Chanel Camelia Grenat & Camelia Carmin Rouge Allure Velvet Lip Colours Reviews & Swatches
Camelia Grenat (617)
Chanel Camelia Grenat (617) Rouge Allure Velvet ($40.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a medium-dark plum with subtle, cool undertones and a natural sheen. It had nearly opaque pigmentation in a single layer, which adhered evenly and smoothly over my lips without dragging. The lipstick felt lightweight with a thinner, velvety texture that didn’t have a lot of slip or feel traditionally creamy, though it was comfortable to apply and to wear. It stayed on nicely for almost six hours and felt a smidgen moisturizing while worn.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Bobbi Brown Berry Rose (P, $37.00) is less shimmery, darker, glossier (90% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Adora (P, $55.00) is less shimmery, darker, more muted (85% similar).
- Estee Lauder Unattainable (P, $32.00) is less shimmery, brighter (90% similar).
- YSL Dazzling Carmin (95) (LE, $38.00) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar).
- Pat McGrath Executive Realness (P, $40.00) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar).
- NARS Transeurope Express (P, $26.00) is less shimmery, darker, less glossy (85% similar).
- Hourglass One Time (P, $34.00) is less shimmery, lighter, more muted (85% similar).
- Bobbi Brown Bitter Sweet (P, $27.00) is less shimmery, cooler (85% similar).
- Guerlain #75 (P, $33.00) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar).
- Colour Pop Hermosa (P, $8.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$40.00/0.12 oz. - $333.33 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
Camelia Grenat (617)
LELimited Edition. $40.00.
Camelia Carmin (627)
Chanel Camelia Carmin (627) Rouge Allure Velvet ($40.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a deeper red with subtle, cool undertones and a natural sheen. It had a bit more slip to it than others in this formula, and it resulted in a more noticeable sheen, too. Otherwise, the texture was still very lightweight, thin but not clingy, and easy to work with as the color applied with opaque coverage in a single, fluid stroke. It wore well for over six hours, left a faint stain behind, and felt hydrating over time.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Givenchy Grenat Initie (307) (P, $36.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Pat McGrath Major Red (DC, $40.00) is less shimmery, brighter, cooler (95% similar).
- Pat McGrath Elson (P, $40.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Night Porter (P, $55.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Colour Pop Ambush (PiP, $7.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury Magic Red (LE, $34.00) is less shimmery, more muted, cooler (90% similar).
- Chanel Rouge Tentation (169) (P, $38.00) is less shimmery, more muted, cooler (90% similar).
- Patrick Ta That's Why She's Late (P, $32.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- YSL Wolf's Red (122) (LE, $38.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- MAC Self Esteem (LE, $20.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$40.00/0.12 oz. - $333.33 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
If I didn’t already have Russian Red, I would much more favor the finish on Camelia Carmin. That looks so luscious and rich in comparison!
Two more gorgeous Chanel lipsticks! I have more than one dupe of each shade, so semi-easy pass.
Camelia Carmin is a gorgeous shade of red…
I love both, but I wouldn’t wear them enough to justify,