Chanel Rouge Excessif & Rouge Ascendant Rouge Allure L'Extrait Lip Colours Reviews & Swatches
Rouge Excessif (868)
Chanel Rouge Excessif (868) Rouge Allure L’Extrait Lip Colour ($55.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a deep red-copper with warm undertones and a satiny sheen. It had a slightly denser, less emollient consistency compared to most shades in the range, though it had enough slip to glide comfortably across my lips and deposited full coverage in one stroke. The formula was smoothing and easy to wear. It wore well for six hours and felt hydrating over time.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- YSL True Chili (28) (P, $45.00) is darker (95% similar).
- YSL Orange Desire (33) (P, $39.00) is warmer, less glossy (95% similar).
- YSL Rouge Libre (1966) (LE, $38.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- NARS Lee (LE, $34.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- Giorgio Armani Redwood (415) (P, $38.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Bite Beauty Hot Harissa (LE, $26.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- MAC Devoted to Chili (P, $26.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- YSL Fiery Red (83) (P, $38.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Shiseido Sleeping Dragon (227) (P, $26.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Lancome Ruby Queen (02) (P, $32.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$55.00/0.07 oz. - $785.71 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have a "satin" finish with eight-hour wear (and 12 hours of hydration) and an "ultra-high concentration of pigments" and a "deeply moisturizing complex." The range was quite pigmented with most shades delivering fully opaque coverage in a single layer, though there were a few exceptions.
The consistency was smooth, creamy, and lightly emollient without too much slip, so it stayed in place without feathering on me, but it was a "thicker" and denser formula compared to most Chanel lip color formulas I have tried; this wasn't a good or bad thing, but it was a departure worth noting for those familiar with prior lipstick releases from the brand. I felt this thicker formula did help to soften my lip lines and yield a very flattering look on my lips, though.
Most shades lasted at least four hours with some shades lasting closer to six hours but eight hours of decent wear would have been a stretch. Eight hours with some remnants of color? Possibly with some of the bolder hues (e.g. a red). The formula was comfortable and hydrating to wear, and I definitely felt no need to hasten to get lip balm after one wore off.
The lipstick had a subtle, floral scent (I didn't notice it after I applied it, mostly in the tube) but no discernible taste.
Note: this is a refillable lipstick, so the price reflects the cost of the case and the lipstick shade (cases are not currently available on their own). Refills are $40 each at the time of publishing.
Browse all of our Chanel Rouge Allure L'Extrait Lip Colour swatches.
Ingredients
DIISOSTEARYL MALATE | HYDROGENATED POLYDECENE | C20-24 ALKYL DIMETHICONE | CELLULOSE | SYNTHETIC WAX | OCTYLDODECANOL | POLYBUTENE | JOJOBA ESTERS | ETHYLENE/PROPYLENE COPOLYMER | BIS-BEHENYL/ISOSTEARYL/PHYTOSTERYL DIMER DILINOLEYL DIMER DILINOLEATE | POLYGLYCERIN-3 | PRUNUS MUME FLOWER EXTRACT | DISTEARDIMONIUM HECTORITE | SQUALANE | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | PEG-30 DIPOLYHYDROXYSTEARATE | PROPYLENE CARBONATE | ACACIA DECURRENS FLOWER WAX | HELIANTHUS ANNUUS CERA SEED (HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) SEED WAX) | PARFUM (FRAGRANCE) | PEG-8 | ALUMINA | TOCOPHEROL | ASCORBYL PALMITATE | SILICA | DIMETHICONE | 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] | IL63B-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.
Rouge Excessif (868)
PPermanent. $55.00.
Rouge Ascendant (872)
Chanel Rouge Ascendant (872) Rouge Allure L’Extrait Lip Colour ($55.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a deeper, reddish-brown with warm undertones and a glossy, cream finish. It had semi-opaque pigmentation paired with a moderately emollient texture that had more slip than most shades in the range, which resulted in product not wanting to adhere as well to the center of my lips. It lasted well for five hours and was moisturizing while worn.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Pat McGrath Strange (DC, $40.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- Bobbi Brown Blackberry (P, $29.00) is more shimmery, more muted (90% similar).
- Pat McGrath Unnatural Natural (DC, $40.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Make Up For Ever Ignited Lava (120) (P, $23.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Nighthawk (DC, $18.00) is warmer (85% similar).
- Pat McGrath Flesh 3 (P, $38.00) is lighter, warmer, less glossy (85% similar).
- NARS Sandra (P, $34.00) is warmer (85% similar).
- Makeup Geek Witty (P, $15.00) is darker (85% similar).
- Revlon Raisin Rage (P, $8.49) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- MAC Royal Integrity (LE, $19.00) is more muted, less glossy (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$55.00/0.07 oz. - $785.71 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have a "satin" finish with eight-hour wear (and 12 hours of hydration) and an "ultra-high concentration of pigments" and a "deeply moisturizing complex." The range was quite pigmented with most shades delivering fully opaque coverage in a single layer, though there were a few exceptions.
The consistency was smooth, creamy, and lightly emollient without too much slip, so it stayed in place without feathering on me, but it was a "thicker" and denser formula compared to most Chanel lip color formulas I have tried; this wasn't a good or bad thing, but it was a departure worth noting for those familiar with prior lipstick releases from the brand. I felt this thicker formula did help to soften my lip lines and yield a very flattering look on my lips, though.
Most shades lasted at least four hours with some shades lasting closer to six hours but eight hours of decent wear would have been a stretch. Eight hours with some remnants of color? Possibly with some of the bolder hues (e.g. a red). The formula was comfortable and hydrating to wear, and I definitely felt no need to hasten to get lip balm after one wore off.
The lipstick had a subtle, floral scent (I didn't notice it after I applied it, mostly in the tube) but no discernible taste.
Note: this is a refillable lipstick, so the price reflects the cost of the case and the lipstick shade (cases are not currently available on their own). Refills are $40 each at the time of publishing.
Browse all of our Chanel Rouge Allure L'Extrait Lip Colour swatches.
Ingredients
DIISOSTEARYL MALATE | HYDROGENATED POLYDECENE | C20-24 ALKYL DIMETHICONE | CELLULOSE | SYNTHETIC WAX | OCTYLDODECANOL | POLYBUTENE | JOJOBA ESTERS | ETHYLENE/PROPYLENE COPOLYMER | BIS-BEHENYL/ISOSTEARYL/PHYTOSTERYL DIMER DILINOLEYL DIMER DILINOLEATE | POLYGLYCERIN-3 | PRUNUS MUME FLOWER EXTRACT | DISTEARDIMONIUM HECTORITE | SQUALANE | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | PEG-30 DIPOLYHYDROXYSTEARATE | PROPYLENE CARBONATE | ACACIA DECURRENS FLOWER WAX | HELIANTHUS ANNUUS CERA SEED (HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) SEED WAX) | PARFUM (FRAGRANCE) | PEG-8 | ALUMINA | TOCOPHEROL | ASCORBYL PALMITATE | SILICA | DIMETHICONE | 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] | IL63B-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.
If the quality had been better and if I didn’t have PML Strangé, I might have tried for Rouge Ascendante. But, there’s no need for it.
OMG – I just love both of these lipstick shades. Probably Rouge Excessif a tad more. Sad to say that Chanel’s lipsticks often retail here around the $90 mark (ouch!), so looking at the wonderful dupe list I am going to see if Shiseido’s Sleeping Dragon will surfice.
Too really pretty shades and shades that I gravitate to but for that reason, I am duped heavily so an easy pass for me. I had planned on placing another Chanel order to get the new foundation but decided to wait until I go to Seattle so that I can hopefully get a tester and color match. There are only 20 shades so I doubt I will be lucky enough to get both a light enough one with the right undertones. Anyway, maybe I will check out the lipsticks while I am there.