Giorgio Armani Milano Nude & Adrenaline Ecstasy Lacquers Reviews & Swatches
Milano Nude (511)
Giorgio Armani Milano Nude (511) Ecstasy Lacquer ($38.00 for 0.20 oz.) is a muted, medium-dark coral with warm, brownish tones and a glossy finish. It had medium, buildable coverage (up to semi-opaque) that applied fairly evenly, but it did not look as smooth nor as flattering on my lips as most of the Ecstasy Lacquers have. I think it may have had to do with the fact that this shade was thinner and did not develop to the more gel-like texture after initial application that the others have in my experience. It wore well for five hours and was neither drying nor hydrating.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Pat McGrath Flesh 4 (P, $30.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Love Drunk (320) (P, $29.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Chanel Audace (20) (LE, $34.00) is darker (90% similar).
- NARS Dolce Vita (DC, $25.00) is lighter (85% similar).
- Smashbox Mauve Wife (P, $24.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Cle de Peau Chenille (12) (P, $48.00) is darker, more muted, more pigmented (85% similar).
- Maybelline Charmer (P, $7.99) is lighter, more muted, more pigmented (80% similar).
- Bobbi Brown Slow Jam (P, $27.00) is cooler, glossier (80% similar).
- Pat McGrath Flesh Fantasy (P, $30.00) is lighter, less pigmented (80% similar).
Formula Overview
$38.00/0.2 oz. - $190.00 Per Ounce
The Ecstasy Lacquer formula is supposed to have the shine of a gloss, color and hydration of a lipstick, and the long-wear of a stain, though they say “applied in a single layer for a subtle touch of color … or in a layered application for a bold, statement lip.”
It has a floral scent, which is noticeable in the tube and for an hour or so of wear (particularly strong when it is drying down). There is a slight taste to me, as well. Initially, the formula is thin and more water-like, but after you’ve applied it, the consistency thickens, levels out, and “adheres” to your lips in a very comfortable wear. The consistency is mostly non-sticky and gradually gets a lightly tacky about half-way through wear.
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Milano Nude (511)
PPermanent. $38.00.
Adrenaline (600)
Giorgio Armani Adrenaline (600) Ecstasy Lacquer ($38.00 for 0.20 oz.) is a deep, reddish berry with flecks of purple and violet pearl. It had semi-opaque pigmentation (the formula is designed to be buildable) with a very deep stain and a lightly glossy finish. The texture was lightweight, smoothing of my lip lines, and comfortable to apply and wear; though initially it had a more watery feel, it developed to a more gel-like consistency that was lightly tacky as it wore. It stayed on well for over six hours with a strong stain left behind. The formula felt lightly hydrating over time.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- NARS Provoke (LE, $28.00) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- Too Faced Plum Crazy (P, $20.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Makeup Geek Drumroll (P, $15.00) is more shimmery, cooler (85% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Tempt Me (380) (P, $29.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- MAC Make Me Mercurial (LE, $21.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
- MAC Space Bubble (LE, $21.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- MAC Queen's Violet (LE, $21.00) is more shimmery, cooler (85% similar).
- MAC Warp Speed Ahead (LE, $21.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Too Faced Fruit Punch (P, $20.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
- MAC Star Memoir (LE, $21.00) is lighter, glossier (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$38.00/0.2 oz. - $190.00 Per Ounce
The Ecstasy Lacquer formula is supposed to have the shine of a gloss, color and hydration of a lipstick, and the long-wear of a stain, though they say “applied in a single layer for a subtle touch of color … or in a layered application for a bold, statement lip.”
It has a floral scent, which is noticeable in the tube and for an hour or so of wear (particularly strong when it is drying down). There is a slight taste to me, as well. Initially, the formula is thin and more water-like, but after you’ve applied it, the consistency thickens, levels out, and “adheres” to your lips in a very comfortable wear. The consistency is mostly non-sticky and gradually gets a lightly tacky about half-way through wear.
Browse all of our Giorgio Armani Ecstasy Lacquer swatches.
Adrenaline is gorgeous.
I have Adrenaline and can confirm. It’s gorgeous on its own, but on a next level when I use it as a topper for other plummy lipsticks!
That sounds stunning!
Man, but Milano Nude looks rough compared to the others! If it weren’t within the same product range, say, even a different brand, I might not have been inclined to notice. But, it is.
As for Adrenaline: WOW! That is such an interesting and complex shade! I do love it, though I’m more edging towards getting Pink-Out.
Stunning shades, especially Adrenaline.
Adrenaline is my new pick from this line. Never mind that I have a dupe but it is only 85% similar so I think I can justify getting this. Amazing shade.