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Home » Lips » Lipstick » A flirtatious fuchsia lip gets you noticed when you wear Guerlain Madame Batifole Rouge G

A flirtatious fuchsia lip gets you noticed when you wear Guerlain Madame Batifole Rouge G

September 16, 2013 Paris B 40 Comments

Ask me to name a favourite lipstick formula and I’ll hum and haw for a while, but I’ll eventually get round to putting in my vote for the Guerlain Rouge G lipstick. I liked my first but I wasn’t in love. It wasn’t until I bit the bullet and bought the Rouge G in #25 Garconne that I fell truly head over heels for this lipstick and its beautiful creamy formula. Garconne, as you may have guessed, is a red. Not just any red, one of the best red lipsticks ever. Some day, I might even get round to sharing my thoughts on it.

But you know what? The Guerlain Rouge G in #860 Madame Batifole is a close second and you might want to check it out before it’s gone for good. Darn these limited edition goodness!

guerlain rouge g madame batifole 860

Part of the Voilette de Madame Fall 2013 collection, the signature Rouge G packaging has a slightly different design embossed on its cover. “Voilette” translates into “veil” which is shown in the promotional pictures for the collection, and which also reflects the design on the cover. Imagine if you will, a lace veil super imposed over the case. At certain angles, it has also been said it looks like a fish LOL! 😀

Like the regular Rouge G, this one is heavy. Place it in your clutch and you could brain the next person trying to harrass you. Assault with a deadly lipstick – has an interesting ring to it 😛

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Slip out the lipstick and the in-built mirror springs open, ready for your close up. This isn’t the first lipstick brand to make a design like this, but this is the most elegant one I’ve come across. The mirror won’t stay shut till you slip the lipstick back into the cover where it stays put with a soft magnetic closure. All very smooth and very elegant – just like you, when touching up your lipstick. It might be a faux pas to touch up your lipstick at the dinner table, but you know, when I have this one, I do it anyway – faux pas or not 😛

But then, you won’t really have to do much touching up of your lip colour even after a meal (if you are a little careful with your eating habits) because the colour stays on. A long time.

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Madame Batifole (860) is the colour used in the Guerlain promotional pictures for the Voilette de Madame collection. In the tube, and under slightly warm natural lighting, it looks a cool toned red in the tube. However, when applied on skin, it is in fact, a berry-toned fuchsia that is a little deeper than the colour in tube implies.

I must say it surprised me a little because I wasn’t expecting that pop of fuchsia. The promotional pictures hint at a deep berry while the colour in tube hinted at a cool toned red. But nope, it’s a berry-fuchsia with micro shimmer.

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Guerlain Rouge G Madame Batifole (860) swatch – 1 layer

This is as close to real life as I could get it to show. Madame Batifole as you can see, has decidedly cool blue tones with a noticeable pink-berry base. It is a beautiful, very flattering and very elegant colour although I can imagine that those who aren’t comfortable wearing a bright lip shade will still shy away. But if you are brave enough to give this a try, be ready for the compliments that come your way!

One layer is opaque and that is seriously impressive. The texture is creamy, highly pigmented, very long lasting, non drying and just beautiful. The only drawback therefore is the fragrance which is quite strong, and is Guerlain’s signature scent of violets. It does dissipate but it is quite assuredly there.

Madame Batifole is a very lovely, complexion brightening lip colour and is thus far, the only lip colour I’ve been impressed with from all the Fall collections of 2013. If you just want one, this is the one you want.

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Keep your eyes and rest of the face neutral. Madame Batifole on lips will give you the statement you want. The micro shimmer that is present adds dimension to your lips and the staying power is excellent, leaving behind a lovely stain. Top it up with lipgloss or renew the colour by applying a different lipstick over. I can tell you that Dior Addict Icone over the Madame Batifole stain is similarly gorgeous!

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In a nutshell

Madame Batifole is one of 3 new and limited edition Rouge G lipsticks released by Guerlain in their Fall 2013 Voilette de Madame collection. Like the regular Rouge G collection the lipstick is creamy, pigmented and very long lasting. The colour is a cool toned berry-pink which I feel is the most impressive of the 3 shades available. The other 2 were almost insipid next to this one. If budget permits, Madame Batifole is a beautiful investment.

Pros: Highly pigmented, Smooth and creamy texture, Long lasting, Not drying, In-built mirror makes for easy and elegant touch ups

Cons: Pricey, Heavy, Scented

Who will like this: Fans of Guerlain Rouge G lipsticks, Anyone who wants a statement lip that is slightly different from the regular red

You might be wondering what Madame Batifole means? Yeah, so did I. So I looked it up and it appears that “batifole” can mean “flirt” so “Madame Batifole” could mean “Flirtatious Madam”? With a lip shade like that? I say yes! 😀

Did you pick up anything from Guerlain’s Fall 2013 collection? Have you tried a Rouge G lipstick yet?

I’m still loving the Madame Rougit blush and now Madame Batifole Rouge G. Didn’t bother with the rest of the collection which didn’t stun me the way these 2 products did.

Paris B

Guerlain Rouge G Madame Batifole (860) Price: RM188 Availability: Guerlain counters Limited Edition: Yes, Voilette de Madame Fall 2013 collection

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  1. xin says

    September 16, 2013 at 9:11 am

    Such a gorgeous color! And I really like the pattern of lipstick

    Reply
    • Paris B says

      September 17, 2013 at 7:16 pm

      It is! Quite different from Garconne 😉

      Reply
  2. Yishan says

    September 16, 2013 at 9:16 am

    Love it!! Blue reds are my all time favourite.

    Reply
    • Paris B says

      September 17, 2013 at 7:17 pm

      Mine too Yishan! They are super flattering

      Reply
  3. Beauty Box says

    September 16, 2013 at 11:31 am

    This is the ultimate luxury lipstick treat… That’s def a way to feel like a million dollars on a night out….great colour that comes in such a glamorous package.

    Reply
    • Paris B says

      September 17, 2013 at 7:17 pm

      You summed it all up in a sentence! I definitely don’t mind commiting a faux pas at the dinner table with this gorgeous packaging hehe

      Reply
  4. Tracy@Beauty Reflections says

    September 16, 2013 at 11:42 am

    That last pic of you Paris! WOWZA! You look so elegant and stunning! I need to get this one before it disappears! i bought the blush and ran aways from the counter LOL, but I must return now hahaha! GORGEOUS!

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    • Paris B says

      September 17, 2013 at 7:18 pm

      Haha Thank you my friend! I think you should get this – you’d love it! 😀

      Reply
  5. Parita says

    September 16, 2013 at 12:26 pm

    LOL Flirtatious Madam 🙂 the shade is perfect for fall and I love the packaging..looks and feels so classy 🙂

    Reply
    • Paris B says

      September 17, 2013 at 7:19 pm

      It absolutely does, Parita! Super heavy too – dangerous weapon in a glamorous package hehe

      Reply
  6. Lavender says

    September 16, 2013 at 12:44 pm

    Oh you look gorgeous! I m afraid I can pull off this colour.

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    • Paris B says

      September 17, 2013 at 7:19 pm

      Thank you Lavender and I’m sure you can! This is one of the easiest lip colours to pull off 😉

      Reply
  7. Lavender says

    September 16, 2013 at 12:45 pm

    Typo *can’t

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  8. Hanny Daforcena says

    September 16, 2013 at 12:58 pm

    EEEEKS! Pretty!

    Too bad I own several fuchsia lipsticks now, I can’t really justify another one, even if it was drop-dead gorgeous.

    Reply
    • Paris B says

      September 17, 2013 at 7:20 pm

      There is always room for a drop dead gorgeous fuchsia lipstick in that stash! Well, especially when it’s from Guerlain hehe 😉

      Reply
  9. S. Drama&Makeup says

    September 16, 2013 at 2:16 pm

    I bought this as well, just a couple of days ago! It’s a gorgeous color, isn’t it?
    I love how it looks on you.
    I really liked the formula as well, it makes me want to try more from the range!

    Reply
    • Paris B says

      September 17, 2013 at 7:21 pm

      Oh snap! 😀 Yes, this colour is absolutely fabulous and I’m sure it looks fab on you too! I swatched the rest of the colours at the counter and the other 2 paled in comparison!

      Reply
  10. Joyce (bronzerbunny) says

    September 16, 2013 at 2:35 pm

    i love these lipsticks too! I was ignoring this collection but HMMM i may have to check these out 🙂

    Reply
    • Paris B says

      September 17, 2013 at 7:21 pm

      Hehe… can’t ignore a beauty Joyce! 😉 To be honest, only the blush and the lipsticks really deserve a look 😉

      Reply
  11. Sunny says

    September 16, 2013 at 3:42 pm

    Hey Paris, I’m still sitting on it but I might eventually pick this one up! It’s such a beauty! It really brightens your complexion!

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    • Paris B says

      September 17, 2013 at 7:22 pm

      Thank you Sunny! It is a beautiful one but I’m a little hesitant about how it’d look on a warmer skin tone. The red one, that has slightly warmer tones might actually work better for you! 😉

      Reply
  12. Cecilia Lukban Wong says

    September 16, 2013 at 5:13 pm

    I just got back from the Guerlain counter in Gardens Mall to pick up the BB cream you reviewed earlier, and to replace the Meteorites PearlsTeint Rose my mom nicked from me. I’m glad I didn’t see this review earlier, or my wallet would be considerably lighter. Oooon the other hand, I wished I had seen it earlier, so I could have at least check out this beauty. 🙁

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    • Paris B says

      September 17, 2013 at 7:23 pm

      Alamak! My timing sucks, Cecilia >.< I hope you like the Guerlain BB Cream though. I love it, but then you knew that already 😉 Looks like you did some damage at the counter! It's ok, even if you miss Madame Batifole, the rest of the Rouge G range is worth a look 😉

      Reply
  13. Lily says

    September 16, 2013 at 8:18 pm

    Gorgeous colour! I’d prefer it to be a little darker since it is Fall collection, but this is beautiful nonetheless. I prefer the original packaging without the veil. I thought this looked a little like fishnet stockings – tacky >_<

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    • Paris B says

      September 17, 2013 at 7:24 pm

      It certainly isn’t as vampy as other berries, I agree but better for us in our brighter, sunnier weather 😉 Yeah the lace packaging is a little off – so many people commented about it looking like the scales on a fish at certain angles LOL! 😀

      Reply
  14. lisa says

    September 16, 2013 at 10:35 pm

    …..and this is why i love luxury lipstick….. looooove……

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    • Paris B says

      September 17, 2013 at 7:24 pm

      *swoon* me too 😉

      Reply
  15. Larie says

    September 17, 2013 at 12:55 am

    VA VA voom, Paris! You look stunning! That color really suits you!

    Reply
    • Paris B says

      September 17, 2013 at 7:25 pm

      Thank you Larie! 😀 You’d be as fab in this colour too! 😉

      Reply
  16. Sevinj says

    September 17, 2013 at 3:27 am

    hii Paris!! firstly i have to stay red lipstick compliments you very well. you should wear it more often. despite i love red lipsticks too but they never suit me well and makes my small mouth even smaller.

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    • Paris B says

      September 17, 2013 at 7:26 pm

      Hi Sevinj, thank you! I love my reds and I’m quite sure there’s one out there that suits you. Try a browned red. It isn’t as in your face as a bright red and therefore doesn’t make mouths look smaller 🙂

      Reply
  17. gio says

    September 17, 2013 at 5:20 am

    What a gorgeous shade! I’m not sure I could pull it off, but it looks stunning on you!

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    • Paris B says

      September 17, 2013 at 7:26 pm

      Oh I’m sure you can Gio! 😉 Thank you

      Reply
  18. Ting says

    September 17, 2013 at 10:08 am

    Hello Paris! From your description of the mechanism, it is really crushing my already weak control power!! I see more berry than fuchsia? It looks much much better on your lips than on arm, as it should be. 🙂

    And oh! Snatch thieves had better keep far far away from you if you are gonna brain them with the deadly lipstick… hehehe

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    • Paris B says

      September 17, 2013 at 7:29 pm

      Yes indeedy! It’s a berry-fuchsia. Very unique, I’d say 😀 I think you’d like it <- not helping you strengthen your resolve 😛

      Reply
      • Ting says

        September 18, 2013 at 3:35 pm

        Now you’ve convinced me… gotta wait patiently for duty free shopping now, eh? :p

        Reply
  19. Applegal says

    September 17, 2013 at 12:39 pm

    Very, very nice colour. Lovely shade. For a moment when I saw the number 860 I thought that was the price!! Thankfully, only RM188, hahaha! Love your eye makeup!

    Reply
    • Paris B says

      September 17, 2013 at 7:32 pm

      HAHAHA! Oh my Applegal you made my day 😀 Imagine if 860 had been the price eh? 😉 Thank you lovely 🙂

      Reply
  20. PositivelyNice says

    September 17, 2013 at 6:18 pm

    Bought this too! For the packaging. I love lace. Haha, beginning to feel influenced by you, and Christine@Temptalia. She is a big fan of Guerlain as well.

    Reply
    • Paris B says

      September 17, 2013 at 7:42 pm

      Hahaha! Only the best, you know 😉 Guerlain does good products and their Rouge G is amazing. Not just this one, but all of them!

      Reply

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