It’s safe to say the search for the perfect lipstick is constant. A makeup staple, it’s amazing how a quick swipe of colour can leave you feeling polished and well put together. Editor Trudi Brewer shares the latest TechnoSatin Gel Lipstick in 20 shades - read on to learn more.
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What we expect from lipstick is a colour that stays true to shade, lasts through lunch, and has a comfortable finish. This newbie does precisely that. Makeup artists dub this ‘the perfect fusion of art and science’, thanks to a cutting-edge formulation. Here’s what you can expect from Shiseido’s TechnoSatin Gel Lipstick, all 20 glorious shades.
What is it?
First, this lipstick feels excellent, thanks to a ‘Stretch-Flex Technology,’ the brand says is similar to a mesh in that it weightlessly wraps lips in a long-lasting, cushion-like texture. They also promise no feathering or cracking. That’s because the formula contains 68 per cent skincare ingredients, namely, cold-pressed safflower oil, which gives this lipstick its slip. But the chiselled bullet makes it unique, which the brand calls intuitive, and helps with a precision application. All 20 shades reflect the tech world we live in, with names such as Data Stream, Main Frame and Upload, and come in a range of wearable nudes to soft berries and bold reds - a shade to suit any style.
Our favourite shades
Shiseido TechnoSatin Gel Lipstick in 404 Data Stream, $56. Shiseido TechnoSatin Gel Lipstick 410 Lilac Echo, $56. Shiseido TechnoSatin Gel Lipstick 421 Live Wire, $56. Shiseido TechnoSatin Gel Lipstick 415 Short Circuit, $56.
Why do we like it?
The creamy formula does glide on effortlessly without dragging on your lips. The colour is packed with so much pigment; you can achieve a bold coverage, or if you press it on with your finger, you get that lived-in look, and it stays true to shade. That bullet is chiselled to perfection and mimics the shape of a lip brush for a clean outline on the lips. Now to the colour range, without a doubt, nude, red, and pink are the three colours that make up a well-rounded lipstick wardrobe and with this collection, the choice is brilliant. Finally, I would be remiss not to mention the stunning sleek, red packaging, a nod to the expertise of Japanese craftsmanship.
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