Chanel Fall 2016 Rouge Allure Velvet Lipsticks Reviews, Photos, Swatches
Chanel Rouge Charnel (56) Rouge Allure Velvet Lipstick
Chanel Rouge Charnel (56) Rouge Allure Velvet Lipstick ($37.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a medium-dark pink-tinted red with subtle, cool undertones and a satin finish. There was very subtle pearl that gave it a light shine. The texture was very smooth, velvety, and thin without being clingy. The lipstick sat well on the lips without emphasizing imperfections, and it lasted for over six hours. It started to feel drying after six hours of wear on me. ColourPop Hi Striker (P, $7.00) is lighter (95% similar). MAC Charmed, I'm Sure (LE, $19.00) is darker (95% similar). Stellar Beauty Super Sonic 04 (P, $22.00) is lighter, glossier (95% similar). Chanel La Desiree (327) (LE, $45.00) is darker (95% similar). Charlotte Tilbury Red Carpet Red (P, $37.00) is lighter (95% similar). Guerlain Ruby Red (880) (P, $36.00) is less glossy (95% similar). MAC Betty Boop Red (LE, $19.00) is lighter (95% similar). Urban Decay 714 (P, $19.00) is darker (95% similar). Estee Lauder Decisive Poppy (P, $32.00) is lighter, warmer (95% similar). MAC PhillipeBlond (LE, $21.00) is warmer (95% similar). Tarte Firework (P, $22.00) is darker (95% similar). ColourPop Jam Sesh (P, $7.00) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar). Tom Ford Beauty LA Woman (P, $60.00) is cooler (95% similar). elf No Regrets (P, $9.00) is lighter (95% similar). MAC Como La Flor (LE, $19.00) is glossier (95% similar). Bite Beauty Hot Tomato (P, $28.00) is cooler (95% similar). Pat McGrath Forbidden Love (P, $38.00) is lighter (95% similar). Dior Forever Glam (760) (P, $45.00) is lighter (95% similar). MAC Nyma Tang (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, cooler (95% similar). Chanel No. 5 (LE, $45.00) is lighter (95% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Chanel Rouge Feu (57) Rouge Allure Velvet Lipstick ($37.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a medium-dark orange with warm, red undertones and a satin finish. It had very near-to opaque color coverage that went on fairly smoothly. This shade had a velvety consistency that was thin without being clingy, but it seemed to have more slip to it than other shades as the color separated a bit along my upper lip and had some color settle into lip lines on my lower lip. It was comfortable wear and lasted for five and a half hours, and it was neither drying nor hydrating (the formula is supposed to be “non-drying,” so that’s actually as promised!). MAC Shamelessly Vain (P, $23.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (95% similar). Guerlain #44 (P, $33.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (95% similar). Make Up For Ever M300 (DC, $22.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). MAC Lady Danger (P, $19.00) is brighter (90% similar). Estee Lauder Chilean Sunset (LE, $45.00) is lighter (85% similar). Maybelline Orange Danger (DC, $7.49) is cooler (90% similar). Bite Beauty #076 (P, $18.00) is darker, less glossy (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Wild Ginger (P, $55.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar). Bite Beauty Hot Harissa (LE, $26.00) is darker, more muted (90% similar). Bobbi Brown Flame (DC, $37.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). Hourglass Loves All of You (LE, $34.00) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar). Charlotte Tilbury Tell Laura (P, $37.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). NYX Pure Red (P, $6.00) is cooler (90% similar). Bite Beauty Cayenne (DC, $26.00) is lighter, brighter, cooler (90% similar). Bite Beauty Aries (LE, $26.00) is lighter, glossier (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Jagger (LE, $36.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar). Anastasia #3 (Vol. 1) (PiP, ) is more muted (90% similar). ColourPop Daily Dose (P, $9.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar). Make Up For Ever C403 (DC, $22.00) is brighter, cooler (90% similar). Chanel Ardente (175) (LE, $45.00) is cooler (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Chanel Rouge Vie (58) Rouge Allure Velvet Lipstick ($37.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a muted, medium-dark reddened plum with warm undertones and a satin finish. It had great pigmentation that applied with smooth, even coverage. The texture was lightly creamy, velvety, and comfortable to wear. I happened to wear this one when I was out all day, and it was still noticeably on even after ten hours (though I’d say solid wear came in at six to seven hours). It was mostly non-drying until the eighth hour of wear for me. Tarte Spicy (LE, $20.00) is lighter (95% similar). Bite Beauty #084 (P, $18.00) is darker (95% similar). Hourglass I Can't Live Without (P, $34.00) is lighter (90% similar). ColourPop Angel City (LE, $10.00) is lighter (90% similar). Dior Ultra Crave (843) (P, $37.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar). Makeup Geek Plain Jane (P, $12.00) is lighter (90% similar). MAC Fashion Emergency (P, $26.00) is less shimmery, lighter, more muted (90% similar). Chanel Ultraberry (247) (P, $45.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). Tarte Vacay (P, $21.00) is lighter (90% similar). NARS 413 BLKR (DC, $28.00) is warmer (90% similar). MAC Fig (LE, $25.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar). Makeup Geek Boss Lady (P, $12.00) is cooler (95% similar). NARS Amsterdam (P, $28.00) is warmer (90% similar). Tarte Jetset (LE, $21.00) is darker, brighter (90% similar). Urban Decay Manic (P, $19.00) is lighter, glossier (90% similar). Giorgio Armani Mistero (212) (P, $38.00) is cooler (95% similar). NARS Audrey (P, $34.00) is lighter, glossier (85% similar). Charlotte Tilbury Dangerous Liaison (P, $34.00) is warmer (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Chadwick (LE, $36.00) is less shimmery, warmer (85% similar). Clinique Cola Pop (P, $19.50) is less shimmery, more muted, glossier (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Chanel Rouge Audace (59) Rouge Allure Velvet Lipstick ($37.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a dark burgundy with neutral-to-warm undertones and a natural sheen. The pigmentation was mostly opaque, though there was just a tiny hint of the natural lip peeking through, mostly around the center of the mouth. The consistency was more emollient than the other three shades, but it didn’t slide around or feather on me either. On me, the lipstick lasted for over six hours, left behind a reddish stain, and was neither drying nor hydrating. ColourPop Tiana (LE, $10.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (95% similar). Maybelline Smoking Red (DC, $7.49) is warmer (95% similar). YSL Peculiar Pink (05) (P, $39.00) is less shimmery, cooler (95% similar). MAC Runner (LE, $19.00) is warmer (95% similar). MAC Sin (P, $19.00) is cooler, less glossy (95% similar). MAC Media (P, $19.00) is cooler (95% similar). Make Up For Ever M500 (DC, $22.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Maybelline Raging Raisin (DC, $7.49) is lighter, less glossy (90% similar). Urban Decay Disturbed (P, $18.00) is more muted, less glossy (90% similar). MAC Endless Drama (P, $18.00) is warmer (90% similar). Pat McGrath 35MM (DC, $40.00) is lighter (90% similar). Illamasqua Growl (P, $24.00) is warmer (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Fetishist (P, $55.00) is lighter (90% similar). Givenchy Pourpre Defile (P, $37.00) is lighter (90% similar). Makeup Geek Risque (P, $15.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). ColourPop Energy Field (LE, $7.00) is less shimmery, less glossy (90% similar). Urban Decay Hex (DC, $18.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). KVD Beauty Motorhead (DC, $21.00) is lighter, less glossy (90% similar). YSL Topanga Sunset (150) (P, $38.00) is darker, cooler, glossier (90% similar). Anastasia Brandy (P, $18.00) is darker, warmer, less glossy (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Rouge Charnel (56)
PPermanent. $45.00.
Rouge Feu (57)
PPermanent. $45.00.
Rouge Vie (58)
PPermanent. $45.00.
Rouge Audace (59)
LELimited Edition. $45.00.
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Chanel Rouge Charnel (56) Rouge Allure Velvet Lipstick
Chanel Rouge Charnel (56) Rouge Allure Velvet Lipstick
Chanel Rouge Charnel (56) Rouge Allure Velvet Lipstick
Chanel Rouge Charnel (56) Rouge Allure Velvet Lipstick
Chanel Rouge Charnel (56) Rouge Allure Velvet Lipstick
Chanel Rouge Charnel (56) Rouge Allure Velvet Lipstick
Chanel Rouge Feu (57) Rouge Allure Velvet Lipstick
Chanel Rouge Feu (57) Rouge Allure Velvet Lipstick
Chanel Rouge Feu (57) Rouge Allure Velvet Lipstick
Chanel Rouge Feu (57) Rouge Allure Velvet Lipstick
Chanel Rouge Feu (57) Rouge Allure Velvet Lipstick
Chanel Rouge Feu (57) Rouge Allure Velvet Lipstick
Chanel Rouge Vie (58) Rouge Allure Velvet Lipstick
Chanel Rouge Vie (58) Rouge Allure Velvet Lipstick
Chanel Rouge Vie (58) Rouge Allure Velvet Lipstick
Chanel Rouge Vie (58) Rouge Allure Velvet Lipstick
Chanel Rouge Vie (58) Rouge Allure Velvet Lipstick
Chanel Rouge Vie (58) Rouge Allure Velvet Lipstick
Chanel Rouge Audace (59) Rouge Allure Velvet Lipstick
Chanel Rouge Audace (59) Rouge Allure Velvet Lipstick
Chanel Rouge Audace (59) Rouge Allure Velvet Lipstick
Chanel Rouge Audace (59) Rouge Allure Velvet Lipstick
Chanel Rouge Audace (59) Rouge Allure Velvet Lipstick
Chanel Rouge Audace (59) Rouge Allure Velvet Lipstick
I was eyeing Audace, but thank goodness I already have Maybelline Smoking Red. Must save my pennies for that Stylo!
Phew! 🙂 Glad you have a good dupe for it!
And you left Raging Raisin? I’m surprised. This is one to talk oneself out of….
Hahaha! Yes I was eyeing Raging Raisin too but talked myself out of it, but there’s always another one coming around the corner ……
WHAT THE WHAT!?!?!?!? I tried Rouge Audace like, a million different ways and every time it wound up as a patchy, weird uneven mess on my lips. It was so bad, I had to return it. I was so ready to see you give it like, a C+ or something! However, when I opened the package, the lipstick was unclicked and open outside of the lipstick box, so poor packaging may have played a part in its performance. I wish I could have gotten this shade to look as BEAUTIFUL on me as it certainly does on you!
Oh, wow! That is so weird (in a bad way, of course) 🙁 I’d even go as far as to say that I’m more likely to have a streaky swatch than you given that I’m applying solely for photos and doing them in sequence, so I don’t go in with a lip pencil or brush even on deeper shades, lol, so mine are less likely to be perfect.
It just wasn’t meant to be, I suppose! Maybe I’d have better luck with Kevyn’s Bloodroses — his Matte Lip Color formula is very friendly with my lips.
Bloodroses is great. It pulls differently at different times/lighting. Brownish and s.t. Even a bit of pink.
You just made my heart sing, girl. I was worried that Bloodroses was going to lean more purple, but I am comforted to know there is some (even just a little) brown in the mix. Really helps to round out the whole shade. Rouge Audace was very evenly balanced as well — just wasn’t for me in terms of wear.
Oh my, I’m in LOVE with Rouge Vie! I’m thinking I’ll grab that and the new Eros eyeliner. Do we know if the lipsticks are LE? I was trying to find info on it and it seems that people say they aren’t, but on Chanel’s website it says they are?
Chanel’s website only listed Rouge Audace as LE!
Oh gosh I must have been looking somewhere else, woops! Lol thanks for the correction! I don’t feel rushed to grab it, but I should probably hope onto Eros soon.
No problem! I don’t know how accurate Chanel’s site is with respect to that, but since they seem to have some labeled and others not, it stands to reason someone marked them specifically that way at least… (not like none are labeled and so someone forgot).
Everywhere I have looked says LE for Rouge Audace only. I wonder if that lends any explanation as to why this shade seems to be a mixed bag for some!!!
Wow! Chanel’s lipsticks/formulas are usually hit or miss with me (at that price point, they should ALWAYS be hits!) – but omigosh, this collection of reds is drop-dead gorgeous! I love each iteration and how they really show off how diverse red can be (even amongst the 100000000000000x shades of red already in existence).
Rouge Vie looks amazing on you by the way!
Their reds are usually pretty good 😉 (Though red seems to be the easiest shade to nail for most brands.)
Rouge Feu looks so good! I love my orangey reds 🙂
Yay!
Chanel Rouge Vie is really a beautiful color, it’s a bit steep for what I normally spend on lipstick, but may have to make a special allowance in my budget for this one!
Hopefully you can swatch it!
Have got to say, Vie and Audace are exactly my type of dark or deep moody, sultry reds! Although I definitely agree that there is something very special about Vie. Much less dupable. I have MAC Retro, similar in tone, but I would say much lighter than Vie, so I wouldn’t feel weird having both. ?
I agree – the tone of it seems a bit different in Rouge Vie – a little muted, but it’s still bright, almost berryish in a way (more like a strawberry, though).
Rouge Vie is by far my favorite of these, though the first two are also lovely. Somehow Rouge Vie is significantly lovelier than its listed dupes, to me.
Do you think you’ll splurge on Rouge Vie, Tessa?
I’m unsure. I don’t mind shelling out the money for luxury cosmetics I’ll really appreciate (Guerlain lipsticks spring to mind — love them to pieces), but I seem to always talk myself out of Chanel. Don’t know what it is. Branding? Self image? Not wanting, when coworkers ask me what color lipstick I’m wearing today, to answer, Chanel…?*
* Before y’all jump on me for this, a substantial amount of research indicates consumers make choices based on self or group identification, rather than more ostensibly relevant details about the products themselves. It’s just most people either aren’t aware of doing this and it happens subconsciously, or they don’t admit it, or both.
Interesting! Is there a particular reason why you would be more reluctant to say Chanel vs. Guerlain?
The reality is that high-end relies on branding – on selling something more than just pure quality (and we all know that high-end doesn’t always equal high quality!).
I’ve thought about it most of the day now, and here’s a guess, or at least a partial answer:
I’ve worked most of my adult life in the service and hospitality industry. I’ve dealt with all levels of the public, including an unusually high proportion of ultraluxury / VVIP guests — Oscar winners, Grammy winners, CEOs of megabrands, all their agents, assistants, entourages, the whole shebang. I’ve also, of course, dealt with even more people who are wealthy enough, somewhere on the spectrum, to be staying in the same hotels and dining in the same restaurants, but who are not SO high up on the power pyramid and feel the need to make it known to us little worker ants just how rich and powerful they are.
In this vast mix of personalities, behaviors, and styles, I’ve developed an extreme distaste for ostentation (different from luxury!). Some celebrities do it, lots of wannabes do it, but WHOEVER does it (I really don’t care), I’m immediately repelled by somebody who NEEDS to impress others with their status.
So with a brand like Guerlain, specifically for cosmetics or fragrance, if somebody asks me about it, chances are they’ll either not really be familiar with it or they’ll know: that’s pricy, but it’s GOOD.
With a brand like Chanel, I feel more people are likely to buy it specifically because of a desire to at least appear upper class… and I just can’t hitch my wagon to that horse. Which, ironically is still letting what others think of me dictate my choices, of course…
I’ve got everything from Dior to Maybelline and ColourPop, and one of these days I’m sure I’ll give in to Chanel. Just not yet. 🙂
I actually know exactly what you mean 🙂 I tend to appreciate designer bags, for instance, that are less logo print and more craftsmanship. For instance, while I love Burberry’s signature check, I’d rather have a more interesting, unique bag that has subtle markers it is Burberry but not something you’d see replicated. If I buy something high-end or luxury, it’s for my pleasure and less about “look what I have that you don’t have.”
There is something special about Rouge Vie.
I think the general tone of it isn’t quite as done as the other shades!
Got all these niches filled, but these are so fine, that it makes me want to mislay the dupes, so I can ‘need’ them. Folly. Not really sure mascate looks like a dupe for charnel on me. Going to look at these a lot, longingly. Maybe charnel. But maybe save dough and go with the Besame. Sephora has a larger range of Besame, now. I knew these would be killer.
Do they? I will have to go take a peek at the Besame on Sephora now!
They all look pretty on you Christine but my favorite is probably Chanel Rouge Vie (58).
Thank you, Maria!
Just got Rouge Vie in the mail a few minutes ago. Madly in love. I have trouble with a lot of reds due to my strange skin tone (fair, coolish yet slightly olive, which makes no sense) but the berry tones make it just right. So excited to see it also performs. Thanks for the review!
Woohoo! So glad you’re loving so far Rouge Vie, Ruby 😀
chanel does such amazing reds, IMO. the shades and formula are amazing–pirate is my favorite of all time, but these are all so gorgeous! can’t even choose.
They do, Lane! It’s no surprise these were nice.
These reds are great! Vie looks like it was made for you. I’m still in wow mode with the Chanel look you’re rocking. The whole enchilada — gorgeous! (Hope your hubby loves it!)
Aw, thanks Anne!
just arrived home and Vie and Audace await! 😀
Yay! Let me know how Audace applies, because another reader said it was terrible!
Hey Christine: Both applied super smoothly albeit heavily. Even the two stylos I purchased applied perfectly, evenly, and typically that formula usually leans on the hard side. I had to have the stylos. Both colours were calling to me and perfect to pop hazel eyes.
Caveat on the performance: It is hot here but not enough for me to have air con on yesterday so all products were probably running softer than normal.. None of the products were melting though or had those telltale oil droplets on their bullet to indicate heat issues or separation.
Audace is a great find. This one not too brown so it does not sallow my skin. Eureka! I’ve been looking for something in this dark earthier red range that doesn’t run too warm for quite some time. Looks a little more dramatic on me than you because of my olive skin and I think this would represent the max level of darkness I would comfortably go on a lipstick for my tastes. It has a lovely finish. I’m super happy with my choices from this collection… the quad I can dupe.
Thank you for the follow-up, Wendy! Great to hear that Audace worked out for you. I was worried for a moment about the application!
Channel and Vie are my favorites but all three look greet on you. Every time I see the shadows, my craving goes through the roof. For the lippies, I may try for dupes.
Thank you, Susan!
These lippies are all lovely on you, Christine, but that combination of Audace and the red smoky eye is making my heart race a bit! I’ve enjoyed the KStew campaign promotion, so it’s nice to see all of the red translate well in real-life.
Thank you so much, Katie!
Love Rouge Vie. It really gives a brightening effect. The lipsticks in this collection are gorgeous.
They are! Classic but pretty.
I picked up Rouge Vie #58. Of all the new Rouge Allure lipsticks in this collection, Rouge Vie was perfect for me; a blue based raspberry/red bold lip. I love it, and will stash it until my summer nudes transition into Fall. I have another similar Chanel lipstick that is dark berry in color from 2-3 years back thus I will hold off on Audace.. I plan to pick up the other new red but that one is permanent and can wait.
I love the Rouge Allure Velvet formula! It’s my favorite go to everyday lipstick that just makes me feel good & well presented.
It’s so nice to see more berry-ish hues coming out this fall!
Wow, Audace is screaming my name. It is such a perfect fall color and sinceI don’t own any dupes, I just might go for it.
That seems to be one that many are falling for!
Vie is sooooo gorgeous! It looks a bit muted, less in-your-face-red, and I love that!
It is a lovely one!
These reds are amazing! I love Audace, but I probably have too many dark reds and burgundies in my collection already. lol
I have no doubt you have dupes!
Rouge Vie and Audace are love, though I wonder if the latter is to choose to Kevyn Aucoin’s Blood Roses to justify it. (If you ever decide to review his lip range, that’s the star of the line.)
Thank you for the tip on the KA range!
I don’t have dupes for Vie and Audace. I have one for Charnel. These are all just lovely. I will have to look at the dupes closer but Vie and Audace are had to pass up. They are the warmer tones that Chanel puts out that somehow manage not to look out of place on my skin. I don’t know what wizardry they employ with their warmer shades (of everything) but nothing of theirs has ever looked truly terrible on me.
It’s nice to have a brand that reliably does shades that work for you!
I went into store too see the collection and planned on purchasing Rouge Vie because it appealed most to me, but after trying them, I went home with the Rouge Charnel. It surprised me how pretty this is on and the Vie color looked kind of lifeless in comparison. Guessing it’s the color used on Stewart but not sure. Just my experience.
Charnel is a good one, though! I’m glad you are enjoying it 🙂
Hi, i just got myself #56 today, had tried it last week as well and it surely is a very striking color. Do u think its somewhat similar to mac’s russian red?
Hey Maham!
Here you go!
http://www.temptalia.com/side-by-side/?sbs_1_search=Chanel+Rouge+Charnel+%2856%29&sbs_1=252659&sbs_2_search=MAC+Russian+Red&sbs_2=107558
Girls could you please help me, I’m thinking to get Vie 58, but before that wanted to ask does Kristen wears it? is there any picture with her, just wanted to see what it looks like on her.
Thanks!
Your best bet it to contact Chanel!
Wow! All of these colors look gorgeous on you! I would buy everyone if I could…. Do you know how 56 charnel compares to Tom Fords Ruby Rush and 58 vie to Tom Fords Velvey Cherry? It would help me decide which lipsticks to splurge on <3
Would you think Chanel Rouge Allure 38 is similar to 58?
Sorry, I’m not sure what you mean by Rouge Allure 38!