I’ve had this one for quite a while now. Took the photos and then forgot about it 😛 Never a better time than now to remedy that! 🙂
This was my first Clarins lipstick and I really like the formula of this one. Its very creamy but isn’t heavy on the lips and best of all, has no scent!
With a name like Red Terra, I was naturally already taken by it. But what really got me was how different it looks on the lips compared to the colour in the tube. In the tube, the colour is a browned red. I’d even go so far as to say its dull. However, I personally think this is a colour many women of most skin tones can pull off, because its quite a “neutral” sort of red, if that makes sense.
Clarins Joli Rouge Red Terra lipstick
The brand name is engraved on the lipstick… so you don’t forget 😛 The lipstick tube is slightly oval, which is in keeping with the rest of Clarins’ product packaging and if you notice, the slant on this lipstick is a bit shallower than normal lippies.
Clarins Joli Rouge Red Terra swatch
On my skin, this is the sort of colour you get. A red, but not super striking bright in-your-face red. Its really very wearable!
Also featuring Guerlain Lingerie de peau liquid foundation and Guerlain Blush G Serie Noir Blush
See what I mean? Its a red, but its not a siren red. If you are looking to dip your toes in the pool of red lipsticks, I will suggest that you take a look at Red Terra. The brown tones help to tone things down so you can wear this practically everyday, day or night 🙂
Pros: No scent, Creamy texture, Not drying, Pigmented colour
Cons: None
I’m glad I started this 30 day lip swatch project. Its helping me rediscover lipsticks and lipglosses I’d forgotten about, and colours that I might never have worn previously 🙂
Have you tried any Clarins Joli Rouge lipsticks? Do you have a favourite colour you think I should try? I might be keen to pick up another now that I’ve rediscovered these (which I actually prefer over Rouge Prodige!)
Paris B
Clarins Joli Rouge lipsticks retail at RM79 at all Clarins counters and boutiques
What is the 30 Days of Lip Swatches project? I will be showcasing and reviewing 30 lipsticks or lip glosses in the coming days. Lip products was chosen by popular vote from the readers. You may find all 30 days of lip swatches or follow it by clicking on the Lips category.
Previously : Day 11 of 30 : Revlon Colorburst Lipstick in Peach
rinnah says
May 23, 2011 at 8:49 amLooks like a really wearable red! I’m going to check this one out in person… 🙂
ParisB says
May 23, 2011 at 1:59 pmIt most certainly is 🙂 Worth checking out 😉
Rae // theNotice says
May 23, 2011 at 8:49 amOoh! Red Terra looks lovely on you – not to mention, the formula sounds absolutely wonderful! Definitely going on my to-try list ^^
ParisB says
May 23, 2011 at 1:59 pmThank you Rae! It is a beautiful everyday red lippie! I hope you like it if you try it 🙂
juan says
May 23, 2011 at 9:02 amvery nice indeed…
ParisB says
May 23, 2011 at 1:59 pmThanks 🙂
Hanny says
May 23, 2011 at 9:28 amIt looks beautiful!!! ^.^
ParisB says
May 23, 2011 at 1:59 pmThanks!
Monstro says
May 23, 2011 at 9:58 amThat looks fabulous on you! You are lipstick queen, haven’t seen a thing that doesn’t look good on ya! Thanks for posting this, will check it out at counter when I get a chance 🙂
ParisB says
May 23, 2011 at 2:00 pmHaha Thank you Monstro. I do pick colours that look good on me y’know 😉 Can’t be buying something that doesn’t 😉
mrsdjones says
May 23, 2011 at 10:05 amThis is a nice red! You are absolutely right, the brown undertone makes it more subtle and it looks good on you 😉
ParisB says
May 23, 2011 at 2:00 pmThank you and yes the colour is a lot more wearable than the name suggests. Perhaps give this one a go if you are in the market for a red lipstick.
Audrey says
May 23, 2011 at 3:05 pmThe Clarins Rouge 729 red looks great on you, you are right! flattering and classic. 🙂
by the way, your face base makeup makes your red lippy shines out too thus everything just pull off so perfectly together without overdoing or underdoing the counterpart. can i know what’s the base makeup,powder are you using in this post? very very nice!! 🙂 *clap hands***
ParisB says
May 23, 2011 at 3:21 pmThank you Audrey 🙂 The foundation is in the post under the photo – Guerlain Lingerie de Peau liquid foundation with Guerlain Meteorites dusted over. The review on Guerlain Lingerie de Peau comes up later today 🙂
Jess says
May 23, 2011 at 3:05 pmThis red looks good on you, like brighten up your whole look! And indeed a wearable colour for day and night because of the brown undertone !
ParisB says
May 23, 2011 at 3:21 pmThank you Jess. I swear this is such a wearable red, it could be the red for all! 🙂
domncroxd says
May 23, 2011 at 3:41 pmearthy red 🙂 beautiful color with just the right hint of sexy.
ParisB says
May 24, 2011 at 11:28 amYou said it! Its a surprisingly easy to wear red 🙂
lavender says
May 23, 2011 at 10:17 pmIndeed u are a lipstick quuen. U look glam in red!
ParisB says
May 24, 2011 at 11:36 amhaha… thank you Lavender!
lavender says
May 23, 2011 at 10:18 pmsorry typo…Lipstick Queen i mean
gio says
May 23, 2011 at 11:34 pmThat’s a beautiful shade, very wearable and flattering. I will have to check it out. 🙂
ParisB says
May 24, 2011 at 11:36 amThank you Gio! Do check out the range if not for colour, at least for texture 🙂
neegee says
May 24, 2011 at 1:39 amyou seem to have lots of lipsticks and other products PB. Do you ever get to finish them? LOL.
ParisB says
May 24, 2011 at 11:37 amYes I do and depending on the product, the answer is yes and no LOL!
Lisa says
May 24, 2011 at 10:12 pmU look so good in red. I’m no red person though. But I do like how red gives the wearer a quick wake up look. The only red in my stash is the mac wonder woman Lipgloss gifted to me. It’s a really bold red but very pretty.
ParisB says
May 27, 2011 at 6:32 pmRed is not a colour for everyone I’ll be the first to admit and it also doesn’t go with all looks. When I go for something light or Japanese style makeup, red can look quite garish!
love says
May 24, 2011 at 10:33 pmlook nice on u… expecially when wearing red lipstick with black shirt…. superb!!!. But for me red lipstick is double no-no… really like to try this brand but maybe i will choose pink.
kuri says
June 28, 2011 at 11:40 pmwow, that is an absolutely gorgeous red! I need to go try this on!