Chanel Rouge Impulsif & Rouge Triomphal Rouge Allure Velvets Reviews & Swatches
Rouge Impulsif (247)
Chanel Rouge Impulsif (247) Rouge Allure Velvet ($38.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a brighter, medium orange-coral with strong, warm undertones and a satin finish. It had nearly opaque pigmentation in one layer, which was buildable to full coverage. The texture was lightweight, thinner but not clingy, and more like a velvet-cream hybrid, so it had a bit of slip and creaminess but still felt a touch velvety.
The product applied evenly to my lips and didn’t emphasize my lip texture noticeably, but it wasn’t as flattering as I know this formula has been (which can be more smoothing). It lasted well for four and a half hours and felt lightly hydrating over time.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Pat McGrath Apricult (LE, $40.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- Make Up For Ever Gorgeous Coral (300) (P, $23.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop Reverie (LE, $10.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- MAC Vermillion Vee (LE, $19.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Cozy (P, $7.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- NARS Rouge Insolent (P, $26.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Tilt (DC, $18.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- MAC Swoon for Blooms (LE, $26.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Estee Lauder Fierce (P, $32.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Tantalize (Right) (LE, ) is less shimmery, cooler (90% 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.
Rouge Impulsif (247)
LELimited Edition. $45.00.
Rouge Triomphal (257)
Chanel Rouge Triomphal (257) Rouge Allure Velvet ($38.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a brighter, medium-dark red with cooler, bluer undertones and a satin finish. It was just shy of full coverage in a single layer, which could be built up to full coverage.
The lipstick applied evenly and smoothly across my lips without dragging, and the product didn’t gather in my lip lines; I felt like my texture and lip lines seemed slightly smoother. The consistency was lightweight, thin but not clingy, and not too slippery but had enough glide to apply easily. It wore nicely for six hours, left a faint stain behind, and felt lightly moisturizing.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Lancome Black Prince Ruby (356) (P, $32.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Becca Cherry (DC, $24.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- Chanel Rouge Cosmique (148) (LE, $40.00) is more shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- Revlon Love That Red (P, $8.49) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (95% similar).
- Becca Ruby (DC, $24.00) is brighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Let's Vogue (P, $8.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- ColourPop Million Dollar Baby (LE, $10.00) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- Lancome Caprice de Rouge (132) (P, $32.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- YSL Wolf's Red (122) (LE, $38.00) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Lancome Caprice (132) (P, $32.00) is lighter, warmer (90% 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.
Both are gorgeous looking shades that I would so wear; because I already do! Thank goodness for the Dupe List saving me money. Otherwise, I might have bought Impulsif without realizing that UD Tilt and CP Cozy are damn close to it.
These are just perfect lipsticks – beautiful shades for your spring. Love them both.