New Gloss on the Block by Chanel

Chanel Extrait de Gloss ($32.00 for 0.28 fl. oz.) is designed to be a color-rich, high shine, gel-based that wears “for hours.” The line includes nine shades that range from soft pink to nude to brown. All but Confidence (to be reviewed) are permanent.

It has a new wedge-shaped applicator–almost like someone took a nibble out of a doe-foot gloss on both sides. I found the applicator rather springy, and though application was easy for me, I do prefer the Rouge Allure Laque applicator, which has one side that’s rather curved, almost designed to fit your lip into that curve. The opening of the gloss itself seems to make it so not much product gets on each swipe, so you may find yourself going back for a second helping to get a more opaque look.

It’s not a sticky or tacky gloss, but I wouldn’t describe it as non-sticky; there’s a little tack to it. The texture of the gloss is on the thicker side, very jelly-like, which is fitting, since it is a gel-based formula. It is smooth, and it applies evenly without settling into lip lines. They do have a lovely glossy finish, though, and they feel like a gloss–they are not a liquid lipstick like the Rouge Allure Laques. There’s an incredibly faint floral scent, but I can barely detect it long enough to accurately describe it, so it’s certainly nothing heavy. I found myself getting about three to four hours of wear with these, even the lighter shades, and it made it so-so through a full venti cup of coffee. I wouldn’t call it a long-wearing gloss, though. It wears well, but it doesn’t go on for hours. The Extrait de Glosses last a little longer than the average gloss but not much longer.

• Fatale is a medium-dark crimson red with soft gold micro-shimmer. It’s semi-opaque with a healthy dose of color, but it’s not too bold or bright. Some of my natural lip color still peeks through, though. With a name like Fatale, I was expecting a bolder shade of red, but it almost looks muted when worn!
• Impertinence is a red-tinged brown with soft champagne micro-shimmer. It’s semi-sheer with enough color to give lips a different tint and hue, but your natural lip color will play a bigger role in how red or brown it looks on you.
• Insolence is a cotton candy blue-based pink with silver micro-shimmer. It’s semi-opaque allowing my lip freckle to still come through, but it still adds a substantial amount of brightness and pinkness to my lips. I think if you have redder lips, this is going to lighten but will not be as pale.
• Insouciance is a peachy nude with light copper shimmer. It’s almost opaque, surprisingly enough! This shade provided the most color coverage out of the four featured in this post. It brightened up my natural lip color quite a bit.

All in all, they’re a nice gloss. Not exactly groundbreaking, but for those looking for a little more color than the Glossimers and Aqualumieres have to offer, Extrait de Gloss fills that void. These also remind me of Guerlain’s Kiss Kiss Gloss Serum–which also debuted this fall.

My favorite part about the gloss is actually the packaging, which is sleek, long, and hefty. Not heavy as in you’ll break your back, but it’s weighty; and there’s something about a little bit of heft that makes it feel like you’re holding onto something of quality.

The Glossover

	Chanel Extrait de Gloss Review, Photos, Swatches (Part 1) B+
	The color range is very classic--most shades, if not all, are universally flattering and come in hues that are quite wearable.
	Product 9/10 Pigmentation 9.5/10 Texture 10/10 Longevity 7/10 Application 4/5
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Chanel Extrait de Gloss: Fatale (61), Impertinence (59), Insolence (57), Insouciance (51)

Chanel Extrait de Gloss: Fatale (61), Impertinence (59), Insolence (57), Insouciance (51)

Chanel Fatale (61) Extrait de Gloss

Chanel Fatale (61) Extrait de Gloss

Chanel Impertinence (59) Extrait de Gloss

Chanel Impertinence (59) Extrait de Gloss

Chanel Insolence (57) Extrait de Gloss

Chanel Insolence (57) Extrait de Gloss

Chanel Insouciance (51) Extrait de Gloss

Chanel Insouciance (51) Extrait de Gloss