmentation of the lipstick is pretty good. With one swipe we get a decent amount of colour on the lips and with two swipes we can achieve a full coverage. It makes the lips look plump and luscious by eliminating the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. It stays put for 4 – 5 hours with light snacking and a few drinks in between. Being a dark colour it stains the lip quite strongly and the stain lasts for a very long time and can only be removed with a makeup remover. Thus the 10 hour claim is somewhat true. The issue that I face the most with this lippie is that being a creamy shade it transfers crazily to cups, glasses and straws and can end up being quite embarrassing at times. So, I suggest blotting the lips with a tissue post application to remove the excess from the lips.

Pros of Bourjois Rouge Edition Lipstick 36 Pourpre Jazzy:

• The shades looks good on all skintones
• Long staying power
• Leaves a pretty stain after the colour fades out
• Non-drying and non-sticky
• Feels moisturising and light on the lips.

Cons of Bourjois Rouge Edition Lipstick 36 Pourpre Jazzy:

• Transfers crazily for the first few hours post application.
• The packaging should be sealed properly
• Price is a bit steep for a drugstore brand as there are many brands offering such lipsticks at a much lower price point.

Do I recommend Bourjois Rouge Edition 36 Pourpre Jazzy Lipstick?
Yes, this shade is highly recommended to all the brides and also to girls looking for dark shades in general as this is one colour that would look good on all skintones.

Would I repurchase Bourjois Rouge Edition 36 Pourpre Jazzy Lipstick?
I wouldn’t really repurchase this shade as I have other similar shades in my stash, though I would love to try out the reds and oranges from this range as I love the formula.

IMBB Rating: 4.75/5

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