Chanel Rose Ambigu (84) Rouge Allure Laque (2020) ($40.00 for 0.18 oz.) is a medium-dark pink with strong, warm undertones and a soft sheen. Initially, it had opaque pigmentation that applied evenly and lasted for six and a half hours with a hydrating feel, though it had a 12-hour wear time claim. The texture felt smooth, lightweight, and thin with a lot of creamy slip–almost balm-like–which developed into a more transfer-resistant, slightly tacky surface that was no longer emollient or prone to sliding around.
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- Chanel Flame (164) (P, $40.00) is more muted (90% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Shush, Blush (P, $28.00) is lighter (90% identical).
- Sephora Spring Break (36) (P, $8.00) is lighter (85% similar).
- MAC Brick-o-la (P, $20.00) is lighter (85% identical).
- ColourPop Faded (P, $7.00) is softer and warmer (80% similar).
- Pat McGrath’s Beautiful Stranger (P, $38.00) is less shimmery and lighter (80% identical).
- Estee Lauder Bois de Rose (P, $32.00) is softer and warmer (80% similar).
- YSL Rosewood Supreme (92) (P, $38.00) is less shimmery, more lightweight, and cooler (80% similar).
- Giorgio Armani Rose Sand (523) (P, $38.00) is less shimmery, more lightweight, and warmer (80% similar).
Formula Overview
$40.00/0.18 oz. – $222.22 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have an “ultra-intense color with long-wearing satin shine in one swipe” that lasts up to “12 hours” and is comfortable for up to “8 hours.” Most shades I tested had more medium to semi-opaque coverage in one layer, which could be built up by applying a second layer.
The consistency felt more emollient and like a liquid lip balm initially. Within 30 seconds, it transformed into something slightly thicker, denser, and tackier, which helped keep the product in place better. I also felt like, over time, the color seemed to look more even and was less likely to sit in my lip lines, but this could take an hour or longer to be visible.
It felt relatively lightweight and had more of that “satin shine” the brand claimed after an hour or two of wear, and it felt significantly less tacky. Other formulas on the market have a similar start and finish in feel (going from something thinner to something thicker and tackier). Still, the tackiness wearing down faster with Chanel’s formula reduced longevity significantly.
The color lasted five to seven hours, with more profound, pigmented, and brighter shades lasting longer than lighter ones. They had a floral scent but didn’t yield a noticeable taste for me. They did not survive that well through a meal, and I’d expect better survivability for something that is marketed as lasting up to 12 hours. They were very comfortable and hydrating to wear, though, and they left my lips in better condition after wearing different shades over a few days.
And no, these are nothing like the previously-released Rouge Allure Laque formula. While they share the same name, they’re different types of recipes. The older procedure has more like a literal liquid lipstick, so it was creamier and thicker, and the system didn’t change or set after a minute or so; at most, it wore down to a more satin to semi-matte finish after a few hours of wear (as any glossier lipstick might).
Browse all of our Chanel Rouge Allure Laque (2020) swatches.
Ingredients
ISODODECANE | DIMETHICONE | DIISOSTEARYL MALATE | BIS-HYDROXYPROPYL DIMETHICONE/SMDI COPOLYMER | TRIMETHYLSILOXYSILICATE | SYNTHETIC WAX | ETHYLENE/PROPYLENE COPOLYMER | 1,2-HEXANEDIOL | DISTEARDIMONIUM HECTORITE | PROPYLENE CARBONATE | PARFUM (FRAGRANCE) | ALUMINA | TALC | POTASSIUM ALUM | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | SILICA | KAOLIN | CAESALPINIA SAPPAN BARK EXTRACT | [+ / – (MAY CONTAIN) | CI 12085 (RED 36) | CI 15850 (RED 6) | CI 15850 (RED 7 LAKE) | CI 15985 (YELLOW 6 LAKE) | CI 17200 (RED 33 LAKE) | CI 19140 (YELLOW 5 LAKE) | CI 42090 (BLUE 1 LAKE) | CI 45380 (RED 22 LAKE) | CI 45410 (RED 28 LAKE) | CI 73360 (RED 30 LAKE) | CI 77163 (BISMUTH OXYCHLORIDE) | CI 77491, | CI 77492, | CI 77499 (IRON OXIDES) | CI 77742 (MANGANESE VIOLET) | CI 77891 (TITANIUM DIOXIDE) | MICA | ] | IL46A-I
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Chanel Corail Alternatif (85) Rouge Allure Laque (2020) ($40.00 for 0.18 oz.) is bright, coral-red with warm undertones and a soft sheen. It had a rich color payoff in a single stroke, which applied evenly across my lips and didn’t emphasize my lip lines or catch-around texture. The consistency was lightweight, more balm-like, and thin when initially being used, but it dried down to a more transfer-resistant finish with light tackiness but no slip. It wore well for seven hours and hydrated over time (though the brand claimed 12!! hours).
FURTHER READING:
Formula Overview
for details on general performance and characteristics (like the scent).
- Dior Ultra-Star (777) (P, $37.00) is less shimmery and lighter (90% similar).
- Make Up For Ever Cool Papaya (310) (P, $23.00) is less shimmery and warmer (90% similar).
- Laura Mercier Rouge Eclatant (P, $32.00) is less shimmery and cooler (90% similar).
- Clinique Poppy Pop (P, $19.50) is lighter and brighter (90% similar).
- MAC You’re Buggin’, Lady (P, $21.00) is less shimmery, more lightweight, and warmer (90% identical).
- ColourPop On Repeat (P, $7.00) is less shimmery, more lightweight, and warmer (85% similar).
- Revlon Glaring Red (023) (P, $9.99) is softer and glossier (85% identical).
- ColourPop Flower SZN (P, $7.00) is less shimmery, more lightweight, and brighter (85% identical).
- Tom Ford Beauty Tantalize (Right) (LE) is less shimmery, more lightweight, and warmer (80% similar).
- Givenchy Mandarine Bolero (304) (P, $36.00) is less shimmery, more lightweight, and warmer (80% similar).
Formula Overview
$40.00/0.18 oz. – $222.22 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have an “ultra-intense color with long-wearing satin shine in one swipe” that lasts up to “12 hours” and is comfortable for up to “8 hours.” Most shades I tested had more medium to semi-opaque coverage in one layer, which could be built up by applying a second layer.
The consistency felt more emollient and like a liquid lip balm initially. Within 30 seconds, it transformed into something slightly thicker, denser, and tackier, which helped keep the product in place better. I also felt like, over time, the color seemed to look more even and was less likely to sit in my lip lines, but this could take an hour or longer to be visible.
It felt relatively lightweight and had more of that “satin shine” the brand claimed after an hour or two of wear, and it felt significantly less tacky. Other formulas on the market have a similar start and finish in feel (going from something thinner to something thicker and tackier), but the tackiness wearing down faster with Chanel’s formula reduced longevity significantly.
The color lasted five to seven hours, with more profound, pigmented, and brighter shades lasting longer than lighter ones. They had a floral scent but didn’t yield a noticeable taste for me. They did not survive that well through a meal, and I’d expect better survivability for something that is marketed as lasting up to 12 hours. They were very comfortable and hydrating to wear, though, and they left my lips in better condition after wearing different shades over a few days.
And no, these are nothing like the previously-released Rouge Allure Laque formula. While they share the same name, they’re different types of procedures. The older recipe has more like a literal liquid lipstick, so it was creamier and thicker, and the recipe didn’t change or set after a minute or so; at most, it wore down to a more satin to semi-matte finish after a few hours of wear (as any glossier lipstick might).
Browse all of our Chanel Rouge Allure Laque (2020) swatches.
Ingredients
ISODODECANE | DIMETHICONE | DIISOSTEARYL MALATE | BIS-HYDROXYPROPYL DIMETHICONE/SMDI COPOLYMER | TRIMETHYLSILOXYSILICATE | SYNTHETIC WAX | ETHYLENE/PROPYLENE COPOLYMER | 1,2-HEXANEDIOL | DISTEARDIMONIUM HECTORITE | PROPYLENE CARBONATE | PARFUM (FRAGRANCE) | ALUMINA | TALC | POTASSIUM ALUM | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | SILICA | KAOLIN | CAESALPINIA SAPPAN BARK EXTRACT | [+ / – (MAY CONTAIN) | CI 12085 (RED 36) | CI 15850 (RED 6) | CI 15850 (RED 7 LAKE) | CI 15985 (YELLOW 6 LAKE) | CI 17200 (RED 33 LAKE) | CI 19140 (YELLOW 5 LAKE) | CI 42090 (BLUE 1 LAKE) | CI 45380 (RED 22 LAKE) | CI 45410 (RED 28 LAKE) | CI 73360 (RED 30 LAKE) | CI 77163 (BISMUTH OXYCHLORIDE) | CI 77491, | CI 77492, | CI 77499 (IRON OXIDES) | CI 77742 (MANGANESE VIOLET) | CI 77891 (TITANIUM DIOXIDE) | MICA | ] | IL46A-I
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists areas 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.
