Chanel Beige Rugissant & Beige Ardent Rouge Allure Velvets Reviews & Swatches
Beige Rugissant (227)
Chanel Beige Rugissant (227) Rouge Allure Velvet ($38.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a darker peach with warm, orange undertones and a satin finish. It had nearly opaque color payoff that adhered evenly to my lips and applied comfortably without tugging or dragging during application.
The texture was lightweight, thin, and lightly velvety–not so much creamy or wet as it went on–but there was a touch of product that settled into my deeper lip lines, which wasn’t noticeable from a normal viewing distance. It wore well for four hours and felt lightly hydrating over time.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Charlotte Tilbury Island Dream (P, $37.00) is glossier (95% similar).
- Makeup Geek Beach Bunny (P, $12.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- LORAC Savoir Faire (LE, ) is lighter, glossier (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Fuel (LE, $18.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Patrick Ta She's Confident (P, $24.00) is lighter, cooler, glossier (90% similar).
- MAC My Tweedy (P, $22.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Simon Says (LE, $10.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- NARS Bella (LE, $34.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Maybelline Punchy (P, $12.99) is lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Ariel (LE, $10.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$45.00/0.12 oz. - $375.00 Per Ounce
The Rouge Allure Velvet formula is supposed to be a "non-drying matte lipstick" with "intensely rich, long-wearing colour" and has a "velvet matte finish." Over time, I felt like the formula has improved and is actually non-drying (the original launch did not wear well on me) to lightly drying (seen more in shades that have lasted six to eight hours). The pigmentation varies from shade to shade but is usually semi-opaque to opaque with a semi-matte to satin finish. The texture had a velvety, glide-on feel that doesn't feel particularly creamy or wet, yet the lipstick is comfortable to wear over the four to six hours it typically lasts for. Like most Chanel lip products, they have a rosy scent but no discernible taste.
Browse all of our Chanel Rouge Allure Velvet swatches.
Ingredients
DICAPRYLYL CARBONATE | ISONONYL ISONONANOATE | DIISOSTEARYL MALATE | SYNTHETIC WAX | POLYMETHYLSILSESQUIOXANE | JOJOBA ESTERS | ETHYLENE/PROPYLENE COPOLYMER | ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE | ALUMINUM STARCH OCTENYLSUCCINATE | HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL | BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA) BUTTER | STEARALKONIUM HECTORITE | TRIBEHENIN | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | PROPYLENE CARBONATE | SORBITAN ISOSTEARATE | DIMETHICONE | PARFUM (FRAGRANCE) | ALUMINA | TOCOPHEROL | SILICA | PALMITOYL TRIPEPTIDE-1 | CITRIC ACID | [+ / - (MAY CONTAIN) | CI 12085 (RED 36) | CI 15850 (RED 6) | CI 15850 (RED 7 LAKE) | CI 15985 (YELLOW 6 LAKE) | CI 17200 (RED 33 LAKE) | CI 19140 (YELLOW 5 LAKE) | CI 42090 (BLUE 1 LAKE) | CI 45380 (RED 22 LAKE) | CI 45410 (RED 28 LAKE) | CI 73360 (RED 30 LAKE) | CI 75470 (CARMINE) | CI 77163 (BISMUTH OXYCHLORIDE) | CI 77491, | CI 77492, | CI 77499 (IRON OXIDES) | CI 77742 (MANGANESE VIOLET) | CI 77891 (TITANIUM DIOXIDE) | MICA] | IL46A-II
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
Beige Rugissant (227)
LELimited Edition. $45.00.
Beige Ardent (237)
Chanel Beige Ardent (237) Rouge Allure Velvet ($38.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a muted, medium plum with moderate, warm undertones and a satin finish with a barely-there pearl. It was more “matte” than shimmery, but it seemed to have fine pearl throughout. The texture felt lightweight, thin but not clingy, and smooth with a more velvety consistency as it glided across my lips.
It had semi-opaque, buildable pigmentation that went on evenly and didn’t emphasize my lip lines or lip texture. It lasted nicely for four and a half hours and felt lightly moisturizing while worn.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Sephora Labyrinth City (09) (P, $8.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Trip (DC, $18.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Dior Terrific Matte (745) (P, $35.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Make Up For Ever Rose Flair (170) (P, $23.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop C'mon Sis (LE, $10.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- MAC Nude Fudge (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, darker, more muted (90% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury Viva La Vergara (P, $37.00) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury Glowing Jen (P, $37.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Hourglass If Only (P, $34.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Tarte Surf's Up (P, $21.00) is less shimmery, glossier (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$45.00/0.12 oz. - $375.00 Per Ounce
The Rouge Allure Velvet formula is supposed to be a "non-drying matte lipstick" with "intensely rich, long-wearing colour" and has a "velvet matte finish." Over time, I felt like the formula has improved and is actually non-drying (the original launch did not wear well on me) to lightly drying (seen more in shades that have lasted six to eight hours). The pigmentation varies from shade to shade but is usually semi-opaque to opaque with a semi-matte to satin finish. The texture had a velvety, glide-on feel that doesn't feel particularly creamy or wet, yet the lipstick is comfortable to wear over the four to six hours it typically lasts for. Like most Chanel lip products, they have a rosy scent but no discernible taste.
Browse all of our Chanel Rouge Allure Velvet swatches.
Ingredients
DICAPRYLYL CARBONATE | ISONONYL ISONONANOATE | DIISOSTEARYL MALATE | SYNTHETIC WAX | POLYMETHYLSILSESQUIOXANE | JOJOBA ESTERS | ETHYLENE/PROPYLENE COPOLYMER | ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE | ALUMINUM STARCH OCTENYLSUCCINATE | HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL | BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA) BUTTER | STEARALKONIUM HECTORITE | TRIBEHENIN | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | PROPYLENE CARBONATE | SORBITAN ISOSTEARATE | DIMETHICONE | PARFUM (FRAGRANCE) | ALUMINA | TOCOPHEROL | SILICA | PALMITOYL TRIPEPTIDE-1 | CITRIC ACID | [+ / - (MAY CONTAIN) | CI 12085 (RED 36) | CI 15850 (RED 6) | CI 15850 (RED 7 LAKE) | CI 15985 (YELLOW 6 LAKE) | CI 17200 (RED 33 LAKE) | CI 19140 (YELLOW 5 LAKE) | CI 42090 (BLUE 1 LAKE) | CI 45380 (RED 22 LAKE) | CI 45410 (RED 28 LAKE) | CI 73360 (RED 30 LAKE) | CI 75470 (CARMINE) | CI 77163 (BISMUTH OXYCHLORIDE) | CI 77491, | CI 77492, | CI 77499 (IRON OXIDES) | CI 77742 (MANGANESE VIOLET) | CI 77891 (TITANIUM DIOXIDE) | MICA] | IL46A-II
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
While I thought for sure I’d want Beige Ardent, it turns out that I DO have MAC Natural Born Leader so I guess I’m covered for this shade. It’s both a good thing and a little bit of a letdown, LOL.
I do like Beige Ardent – a very pretty plum shade.