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Home » Lips » Lipstick » Would this Shiseido Shimmering Rouge RD406 Desire light your fire?

Would this Shiseido Shimmering Rouge RD406 Desire light your fire?

July 21, 2011 Paris B 23 Comments

I didn’t want to include this into my 30 day lip colour project because I’d already featured another Shiseido Shimmering Rouge lipstick in RS308 Iron Maiden earlier. But I did want to show you this colour because I love it a lot, and I think many of you would too 🙂

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Its RD406 Desire which belongs in the red colour family but wait! Don’t run away because I said red 😛 It might just surprise you yet!

In the tube, RD406 is a soft red that actually looks quite bright. Just at a glance, many people might look away thinking “Oh it’s too red/bright for me” but really, I suggest you take a second glance because the colour is gorgeous!

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The colour swatches and applies a little more pink than it looks in the tube which surprised me, just like Iron Maiden did. I might have expected a colour with a name like “Desire” to be a brighter red on the lips. Something that might ignite a burning desire. But instead what I get is a very wearable, face brightening pink-red lip shade.

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Its a colour you can easily wear every single day without being bored of it, because it goes with a myriad of looks. I had been feeling a little blah lately, and today, I pulled this out, swiped it on and instantly looked and felt a little better. I don’t think I’d have called this colour Desire. I might have called it Blush instead 🙂

Like all Shiseido Shimmering Rouge lipsticks, the texture is at once smooth with good colour pay off, yet lightweight on the lips. There is no scent and it lasts long enough for me. Despite the name of the line however, I find that RD406 has no shimmer in it. It imparts a slight glossy finish – very slight – but it makes a lovely work lipstick because its subtle yet adds colour, bright yet muted and glossy yet not highly shiny. No one can say you aren’t professional with this on 🙂

In a nutshell

A lovely lightweight lipstick that applies very smoothly with good colour pay off, yet feels lightweight and non drying on the lips. RD406 Desire is a lovely colour that applies a pink-red on me, and which I think will suit many.

Pros: Lightweight texture, Pigmented colour, Can be sheered out, No scent, Lip plumping effect

Cons: Pricey

You know, this is a colour I’d associate more with Rose (RS in Japanese lipstick code) instead of Red (RD). Sometimes, I do wonder what goes in the head of those who name and code these lipstick colours. I’ve found that I can actually wear most Japanese brand lipstick in all shades even those that look orange or brown, because they never quite apply the same on the skin as they look in the tube. Its both a good and bad thing but from experience, its always been good for me 🙂 I’m a huge huge fan of Japanese lipsticks from most brands 😀

Have you tried any colour from the Shiseido Shimmering Rouge range of lipsticks? Might RD406 be your first? 😉

Paris B

Shiseido Shimmering Rouge lipsticks retail at RM95 each at all Shiseido counters.

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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. ksuan says

    July 21, 2011 at 4:40 pm

    That’s a beautiful colour 🙂 It really does brighten up the face immensely, and it wears gorgeously on you, Paris! Pity about the price tag though 🙁

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    • ParisB says

      July 22, 2011 at 10:49 am

      Thank you Ksuan 🙂 And yes the pricetag is a bit… no, a LOT of an ouch. But quality is good!

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      • ksuan says

        July 22, 2011 at 1:50 pm

        I find that Shiseido’s prices are always quite steep. I guess you do pay for quality, but I will always wish that elegant Japanese brands like Shiseido and Kose were a little more affordable!

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        • ParisB says

          July 22, 2011 at 2:01 pm

          I do find that too – Japanese brands belong in a whole different category. They come with luxury price tags but don’t even look very luxurious! But quality is usually awesome so I’ve learnt to close one eye 😉

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  2. Rae // theNotice says

    July 21, 2011 at 4:54 pm

    Ooh, this looks absolutely perfect 🙂 Shimmer-free, slightly glossy, and unscented… mmm!

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    • ParisB says

      July 22, 2011 at 10:50 am

      It most certainly is close to perfect! 😀

      Reply
  3. Jamilla Camel says

    July 21, 2011 at 5:27 pm

    I absolutely love this lipstick! I NEED this!

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    • ParisB says

      July 22, 2011 at 10:53 am

      I think it’d look stunning on you! 😀

      Reply
  4. Hanny says

    July 21, 2011 at 6:10 pm

    Pretty! It looks similar to the Kate Moss Dior Addict to me though. Hmmm. ^.^

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    • ParisB says

      July 22, 2011 at 10:54 am

      Haha Kate Moss’s lippie is straight PINK! 😀

      Reply
  5. alene says

    July 21, 2011 at 6:32 pm

    aw, u look nice with almost any lip color! aint fair. i refuse to listen to thy recommendations for any lip color! =P

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    • ParisB says

      July 22, 2011 at 10:55 am

      Aww… I choose colours that work for me mah… 😛

      Reply
  6. Mari says

    July 21, 2011 at 10:26 pm

    It’s rosy indeed. I expected it to lean more on the redder/coral side considering how it looks in the tube, but it does look lovely applied. Very brightening and yet office-compatible! I bought a lipstick with similar colouring by Sisley. I was meaning to buy the rosy Dior Addict one when my eyes fell on a Sisley ad (ads are to blame for most of women’s purchases!). Long story short, Sisley is now my staple for everyday office wear.^^

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    • ParisB says

      July 22, 2011 at 10:57 am

      I too expected it to look redder 🙂 But Sisley! I’ve been a little curious about it because its such a quiet little brand yet so pricey. Since you say its a staple, and we use similar colours/textures, I’d love to see how this brand fares 😀

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      • Mari says

        July 22, 2011 at 7:06 pm

        It’s pricey alright, but it’s also outstanding. I should do a review about it some day – my blog is quite dead, you know.^^ Gotta shake the sloth out of my bones and try my hand at writing once again.

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        • ParisB says

          July 25, 2011 at 9:51 am

          Yes! I want to hear all about your Europe trip 😛

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  7. Issa says

    July 22, 2011 at 10:15 am

    ooohhhh, love the color PB! it looks good on you. it’s a must try indeed only expensive though… 🙂

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    • ParisB says

      July 22, 2011 at 11:00 am

      Thank you Issa. I think its a lovely colour for everyone.

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  8. milktea says

    July 22, 2011 at 10:43 am

    It’s total pink/rose! No red at all. Not used to seeing you in soft pink lippy! 🙂

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    • ParisB says

      July 22, 2011 at 11:12 am

      LOL Very wearable, very nice colour no? 😉

      Reply
  9. Sam says

    July 22, 2011 at 9:11 pm

    That is a gorgeous colour, I really like it. Will check it out this weekend!

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  10. Jacqueline says

    July 22, 2011 at 10:47 pm

    What a pretty colour! I’m glad it doesn’t have any shimmer. I just might have to go to a local Shiseido counter to give it a swatch, thanks Paris!

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    • ParisB says

      July 25, 2011 at 9:53 am

      Hope you like it in person too! 😀

      Reply

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