Giorgio Armani Lip Maestro Notorious Reviews, Photos, Swatches (Part 2)
Notorious (408)
Giorgio Armani Notorious (408) Lip Maestro Notorious ($38.00 for 0.22 fl. oz.) is a bright, medium red with warm, orange undertones and a cream finish. It had opaque pigmentation that applied well to lips with smooth, even coverage. The texture was velvety, creamy, and flattering on the lips as it masked my lip lines and did not sit in them. The color stayed on well for seven hours and left a slight stain behind, while the formula felt hydrating over time.
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
- Bite Beauty Flambé (DC, $24.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Guerlain #214 (P, $36.00) is darker, warmer (95% similar).
- NYX Pure Red (P, $6.00) is less glossy (95% similar).
- Guerlain Gilda (DC, $58.00) is more muted (95% similar).
- Guerlain #28 (P, $36.00) is darker, more muted (95% similar).
- MAC Habanero (DC, $21.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- Sephora Be the Boss (12) (P, $13.00) is darker (90% similar).
- YSL Rhythm Red (73) (P, $38.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- Givenchy Carmin Escarpin (306) (P, $36.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- Gucci Beauty Amy Blush (518) (P, $42.00) is lighter, less pigmented, warmer (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.
Notorious (408)
LELimited Edition. $38.00.
Paparazzi Pink (518)
Giorgio Armani Paparazzi Pink (518) Lip Maestro Notorious ($38.00 for 0.22 fl. oz.) is a light-medium pink with cool, blue undertones and fine, multi-colored pearl. It had medium pigmentation, which was buildable to semi-opaque coverage. The texture was smooth, velvety, and lightweight but it seemed more emollient compared to other shades. It did not apply as evenly as most of the other Lip Maestros I’ve tried. This shade wore well for four and a half hours on me, which was quite short for the formula, though it was hydrating.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Tom Ford Beauty Alexander (P, $36.00) is less shimmery, less glossy (90% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Jude (DC, $36.00) is cooler, less glossy (90% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Coming Out (572) (LE, $29.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Maybelline Hibiscus Pop (715) (P, $7.49) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- MAC Pinkfringe (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Fenty Beauty Suga Kiss (P, $22.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Bobbi Brown Pink Flush (LE, $25.00) is warmer (85% similar).
- ColourPop Chubby Bunny (P, $7.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
- MAC Plink! (P, $19.00) is darker, more muted (85% similar).
- Laura Mercier Heartbreaker (LE, $23.00) is warmer (85% 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.
Paparazzi Pink (518)
LELimited Edition. $38.00.
Spotlight (516)
Giorgio Armani Spotlight (516) Lip Maestro Notorious ($38.00 for 0.22 fl. oz.) is a bright, medium pink-coral with warm undertones and a creamy finish. The pigmentation was intense–full coverage in a single swipe–that went on evenly. The lipstick had a smooth, velvety feel that wasn’t too thin or too thick and had enough substance to it to fill in my lip lines without settling into them, so my lips appeared fuller and smoother overall. This shade wore well for seven hours on me and was moisturizing while worn.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- YSL Rose Neillia (33) (P, $34.00) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- Estee Lauder Blush Tease (P, $32.00) is brighter (95% similar).
- Makeup Geek Clumsy (P, $15.00) is darker, less glossy (95% similar).
- YSL Rouge Rose (52) (PiP, $38.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Chanel Flamboyante (47) (P, $45.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- Sephora Gemini (91) (LE, $8.00) is darker, more muted (95% similar).
- Revlon Snow Peach (LE, $8.49) is more muted, warmer (95% similar).
- Bobbi Brown Pink Guava (P, $40.00) is darker (95% similar).
- MAC Watch Me Simmer (LE, $19.00) is less glossy (95% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Leigh (LE, $36.00) is darker, warmer (95% 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.
None of the lip colors are calling me, but our eye look is stunning!
Thank you, Katherine!
I was going crazy for Spotlight, until I went and looked at the dupe list and saw Rose Dressing there! Too similar to buy both, and Rose Dressing hits all the right notes for me here!
Loving Notorious, too! Keep hearing that same titled song by Duran Duran from back when. ?
Rose Dressing is a great shade/formula!
These interest me!!! I’m not a big fan of these specific colours. But this formula looks cool!
The original line has quite a few shades in it!
Christine your eye look is gorgeous and I love the shade for Paparazzi Pink but too bad the formula on this one is so bad.
Thank you, Maria!
“Luminous matte”
Strange description/combination
I would expect a product to be matte OR luminous
But I love the colour spotlight
And I have heard many good things about Armani’s lip maestro, but I have not bought it yet because of the high prise
I think if you try one on, you’ll totally get the description! 🙂 I had the same thinking until I tried one!
Spotlight is a great shade. I like them all but that one is just so fun! Glad to hear it’s not drying.