First things first. I want to announce the winner of the Luscious Lips by Cynthia Rowland Lip Pump winner, but I’m a little embarrassed because the winner has a beautiful and distinctive name but I’m not sure which is her first name and which is her last name. My bad. The winner is Paol T. Hope I got it right! Congratulations! And thank you to all who entered, followed, tweeted,and liked. I really appreciate it! Hope you’ll read my post below, and enter the new giveaway!
I never get tired of getting a new lipstick. Lipstick can brighten any dark day or add to a happy one.
Years ago, I’d have one or two lipsticks usually in a coral shade and I’d use them up before buying a new one. Can you believe that? Since those days, I seem to have accumulated quite a collection of lipstick, and this isn’t even all of it, lol!
Several weeks ago, I was introduced to a new brand of lipstick, Runway Rogue by Patricia Hartmann. Hartmann was a ’90s supermodel, who wanted to share the fabulous feeling she felt each time she sat in the makeup artist’s chair.
She decided to focus her brand on lips, crafting a limited edition collection of lipsticks, glosses and pencils that are oh-so easy to wear because of the hydrating oils and beneficial extracts they contain. The finishes range from matte to satin to glossy, and the shades run from neutral to bright. There is something for everyone in this collection.
Runway Rogue also takes a playful approach to selecting colors and forms. They suggest “shopping by attitude”, and you can choose from Sassy, Playful, Fun, Professional, Naural, and Bold – kind of a unique way to find your new favorites!
I received several Runway Rogue lip products to try out, and I must say I am super impressed! They are insanely comfortable to wear, the packaging is great, and the colors really suit me. Also, they are fragrance-free and have no taste. Yes! They’re also gluten-free and cruelty-free.
Lipstick
I have to talk about the lipstick packaging in particular. The substantial grey metallic case is amazing. When you take the top off and then replace it, it sort of feels like a magnet is guiding the top back into place, and I hear a satisfying click so I know it is going to stay put. I just love it!
I received two shades:
- Stilettos: a red-orange shade that is perfect for me (They call it bright red with coral undertones, but to me it’s Tropicana orange!)
- After Party: a bold grape shade that I am going to giveaway in this post!
Stilettos is a satin shade with stunning color pay-off. If I’m not in a good mood, I put on Stilettos, and I immediately feel better!
Plus it contains lots of hydrating ingredients, described below by Runway Rogue:
- Jojoba Oil to hydrate and soften the skin without clogging your pores!
- Safflower Oil to enrich your lips with hydrating vitamin E!
- Aloe Vera to sooth and hydrate your pout!
- Vitamin E to combat free radicals with potent antioxidants!
- Green Tea Extract to rejuvenate skin with anti-aging properties and polyphenols for sebum control!
- White Tea Extract to hydrate your pout with anti-aging compounds that promote longer moisture retention for skin!
- Chamomile Extract to soothe your lips!
Lots of exclamation points, but they’re not exaggerating, Stilettos feels great on my often dry lips. In addition, it lacks the not-so-good stuff, so you can feel good about wearing it: Paraben-free, Talc-free, Sulfate-free, Gluten-free, has non-comedogenic ingredients, and Cruelty Free.
Although it’s not specifically a long wear lipstick, I get several hours of wear before needing to reapply. It doesn’t make a mess on a glass which is nice.
After Party is described by Runway Rogue as “deep midnight purple”. It is part of the Bold range, and it certainly is gorgeous! A vampy shade that would be so great to wear at night to a party or during the day if grape is your shade. After Party is a matte shade, but it contains the same hydrating ingredients as Stilettos listed above, so I’m assuming that it’s a breeze to wear too.
The lipsticks come in 8 shades, 4 matte/4 satin, and are priced at $21.
Lipgloss
Lipgloss can be a hit or miss thing, but I am so impressed with Runway Rogue’s glosses. I received two of them:
- Perfect Pout: a translucent red-orange that is a terrific topper to add a glossy sheen to Stilettos or to wear alone for a MLBB look
- Runway Red: an opaque bright red that I like to wear alone.
The glosses come in pretty silvery tube with a long thin window that shows you the color of the gloss and also lets you know how much you’ve got left in the tube. Very nice. Inside is a thin, doe foot wand that makes application so easy.
The gloss itself is thick but not sticky. After a minute or so, it dries down and makes my lips feel soothed and protected. My hair doesn’t get stuck in it which is a huge plus.
The glosses contain the same hydrating ingredients as the lipsticks. It’s a pleasure to wear on my often dry lips.
Comes in 7 shades from nudes to brights. Price $19.
Pencil
The pencil I got is Cover Shoot, a bright orange-pink. Though the website says it should be paired with their lipstick, Photo-Op, I find that it works well with Stilettos. Although the pencil is matte, it’s creamy and easy to apply.
There are 5 smudge and water-resistant matte shades that coordinate with the lipsticks. They contain hydrating jojoba oil to make them non-drying. Price $18.
Here are the swatches of all the lip products I received except for After Party that I’m saving in pristine condition for the lucky winner!
Runway Rogue lip products are sold on their website, and I definitely recommend that you hop over and take a look! I am so happy to have discovered this new gorgeous, comfortable lip products brand.
Giveaway!
I’m giving away a tube of gorgeous Runway Rogue’s After Party matte lipstick to one lucky winner! I know grape lipstick may not be everyone’s shade, but even if it’s not for you, it is so on trend that it would make a wonderful gift for a friend who loves bold shades or loves everything purple!
The giveaway is limited to U.S. residents, age 18+, where permitted by law. It’s open to all U.S. residents unless you were the winner of the Luscious Lips Lip Pump giveaway that just ended. This is a rather quick giveaway, 10 days long, and it will run till Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at 12:00AM EDT. So the last full day is Tuesday, February 28.
Hopefully by now, you know the drill. You MUST LEAVE A COMMENT on this blogpost about why you want to win Runway Rogue’s After Party lipstick or how you’ll style it if you win or who you’d gift it to. One entry per household. The comment is mandatory. And you must record that you did it on the Rafflecopter widget below. Extras that you can do to earn more points are:
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The winner will be notified by me via email. You have 48 hours to get back to me, if not a new winner will be selected. The winner will provide me with her/his mailing address, and I will mail your prize to you as soon as possible. I am not responsible for loss or damage in shipping. In other words, if it’s lost or damaged in shipping, I will be sad, but there is no replacement.
So don’t delay, enter to win the Runway Rogue Lipstick in stunning After Party!
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I want to win for all the teens in our family who just love make-up.
Audrey, that’s just what I was hoping: that women would enter for the young women or more experimental makeup wearers among their family and friends! This grape shade is beautiful for someone who can pull it off. So glad you entered and good luck!
Reds and oranges are my favorite lip colors and I LUV lipsticks of all kinds. I want to win to try this new to me brand.
Mary, I am only giving away the grape-purple shade, After Dark, not the red/orange ones that I used. Do you still want to participate? LMK.
I’m so impressed by Runway Rogues’ lippies: great shades and packaging and they feel so good to wear.
Well Allison, Tropicana orange looks great on you,lol. It really does look creamy and like it would just feel good on your lips. I’m not entering this giveaway because I would never wear the color, I am definitely locked into my neutrals and mauves and I think a reader of yours should win. I almost entered the last giveaway but that device scared me,lol. I could just see my lips not quite reacting like they should or in an attractive manner but no worries I always enter when I know I would love the product and use it and I have great faith I will win the product meant for me.I’ll keep my eyes open for a sale on these in “my colors”, they really look fabulous. Thanks for a great review and your awesome generosity! 🙂
I understand completely why you’re not entering this one, Laura! When I received After Dark and saw that it was a grape shade, I knew I couldn’t wear it. But I know that there are women who look great with purple lips so I hope they’ll enter!! If you have any friends who love purple lippies, please send them my way 😉 The satin Runway Rogue lipstick and the bright red gloss are absolutely wonderful. I hope RR will have some sales in the future because they’re not sold in stores. The packaging, especially the lipstick, is one of the best I’ve seen. About the lip pump, I had the same reaction as you did when I received it for the giveaway. I never would have bought anything like it on my own. I read a review from a woman who said her lips were bruised. But I knew I needed to actually test out the set that I received so I carefully read the detailed instructions, and I have followed them to a T. In fact, it is not dangerous to use and it’s kinda fun. I did the 2 week “training period”, and now I’m 3 days into the phase of using it for a longer period of time. So far, it makes my lips a little bit bigger, but not huge. I’m going to continue and see what happens, and I’ll do a follow up on it. In terms of being dangerous, the young woman who wrote that review must have ignored the instructions and used it too long.
I want to win cause I have heard great stuff about it. I am going to Punta Cana in May and I need a great lipstick 🙂
Jeanne, I think After Dark would be so great to bring on a tropical holiday! So glad you entered! Good luck xo
I love this color palette. Oranges and reds look best on me. Thank you for the chance!
Terri, I am only giving away the vampy grape purple shade, After Dark. Are you still interested in participating? 🙂
Yes, I would love to try it and if it is not for me , my niece would love it!!! 🙂
Yay, I’m glad to hear it, Terri xo
I want to try some new colors.
After Dark in the vampy dark purple is a gorgeous shade, Kimberly! Thank you for entering and good luck 🙂
I got a couple of these lipsticks too and can’t wait to give them a try! The packaging is one of the best I’ve seen.
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I’ll be eager to read your review and see your swatches. I couldn’t agree more about the packaging – especially the lipstick case! They feel so good on my dry lips. In fact, I’m going to go put on some of the gloss right now!
I have yet to try any of their products, but these are so pretty that I really must acquaint myself with the line! Yes, I remember the days when I, too, only had a few lipsticks and lip glosses, and would use them up before purchasing more. Are those days ever gone!
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I’m so impressed by this brand, Helen. Both the formulations and the packaging are such high quality. I know you’d love them too
I have been wearing “Dolly” by Buxom ? for years. I think I need to Glam-up and try something new. But the Dolly works for me! ? Thank goodness my daughter makes sure I don’t get frumpy. ???????
Dolly is a beautiful shade, DiEtta! I don’t think there’s any reason to give up on a signature shade that really suits you. But it is fun to try something new from time to time, and I’m glad your daughter is helping to that end 😉
Thank you for the giveaway! These lippies look awesome. I LOVE your coral look, it’s so complimentary to your hair and skin!
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Thank you, Judy. Yes, I am a coral girl for sure. But if you’d rock a purple lip as I think you would, I hope you will enter!
The formula sounds lovely and I’m not afraid of a bold lip.
Alright, Ann!! I’m so glad to hear that you wouldn’t hesitate to try a purple lip! Thank you so much for entering and good luck!!
I wear lipstick daily and love trying new colors. This color looks like a great color for summer and something i would love to try.
That’s great, Kelly! I was hoping that purple or on trend lip colors would find this giveaway! Runway Rogue is such a terrific brand, and I agree that After Dark would be a great summer color. Thanks for entering and good luck!!
I would love to win to try this new brand. The colors are beautiful and I need something new since I presently wear mostly pinks.
I think the grape shade would go great with pinks! Thanks for entering, Patricia, and good luck!
I am always looking for exciting new lipsticks and there’s actually a gap in my collection where this shade would fit per-fect-ly!
Oooh, good to hear that, Gabrielle! The grape shade is gorgeous! Thanks for entering and good luck xo
I don’t have any matte lip colors even similar to After Party. The deep midnight purple shade is so on trend with the resurgence of bold 90s lip colors..
It really is, Kim. I know you’d love it. So glad you entered this one. Good luck!
Runway Rogue Lipstick in shade After Party look amazing love the look so pretty . I need some new colors in my make up tired of the same old colors ..
This fabulous grape shade is certainly not your run of the mill color, Laurie! I think you’d love it. Thank you for entering the giveaway and good luck 🙂
Oh I need to give these a try! I need a lipstick that won’t dry my lips out! I love the purple, it’s my favorite color??? I bet I can pull it off too?
That’s great, Eileen! So glad you entered the giveaway. This grape shade is stunning! Thank you for entering the giveaway and good luck 🙂
It’s pretty – I love the color. My teenage daughter would love it.
That’s great, Mary, that you’re entering for your daughter! Thank you and good luck!
I would love to win because I LOVE lipstick and am always trying to find great new brands
Runway Rogue was new to me, too, Beth, but I am really impressed. The hydration, the pigmentation, the way the lipstick cases are made – all amazing! Thanks for entering the giveaway for the After Dark lipstick. Good luck!
Awesome!! Sounds great. I hope I win 🙂 If not, I’m definitely going to have to give it a try!
These shades look stunning on you
I love the Runway Rouge lippies I have!
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I loved your review!
Allison, as usual, you look wonderful!You are so going to laugh at me when I tell you this! I had my 50th birthday in December and I remember my mother always saying that when you are 50 you can say, wear or do anything you want because it’s a privilege to grow old! And that there was a book that she read “When I grow old I shall wear Purple”. So on my Birthday, I decided that that was exactly what I was going to do. The 1st thing I did was start with my hair! I decided to just go Grey. LOL. My next appt. with my hairstylist is in 2 weeks and I will be grey. It has taken 3 times lightening up a little at a time so as not to damage my hair, plus it’s extremely hard to get the red out of my hair. I have also bought some clothes that are usually not in my “comfort zone” and found out that they actually look fantastic. That Runway Rogue in After Party would go Awesome with 1 of my new outfits! This would definitely be a shade that would be so fun to play around with! OMG, can you imagine how cool it would look on an Ombre Lip!!
Thanks for the opportunity!
Paula, Happy Birthday!! I’m so glad to hear that you’re doing exactly what you want to do! Purple with new grey hair would be a knockout, and I’m glad to hear that you’ve got 3 new outfits too 🙂 An ombre lip with After Party is a fabulous idea! I hope you get to try it!! Thank you so much for entering and giveaway, and best of luck xoxo
What perfect shades for you. They look amazing. I can’t wait to try the ones I have. You’ve made me excited about them.
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These are all lovely on you!
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Allison, you look so beautifuL!! What a perfect color for you!
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I would wear this bold color with relatively simple makeup but lots of mascara!
I have always had a tenancy to over do it with lip products (even before my blogging days) but I just can’t resist something new. These look really great!
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Omg I’m in the same boat, Allison! Until about 3 years ago I used to have maybe 2-3 lipsticks (one red, one pink, and one mauvey YLBB), and I only bought a new one when the old one was down to a nub haha. Now I have a full drawer 😀
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I’m glad I’m not the only one who’s gone over the deep end with lipsticks!
I really want to try the brand, a lot! Thank You for the wonderful review! I know that if you like it so much, that I shall too! It would be so awesome to win!
I’m glad you entered, Nora! You never know, right? Thank you for entering and good luck xoxo
I wish I only had this many lipsticks! I’ve got about a hundred and realistically, I’m never going to use them all up. I want to win this one, though, I want to try this brand!
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I actually have about a hundred too, Stacie. The photo was just one of the lipstick drawers, lol. I’m glad you entered. Isn’t After Dark so beautiful? Grape is stunning! Good luck in the giveaway!
I guess I’m too late for the giveaway but pretty colors!
No no, HS, you’re not too late for the giveaway. It goes thru 2/28. I’m giving away, After Dark, the grape lipstick shade. But make sure you entered on the Rafflecopter so you’ll be counted.
Id love to win because the color is amazing. It also looks like the lipstick is smooth and not sticky or too dry. i haven’t found a lipstick I really love, but this might be the one.
Shannon, the grape shade truly is gorgeous. I haven’t tried the matte formula (that After Dark is), but Stilettos, the satin finish, is very comfortable to wear, and After Dark is made with a similar formula. Thank you for entering the giveaway, and good luck 🙂
I love how shiny these are. I want to win to try these.
Great, Deanna! The giveaway prize is After Dark, the gorgeous grape matte shade. I’m sure you’d love it. Thanks for entering and giveaway and good luck!
I love lipstick! What a great giveaway!
Thanks, Amanda!
Lipsticks are my favorite makeup product. These sound so good and I love that color on you. It really looks good. I can’t imagine a gloss that my hair doesn’t stick onto and is one reason I stopped wearing it years ago but will check these out for sure. Although I wouldn’t normally wear a purple is love to try this formula.
I’m glad you entered, Christy. If you win and you don’t think it’s for you, you can gift it. It’s a gorgeous grape and from the photo, it doesn’t look too dark. Good luck!
Okay, first thing is I am NOT young but still want to try this beautiful color of lipstick. Appreciate your review too.
LOL, Sandy! It’s a great shade for anyone of any age. I definitely misspoke 😉 Thanks for entering and good luck!
That grape colored lipstick looks like so much fun!
After Dark is such a fabulous grape shade, Anne. The perfect fun addition to any lipstick stash. Thanks for entering and good luck!
Thanks Allison! I have never tried a color that bold before and I’m excited! Crossing my fingers!
After Dark is a beauty, Anne! Good luck 🙂
I love bright bold colors and grape is beautiful!
After Dark really is a gorgeous shade, Susan. You’d love it. Thanks for entering and good luck!
I would love to try this color! I am fair skinned with dark hair and adore bold lipsticks. Pastels look gorgeous on some women, but they make me look washed-out. I usually wear burgundy lipsticks and would like to try this purple shade.
If you are a fan of bolds, you’d love After Dark by Runway Rogue, Tracy! Thanks for entering and good luck 🙂
I want to win because all my lip color is old and not the right colors for season
Grape/purple is so on trend now! I know you’d love After Dark, Monique. Thanks for entering and good luck 🙂
I am looking for a perfect shade for Spring and I think After dark would be so pretty! I am fair skinned and think berry colors always look best!
This is a true purple grape shade, and it’s stunning, Meegan. I think you’d love it. Thanks for entering and good luck 🙂
I would love to win because lipstick is my favorite makeup item – and I think the shade would be gorgeous. I’m an experienced makeup wearer, I have a whole collection, so I’d like to add to it
If you’re a collector, I think you’d love After Dark from Runway Rogue. Plus it’s a terrific lipstick brand. Thanks, Emily, for entering and good luck!
I’d love to win because the color is so bold and seems moisturizing.
After Dark does look very bold and unbelievably gorgeous, Lisa! Although it’s a matte, it has the same ingredients as the satin shade I’m wearing so it should be really comfortable. Thanks for entering and good luck!
I’m an esthetician looking for more makeup brands to try! 🙂
I’m sure you’d enjoy Runway Rogue, Grace. I’m using their satin lipstick and it’s wonderful. I think the grape shade of After Dark is stunning. Thank you for entering and good luck!
It looks gorgeous!
After Dark is such a beautiful shade. I know you’d love it. Thanks, Ashley, for entering and good luck!
I know it would look gorj on me and put me in a good mood.
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I love that, Maren! Thanks for entering and good luck 🙂