Giorgio Armani Lip Maestro Notorious Reviews, Photos, Swatches (Part 1)
A-List (301)
Giorgio Armani A-List (301) Lip Maestro Notorious ($38.00 for 0.22 fl. oz.) is a bright, medium orange with warm, red undertones and fine, gold pearl. It had rich, opaque pigmentation that applied evenly and smoothly across the lips. The consistency was creamy with a velvety-smooth feel that had a noticeable shine for two to three hours before it wore down to more of a velvet matte finish. The formula was comfortable to wear, hydrating, and lasted for seven hours on me.
The Lip Maestro Notorious formula is supposed to have a “luminous matte” finish with “8 hours of wear” and “high pigment.” The Notorious shades are inspired by “chic Hollywood glamour” but otherwise appear very similar in feel to the original Lip Maestro formula. The consistency has more slip and a velvety-smooth feel that softly “clings” to the lips, so while the finish has a glossier look for the first few hours, the color stays on well. If you’ve ever used a silicone-based primer, there’s a bit of that feel to the formula overall. Most shades last between six and eight hours on me, are non-drying to lightly hydrating, and comfortable to wear. The formula is unscented and has no discernible taste.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Laura Mercier Juicy Papaya (P, $25.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty All the Way (122) (DC, $30.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Chanel Coco (416) (P, $37.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Contempt (P, $57.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Bang (DC, $22.00) is darker, less glossy (90% similar).
- MAC Ravishingly Rich (P, $23.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Guerlain G*psy (DC, $58.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Mariko (LE, $36.00) is more muted, warmer (90% similar).
- Guerlain Gina (DC, $58.00) is darker (90% similar).
- MAC Excite (LE, $19.00) is darker (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$38.00/0.22 oz. - $172.73 Per Ounce
The consistency has more slip and a velvety-smooth feel that softly “clings” to the lips, so while the finish has a glossier look for the first few hours, the color stays on well. If you’ve ever used a silicone-based primer, there’s a bit of that feel to the formula overall. Most shades last between six and eight hours on me, are non-drying to lightly hydrating, and comfortable to wear. The formula is unscented and has no discernible taste.
The Lip Maestro Notorious formula is supposed to have a “luminous matte” finish with “8 hours of wear” and “high pigment.” The Notorious shades are inspired by “chic Hollywood glamour” but otherwise appear very similar in feel to the original Lip Maestro formula.
Browse all of our Giorgio Armani Lip Maestro swatches.
Ingredients
DIMETHICONE, BIS-DIGLYCERYL POLYACYLADIPATE-2, DIISOSTEARYL MALATE, DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER, HYDROGENATED POLYISOBUTENE, PHENYL TRIMETHICONE, KAOLIN, HDI/TRIMETHYLOL HEXYLLACTONE CROSSPOLYMER, ISOSTEARYL ISOSTEARATE, POLYETHYLENE, VINYL DIMETHICONE/METHICONE SILSESQUIOXANE CROSSPOLYMER, NYLON-12, PENTYLENE GLYCOL, HYDRATED SILICA, MAGNESIUM SILICATE, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, SILICA, CALCIUM ALUMINUM BOROSILICATE, CALCIUM SODIUM BOROSILICATE, SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE, PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRA-DI-T-BUTYL HYDROXYHYDROCINNAMATE, TIN OXIDE, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, METHICONE, ALUMINA, [+/- MAY CONTAIN: CI 15850/RED 7, CI 7789/TITANIUM DIOXIDE, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499/IRON OXIDES, CI 45410/RED 28 LAKE, CI 15985/YELLOW 6 LAKE, CI 45380/RED 22 LAKE, CI 19140/YELLOW 5 LAKE, CI 42090/BLUE 1 LAKE, CI 15850/RED 7 LAKE, CI 15850/RED 6, CI 75470/CARMINE, MICA]
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.
A-List (301)
LELimited Edition. $38.00.
Dress Code (515)
Giorgio Armani Dress Code (515) Lip Maestro Notorious ($38.00 for 0.22 fl. oz.) is a bright, medium peony p ink with warmer undertones and a cream finish. It was intensely pigmented with opaque, even color coverage in a single layer. The lipstick felt like a hybrid between lipstick, gloss, and liquid lipstick–it had a velvety feel with some slip but did not feel as slick or as wet as a gloss would. The consistency was comfortable to wear and minimized the appearance of lines and texture on my lips. This shade wore well for six and a half hours and was hydrating over time.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Maybelline Hot (P, $12.99) is darker (95% similar).
- Bobbi Brown Bright Peony (DC, $37.00) is lighter, warmer (95% similar).
- Estee Lauder Never Enough (P, $32.00) is darker, more muted (90% similar).
- Givenchy Rose Flanelle (202) (P, $37.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Possession (Right) (LE, ) is darker (90% similar).
- Shiseido Neon Buzz (213) (P, $26.00) is darker, less glossy (90% similar).
- MAC Speak Louder (P, $19.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Guerlain #77 (P, $36.00) is more muted (90% similar).
- Chanel La Favorite (43) (P, $45.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Chanel Fougueuse (138) (P, $45.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$38.00/0.22 oz. - $172.73 Per Ounce
The consistency has more slip and a velvety-smooth feel that softly “clings” to the lips, so while the finish has a glossier look for the first few hours, the color stays on well. If you’ve ever used a silicone-based primer, there’s a bit of that feel to the formula overall. Most shades last between six and eight hours on me, are non-drying to lightly hydrating, and comfortable to wear. The formula is unscented and has no discernible taste.
The Lip Maestro Notorious formula is supposed to have a “luminous matte” finish with “8 hours of wear” and “high pigment.” The Notorious shades are inspired by “chic Hollywood glamour” but otherwise appear very similar in feel to the original Lip Maestro formula.
Browse all of our Giorgio Armani Lip Maestro swatches.
Ingredients
DIMETHICONE, BIS-DIGLYCERYL POLYACYLADIPATE-2, DIISOSTEARYL MALATE, DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER, HYDROGENATED POLYISOBUTENE, PHENYL TRIMETHICONE, KAOLIN, HDI/TRIMETHYLOL HEXYLLACTONE CROSSPOLYMER, ISOSTEARYL ISOSTEARATE, POLYETHYLENE, VINYL DIMETHICONE/METHICONE SILSESQUIOXANE CROSSPOLYMER, NYLON-12, PENTYLENE GLYCOL, HYDRATED SILICA, MAGNESIUM SILICATE, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, SILICA, CALCIUM ALUMINUM BOROSILICATE, CALCIUM SODIUM BOROSILICATE, SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE, PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRA-DI-T-BUTYL HYDROXYHYDROCINNAMATE, TIN OXIDE, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, METHICONE, ALUMINA, [+/- MAY CONTAIN: CI 15850/RED 7, CI 7789/TITANIUM DIOXIDE, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499/IRON OXIDES, CI 45410/RED 28 LAKE, CI 15985/YELLOW 6 LAKE, CI 45380/RED 22 LAKE, CI 19140/YELLOW 5 LAKE, CI 42090/BLUE 1 LAKE, CI 15850/RED 7 LAKE, CI 15850/RED 6, CI 75470/CARMINE, MICA]
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.
Dress Code (515)
LELimited Edition. $38.00.
Maharajah (517)
Giorgio Armani Maharajah (517) Lip Maestro Notorious ($38.00 for 0.22 fl. oz.) is a bright, medium-dark raspberry pink with cool undertones and fuchsia pearl. It had semi-opaque pigmentation in a single layer, which was buildable but was never full coverage on me. The lipstick had a velvety feel on the lips that was comfortable to wear and felt very smooth. The glossier finish lasted for two to three hours, while the color lasted closer to six and a half hours with a slight stain that was left behind. It was moisturizing while worn.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Guerlain Gladys (78) (DC, $58.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Urban Decay Jilted (DC, $22.00) is less glossy (95% similar).
- Too Faced Jelly Bean (DC, $22.00) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- Burberry Magenta (33) (P, $34.00) is darker, less glossy (95% similar).
- Guerlain Gigi (DC, $58.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Guerlain #67 (P, $36.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Chanel Framboise (P, $37.00) is less shimmery, warmer, less glossy (90% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Kingston (DC, $36.00) is darker, less glossy (90% similar).
- Laura Mercier Cherries Jubilee (P, $25.00) is more muted, warmer (90% similar).
- NARS Jardin des Plantes (P, $25.00) is warmer, less glossy (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$38.00/0.22 oz. - $172.73 Per Ounce
The consistency has more slip and a velvety-smooth feel that softly “clings” to the lips, so while the finish has a glossier look for the first few hours, the color stays on well. If you’ve ever used a silicone-based primer, there’s a bit of that feel to the formula overall. Most shades last between six and eight hours on me, are non-drying to lightly hydrating, and comfortable to wear. The formula is unscented and has no discernible taste.
The Lip Maestro Notorious formula is supposed to have a “luminous matte” finish with “8 hours of wear” and “high pigment.” The Notorious shades are inspired by “chic Hollywood glamour” but otherwise appear very similar in feel to the original Lip Maestro formula.
Browse all of our Giorgio Armani Lip Maestro swatches.
Ingredients
DIMETHICONE, BIS-DIGLYCERYL POLYACYLADIPATE-2, DIISOSTEARYL MALATE, DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER, HYDROGENATED POLYISOBUTENE, PHENYL TRIMETHICONE, KAOLIN, HDI/TRIMETHYLOL HEXYLLACTONE CROSSPOLYMER, ISOSTEARYL ISOSTEARATE, POLYETHYLENE, VINYL DIMETHICONE/METHICONE SILSESQUIOXANE CROSSPOLYMER, NYLON-12, PENTYLENE GLYCOL, HYDRATED SILICA, MAGNESIUM SILICATE, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, SILICA, CALCIUM ALUMINUM BOROSILICATE, CALCIUM SODIUM BOROSILICATE, SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE, PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRA-DI-T-BUTYL HYDROXYHYDROCINNAMATE, TIN OXIDE, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, METHICONE, ALUMINA, [+/- MAY CONTAIN: CI 15850/RED 7, CI 7789/TITANIUM DIOXIDE, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499/IRON OXIDES, CI 45410/RED 28 LAKE, CI 15985/YELLOW 6 LAKE, CI 45380/RED 22 LAKE, CI 19140/YELLOW 5 LAKE, CI 42090/BLUE 1 LAKE, CI 15850/RED 7 LAKE, CI 15850/RED 6, CI 75470/CARMINE, MICA]
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.
Glad they scored well, but these are too neon bright for me
I think the original range has some more variety in tone!
I got the shade notorious (408 I think) a few weeks ago. I really like it.
Happy to hear it, Anna!
You always look terrific in orange lips. I find I find myself myself a bit envious. Orange lips are so awful on me 🙁 I can kinda do an orange with a lot of red in it, but then shrug it’s not really orange.
Thank you, Wendy! I feel like I should wear more orange on you behalf, lol!
Totally agree! It suits you so well fiery orange! On fire in Arizona looks really pretty on you. 🙂
These are so very pretty. I want them all.
They are so nice!
Man, 517 is AMAZING!
It is!
Simply lush and bright shades for summertime! Maharajah is my personal favorite! A-List is gorgeous, too.
Even though they came out for spring, I agree — they are very summery!
Maharajah is my favorite too!
These look fantastic. Maharajah is perfection. <3
They are lush on!
Maharajah is gorgeous!
Agreed!
Your eye shadow look is stunning! The lip gloss is nice but takes second stage.
Thank you, Mary!
Ugh, I wish these were permanent. I am totally in love with A-List!
The upside is I feel like GA keeps their LE items around for awhile!
I love a good orange lipstick so A-List is my favorite, also like Dress Code. These are nice
They are so vibrant!
Beautiful!
They are!
These are beautiful! I think I like Maharajah best!
That one seems to be everyone’s fave!
These are all just stunningly gorgeous!
They look divine on!