Giorgio Armani Milano & Nightberry Rouge d'Armani Matte Lip Colors Reviews & Swatches
Milano (501)
Giorgio Armani Milano (501) Rouge d’Armani Matte Lip Color ($38.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a medium, rosy mauve with subtle, warm undertones and a semi-matte finish. It had rich color coverage that applied evenly and smoothly in a single layer. The consistency was velvety, denser but smooth as I applied it to my lips, yet it managed to feel lightweight while worn. It had good adherence but did not settle into my lip lines, and it stayed on well for seven hours on me. The formula felt lightly hydrating while worn as well, which was a nice bonus!
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- MAC Soar (P, $19.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Anastasia Allison (P, $20.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Sephora Day Dreaming (81) (P, $14.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Cami (PiP, $7.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- NARS Mayhem (LE, $27.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- NARS American Woman (P, $26.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Comeback (P, $18.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Laura Mercier Sophia (LE, $28.00) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar).
- Make Up For Ever M205 (DC, $22.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- Urban Decay Backtalk (P, $18.00) is lighter, more muted, cooler (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$38.00/0.14 oz. - $271.43 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to be "intensely pigmented" with a "long lasting matte" finish ("8-hour wear") and is "non-drying." It had a denser consistency that seemed thicker but wasn't heavy, and there was just enough slip that it applied in a fluid, single stroke without tugging on my lips, but it didn't feel wet or cream-like on. The shades I tried were richly pigmented and applied evenly without emphasizing my lip lines. The formula felt almost powder-like, which gave it a velvety, denser feel compared to the average lipstick, likely due to the various silicones (dimethicone is the first ingredient). They lasted between six and eight hours on me and were non-drying to lightly hydrating. They did not seem to have any fragrance or taste.
Browse all of our Giorgio Armani Rouge d'Armani Matte Lip Color swatches.
Ingredients
Dimethicone, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Phenyl Trimethicone, Talc, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Isostearyl Isostearate, Paraffin, Isohexadecane, Nylon-12, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Microcrystalline Wax, Alumina, Polyethylene, Tocopherol, Magnesium Silicate, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Silica, Colophonium/Rosin, Synthetic Wax, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Tin Oxide, Aluminum Hydroxide. May Contain (+/-): Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499), Red 28 Lake (Ci 45410), Red 7 (Ci 15850), Red 22 Lake (Ci 45380), Yellow 6 Lake (Ci 15985), Manganese Violet (Ci 77742), Red 6 (Ci 15850), Red 33 Lake (Ci 17200), Yellow 5 Lake (Ci 19140), Blue 1 Lake (Ci 42090), Red 7 Lake (Ci 15850), Barium Sulfate (Ci 77120), Carmine (Ci 75470), 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.
Milano (501)
PPermanent. $38.00.
Nightberry (201)
Giorgio Armani Nightberry (201) Rouge d’Armani Matte Lip Color ($38.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a medium-dark burgundy with subtle, warm red undertones and a satin finish. It had slightly more slip compared to the other shades I tried, though it was still not truly creamy or emollient on. This shade was richly pigmented and had a smooth, velvety texture that applied evenly and smoothly in a fluid stroke. The color lasted nicely for eight hours on me and was lightly moisturizing.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Milani I Am Strong (P, $6.99) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Guerlain Dusty Brown (940) (P, $36.00) is lighter, cooler (95% similar).
- Make Up For Ever M500 (DC, $22.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Payasa (DC, $6.50) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Tarte Manbun (P, $20.00) is warmer, glossier (90% similar).
- Anastasia Brandy (P, $18.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- MAC Diva (P, $19.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Maybelline Burgundy Blush (P, $7.99) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Pencil Me In (LE, $7.00) is darker, less glossy (85% similar).
- ColourPop Boarding Pass (LE, $5.00) is cooler (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$38.00/0.14 oz. - $271.43 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to be "intensely pigmented" with a "long lasting matte" finish ("8-hour wear") and is "non-drying." It had a denser consistency that seemed thicker but wasn't heavy, and there was just enough slip that it applied in a fluid, single stroke without tugging on my lips, but it didn't feel wet or cream-like on. The shades I tried were richly pigmented and applied evenly without emphasizing my lip lines. The formula felt almost powder-like, which gave it a velvety, denser feel compared to the average lipstick, likely due to the various silicones (dimethicone is the first ingredient). They lasted between six and eight hours on me and were non-drying to lightly hydrating. They did not seem to have any fragrance or taste.
Browse all of our Giorgio Armani Rouge d'Armani Matte Lip Color swatches.
Ingredients
Dimethicone, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Phenyl Trimethicone, Talc, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Isostearyl Isostearate, Paraffin, Isohexadecane, Nylon-12, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Microcrystalline Wax, Alumina, Polyethylene, Tocopherol, Magnesium Silicate, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Silica, Colophonium/Rosin, Synthetic Wax, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Tin Oxide, Aluminum Hydroxide. May Contain (+/-): Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499), Red 28 Lake (Ci 45410), Red 7 (Ci 15850), Red 22 Lake (Ci 45380), Yellow 6 Lake (Ci 15985), Manganese Violet (Ci 77742), Red 6 (Ci 15850), Red 33 Lake (Ci 17200), Yellow 5 Lake (Ci 19140), Blue 1 Lake (Ci 42090), Red 7 Lake (Ci 15850), Barium Sulfate (Ci 77120), Carmine (Ci 75470), 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.
Milano is exactly the kind of shade I love, which is evidenced by the number of dupes I own!
Even though I’m 100% sure that I don’t need it, I really want Nightberry! That is one of the most exquisite, perfect burgundies I’ve come across. And, I’m a burgundy lover!
Milano is a pretty shade, too. Probably close enough to something around here, I think?
Pat McGrath MatteTrance in Vendetta let me down it is so drying! This looks promising. Nightberry here I come!
Nightberry is absolutely stellar!
I love both, but Nightberry is absolutely gorgeous.
Oh good grief — Nightberry is heart-breakingly wonderful and I’m a sucker for the name …
… and I have ColourPop Chateau. [sigh]
Lovely! It’s rare to see a hydrating matte color!