Chanel Paradoxale & Intemporelle Rouge Allure Velvets Reviews & Swatches
Paradoxale (54)
Chanel Paradoxale (54) Rouge Allure Velvet ($45.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a rich, medium-dark red with neutral-to-warm undertones and a satin sheen.
- Opaque pigmentation
- Smooth, thin, lightweight (not clingy)
- Applied evenly and was forgiving of lip texture
- Long-wearing (5 hours), lightly hydrating
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Dior Red Pansy (858) (LE, $40.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Givenchy L'Interdit (333) (P, $36.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- YSL Take My Red Away (120) (LE, $38.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Maybelline Dynamite Red (DC, $7.49) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- NARS Margot (LE, $34.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Chanel Mode (75) (DC, $45.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Bad Blood (P, $19.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- NARS Lee (LE, $34.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- YSL Red Urge (306) (P, $45.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
- YSL Mystery Red (23) (P, $39.00) is warmer (85% similar).
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
DICAPRYLYL CARBONATE | ISONONYL ISONONANOATE | DIISOSTEARYL MALATE | SYNTHETIC WAX | POLYMETHYLSILSESQUIOXANE | JOJOBA ESTERS | ETHYLENE/PROPYLENE COPOLYMER | ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE | ALUMINUM STARCH OCTENYLSUCCINATE | HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL | BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA) BUTTER | STEARALKONIUM HECTORITE | TRIBEHENIN | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | PROPYLENE CARBONATE | SORBITAN ISOSTEARATE | DIMETHICONE | PARFUM (FRAGRANCE) | ALUMINA | TOCOPHEROL | SILICA | PALMITOYL TRIPEPTIDE-1 | 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 75470 (CARMINE) | CI 77163 (BISMUTH OXYCHLORIDE) | CI 77491, | CI 77492, | CI 77499 (IRON OXIDES) | CI 77742 (MANGANESE VIOLET) | CI 77891 (TITANIUM DIOXIDE) | MICA] | IL46A-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.
Paradoxale (54)
PPermanent. $45.00.
Intemporelle (60)
Chanel Intemporelle (60) Rouge Allure Velvet ($45.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a light-medium pinky-peach with moderate, warm undertones and a satin finish.
- Semi-opaque pigmentation
- Smooth, thin, lightweight (not clingy)
- Applied evenly and was forgiving of lip texture
- Long-wearing (3,.5 hours), lightly hydrating
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Guerlain Sweet Nude (139) (P, $36.00).
- Makeup Geek Gullible (P, $15.00).
- ColourPop Super Mellow (P, $8.00).
- Dose of Colors Mintea (LE, $18.00).
- Tom Ford Beauty Impulse (Left) (LE, ).
- NYX Daydream (P, $6.00).
- bareMinerals Kitty (PiP, $20.00).
- ColourPop Echo Park (P, $7.00).
- MAC Spotlight Me (LE, $19.00).
- Charlotte Tilbury Platinum Blonde (P, $34.00).
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
DICAPRYLYL CARBONATE | ISONONYL ISONONANOATE | DIISOSTEARYL MALATE | SYNTHETIC WAX | POLYMETHYLSILSESQUIOXANE | JOJOBA ESTERS | ETHYLENE/PROPYLENE COPOLYMER | ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE | ALUMINUM STARCH OCTENYLSUCCINATE | HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL | BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA) BUTTER | STEARALKONIUM HECTORITE | TRIBEHENIN | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | PROPYLENE CARBONATE | SORBITAN ISOSTEARATE | DIMETHICONE | PARFUM (FRAGRANCE) | ALUMINA | TOCOPHEROL | SILICA | PALMITOYL TRIPEPTIDE-1 | 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 75470 (CARMINE) | CI 77163 (BISMUTH OXYCHLORIDE) | CI 77491, | CI 77492, | CI 77499 (IRON OXIDES) | CI 77742 (MANGANESE VIOLET) | CI 77891 (TITANIUM DIOXIDE) | MICA] | IL46A-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.
Paradoxale is my kind of lipstick shade! Gorgeous!
Paradoxale is a really gorgeous tone of red. But one that I have a few times over. And so, for that reason, I will pass on it for now.
Intemporalle could work with a brown lipliner, but yet again, I’m passing on this one.
Chanel always does red so beautifully!!
Paradoxale is a stunning shade for all year round.