Estee Lauder Rebellious Rose & Impressionable Pure Color Matte Lipsticks Reviews & Swatches
Rebellious Rose
Estee Lauder Rebellious Rose Pure Color Matte Sculpting Lipstick ($32.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a brighter, medium-dark plum with strong, warm undertones and a satin finish. It had opaque color coverage in a single layer, which applied fluidly and smoothly over my lips without tugging.
The texture was slightly dense, not too firm, and felt velvety as I applied it, but it wasn’t heavy and didn’t seem slippery during wear. I’d recommend exfoliating prior to wearing it if you have more noticeable lip texture, but it didn’t seem to emphasize mine (but didn’t smooth out my lines or anything either). This shade wore nicely for five hours and felt lightly moisturizing while worn.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Lancome Kiss Me Ruby (03) (P, $32.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Bite Beauty Gemini (LE, $26.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Chanel Endless (132) (P, $40.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Shush, Blush (P, $28.00) is cooler, glossier (90% similar).
- ColourPop Angel City (LE, $10.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Bobbi Brown Plum (P, $29.00) is darker, more muted (85% similar).
- Urban Decay Manic (P, $19.00) is darker, cooler, glossier (85% similar).
- Urban Decay Trip (DC, $18.00) is darker, more muted (85% similar).
- Makeup Geek Plain Jane (P, $12.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Bobbi Brown Cranberry (P, $29.00) is darker, more muted (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$32.00/0.12 oz. - $266.67 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have "rich saturated color" that gives lips a "bolder, visibly fuller, defined" result with a matte finish. Most shades had semi-opaque coverage or higher, and the semi-opaque shades often could be built up to full coverage with a second layer.
The texture felt more velvety and smooth--silicone-like in that respect--but there were a few shades that felt more traditionally creamy, and as a result, had more of a sheen for the first hour or two of wear. Only a few shades seemed more matte to semi-matte but most had a satin finish, so if you prefer a very flat, matte finish, this line doesn't yield that.
The consistency is slightly thicker, though not heavy to wear, but I found that this sometimes led to color separating around or sinking into lip lines, which was often less visible (or not at all visible) in person. They lasted between four and six hours and were lightly hydrating. They had a sweet vanilla scent but no discernible taste.
Browse all of our Estee Lauder Pure Color Matte Sculpting Lipstick swatches.
Ingredients
Octyldodecanol, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Silica, Tricaprylyl Citrate, Isononyl Isononanoate, Ozokerite, Paraffin, Phenyl Trimethicone, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Microcrystalline WaxCera MicrocristallinaCire Microcristalline, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax Copernicia Cerifera Cera Cire De Carnauba, Tocopherol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Extract, Triticum Vulgare (Wheat Bran) Extract, Polydecene, Cholesterol, Acrylates Copolymer, Lauryl Methacrylate/Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer, Polyethylene Terephthalate, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Potassium Sulfate, Butylene Glycol, Oleic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Palmitic Acid, Stearyl Stearoyl Stearate, Flavor (Aroma), Vanillin, Saccharin, [+/- Mica, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491), Iron Oxides (Ci 77492), Iron Oxides (Ci 77499), Blue 1 Lake (Ci 42090), Carmine (Ci 75470), Red 6 (Ci 15850), Red 6 Lake (Ci 15850), Red 7 Lake (Ci 15850), Red 21 Lake (Ci 45380), Red 28 Lake (Ci 45410), Red 30 Lake (Ci 73360), Red 33 Lake (Ci 17200), Yellow 5 Lake (Ci 19140), Yellow 6 Lake (Ci 15985)]
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.
Rebellious Rose
PPermanent. $32.00.
Impressionable
Estee Lauder Impressionable Pure Color Matte Sculpting Lipstick ($32.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a deep, pink-peach with a satin finish. It doesn’t look like a true matte unless blotted lightly or after an hour or so of wear. It had rich pigmentation that applied evenly and smoothly across my lips but pulled away at my deeper lip lines. I didn’t think it was noticeable in person until after a few hours of wear.
The texture was smooth, velvety, and dense without feeling heavy while worn. It stayed on well for four hours and felt lightly hydrating over time.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- NARS Bad Girl (LE, $27.00) is cooler, less glossy (90% similar).
- ColourPop With the Band (P, $7.00) is darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Golden Beach (LE, $10.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Hourglass I Cherish (LE, $34.00) is darker, glossier (90% similar).
- MAC Date-Maker (P, $26.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- MAC My Tweedy (P, $22.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Hourglass I Lust For (P, $34.00) is warmer, glossier (90% similar).
- Tarte Get It! (P, $20.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Lisa Eldridge Velvet Fawn (LE, $36.00) is darker, more muted, less glossy (85% similar).
- ColourPop What's Your Sign (LE, $10.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$32.00/0.12 oz. - $266.67 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have "rich saturated color" that gives lips a "bolder, visibly fuller, defined" result with a matte finish. Most shades had semi-opaque coverage or higher, and the semi-opaque shades often could be built up to full coverage with a second layer.
The texture felt more velvety and smooth--silicone-like in that respect--but there were a few shades that felt more traditionally creamy, and as a result, had more of a sheen for the first hour or two of wear. Only a few shades seemed more matte to semi-matte but most had a satin finish, so if you prefer a very flat, matte finish, this line doesn't yield that.
The consistency is slightly thicker, though not heavy to wear, but I found that this sometimes led to color separating around or sinking into lip lines, which was often less visible (or not at all visible) in person. They lasted between four and six hours and were lightly hydrating. They had a sweet vanilla scent but no discernible taste.
Browse all of our Estee Lauder Pure Color Matte Sculpting Lipstick swatches.
Ingredients
Octyldodecanol, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Silica, Tricaprylyl Citrate, Isononyl Isononanoate, Ozokerite, Paraffin, Phenyl Trimethicone, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Microcrystalline WaxCera MicrocristallinaCire Microcristalline, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax Copernicia Cerifera Cera Cire De Carnauba, Tocopherol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Extract, Triticum Vulgare (Wheat Bran) Extract, Polydecene, Cholesterol, Acrylates Copolymer, Lauryl Methacrylate/Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer, Polyethylene Terephthalate, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Potassium Sulfate, Butylene Glycol, Oleic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Palmitic Acid, Stearyl Stearoyl Stearate, Flavor (Aroma), Vanillin, Saccharin, [+/- Mica, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491), Iron Oxides (Ci 77492), Iron Oxides (Ci 77499), Blue 1 Lake (Ci 42090), Carmine (Ci 75470), Red 6 (Ci 15850), Red 6 Lake (Ci 15850), Red 7 Lake (Ci 15850), Red 21 Lake (Ci 45380), Red 28 Lake (Ci 45410), Red 30 Lake (Ci 73360), Red 33 Lake (Ci 17200), Yellow 5 Lake (Ci 19140), Yellow 6 Lake (Ci 15985)]
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.
There was a lipstick I wore quite often when I was in my late 20’s/early 30’s that my mom always complemented me on, it had “Rose” in its name. Rebellious Rose looks exactly like it, except for being more matte than that ancient lipstick did. So now of course I want Rebellious Rose! It reminds me of happier times. ?
Rebellious Rose, come to momma! I love it. Headed to Kalispell next week and will check it out. It will be my first trip away from my house since the first of January. I am still going to do mask and gloves, etc but I am excited to be anywhere but in my house. I have been able to go outside but we have been having unusually cold and wet with thunder and lightening so I have mostly been inside. This is a gorgeous colour that appears to be easy to wear. It is bright but not neon and so will make a nice spring/summer shade.
Gosh, Rebellous Rose is a glorious plum shade.
Rebellious Rose is so beautiful, I just bought 2 new lip colors, I will keep this one on my want list though.