Review and swatches: Chanel Rouge Coco Stylo in Script, Recit

12:16 PM Joanna C. 0 Comments

Just this year, Chanel released a new line of lip products called Rouge Coco Stylo. Let's first admire that sophisticated black and gold packaging.

Rouge Coco Stylo is formulated to have the pigmentation of a lipstick, the shine of a lip gloss, and the comfort of a lip balm. I have the shades 218 Script and 212 Recit.

You might be able to tell from this photo how shiny these are. The packaging is obviously different from traditional Chanel lipsticks. It's a slim pen type with a twist-up end, and a cap (with that classic Chanel logo on top) that clicks firmly into place.

Chanel Rouge Coco Stylo in Recit and Script

Recit is described as "a deep purple," while Script is described as "a discreet and natural nude."

On my lips, Recit is a lovely violet-berry but nowhere near a deep purple, with mostly full color payoff. I find this shade wearable and flattering. I think this would look good on most skin tones.

Script is a medium brown nude on me with some pinky tones, and gives a semi-opaque finish. I often have trouble with nudes; this is slightly too warm on me, but I can make the color work a bit better by adjusting my cheek makeup or layering a red lip stain underneath.

Both shades have the same high gloss finish and feel very slick upon application. Both lasted a good five hours on me. The shine lasted over an hour, which is a lot longer than most lip glosses. The products leave a slight stain and a sheen behind and make the lips feel pillowy soft. It is indeed a very luxurious product for those days you want to be a little more indulgent.

In Cebu, you can purchase Rouge Coco Stylo at the Chanel counter in Rustan's. Don't forget to try out the special mirror at the counter with adjustable lighting that shows you just how your makeup will look in different lighting conditions, whether in bright sunlight, natural light, fluorescent light or candlelight.