Lancome Nuit Parisienne & But First Cafe L'Absolu Rouge Cream Lipsticks Reviews & Swatches

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Lancome Nuit Parisienne (493) L'Absolu Rouge Cream Lipstick (2022)
Lancome Nuit Parisienne (493) L'Absolu Rouge Cream Lipstick (2022)
Lancome Nuit Parisienne (493) L'Absolu Rouge Cream Lipstick (2022)
Lancome Nuit Parisienne (493) L'Absolu Rouge Cream Lipstick (2022)
Lancome Nuit Parisienne (493) L'Absolu Rouge Cream Lipstick (2022)
Lancome Nuit Parisienne (493) L'Absolu Rouge Cream Lipstick (2022)
Lancome Nuit Parisienne (493) L'Absolu Rouge Cream Lipstick (2022)
Lancome Nuit Parisienne (493) L'Absolu Rouge Cream Lipstick (2022)
Lancome Nuit Parisienne (493) L'Absolu Rouge Cream Lipstick (2022)
Lancome Nuit Parisienne (493) L'Absolu Rouge Cream Lipstick (2022)
Lancome Nuit Parisienne (493) L'Absolu Rouge Cream Lipstick (2022)
Lancome Nuit Parisienne (493) L'Absolu Rouge Cream Lipstick (2022)
Lancome Nuit Parisienne (493) L'Absolu Rouge Cream Lipstick (2022)
Lancome Nuit Parisienne (493) L'Absolu Rouge Cream Lipstick (2022)
Lancome Nuit Parisienne (493) L'Absolu Rouge Cream Lipstick (2022)
Lancome Nuit Parisienne (493) L'Absolu Rouge Cream Lipstick (2022)
Lancome Nuit Parisienne (493) L'Absolu Rouge Cream Lipstick (2022)
Lancome Nuit Parisienne (493) L'Absolu Rouge Cream Lipstick (2022)

Nuit Parisienne (493)

Lancome Nuit Parisienne (493) L’Absolu Rouge Cream Lipstick (2022) ($32.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a deep, reddish-plum with muted, warm undertones and a cream finish. It had semi-opaque color payoff that applied fairly evenly, though it didn’t adhere as well to my inner lip area as other shades have in the past.

The texture was lightweight, creamy, and smooth, and it did seem a little more emollient than most shades in the range. It wore well for four and a half hours and felt hydrating over time.

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

Formula Overview

$32.00/0.12 oz. - $266.67 Per Ounce

It was recently reformulated to be even more hydrating with "18 hour comfort" and "8 hour hydration" paired with an "ultra-creamy texture" and "intense color" that gives a "luminous finish." They distinguish the 18-hour and 8-hour claims from it being long-wearing, so presumably they are referring to how one's lips feel after the product as worn away or been removed (after fading).

Most shades had full color payoff in a single layer, while a few shades had to be built up. The texture was smooth, lightweight, and emollient without being too slippery or too thick, so the lipstick applied comfortably across my lips but wasn't prone to settling into my lip lines. The formula was more forgiving of lip texture imperfections and seemed to smooth out my lip lines more often than not.

They have a powdery floral scent, which is noticeable more in the tube than on, but it had a bit of taste initially to me. The updated formula felt very comparable to the last iteration, possibly a little lighter-weight and smoother on my lips. They wore between four and six hours and were hydrating.

Browse all of our Lancome L'Absolu Rouge Cream Lipstick (2022) swatches.

Ingredients

PENTAERYTHRITYL ISOSTEARATE/CAPRATE/CAPRYLATE/ADIPATE • MACADAMIA TERNIFOLIA SEED OIL • OCTYLDODECYL STEARATE • PEG-45/DODECYL GLYCOL COPOLYMER • ALUMINA • CERA MICROCRISTALLINA / MICROCRYSTALLINE WAX / CIRE MICROCRISTALLINE • POLYGLYCERYL-3 BEESWAX • PARAFFIN • HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL DIMER DILINOLEATE • MICA • BIS-DIGLYCERYL POLYACYLADIPATE-2 • CI 15850 / RED 7 • CI 77491 / IRON OXIDES • CI 77891 / TITANIUM DIOXIDE • ROSA CENTIFOLIA FLOWER EXTRACT • ROSA DAMASCENA FLOWER OIL • ROSA HYBRID FLOWER EXTRACT • TIN OXIDE • AQUA / WATER / EAU • GLUCOMANNAN • TRIHYDROXYSTEARIN • SODIUM HYALURONATE • SILICA • ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE • ALCOHOL • PROPYLENE GLYCOL • HYDROXYPALMITOYL SPHINGANINE • HYDROXYPROPYL TETRAHYDROPYRANTRIOL • SYNTHETIC WAX • DISTEARDIMONIUM HECTORITE • ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE • TOCOPHEROL • TOCOPHERYL ACETATE • PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRA-DI-T-BUTYL HYDROXYHYDROCINNAMATE • CI 77492 / IRON OXIDES • CI 77499 / IRON OXIDES • CI 19140 / YELLOW 5 LAKE • GERANIOL • METHYL 2-OCTYNOATE • HYDROXYCITRONELLAL • CITRONELLOL • HEXYL CINNAMAL • BENZYL ALCOHOL • PARFUM / FRAGRANCE • (F.I.L. C256729/2). 428914_LCM_MUP_LEVRES_ABS_RG_CREAM_Etui_RED_116_MV_R3 LANCÔME - MAKE-UP LEVRES SD : CC008797 CODE AC : - CODE PF : LC489700 échelle : 1/1 P. Reflex P. 2035C Vide Blue C P. Cool Gray 1C Fond à la teinte Vernis brillant Embossage leger MARCHÉ Gaufrage // zone : INTER RECTO

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.

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Lancome But First Café (546) L'Absolu Rouge Cream Lipstick (2022)
Lancome But First Café (546) L'Absolu Rouge Cream Lipstick (2022)
Lancome But First Café (546) L'Absolu Rouge Cream Lipstick (2022)
Lancome But First Café (546) L'Absolu Rouge Cream Lipstick (2022)
Lancome But First Café (546) L'Absolu Rouge Cream Lipstick (2022)
Lancome But First Café (546) L'Absolu Rouge Cream Lipstick (2022)
Lancome But First Café (546) L'Absolu Rouge Cream Lipstick (2022)
Lancome But First Café (546) L'Absolu Rouge Cream Lipstick (2022)
Lancome But First Café (546) L'Absolu Rouge Cream Lipstick (2022)
Lancome But First Café (546) L'Absolu Rouge Cream Lipstick (2022)
Lancome But First Café (546) L'Absolu Rouge Cream Lipstick (2022)
Lancome But First Café (546) L'Absolu Rouge Cream Lipstick (2022)
Lancome But First Café (546) L'Absolu Rouge Cream Lipstick (2022)
Lancome But First Café (546) L'Absolu Rouge Cream Lipstick (2022)
Lancome But First Café (546) L'Absolu Rouge Cream Lipstick (2022)
Lancome But First Café (546) L'Absolu Rouge Cream Lipstick (2022)
Lancome But First Café (546) L'Absolu Rouge Cream Lipstick (2022)
Lancome But First Café (546) L'Absolu Rouge Cream Lipstick (2022)

But First Café (546)

Lancome But First Café (546) L’Absolu Rouge Cream Lipstick (2022) ($32.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a light, peachy brown with warmer undertones and a cream finish. The consistency felt lightweight, creamy but not too emollient, and comfortable to apply and to wear. It had opaque color coverage that stayed on well for four hours and felt moisturizing while worn.

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

Formula Overview

$32.00/0.12 oz. - $266.67 Per Ounce

It was recently reformulated to be even more hydrating with "18 hour comfort" and "8 hour hydration" paired with an "ultra-creamy texture" and "intense color" that gives a "luminous finish." They distinguish the 18-hour and 8-hour claims from it being long-wearing, so presumably they are referring to how one's lips feel after the product as worn away or been removed (after fading).

Most shades had full color payoff in a single layer, while a few shades had to be built up. The texture was smooth, lightweight, and emollient without being too slippery or too thick, so the lipstick applied comfortably across my lips but wasn't prone to settling into my lip lines. The formula was more forgiving of lip texture imperfections and seemed to smooth out my lip lines more often than not.

They have a powdery floral scent, which is noticeable more in the tube than on, but it had a bit of taste initially to me. The updated formula felt very comparable to the last iteration, possibly a little lighter-weight and smoother on my lips. They wore between four and six hours and were hydrating.

Browse all of our Lancome L'Absolu Rouge Cream Lipstick (2022) swatches.

Ingredients

PENTAERYTHRITYL ISOSTEARATE/CAPRATE/CAPRYLATE/ADIPATE • MACADAMIA TERNIFOLIA SEED OIL • OCTYLDODECYL STEARATE • PEG-45/DODECYL GLYCOL COPOLYMER • ALUMINA • CERA MICROCRISTALLINA / MICROCRYSTALLINE WAX / CIRE MICROCRISTALLINE • POLYGLYCERYL-3 BEESWAX • PARAFFIN • HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL DIMER DILINOLEATE • MICA • BIS-DIGLYCERYL POLYACYLADIPATE-2 • CI 15850 / RED 7 • CI 77491 / IRON OXIDES • CI 77891 / TITANIUM DIOXIDE • ROSA CENTIFOLIA FLOWER EXTRACT • ROSA DAMASCENA FLOWER OIL • ROSA HYBRID FLOWER EXTRACT • TIN OXIDE • AQUA / WATER / EAU • GLUCOMANNAN • TRIHYDROXYSTEARIN • SODIUM HYALURONATE • SILICA • ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE • ALCOHOL • PROPYLENE GLYCOL • HYDROXYPALMITOYL SPHINGANINE • HYDROXYPROPYL TETRAHYDROPYRANTRIOL • SYNTHETIC WAX • DISTEARDIMONIUM HECTORITE • ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE • TOCOPHEROL • TOCOPHERYL ACETATE • PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRA-DI-T-BUTYL HYDROXYHYDROCINNAMATE • CI 77492 / IRON OXIDES • CI 77499 / IRON OXIDES • CI 19140 / YELLOW 5 LAKE • GERANIOL • METHYL 2-OCTYNOATE • HYDROXYCITRONELLAL • CITRONELLOL • HEXYL CINNAMAL • BENZYL ALCOHOL • PARFUM / FRAGRANCE • (F.I.L. C256729/2). 428914_LCM_MUP_LEVRES_ABS_RG_CREAM_Etui_RED_116_MV_R3 LANCÔME - MAKE-UP LEVRES SD : CC008797 CODE AC : - CODE PF : LC489700 échelle : 1/1 P. Reflex P. 2035C Vide Blue C P. Cool Gray 1C Fond à la teinte Vernis brillant Embossage leger MARCHÉ Gaufrage // zone : INTER RECTO

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.

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Lily Kelley Avatar

Loving 546 But First Cafe, looks like the perfect shade for me and a good rating. Looks like the new formulation is a winner. Will be replacing the old Creme De Marron with this shade.

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