Lipstick Sundays : L'oreal Rouge Virtuale Lipstick in Indian Pink (210A)

Welcome to Lipstick Sundays again! I'm clearing out my old stash of lipsticks, so here's another one that I'm not sure is still being sold. I checked online and they are still selling the L'oreal Rouge Virtuale Lipstick in Indian Pink (210A) for £2.99. I remember it's more like RM25 when I first bought it ages ago! 

As with the Virtuale Shimmer lipstick that I reviewed last time, I love the classic and classy packaging of matte silver and gold. However, unlike the Virtuale Shimmer, the Rouge Virtuale contains no glitters (evidently), but instead is matte. Usually, I don't like matte lipsticks because they make my dry lips drier. However, there are some moisturising elements to this lipstick and it does have a rather shiny finish, so it doesn't look too bad. I also really love the bright pink shade, it is very youthful and fun! 

Following pictures are how the lipstick looks like with a single coat, and in different lighting. Personally, I feel that the close-up at the end is the best color, hahaha. Wore it to a dinner at Prime last week and I thought the bright pink perked up the rather plain dress that I was wearing. :) 
 

 

 

In case you're wondering why I accessorised differently, it's because I wanted to go with something funky. My husband disagreed and told me not to wear the "Mayan" necklace. -____-" So I accessorised with a simple chain and white rose earrings instead. :\ Ho hum...

This is the close-up for the Indian Pink lipstick :

 

Overall, one of the lipsticks that I loved loads while growing up, and still love it though it's getting too youthful for my age...

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Loreal Paris Elseve Smooth Intense Anti-Frizz Serum

I didn't want to pack my hair treatment bottles all the way to Singapore, so I was really stoked when I saw that I actually had a sample packet of hair serum! This is the Loreal Paris Elseve Smooth Intense Anti-Frizz Serum...

Confusingly, the front of the packet says, "Discover the power of Argan Oil for Smoother and Shinier Hair", but at the back, it says that the two precious ingredients that ensure your hair will be frizz free are "Nutrileum" and Silk Protein. As Loreal describes: "For the first time, the Loreal Laboratories have combined its patented ingredient Nutrileum, a combination of nutritive micro-oil and a smoothing agent, with Silk Protein, known for its smoothness and thermo-resistance, to deliver double action.

1. Intense nutrition : the creamy formula nourishes and calms your hair from root to tip, for easy and homogenous smoothness.

2. 48H* protection : like a shield, the formula helps to protect your hair against the effects of humid and dry conditions, eliminating frizz and puffiness. "

I have to say, I'm very freaking impressed with this product. The serum feels slick between my palms, but not oily and disgusting. There is NO smell associated with this product at all, so for those who are afraid of funky smelling hair treatments (that can be quite a hit or miss at times), this would be right up your alley.

It also really works. Almost instantaneously. Once it is applied on my hair, it's like my hair just says, "Ok, I'll behave now." Dry looking ends become smoothened down, and remains tame for the rest of the day! I'm really, really amazed.

Also, you only need to use a bit of the serum to get the effects that you want. So if you buy a big bottle, it's probably going to last you forever and a day. Then again, I have to say that I don't apply the serum ALL over my hair. I only use it for the ends. =)

The best part? I just checked online, and apparently you can get it for as low as RM20 for a 50ml bottle. That's cheaper than the RM80 I paid for my Kerastase Nutritive Oleo-Relax hair serum (125ml) that I got from my hair dresser. *sulk* And I just saw that the Keratase one is also from Loreal Laboratories. *double sulk* So it's probably just as good as this one. I think the only difference is that the Keratase one has a scent, and the serum feels a bit thicker, a bit gooey-er.

I haven't seen the Loreal one in drugstores, but then again I haven't been specifically looking out for it. If you're looking for an anti-frizz serum, I really think you should get this, it's really good!

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