update on Fasio Melting Glossy Rouge RD441

It's a gorgeous color - a sheer but decently pigmented and wearable warm red with gold shimmer (shimmer is on the coarse side). A lot of slip to the lipstick, and plenty of shine to merit the Glossy name. However, it doesn't have much lasting power. It disappears within an hour if you're drinking anything. A pity since the color and finish are so pretty.

Perhaps I'll check out Maquillage's fall limited edition color by Alexander Wang; I'd had my eye on Maquillage Moisture Rouge Sheer Type RD564 but wasn't convinced the color was quite right for me. Still, it's a pretty color with good lasting ability. I'll go try it on again.

materialism: lipstick review: Fasio Melting Glossy Rouge RD441

Fasio Melting Glossy Rouge RD441
ファシオメルティンググロッシー ルージュ
11 colors 1,400yen (1,470yen including tax)
全11色　各1,400円（税込1,470円）

This lipstick is very nice. A bit of gold sparkle in it, and the pigment wears nicely. A shiny finish, befitting the "Glossy" name. The RD441 is just the sheer red I was looking for - it doesn't turn fuschia and is a wearable red that I can wear sheer-ly or layer on for more pigment. A light, comfortable formula. The packaging is solid and sleek.

With lipsticks like these, I may not venture beyond the 1400 yen mark for lip products, unless there's a unique color that I can't find otherwise. I'm looking forward to trying Integrate Live Fix Rouge next

I'm going to pass on the Alexander Wang limited edition lipstick; at twice the price and a limited edition, it isn't worth it. Also, while the color is pretty, it is a bit fuschia/cool for my taste.

I haven't been too interested in Kose's Fasio line, but this is a very nice lipstick and color. I'll be interested in trying other colors and formulas of lipstick in the line.