Chanel Camelia Grenat & Camelia Carmin Rouge Allure Velvet Lip Colours Reviews & Swatches

Christine — Fri, 10 Jan 2020 22:00:00 +0000

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).

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Chanel Tenacious (78) (P, $45.00) is less shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
Bobbi Brown Berry Rose (DC, $37.00) is less shimmery, darker, glossier (90% similar).
Tom Ford Beauty Adora (P, $57.00) 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, $38.00) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar).
Rare Beauty Strengthen (P, $20.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (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).

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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.

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Ingredients

Camelia Grenat (617)

LELimited Edition. $40.00.

9.5

Product

9.5

Pigmentation

9.5

Texture

Longevity

Application

97%

Total

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).

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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).
YSL Rouge Paradoxe (21) (P, $39.00) is less shimmery, darker, less glossy (90% similar).
ColourPop On Display (P, $10.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
ColourPop Hi Striker (P, $7.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
Clinique Passion Pop (P, $19.50) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
Guerlain Wine Red (775) (P, $36.00) is darker, cooler, less glossy (90% similar).
Pat McGrath Elson (P, $38.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
Tom Ford Beauty Night Porter (P, $55.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
Bite Beauty Red Velvet (P, $24.00) is less shimmery, brighter, cooler (90% similar).

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Formula Overview

$40.00/0.12 oz. - $333.33 Per Ounce

Browse all of our Chanel Rouge Allure Velvet swatches.

Ingredients

Camelia Carmin (627)

LELimited Edition. $40.00.

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

Longevity

Application

93%

Total

Chanel Camelia Grenat (617) Rouge Allure Velvet

Chanel Camelia Carmin (627) Rouge Allure Velvet

Chanel Camelia Grenat (617) Rouge Allure Velvet

Chanel Camelia Carmin (627) Rouge Allure Velvet

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Chanel Camelia Grenat & Camelia Carmin Rouge Allure Velvet Lip Colours Reviews & Swatches

Camelia Grenat (617)

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Formula Overview

Ingredients

Camelia Grenat (617)

LELimited Edition. $40.00.

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Camelia Carmin (627)

Top Dupes

Formula Overview

Ingredients

Camelia Carmin (627)

LELimited Edition. $40.00.

Quick Shop: Nordstrom, Chanel, Saks, Selfridges