L'Aristrocatica (65)

Chanel L’Aristrocatica (65) Rouge Allure Velvet ($37.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a medium coral with warm, orange undertones and a satin finish. It was shinier than most of the Rouge Allure Velvets I’ve tried, and it was a lot less pigmented and did not apply evenly. There was subtle streakiness along the edges of my lips, but the product also pulled into my lip lines from the get-go. The consistency was smooth and velvety, which made it comfortable to apply and to wear, but it just did not appear that flattering on. On me, it lasted for four hours and was lightly hydrating on.

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

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• Bobbi Brown Buff (P, $29.00) is less shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
• Buxom Coral Confession (P, $22.00) is darker (95% similar).
• NARS Descanso (LE, $25.00) is lighter (90% similar).
• NARS Breaking Free (DC, $28.00) is warmer (90% similar).
• ColourPop With the Band (P, $7.00) is less shimmery, less glossy (90% similar).
• bareMinerals Express Yourself (LE, $20.00) is warmer (90% similar).
• ColourPop Peach Surprise (LE, $7.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
• Clinique Camellia (05) (P, $19.50) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
• Laura Mercier Coral Nu (P, $32.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
• Make Up For Ever Classy Lace (156) (P, $23.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).

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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.

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Ingredients

L'Indomabile (66)

Chanel L’Indomabile (66) Rouge Allure Velvet ($37.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a rich, deep red with subtle, warm undertones and a semi-matte finish. The pigmentation was semi-opaque in a single layer, and it did not seem to build up much beyond that–it was never full coverage. The lipstick felt smooth, velvety, and thin without being clingy as it skated across my lips with ease. The color went on evenly and stayed on well for six hours, though it felt non-drying over time.

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

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• NARS Carmen (P, $34.00) is darker, glossier (90% similar).
• Bite Beauty Holly (DC, $24.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
• NARS Jungle Red (P, $26.00) is less shimmery, warmer, glossier (90% similar).
• Givenchy Rouge Fetiche (325) (P, $36.00) is darker, glossier (90% similar).
• Hourglass I Crave (P, $34.00) is warmer (90% similar).
• Chanel Imperial (73) (DC, $45.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
• MAC Steam Heat (LE, $19.00) is lighter (90% similar).
• MAC My Inner Femme (LE, $19.00) is warmer (85% similar).
• Chanel Ultrarose (257) (LE, $45.00) is more muted (85% similar).
• MAC Moot Point (LE, $20.00) is more shimmery, more muted (85% similar).

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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

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