In 2020, CES, the largest tech event in the world, saw L’Oréal beta-launch a personal lip colour device, the YSL Rouge Sur Mesure. It allowed users to print shades they had customised. In a world saturated with Korean skincare and DIY masks, it was a groundbreaking move.
This year, the device has finally arrived in Singapore. With high-tech beauty devices being the norm these days, can it still stand out? We put it to the test.
Featuring a matte black body and a tiny white brand logo, the Rogue Sur Mesure looks stunning on the vanity table. It is easy to manoeuvre, with parts that move seamlessly. A removable compact snaps on effortlessly at the top, allowing you to touch up your lips wherever you are. Additionally, the bottom compartment slides out smoothly for the insertion of colour cartridges that come in groups of threes.
An eponymous Bluetooth app powers it. Getting the app to connect to my phone took a couple of tries, but once linked, it was very easy to use. You can customise your lip colour in three different ways. First, use the shade wheel, which offers a circle of hues. If you’re unsure, try on the shades virtually. Alternatively, a shade match allows you to capture any real-life colour with your camera and transform it into your shade.
Simply point your camera at Taylor Swift’s photo if you’ve ever wanted to try out her iconic red lip. Each trio of colour cartridges belongs to one of nine colour universes. Shade families include nude, red, orange, and pink. The downside is that you might not get your desired result if the shade you want is too far off from the cartridges.
I matched my brown leather tote with the nude universe. The result? A gorgeous rust hue with a hydrating, long-lasting formula that complements my skin tone.
Powered by AI, the device even has a shade stylist that allows you to scan your outfit for a recommended colour. The cartridges also have a built-in chip that tracks the fill level and the date they were opened, preventing you from running out of product or using it past its expiration date. If this is the future of makeup, I’m all for it.
