Chanel Emblematique & Independante Rouge Allure Lipsticks Reviews & Swatches
Emblematique (147)
Chanel Emblematique (147) Rouge Allure Luminous Intense Lip Colour ($38.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a vivid, medium red with strong, cool undertones and a luminous sheen with barely-there micro-shimmer. It had nearly opaque pigmentation in a single layer, which adhered smoothly to my lips and glided on comfortably without being too heavy or too emollient. It stayed on nicely for six hours, left a faint stain behind, and was hydrating over time.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Chanel Vitalite (138) (P, $45.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Pretty Vulgar Blood Flower (P, $24.00) is less shimmery, cooler, less glossy (95% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Cherry Lush (P, $57.00) is more shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
- Shiseido Ruby Copper (RD501) (DC, $28.00) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- Clinique Cherry Pop (P, $19.50) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- MAC Lotus Light (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Make Up For Ever C404 (DC, $22.00) is less shimmery, lighter, less glossy (90% similar).
- MAC Frenesi (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, cooler, less glossy (90% similar).
- ColourPop Million Dollar Baby (LE, $10.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Smashbox Bawse (P, $24.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$45.00/0.12 oz. - $375.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have a "satin finish" with "ultra-thin pigments" that yield "full coverage" while also having a moisturizing base. Most shades in the range have a satin to luminous finish--not glossy but they have a luminosity to them that gives the appearance of lighter-weight color and smoother, fuller lips that a true satin finish doesn't have (in my experience).
The texture has a more velvety feel--smooth with great glide but not a lot of wetness, so they go on comfortably but feel very lightweight and thin but don't emphasize lip lines/lip texture. The coverage tends to be more semi-opaque to opaque, so they aren't always living up to the "full coverage" claim.
Most shades wear four hours or longer with some of the deeper and richer hues lasting six hours or more, and the formula has been hydrating for me. They have a subtle, floral scent but no discernible taste.
Browse all of our Chanel Rouge Allure Luminous Intense Lip Colour swatches.
Ingredients
PENTAERYTHRITYL ADIPATE/CAPRATE/CAPRYLATE/HEPTANOATE | OCTYLDODECANOL | HYDROGENATED POLYISOBUTENE | OCTYLDODECYL NEOPENTANOATE | SYNTHETIC WAX | POLYGLYCERYL-10 DECAISOSTEARATE | POLYGLYCERYL-2 TRIISOSTEARATE | ETHYLENE/PROPYLENE COPOLYMER | HYDROGENATED COCONUT OIL | DISTEARDIMONIUM HECTORITE | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | PROPYLENE CARBONATE | HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL | PARFUM (FRAGRANCE) | PEG-8 | TALC | TOCOPHEROL | POTASSIUM ALUM | ASCORBYL PALMITATE | DIMETHICONE | KAOLIN | CAESALPINIA SAPPAN BARK EXTRACT | ASCORBIC ACID | 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 77163 (BISMUTH OXYCHLORIDE) | CI 77491, | CI 77492, | CI 77499 (IRON OXIDES) | CI 77742 (MANGANESE VIOLET) | CI 77891 (TITANIUM DIOXIDE) | MICA] | IL58A-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.
Emblematique (147)
LELimited Edition. $45.00.
Independante (176)
Chanel Independante (176) Rouge Allure Luminous Intense Lip Colour ($38.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a medium red with neutral-to-warm undertones and a luminous finish. It had semi-opaque, buildable color coverage paired with a lightweight, lightly emollient consistency that was thin (though not clingy!) that sat well on my lips and was forgiving of lip texture. It lasted well for five hours and felt moisturizing over time.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Let's Vogue (P, $8.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (95% similar).
- Clinique Roses are Red (P, $19.50) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (95% similar).
- Pat McGrath Elson 3 (LE, $38.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (95% similar).
- Chanel No. 01 (LE, $45.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury Carina's Love (P, $37.00) is darker (95% similar).
- MAC Frenesi (LE, $19.00) is brighter (95% similar).
- MAC Prepare for Pleasure (LE, $19.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- MAC Evening Posh (LE, $19.00) is brighter (95% similar).
- Lancome Caprice (132) (P, $32.00) is darker, cooler (95% similar).
- NYX Perfect Red (P, $6.00) is cooler (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$45.00/0.12 oz. - $375.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have a "satin finish" with "ultra-thin pigments" that yield "full coverage" while also having a moisturizing base. Most shades in the range have a satin to luminous finish--not glossy but they have a luminosity to them that gives the appearance of lighter-weight color and smoother, fuller lips that a true satin finish doesn't have (in my experience).
The texture has a more velvety feel--smooth with great glide but not a lot of wetness, so they go on comfortably but feel very lightweight and thin but don't emphasize lip lines/lip texture. The coverage tends to be more semi-opaque to opaque, so they aren't always living up to the "full coverage" claim.
Most shades wear four hours or longer with some of the deeper and richer hues lasting six hours or more, and the formula has been hydrating for me. They have a subtle, floral scent but no discernible taste.
Browse all of our Chanel Rouge Allure Luminous Intense Lip Colour swatches.
Ingredients
PENTAERYTHRITYL ADIPATE/CAPRATE/CAPRYLATE/HEPTANOATE | OCTYLDODECANOL | HYDROGENATED POLYISOBUTENE | OCTYLDODECYL NEOPENTANOATE | SYNTHETIC WAX | POLYGLYCERYL-10 DECAISOSTEARATE | POLYGLYCERYL-2 TRIISOSTEARATE | ETHYLENE/PROPYLENE COPOLYMER | HYDROGENATED COCONUT OIL | DISTEARDIMONIUM HECTORITE | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | PROPYLENE CARBONATE | HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL | PARFUM (FRAGRANCE) | PEG-8 | TALC | TOCOPHEROL | POTASSIUM ALUM | ASCORBYL PALMITATE | DIMETHICONE | KAOLIN | CAESALPINIA SAPPAN BARK EXTRACT | ASCORBIC ACID | 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 77163 (BISMUTH OXYCHLORIDE) | CI 77491, | CI 77492, | CI 77499 (IRON OXIDES) | CI 77742 (MANGANESE VIOLET) | CI 77891 (TITANIUM DIOXIDE) | MICA] | IL58A-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.
Independente would be a lovely summer red! Although I could also see it working year-round, too.
I purchased Emblematique based on Chanel’s usual lipstick quality and online swatches. I guessed so right. It is a lovely red, perfect with my fair/neutral olive complexion. It might be the replacement I have been searching for for MAC Hot Tahiti. They are not dupes, but I can see this one taking it’s place as my go to red.
Independante is my favourite of the two – but they are both gorgeous.
I wanted to have one lipstick from the No 5 Holiday Collection (and one that wasn’t in the regular line) and chose Emblematique. It looks stunning!