NARS

Satin Lip Pencil [Rikugien]

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• cheimonas

  Nov 3, 2015 (UTC)
  Combination SkinSensitive SkinAcne Skin

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  Pros

  This is the most ideal MLBB (My Lip But Better) for me. Many people consider Dolce Vita as their MLBB, but when I apply Dolce Vita to my lips, the brownish tone becomes too strong, making it more of an autumnal lip pencil. When I first encountered Rikkyo and saw the swatches online, I wondered why anyone would apply such a pale color to their lips, but my lip color is actually even lighter than that pale (!) shade. When I apply Rikkyo, the color payoff is just a slight flush of color compared to my natural lip tone, making it the perfect daily lip pencil. I received the 2015 Sephora birthday gift set that included Rikkyo and Cruella, and I loved Rikkyo so much that I ended up purchasing the full-size product. Since I don't tend to do heavy makeup, I initially thought Cruella wouldn't get much use, but I found that if I apply a bit of lip balm or oil to my lips first, then layer Rikkyo on top and just dab Cruella in the center, it creates a slightly stronger flush of color on my lips.

  Cons

  To be honest, I actually prefer the texture of the NARS Velvet Lip Pencil over the Satin Lip Pencil. The velvety, smooth application and lack of shine amazed me when I tried Dolce Vita, but the Satin Lip Pencil feels a bit more glossy and shimmery. While NARS products don't have the intense gloss of a lip gloss, the velvety texture of the Velvet Lip Pencil is something I do miss a bit. Although Shiseido has now acquired NARS, making it a fully Japanese-owned brand, among French products, there are quite a few with names that seem to be heavily influenced by Japonism. Conversely, Japanese products also often have French-sounding names. Anyway, Rikkyo (六義園) is also a name derived from a Japanese garden. NARS' naming sense always has an element of mystery to it.

  Tip

  For those with naturally light lip color, the Rikkyo will provide the perfect MLBB effect just by applying it. But if you want a slightly more flushed lip look, you can dab a touch of a red-toned shade like Cruella in the center of your lips, and it will create a beautiful, natural-looking lip color.