Chanel: Dragon Rouge Allure Laque for the Perfect Red Lip Review, Swatches, Photos
Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009
Chanel Dragon Rouge Allure Laque
Chanel: Dragon Rouge Allure Laque for the Perfect Red Lip
Chanel Dragon Rouge Allure Laque ($32.00) is one of the most stunning shades of red I’ve ever had the pleasure to wear. I’m absolutely in love with the vibrancy, subtle shimmer, and opacity. There are eight lovely shades available — you can see a full list here.
The Rouge Allure Laque formula is satiny, smooth, and very pigmented. (Lighter shades seem to go on more semi-opaque, though.) Dragon is inspiring. It’s just that kind of color to me! It wears well, and it leaves behind a very nice stain even as it fades after eating (I managed five hours of amazing wear before eating).
It’s also very easy to apply straight from the tube, despite being such an intense shade. The applicator is doe-footed, but it’s modified – it’s grooved and fits against the lips really well. The finish is high shine, slightly glossy, and such rich, vibrant color. Even though $32 is pricey (at least, for most) for a lip product, the fact that this is basically a lipstick and gloss in one, has intense color that requires no work to achieve… I think it’s well worth it.
Love, love, LOVE. I’m definitely going to check out the other shades and see which other ones I have to get!
- Product: 29/30
- Value: 8/10
- Ease of Use: 5/5
- Packaging: 4/5
Recommendation: If you’re looking for a way to indulge, Rouge Allure Laques may be a way to go. Chanel lip products rarely disappoint me, but this one not only met my expectations but INSPIRED me!
Availability: Nordstrom
See product photo and swatch…
Dragon (left), Ming (right)
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Would you recommend Dragon or Guerlain Garconne for very fair skin with reddish undertones, (MAC NW15 and Laura Mercier Porcelain). Would you say Garconne is more of a blue based red as compared to Dragon? I do like the teeth whitening effects due to my coffee habit. Thankyou very much for your help, Happy Thanksgiving :o)
Dragon is bluer than Garconne :)
I just heard about the discontinuation! So distressed right now...
Oh no!! I just saw a comment made on KarlaSugar's blog that Chanel is discontinuing Dragon in the Rouge Allure Laque. Now for the debate....should I stock up now or wait?
Awww 32$? we have to pay 47$ for them in Canada! Ridiculous!
I just saw your post Christine on the discontinuation of Dragon. I just bought two of them lol.
I bought five! LOL! :)
I heard Revlon Crimson was a close dupe, but it doesn't have that subtle shimmer. Maybe mixing in a white shimmer throughout the pigment will make it match.
This is truly a beautiful colour Christine, I have been following you for a while and really enjoy your CREDIBLE reviews. I am a MAC NW45 and this looks stunning..Need to look after this thou, it isn't cheap at UK£25.00 but think its worth the price for a premium lipstick. Need to keep a close eye on this thou my younger sister is looking to steal this any day soon..
I live in Canada and whenever I go the Chanel counters I can't find a tube that says Dragon on the bottom? Does Chanel rotate colours or is this only available in the States and Online?!
Wore this out the door this morning. Fiancee called me hot! He doesn't say that often so it totally put a pep in my step. :) I can thank your blog for this! PS- Its not that I'm not hot, its just he doesn't give out compliments much. He's the strong silent type.
What a beautiful red Christine, thank you for introducing it to us :) I have a question for you - I have fair cool skin with a lot of cool pink in my lips. Shades like MAC Russian Red look great on me turns fuschia in about 15 minutes ): do you think this would be less likely to turn pink because of the gold? or do you have any other recs? thanks so much!
It shouldn't, though it leans blue-based over orange, so it could possibly. Have you tried wearing a lip liner underneath?
I'm getting this ASAP!
That looks amazing! I would LOVE to get it, but I'm not sure it would suit me. My skintone's a bit lighter than MAC NC15. I'm more like Bobbi Brown's porcelain. What do you think, Christine?
I think Dragon works on nearly everyone!
I just purchased it and it looks absolutely perfect! Thank you!
i am the same!! is this available in Canada??
wow this one is sensational, me in looooovvvvve
0.2 oz isn't that very little amount for 32$
Every time I see a post with this lipstick, I want it so badly. Oddly enough, this is the one product from the website that always sticks in my mind, and is on the top of my list for when I am not a poor student and have a larger disposable income.
Finally got Chanel Dragon yesterday and I love it!!!! It is indeed the most beautiful red I've ever owned and seen. Thanks Christine so much for your wonderful reviews and swatches. I feel so much comfortable buying a product after I have read your reviews.
Soooo happy for ya, Preeti!
Well, I decided to go for it and purchased this especially after reading the reviews from Christine. First, Dragon is an awesome red! If you are a WOC, this may be the HG red for you (I'm NC45). Also, my lips have a tendancy to get very dry, so I cannot wear just any lip product. It's non-drying. Very opaque, so only 1 layer needed. It hits the right balance in terms of texture. Chanel Rouge Allure Laque is the best of both worlds (a gloss and lipstick in one) with staying power. This lippie is awesome (my 1st Chanel lippie BTW)! I believe I may try Mandarin next! Thx Christine for the helpful review including the true-to-color swatches...makes all the difference in the world.
YAYY!! So happy to hear it, Dosha! :)
can you apply it with a lip brush? it went all over the place when i did it directly from the tube
You could!
hi christine! yay, my super fave Chanel Dragon Rouge Allure Laque is one of your best editor's pick. i really super love Dragon! my all time fave red lippy too! this is high end, what MAC red lippy you think is nearest to this shade? ;-)
MAC doesn't have anything that dupes it, IMO!
where can one find this amazing lip product?
Wherever Chanel is sold - I think nearly every department store has a Chanel counter - Macy's, Nordstrom, Bloomingdale's!
Hi! I want to know if this product is permanent.... 'cause I need something that doesn't stains cigarretes, glass, people's lips etc.
Yes, it is permanent, but this will leave marks on glasses, etc.
Is this your favorite red? because im looking for the perfect red for my lips
Yes! :)
I just bought this imin the nc 50 range do you think I can do it?
Definitely!!
i just purchased this one perfect for xmas parties...
I must say Christine I really have to agree with you on this one !! I don't even really gravitate towards reds but this color is probably the most stunning lip shade I have ever seen with an outstanding formula and wear !! Inspiring for sure !!I got a sample of it then ran back to buy it specifically for my Halloween costume ( Burlesque Dancer )..and it looks AWESOME for a Holiday Shade as well ...Looks great on you gurl ...P.S. Love you site I always know where to come for true product reviews !! ;)
So happy you like it, Ashley!! Thanks so much!
Christine, you made it look SOOOO good. I bought it recently from Saks! It pulls bluer on me (I'm Chinese, NC 35-40ish) but it still looks great...kind of berryish almost. I also bought a Cle de Peau concealer and Armani Luminous Silk in #8 to blend with my #6.5 Needless to say, no more cosmetics for me! I also need to stop reading your blog because you entice me to get things! Hahaha, I have a problem. Don't judge!
LOL! How is the Cle de Peau concealer? I've heard a lot of good things about it!
I really didn't want to like the Cle de Peau concealer...but it really is worth it. I have it in Honey, and it is a corrector AND a concealer for me. It's a creamy stick, a little drier than usual concealers in my experience...for under eyes I like to mix it with a little lotion for extra moisturization. I also like to use it to cover up my red marks from my cystic acne scars. Using this concealer along with tinted moisturizer AND LM translucent loose powder (again, got it because of your excellent review) gives me a really polished yet natural look. Thanks again!!
Argh! You are supposed to tell me it sucks and isn't worth $1! LOL! I am glad you found something that works for you! :)
I've been shopping for the perfect red and I came across this post. It looks absolutely gorgeous on you. I hope it looks the same on me as it did on you. It's beautiful!
I caved in today..I got a tester off of ebay for a bit cheaper..it's GORGEOUS even on brown skin! :D
Aww, I am so glad you found it cheaper & it works!!
After all these months, I've bought Dragon today! I've been drooling over it ever since I read this review, and I finally did it! Thank you for showing us how beautiful this shade is!
YAY! So glad you got it, Ines!
OK SO ME AND MY MOM HAVE BEEN SOLD ON THIS COLOR AND THE REALLY BUBBLEGUM PINK LOL SHES LIKE UMM WE HAVE TO BUY 3 LOL EARLY MERRY CHRISTMAS SHE CLAIMS THANKS CHRISTINE... LOL
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