When I first saw a teaser of the Kjaer Weis x Caroline Issa collaboration, I sent a silent prayer up to Heaven – that the two colors would also be made available in Europe (which, well, just didn’t happen). And when we received the confirmation of the launch of the new lipsticks in February, I thought, “Striiiike!” I wanted – no, I had to see the colors IRL.

My favorite was Amour Rouge, judging from the pictures – a bright coral red. But when I held both shades in my hands, it was Sucré that enchanted me. The dark warm red with brown impact fits perfectly with any everyday look: whether you use it with a cool-toned highlighter, a “like your eyelid but better” eyeshadow (which, in my case, is Charmed by Kjaer Weis) and a bronzer, or a warm champagne tone on the eyelids and peach-colored rouge on the cheeks – Sucré suits just about anything.

Now we come to Amour Rouge – a truly bright orange tone, a harbinger of spring. Or finally, some color in this ceaseless Berlin gray. As with Sucré, every type of daily makeup is perfect. Isn’t that wonderful? Two colors that you can apply without hesitation, highly pigmented and even doing something good (true to our motto: Look Good, Do Good, Feel Amazingy) – because 25% of the proceeds from the sales of the lipsticks of Kjaer Weis × Caroline Issa goes to Women for Women International, a foundation that looks after women who have fled from war-torn countries.

Since I wanted to show you what the two new colors look like on the lips, I immediately grabbed my two colleagues to try them out! (Thanks for always putting up with my ideas, lovelies ♥)

Some swatches for an even better look…

Amour Rouge: a bright orange-red
Sucré: a warm blood red

So which is your favorite color?
Let us know in the comments below!

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