Giorgio Armani Nuda & Vivid Coral Lip Maestros Reviews & Swatches
Nuda (107)
Giorgio Armani Nuda (107) Lip Maestro ($38.00 for 0.22 oz.) is a medium-dark, pinky-beige with warm undertones and a cream finish. It was richly pigmented with a smooth, creamy consistency that felt like a velvety-gel as it wore throughout the day. Of the shades I’ve tested over time in this formula, it wasn’t quite as smoothing as other ones I’ve tried. It lasted well for five and a half hours and felt hydrating over time.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- MAC Down to an Art (P, $19.00) is less glossy (90% similar).
- Bite Beauty Date (LE, $26.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Bite Beauty Good Jujube (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- MAC Good Moaninnnn (LE, $19.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Uno Mas (P, $10.00) is less glossy (90% similar).
- Tarte Homeslice (P, $20.00) is cooler, less glossy (90% similar).
- MAC Kinda Sexy (P, $19.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Anastasia #1 (Vol. 1) (PiP, ) is cooler, less glossy (90% similar).
- Anastasia Hollywood (P, $18.00) is darker, less glossy (90% similar).
- Hourglass True Love Means (LE, $34.00) is lighter, 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, Tocopherol, Magnesium Silicate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Silica, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Colophonium/Rosin, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Tin Oxide, Caprylyl Glycol, Methicone, Alumina, Aluminum Hydroxide; May Containci 77891/Titanium Dioxide, Ci 15850/Red 7, Ci 45410/Red 28 Lake, Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499/Iron Oxides, Ci 15985/Yellow 6 Lake, Ci 45380/Red 22 Lake, Ci 15850/Red 6, Ci 19140/Yellow 5 Lake, Ci 77742/Manganese Violet, Ci 17200/Red 33 Lake, Ci 75470/Carmine, Ci 15850/Red 7 Lake, Ci 77120/Barium Sulfate, Ci 42090/Blue 1 Lake, 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.
Nuda (107)
LELimited Edition. $38.00.
Vivid Coral (307)
Giorgio Armani Vivid Coral (307) Lip Maestro ($38.00 for 0.22 oz.) is a vivid, medium orange with warm undertones and lighter, golden orange pearl throughout. The texture was smooth, fluid without being too slippery or thin, and had good adhesion as it set slightly (but it was not transfer-resistant). It had nearly opaque pigmentation that applied evenly and stayed on well for six and a half hours. The formula felt lightly moisturizing while worn.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- YSL Orange Electro (74) (P, $38.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Wild Ginger (P, $36.00) is lighter, less glossy (85% similar).
- MAC TNTeaser (P, $22.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- YSL Fearless Carnelian (08) (P, $45.00) is less shimmery, lighter (80% similar).
- Fenty Beauty Tang Thang (P, $22.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (80% similar).
- Gucci Beauty Rust Red (515) (P, $42.00) is more muted, less pigmented, cooler (80% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Throb (P, $56.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (80% 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, Tocopherol, Magnesium Silicate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Silica, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Colophonium/Rosin, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Tin Oxide, Caprylyl Glycol, Methicone, Alumina, Aluminum Hydroxide; May Containci 77891/Titanium Dioxide, Ci 15850/Red 7, Ci 45410/Red 28 Lake, Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499/Iron Oxides, Ci 15985/Yellow 6 Lake, Ci 45380/Red 22 Lake, Ci 15850/Red 6, Ci 19140/Yellow 5 Lake, Ci 77742/Manganese Violet, Ci 17200/Red 33 Lake, Ci 75470/Carmine, Ci 15850/Red 7 Lake, Ci 77120/Barium Sulfate, Ci 42090/Blue 1 Lake, 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.
Gorgeous shades. If I thought they could withstand a mask, I’d get them both! They make me think of spring.
These and the other 2 Christine has just published all fantastic. Can’t wait to be able to wear lipstick again!
Holy Mama – that Vivid Coral is a stunning orange/red shade. Beautiful.