Last November, I reviewed Chicca‘s Flush Blush Powder in 04 Sweet Pink in my Stash Debut series. (It was my first purchase from Chicca.) Today I will be sharing my thoughts on Mesmeric Lipstick, which has been a popular item from the brand. The shade I have is 08 Rose Glacé.
Kanebo Chicca Mesmeric Lipstick in 08 Rose Glacé (カネボウ キッカ メスメリック リップスティック 08 ローズグラッセ, ¥3800) was released in summer 2014. It is a medium-depth warm red-toned rose. It has a light-to-medium pigmentation level and it imparts a soft sheen on the lips with semi-sparse gold-toned and silver-toned shimmer. It glides on easily and feels lightweight and hydrating on the lips. The color has a decent staying power, and the shimmer generally outlasts the color.
Mesmeric Lipstick was launched in spring 2014 and it replaced Enticing Lipstick, which had been among Chicca’s makeup lineup since the brand’s launch in spring 2008. It is described by the brand as a lipstick that has a “2/5” pigmentation level and combines fresh color with translucency. Essentially, 08 Rose Glacé delivers the brand’s promises. It does have, as mentioned, a light-to-medium pigmentation level (which is what I think a 2/5 pigmentation level means), and the color shows up sufficiently while looking translucent.
I think the general appeal of the Mesmeric Lipstick range is that most people will find that they can wear many shades from the range, and I certainly think that 08 Rose Glacé is a very wearable shade.
My only (very) minor issue with this shade is that I find that some of its shimmering particles are slightly on the large side, but, overall, I do like it. Its pigmentation level is particularly appealing to me, and I like its elegant color with a grown-up feel. It gently enhances the red tone of my lips, and its warm tone goes well with my warm-toned neutral eyeshadows.
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