Giorgio Armani Tempting & Fatale Lip Power Lipsticks Reviews & Swatches
Tempting (404)
Giorgio Armani Tempting (404) Lip Power Satin Lipstick ($38.00 for 0.11 oz.) is a deep red with warmer undertones and a satin sheen. It had semi-opaque, buildable pigmentation that applied evenly for the most part, though it didn’t adhere quite as strongly to the inner area of my lip.
The consistency felt smooth, lightweight, and emollient without being too slippery and then “set” slightly to a lightly tacky, less emollient feel after a minute or so of wear. It stayed on well for six hours and was lightly hydrating over time.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- NARS Louise (P, $34.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Miss Scarlet (208) (P, $30.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Sephora Not Too Much (12) (P, $15.00) is darker (95% similar).
- MAC Token of Affection (LE, $26.00) is lighter, less glossy (90% similar).
- Chanel Brun Solaire (158) (LE, $40.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- NARS Shirley (P, $34.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Lisa Eldridge Velvet Jazz (LE, $36.00) is lighter, cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop Scrunchie (P, $8.00) is brighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Make Up For Ever Cheerful Burgundy (418) (P, $23.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Smashbox Disorderly (P, $24.00) is darker (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$38.00/0.11 oz. - $345.45 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have "satin vivid color with buildable coverage that stays all day long" (they claim "8 hour wear" without having to reapply). I found the coverage varied significantly from lighter to deeper shades, and shades with pearl and more luminosity to their finish tended to be sheerer, somewhat buildable, and were more prone to gathering in my lip lines.
More mid-tone and deeper shades tended to have a true satin finish--not too glossy but not matte--and had more semi-opaque to opaque coverage--so not so much buildable either. The texture was lightweight, creamy, and smooth without being too dense in the tube nor too emollient. I found that the formula felt glossier and more balm-like initially but seemed to set slightly to something that was a touch tacky, not emollient, and felt a little clingy in comparison to the original texture (not clingy in a bad way, for the most part!).
As expected, lighter, sheerer shades didn't wear as long or as well as more mid-tone and darker, satin-finish shades did. Lighter shades lasted between three and four hours, while darker shades lasted between four and six hours with only a few getting close to eight hours. The formula was comfortable to wear and lightly to moderately hydrating over time.
Browse all of our Giorgio Armani Lip Power Satin Lipstick swatches.
Ingredients
TRIMETHYLSILOXYPHENYL DIMETHICONE ● ISOHEXADECANE ● OCTYLDODECYL NEOPENTANOATE ● POLYETHYLENE ● HYDROGENATED STYRENE/METHYLSTYRENE/INDENE COPOLYMER ● SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE ● VP/HEXADECENE COPOLYMER ● HYDROGENATED POLYISOBUTENE ● ACRYLIC ACID/ISOBUTYL ACRYLATE/ISOBORNYL ACRYLATE COPOLYMER ● PARAFFIN ● MICA ● CERA MICROCRISTALLINA / MICROCRYSTALLINE WAX ● CI 77891 / TITANIUM DIOXIDE ● VP/EICOSENE COPOLYMER ● SYNTHETIC WAX ● CI 77491 / IRON OXIDES ● PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRA-DI-T-BUTYL HYDROXYHYDROCINNAMATE ● CI 77492 / IRON OXIDES ● CI 77499 / IRON OXIDES ● ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE ● SILICA ● TOCOPHEROL ● CI 77499 / IRON OXIDES ● ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE ● SILICA ● TOCOPHEROL
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.
Tempting (404)
PPermanent. $38.00.
Fatale (500)
Giorgio Armani Fatale (500) Lip Power Satin Lipstick ($38.00 for 0.11 oz.) is a light-medium pink with subtle, warm undertones and a pearly sheen. It had medium color payoff that was buildable to semi-opaque coverage paired with a lightly creamy texture that was lightweight and comfortable to apply.
The formula “set” slightly and felt clingier, which made this shade less flattering to wear as it emphasized lip texture and my lip lines. It wore decently for three hours, which was quite far from the eight-hours claimed but was lightly moisturizing.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Smashbox Pretty Social (P, $21.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Smashbox Hideout (P, $21.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- MAC Babetown (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- MAC Sip the Tea (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (80% similar).
- MAC Pleasure's All Mine (LE, $20.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (80% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Clint (LE, $36.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (80% similar).
- MAC Aloof (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, warmer (80% similar).
- Givenchy Street Rose (04) (P, $34.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (80% similar).
- Jaclyn Cosmetics Isla (DC, $18.00) is less shimmery, warmer (80% similar).
- Cle de Peau Chinoiserie (P, $65.00) is less shimmery, warmer (80% similar).
Formula Overview
$38.00/0.11 oz. - $345.45 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have "satin vivid color with buildable coverage that stays all day long" (they claim "8 hour wear" without having to reapply). I found the coverage varied significantly from lighter to deeper shades, and shades with pearl and more luminosity to their finish tended to be sheerer, somewhat buildable, and were more prone to gathering in my lip lines.
More mid-tone and deeper shades tended to have a true satin finish--not too glossy but not matte--and had more semi-opaque to opaque coverage--so not so much buildable either. The texture was lightweight, creamy, and smooth without being too dense in the tube nor too emollient. I found that the formula felt glossier and more balm-like initially but seemed to set slightly to something that was a touch tacky, not emollient, and felt a little clingy in comparison to the original texture (not clingy in a bad way, for the most part!).
As expected, lighter, sheerer shades didn't wear as long or as well as more mid-tone and darker, satin-finish shades did. Lighter shades lasted between three and four hours, while darker shades lasted between four and six hours with only a few getting close to eight hours. The formula was comfortable to wear and lightly to moderately hydrating over time.
Browse all of our Giorgio Armani Lip Power Satin Lipstick swatches.
Ingredients
TRIMETHYLSILOXYPHENYL DIMETHICONE ● ISOHEXADECANE ● OCTYLDODECYL NEOPENTANOATE ● POLYETHYLENE ● HYDROGENATED STYRENE/METHYLSTYRENE/INDENE COPOLYMER ● SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE ● VP/HEXADECENE COPOLYMER ● HYDROGENATED POLYISOBUTENE ● ACRYLIC ACID/ISOBUTYL ACRYLATE/ISOBORNYL ACRYLATE COPOLYMER ● PARAFFIN ● MICA ● CERA MICROCRISTALLINA / MICROCRYSTALLINE WAX ● CI 77891 / TITANIUM DIOXIDE ● VP/EICOSENE COPOLYMER ● SYNTHETIC WAX ● CI 77491 / IRON OXIDES ● PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRA-DI-T-BUTYL HYDROXYHYDROCINNAMATE ● CI 77492 / IRON OXIDES ● CI 77499 / IRON OXIDES ● ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE ● SILICA ● TOCOPHEROL ● CI 77499 / IRON OXIDES ● ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE ● SILICA ● TOCOPHEROL
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.
Tempting is such a lovely red shade.
Yes. I agree.