For an old-school gyaru, there are really only two lip colors that matter: white and a very light pink. Since a white lip does me little to no favors, I've been on the hunt for the perfect pink.
Old-school gyaru lipstick follows the trends of the 90s and early 2000s (when ganguro was at its peak); the lips are light and frosty. While Mac has a solid range of frosted lipsticks (including some nostalgic 90s re-releases), I wanted to try a different brand. Enter stage left: Anna Sui.
Yesterday, I picked up two of Anna Sui's "Rouge" lipsticks, which is their newest line. I got the colors 001 (Sunshine Pink) and 306 (Mauve.) I picked them up at a Cosme store near my work.
Swatching in-store, I immediately gravitated toward the lightest tones.
The packaging is gorgeous. The tubes are designed to resemble the Anna Sui perfume bottle, with its glossy black embossed details.
The top features a beautiful rose.
The lipstick itself clicks out from the bottom, which feels very luxe, in my opinion!
The colors are gorgeous, especially 001. The kira kira is magical.
The feel of the lipstick on my wrist is super buttery and smooth. 001 is sheer and very reflective, and 306 is exactly as described: mauve. It's slightly cool-toned and delicate.
A closer look...
Now on the lips!
The feel is very luxurious and almost... melty. Like it's sinking into my lips instead of just sitting on top of them. One layer was enough to get this nice shine. It's sheer, but the glitter really stands out.
I can definitely see myself wearing this alone or layering it over concealer for an even more gyaru-inspired look.
I was worried 306 might be too dark, but it actually reads as a soft, pastel pink.
FINAL THOUGHTS
These lipsticks are so cute. They both look and feel great. The color applies effortlessly, and the smooth texture makes it feel really indulgent.
I think I will try combining 306 with 001 for an extra frosty effect!
Price: 3,850 Yen each
Now the real question is... do I need to get an Anna Sui perfume to match???
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