Most matte lipsticks make you choose between colour that lasts and lips that still feel comfortable by lunchtime. Rouge Velvet is the one that does not. It goes on like a cream, dries down to a soft velvet matte, and stays put through coffee, meetings and conversation.
Why you will love this velvet lipstick
The bullet glides on in a single pass and the pigment is dense enough that one layer is usually all you need. As it sets it turns powdery-soft rather than tight, so it feels light on the lips instead of gripping them. Shade 16 Caramelody is a warm caramel nude — the sort of brown-toned nude that flatters olive and medium Egyptian skin without washing it out.
- Full, opaque colour from one easy pass
- Velvet matte finish that stays soft, not tight or crackly
- Long-wearing formula that survives a working day with light touch-ups
- Comfortable, lightweight feel — no heavy waxy layer
- 16 Caramelody: a warm caramel nude that suits warm and olive skin tones
- Slim bullet that is easy to apply without a lip brush
- Pairs well with a simple eye for daytime and with liner for evening
What it does
It lays down a thin, even film of pigment that sets to matte and resists transfer, so colour holds through the day. The creamy application means it does not drag over dry patches the way harder matte bullets do.
Who it is for
For anyone who wants a wearable everyday nude with warmth in it, and for matte lovers whose lips usually protest. Good for work, university, engagements and weddings, and an easy gift for someone who sticks to caramel and brown tones.
How to use it
- Start on clean, dry lips; if they are flaky, exfoliate gently first
- Apply from the centre of the lips outward, following your natural line
- Press your lips together once and leave it to set for a few seconds
- Add a second layer for a deeper, longer-lasting finish
- Line with a matching pencil for sharper edges on an evening look
Key details
- Brand: Bourjois Paris
- Type: velvet matte bullet lipstick
- Shade: 16 Caramelody
- Colour family: warm caramel nude
- Finish: velvet matte
- Net weight: 2.4 g
Size
2.4 g lipstick bullet.
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