SHISEIDO Lacquer Rouge – Portrait RD203
Brand: Shiseido
Range: Lacquer Rouge
Shade: Portrait RD203
Swatched by yours truly: Yishan
- Supposedly inspired by Japanese laquerware, this liquid lipstick provides opaque coverage in just a few sweeps with a plush moist finish.
- Conceals both lip tone and lip lines evenly without feathering or accentuating dry bits.
- Soothing non-sticky moisturising formula that has a high grip, yet wears comfortably giving lips a plush appearance.
- Although the pigment is long lasting, I find that the moisturising properties are reduced if you drink / eat often.
- RD 203 is a light beige that transforms into a milky nude on my lip & skin tone.
- Verdict: Whilst YSL Glossy Stains have a watercolour finish with a broad shade range, Shiseido’s Lacquer Rouge come in more under-stated shades with a creamy plush lip that looks more polished. I never expected to find a pink beige that would conceal my lip tone flawlessly, let alone find it in a liquid lipstick formula. This shade gets me in the mood for a smokey eye + nude lip!
RD203 looks beige on my skin, but transforms into a milky nude against my complexion.
It might be a closer shade match if you have a warmer skin tone.
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I absolutely adore these! I have two. They face off against the YSL Glossy Lip Stains and win a fair amount of the time
ohhh which shades did you get? Have you swatched them on your blog?
I have PK310 and I think the Disco one? I will have to check when I get home. No swatches yet but it’s on my list for sure!
Ooh! This looks gorgeous on you, Yishan — I’m a sucker for an understated lip, so I’ll try & remember to give them a swatch sometime
I love the sound of the YSLs, but most of the shades are just too punchy for me (for everyday wear)!
Thanks Rae! There are more muted colours than there are bold shades, you’ll be spoilt for choice!
Ah, music to my ears. No one ever does enough toned-down shades in products like these!