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Home » Lips » Lip Gloss » Day of 9 of 30 : Estee Lauder Pure Color Lip Gloss Star Ruby Sparkle

Day of 9 of 30 : Estee Lauder Pure Color Lip Gloss Star Ruby Sparkle

May 13, 2011 Paris B 6 Comments

Estee Lauder revamped their Pure Color lip glosses last year. I have this one I’ve been using off and on for a few months now, but never being quite able to decide if I like it or otherwise.

estee lauder pure color gloss

I do love it in the tube. It is such a pretty sparkly colour. Star Ruby is its name. Actually it says Star Ruby Sparkle, because its one of the more sparkly glosses. I like the slim tube and the cap with the EL logo on it. Tom Pechaux has done a lot to make Estee Lauder makeup more modern and current!

The applicator is a straight sponge tip applicator that is quite pliable. It reminds me of the ones used in the Revlon Colorburst lipglosses.

estee lauder pure color star ruby

Such a pretty sparkly red in the tube, but on the skin…

pure color gloss star ruby

Estee Lauder Pure Color Lip Gloss Star Ruby Sparkle swatches

Meh… where’s the colour! I am a little disappointed that the Estee Lauder Pure Color lipglosses swatch sheer. On my arm, you can just about see the colour – a very pretty pinky red with fine shimmer. However, on my rather pigmented lips, the colour disappears somewhat.

estee lauder pure color gloss fotd

Also featuring Chanel Les Roses on cheeks, Holika Holika Peach Girl BB Cream on face

Applied on my lips, Star Ruby gives a hint of colour, and LOTS of shine. I tend to wear it when I want just a hint of colour (or I’m too lazy to find a lip colour to match my look). I also find myself having to reapply often – it barely lasts me 2 hours.

On the upside, its not sticky and it does feel quite light. There is that signature Estee Lauder lip product smell – I think its fig? – but it dissipates, thank goodness.

Pros: Not too sticky, Easy to apply, Nice shine and gloss factor

Cons: Very sheer colour, Not long lasting

Tried the new Estee Lauder Pure Color lip glosses yet? I thought I got it right by going for a brighter colour in the tube, not realizing that the lip gloss applies so sheerly. I guess if I want to consider another, I have to go for something darker or even brighter. A colour named Red Tango perhaps? 😀

The texture is nice, but I guess I’m just not that into sheer glosses, since I wear my glosses alone. Worn over lipstick or a lip stain, this would be gorgeous! 😀 Tom Pechaux says that “Gloss brings a highlight and sensuality to the face. For me, a woman who wears a gloss looks like she wants to be kissed!” Hmm… does that mean I should be wearing gloss more often then? 😛

Paris B

Estee Lauder Pure Color Lipgloss is available at all Estee Lauder counters. I cannot remember the price.

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 8 of 30 : L’Oreal Glam Shine 6H Strawberry Mix lipgloss

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Paris B is a 40-something beauty and skincare enthusiast with a practical and very critical view of beauty products and the world of beauty. Her mission on My Women Stuff is to deliver clear, honest reviews and facilitate discussions about beauty trends and life, tempered with a healthy dose of humour. Let the buyer's remorse be ours not yours! When not testing the newest skincare creams and lotions, or playing with makeup, find her testing her culinary skills in the kitchen at Chez PB. Read more about us here or leave a comment below or connect with us on social media at Instagram, Facebook and Twitter!

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  1. Hanny says

    May 13, 2011 at 4:12 pm

    I had a friend who said that he hated seeing lipgloss on women because it looked like they ate something oily so idk about Tom Pechaux. ^.^

    Anyways, it looks as if the glitter particles on this thing are huge! But it already looks as if you have lipstick on in the pictures. 😛

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    • ParisB says

      May 13, 2011 at 4:24 pm

      Interesting you should bring it up, because that was exactly what NOT to do when applying lipgloss, as shared by the Dior makeup artists! The trick when applying lipgloss is not to layer it on like it was going out of style, but to just apply a thin layer. That way, it looks alluring and not like you just ate goreng pisang and forgot to wipe your mouth 😛 The glitter is small. Much finer than that in the Loreal Glam shine and nope, no lipstick applied 🙂

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  2. Jean says

    May 14, 2011 at 4:41 am

    I have the same colour as yours in this post!
    But I have yet to open it up for use (I have too many lip glosses)..
    I like light color so I guess I will like this one.. but reapply every two hours? hmmm…
    I found that Dior Lip Gloss stays on longer..

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    • ParisB says

      May 14, 2011 at 10:48 pm

      Oh Dior glosses are lovely! I love the Addict glosses for all round shine and colour 🙂 this one does need application often which I found a bummer but I guess if you like a lighter shade it’s probably a good choice for a nice red

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  3. AnT says

    May 15, 2011 at 11:50 am

    Sorry dearie, without sheer looks better on you.
    Wow, the Holika Holika Beach Girl BB Cream looks very natural and beautiful on you! Isn’t this the Korean brand you mentioned on your earlier post? 😀

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    • ParisB says

      May 15, 2011 at 7:29 pm

      Yup! The Holika Holika BB cream is quite nice on but for some reason I can’t use either this or the Skinfood one for too many days straight or I start getting spots

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