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Home » Lips » Lipstick » Review: The Body Shop Moroccan Rose Lipstick 03 Deep Pink

Review: The Body Shop Moroccan Rose Lipstick 03 Deep Pink

March 9, 2009 Paris B 23 Comments

The only item that really captured my imagination from The Body Shop Moroccan Rose collection was the lipsticks. They were very emollient and applied very smoothly.

The Body Shop Moroccan Rose Lipstick deep pink

I ended up getting one of the Moroccan Rose lipsticks in 03 Deep Pink. In reality, it is less “pink” than fuschia and to be perfectly honest, can look pretty scary on! Haha…

What’s pretty about the Moroccan Rose lipsticks is the packaging. Although the cover is a cheap looking transparent plastic, the body with its metallic pink tube and white print flowers looks very feminine and pretty. Contrary to my earlier opinion, there is a slight rose scent to the lipsticks. I guess the tester had been left open so the smell had dissipated.

In terms of colour, as I have stated, the colour is a deep rose-pink that borders on fuschia. The sales person at The Body Shop tried her darnest to dissuade me from getting it, persuading me that #2 True Pink was more popular and more suitable for Asian skintones. Much as I liked True Rose, its been a while since I wore a bright pink lipstick so I decided to rebel. 😛 That said, Deep Pink is a colour that might suit those with darker skintones or very light skintones best. And better still if you handle cool tones well. Also, you’ll have to like bright lipstick because this one’s bright!

The Body Shop Moroccan Rose Lipstick Deep pink

I happen to like the colour somewhat. I like bright colours and the colour looked pretty decent on me.

However, due to its emollient quality, it slips off quite easily. The lipstick lasts a couple of hours before I have to reapply. It barely survives morning coffee… sigh…

The Moroccan Rose lipstick is limited edition and retails for RM49. Its not dirt cheap and neither is it super expensive. The other 2 colours are much lighter and more wearable for everyday but if you are adventurous, try Deep Pink. 🙂

Pros: Affordable, Emollient, Nice Colours

Cons: Does not last long, I did not like the rose scent

Paris B’s [rating:3.5/5]

The Body Shop 2009 Award Finals – and what can be improved

I attended the makeup finals by The Body Shop makeup artists featuring the Moroccan Rose collection as a guest. Beetrice has given it good coverage so I won’t repeat it. I saw one of the makeup artists using a lipstick (possibly Deep Pink!) on one of the model’s eyelids and then blending like crazy to a soft pink. It was quite an innovative use of product I thought. She did not win however.

Whilst I enjoyed attending the event, there are a couple of things The Body Shop might want to bear in mind for future events of this nature:-

  • The emcee can chat and interact with the audience, but please do not treat us like we are 6 years old or have the mental capability of 6 years. It does not endear us to you. Also there’s no need to suck up to the boss all the time in public. 😛
  • A bigger venue might be better to accommodate the number of invitees. The enclosed venue with its burning candles, flowers and crowds could pose a fire hazard.
  • Door gifts whilst appreciated should not contain press gifts from 2-3 years ago. Especially not when it is cream based products. Also if invitees are allowed to bring guests and they do, don’t discriminate against guys. The Body Shop has a men’s range – samples of products will go a long way towards making the men happy and might even net a new customer! Merely handing them a copy of Cosmopolitan (Malaysia) magazine when girls get a little bag of goodies is not acceptable in my book.
  • Guests of invitees should be allowed to vote for the winners. It doesn’t make sense otherwise to have the crowd but only a few voters.
  • Please when announcing winners, refer to them by name not a number. If I were a winner, I’d like to be called by my name too. Especially if I was a makeup artist in a store – it’ll encourage people to ask for me by name. They can’t go to a Body Shop store and ask for #5 can they?

Ranting aside, its a Monday and its a Public Holiday here in Malaysia. How are you spending your public holiday or long weekend? Did you collect your Lancome Blanc Expert free samples yet? I’m in an undisclosed location  😉 having the time of my life! Wanna take a guess where? 🙂

Stay beautiful,

Paris B

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  1. MisSmall says

    March 9, 2009 at 11:12 am

    The colour looked strong on its own and in swatches, but it didn’t look too bright on your lips at all. I actually think it looks rather natural for rosy lips. 🙂

    Reply
    • ParisB says

      March 12, 2009 at 9:54 am

      Hi MisSmall

      You know, the colour really isn’t as strong as it look on the hand which is what I liked. 🙂

      Reply
  2. Nikki says

    March 9, 2009 at 11:39 am

    Wow that’s the type of lipstick color I would wear and the color is pretty on you! 🙂

    I hope your thoughts on the event will be read by events organizers! I can’t agree with you more!

    Reply
    • ParisB says

      March 12, 2009 at 9:54 am

      Hi Nikki

      Thanks and yeah I hope someone reads this! They do need to improve but then not everyone’s as picky I guess.

      Reply
  3. geekchic says

    March 9, 2009 at 12:44 pm

    Yar, I read Beetrice’s review on the event and I was a bit peeved even though I wasn’t there. I mean, you’re owned by LOREAL, a huge conglomerate who owns practically every damn makeup brand there is in the world, can’t you afford to be a little bit less cheapy in a major event?

    TBS does have some pretty good stuff but a lot of times, they are so overrated.

    If any TBS folks are reading this, I hope they take note for the next event.

    Reply
    • ParisB says

      March 12, 2009 at 9:56 am

      Hi geekchic

      I have to agree with the bit about L’oreal. It certainly did not live up to the standards we were expecting.

      Reply
  4. Iraz says

    March 9, 2009 at 2:18 pm

    I love these three lipsticks of the collection and bought them all.

    I also think that they are very sheer and gorgeously pinkish! 🙂

    Reply
    • ParisB says

      March 12, 2009 at 10:00 am

      Hi Iraz

      They are really pretty but I only had to limit myself to one hehe…

      Reply
  5. akiki says

    March 9, 2009 at 2:32 pm

    it’s so nice that you are enjoying your holidays!! i’m just rushing my assignments and worrying about all my tests/reports/thesis…..
    i guess you are somewhere at the hill or island?

    Reply
    • ParisB says

      March 12, 2009 at 10:01 am

      Hi Akiki

      I was in Vietnam – nothing as relaxing as on a hill .. pity 🙂 Hope things have slowed down a little for you

      Reply
  6. Vonvon says

    March 9, 2009 at 3:20 pm

    Yes, I got the Lancome Blanc Expert free samples at Parkson Pavilion this morning. Thanks so much for the voucher Paris!

    Oh, and yes, I have the #03 Deep Pink too. Loving it and liking the rose smell 😛

    I swatched all 3 on the back of my hand and my little girl and aunt pointed to the Deep Pink unanimously! 🙂

    Planning to get the other 2 colours!

    Let me guess?? You are in Beijing/ Shanghai? Or Hong Kong? Taking advantage of the Singapore Airlines offer, is it?

    Reply
    • ParisB says

      March 12, 2009 at 10:01 am

      Hi Vonvon

      Yay for free samples!

      Reply
  7. Cheryl says

    March 9, 2009 at 3:34 pm

    i have the one in soft pink. true pink looks uber yummy though 🙁 i do agree that deep pink looks pretty scary! esp when TBS model wears it.

    Reply
    • ParisB says

      March 12, 2009 at 10:02 am

      Hi Cheryl

      Soft pink was a little light for me and True Pink is really very pretty. Deep Pink is a matter of taste and bravery! 🙂

      Reply
  8. Kelly says

    March 9, 2009 at 3:41 pm

    i bought one for my girlfriend for her birthday, she love the design

    Reply
    • ParisB says

      March 12, 2009 at 10:02 am

      Hi Kelly

      That was sweet of you!

      Reply
  9. gio says

    March 9, 2009 at 8:30 pm

    That is a beautiful shade and it looks so pretty on you!

    Reply
    • ParisB says

      March 12, 2009 at 10:02 am

      Hi Gio

      Thank you, it is really pretty in the tube albeit a little scary pink.

      Reply
  10. jojoba says

    March 9, 2009 at 11:53 pm

    the packaging looks nice. 🙂

    Reply
    • ParisB says

      March 12, 2009 at 10:02 am

      Hi jojoba

      Actually I wasn’t enamoured with the packaging! haha…

      Reply
  11. rinnah says

    March 10, 2009 at 6:04 pm

    This shade of pink looks really good on you, PB! I’m so glad you rebelled and got it. Not sure I’d wear such strong color meself though. Heh. =)

    Reply
    • ParisB says

      March 12, 2009 at 10:03 am

      Hi rinnah

      Yep yep! I was quite happy to rebel 😛 Thank you!

      Reply

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