Lancome Crystallized Cobalt, Brushed Gold, Iron Nude, Molten Magenta Le Metallique Lip Lacquers Reviews, Photos, Swatches

Christine — Wed, 25 Jan 2017 17:00:00 +0000

Crystallized Cobalt (10)

Lancome Crystallized Cobalt (10) Le Metallique Metallic Lip Lacquer ($22.00 for 0.10 fl. oz.) is a bright, medium blue with lighter blue and silver pearl. It appeared brighter swatched than on the lips, as it ended up being semi-sheer and sort of turned my lips into a “I’ve been eating a blue popsicle” kind of color. While the gloss had greater density and was thicker, it managed to find its way into every lip line on my lips. On top of that, the color did not apply evenly and looked horrendous. The color lasted for five hours and was hydrating, so I guess all wasn’t lost. I give credit to Lancome for doing a blue gloss in the first place, and it was translucent, but if it’s going to look this terrible, I’m not sure you’re really doing your brand any favors.

The Le Metallique formula is supposed to have “full-coverage” with a “rich, creamy texture” that is hydrating and long-wearing. First and foremost, if you do not like tacky gloss, you’ll want to stay far away from these; the formula is very tacky and is a thicker, denser formula. They are longer wearing as a result, though, and most shades fell within four to six hours of wear for me and retain a really high-shine, high-gloss finish that almost looks wet and lasts throughout the wear time. Most shades were semi-opaque to opaque, but as the formula was thicker, I would hesitate to add more product to get more coverage. They seemed to have no discernible scent or taste to me.

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MAC Acting on Impulse (LE, $20.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
Too Faced Blue You Away (P, $20.00) is more shimmery (85% similar).
Maybelline Major (P, $7.99) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar).

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Ingredients

Polybutene, Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer, Polyglyceryl-10 Decaoleate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Cera Microcristallina / Microcrystalline Wax, Tocopheryl Acetate, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil / Grape Seed Oil, Tin Oxide, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Olea Europaea Oil / Olive Fruit Oil, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Oleic/Linoleic/Linolenic Polyglycerides, Silica, Aluminum Hydroxide, Hydroxystearic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil / Rice Bran Oil, Phenoxyethanol, [+/- May Contain: Ci 15850 / Red 6, Ci 17200 / Red 33 Lake, Ci 19140 / Yellow 5 Lake, Ci 42090 / Blue 1 Lake, Ci 45410 / Red 28 Lake, Ci 73360 / Red 30 Lake, Ci 75470 / Carmine, Ci 77400 / Copper Powder, Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499 / Iron Oxides, Ci 77891 / Titanium Dioxide, Mica].

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Crystallized Cobalt (10)

PPermanent. $22.00.

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

9.5

Longevity

Application

48%

Total

Brushed Gold (11)

Lancome Brushed Gold (11) Le Metallique Metallic Lip Lacquer ($22.00 for 0.10 fl. oz.) is a medium gold with warm, coppery undertones and a glossy, metallic finish. It had good pigmentation–one of the more pigmented shades in the range–that covered evenly and lasted for six hours. The formula was thicker, denser, and tacky, but it was still smooth and comfortable to wear. It was also hydrating while worn.

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Kevyn Aucoin Gold (P, $30.00) is lighter (95% similar).
Urban Decay Goldmine (P, $20.00) is less pigmented (90% similar).
Urban Decay 3rd Degree (P, $18.00) is less glossy (90% similar).
Too Faced Melted Gold (P, $21.00) is warmer (90% similar).
NARS Muse (LE, $26.00) is lighter (90% similar).
Pat McGrath Blitz Gold (P, $40.00) is lighter, brighter, warmer (85% similar).
Anastasia Citrine (P, $16.00) is less shimmery, lighter, less pigmented (85% similar).
NARS Sexy Time (P, $26.00) is less shimmery, lighter, less pigmented (85% similar).
MAC Florescence (LE, $21.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
MAC Pleasure Planet (LE, $21.00) is less shimmery (80% similar).

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Brushed Gold (11)

PPermanent. $22.00.

A-

8.5

Product

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

Longevity

Application

91%

Total

Iron Nude (12)

Lancome Iron Nude (12) Le Metallique Metallic Lip Lacquer ($22.00 for 0.10 fl. oz.) is a muted, meidum-dark copper-brown with warm, reddish undertones and multi-colored pearl. It had semi-opaque color payoff, and it applied evenly and smoothly. I think this was one of the better shades in the range, as long as opaque coverage wasn’t a must-have. The texture was tacky, smooth, and medium in weight, but it lasted for five and a half hours and was moisturizing.

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MAC Blessedly Rich (LE, $21.00) is cooler (90% similar).
Chanel Attirance (LE, $32.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
Dior Ambre Lumiere (227) (P, $29.50) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
MAC Underdressed (LE, $21.00) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
Becca Rose Gold (P, $22.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Marc Jacobs Beauty Get Lucky (374) (P, $29.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
Revlon Rosegold (DC, $7.49) is lighter (90% similar).
MAC Oh Baby (P, $21.00) is lighter, less pigmented (95% similar).
ColourPop Polished (LE, $10.00) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar).
Tom Ford Beauty Copper Chic (P, $54.00) is darker (90% similar).

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Iron Nude (12)

PPermanent. $22.00.

A-

Product

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

9.5

Longevity

Application

91%

Total

Molten Magenta (13)

Lancome Molten Magenta (13) Le Metallique Metallic Lip Lacquer ($22.00 for 0.10 fl. oz.) is a deep plum with subtle, warm undertones and cooler, violet and ruby red pearl. It had medium coverage, and the shimmer seemed to disappear when applied to the lips–it was much less impactful compared to all of the other shades in the range. It applied evenly, but a lot of the color slipped into my lip lines and made them appear darker. The texture was noticeably tacky, thicker than average, but it felt smooth and spread easily across the lips. On me, the gloss lasted for five and a half hours and was hydrating over time.

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MAC Make Me Mercurial (LE, $21.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
MAC Rosebuddy (LE, $21.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Fenty Beauty Astro Naughty (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
NARS Abruzzo (LE, $26.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
MAC 1 in a Million (LE, $21.00) is more muted (85% similar).
Natasha Denona Chestnut (LE, $26.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
Tom Ford Beauty Ultra Violet (P, $54.00) is more shimmery, warmer (85% similar).
Tom Ford Beauty Orchid Fatale (P, $54.00) is less shimmery, brighter (85% similar).
MAC Midnight Dip (LE, $21.00) is lighter, more muted (85% similar).
Bite Beauty Cherry Pearl (LE, $22.00) is darker, more muted (85% similar).

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Molten Magenta (13)

PPermanent. $22.00.

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Product

Pigmentation

Texture

9.5

Longevity

Application

81%

Total

Lancome Crystallized Cobalt (10) Le Metallique Metallic Lip Lacquer

Lancome Brushed Gold (11) Le Metallique Metallic Lip Lacquer

Lancome Iron Nude (12) Le Metallique Metallic Lip Lacquer

Lancome Molten Magenta (13) Le Metallique Metallic Lip Lacquer

Lancome Crystallized Cobalt (10) Le Metallique Metallic Lip Lacquer

Lancome Brushed Gold (11) Le Metallique Metallic Lip Lacquer

Lancome Iron Nude (12) Le Metallique Metallic Lip Lacquer

Lancome Molten Magenta (13) Le Metallique Metallic Lip Lacquer

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Lancome Crystallized Cobalt, Brushed Gold, Iron Nude, Molten Magenta Le Metallique Lip Lacquers Reviews, Photos, Swatches

Crystallized Cobalt (10)

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Crystallized Cobalt (10)

PPermanent. $22.00.

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Brushed Gold (11)

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Brushed Gold (11)

PPermanent. $22.00.

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Iron Nude (12)

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Iron Nude (12)

PPermanent. $22.00.

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Molten Magenta (13)

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Molten Magenta (13)

PPermanent. $22.00.

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