L'Oreal Caresse Sheer Lipstick in Nude Ingénue - Review

Not much has really been said in the blogging world about L'Oreal's latest lip offering.

I'm not sure why that is perhaps poor marketing as in all the stores that I visited a few days ago

such line was not as much advertised as new nor was there testers.

Perhaps they are so new that it has still to be rolled out?

Most Bizarre!

Anyway the face of L'Oreal Caresse Sheer Lipstick is model Barbara Palvin,

truly stunning and a nice change from all the other celebrity spokeswomen.

I have noticed the recent trend of packaging sheer lipsticks in transparent and chrome casings

perhaps it is to hint at the formula inside being almost transparent too?

That aside the case is strong, sturdy and well constructed, 

so much so that the lids are a little troublesome to remove at first.

On the lid is also a colour co-ordinated metallic/mirrored patch.

The L'Oreal Caresse Sheer Lipstick has 12 shades in total so hopefully something for everyone.

The first shade I am going to share is Nude Ingénue which is a typical mid toned brown nude.

In bullet form it has a slight pink tinge yet applied it is far more neutral 

and has a yellow undertone, it is not an original shade but a nice nude to have at hand.

The formula of L'Oreal Caresse Sheer Lipstick's is a cross section of lipstick and balm,

I can not comment on how these compare to Revlon Lip Butters as mine has still to arrive!

What I can say is unlike a tinted lip balm these have a fair dose of pigment 

so they do deliver in the colour pay off stakes, albeit it a little sheer compared to a normal lipstick.

They are also extremely soft and moisturising with a tendency to bleed, 

so building up the shade's intensity can be a bit of an issue due to the bleeding.

That being said they are extremely comfortable to wear and have a light gloss finish.

In terms of wear I found this formula to last around 1-2 hours 

but they can not withstand eating or drinking.

Product Summary

Round Up - A hybrid of lip balm and lipstick, these offer a light dose of colour while moisturising

and have a slight glossy finish.

Best For - An alternative to typical tinted lip balms.

Pigmentation - (7/10) Really impressive for what is a sheer product.

Availability -  I can't find these online but they are available in both Boots 

and Superdrug, both stores have a 3 for 2 offer presently too! £7.99 each.