Beige Confidential (82)
Chanel Beige Confidential (82) Rouge Allure Laque (2020) ($40.00 for 0.18 oz.) is a medium-dark, coral-orange with strong, warm undertones and a lightly shiny, satin finish. It had nearly opaque color coverage in a single layer, which applied evenly and smoothly across my lips without catching on imperfections in texture or emphasizing my lip lines.
The consistency was lightweight, very fluid, and felt like a liquid lip balm as it was pretty creamy going on (while still being relatively thin). However, it set to a lightly tacky consistency that didn’t slide around at all but was still comfortable to wear. It wore well for five and a half hours, which wasn’t quite the 12 hours promised, but still longer-wearing and hydrating overall.
FURTHER READING:
Formula Overview
for details on general performance and characteristics (like the scent).
- ColourPop Dreamy (PiP, $7.00) is lighter and warmer (90% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury Sweet Blossom (LE, $37.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Benedetta (LE, $36.00) is shimmer, more lightweight, and warmer (85% similar).
- ColourPop Virgo Moon (LE, $7.50) is more delicate and cooler (85% similar).
- ColourPop Money Moves (P, $7.00) is more muted and less glossy (85% identical).
- MAC Mull It Over (P, $24.00) is lighter and less shiny (85% equal).
- ColourPop Sike (LE, $7.00) is more delicate and warmer (85% similar).
- Milani Lustful (P, $8.99) is more delicate and cooler (80% similar).
- YSL Illegal Rosy Nude (207) (P, $39.00) is shimmery, lightweight, and warmer (80% similar).
- Bite Beauty Atlanta (LE, $26.00) is lighter, cooler, and less glossy (80% identical).
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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Beige Secret (83)
Chanel Beige Secret (83) Rouge Allure Laque (2020) ($40.00 for 0.18 oz.) is a muted, reddish copper with warm undertones and a satiny sheen. It had mostly opaque color payoff that adhered evenly to my lips and applied fluidly without settling into my lip lines.
The consistency was lightweight, very creamy, and thin with a fair amount of slip initially, but then set to a lightly tacky, very light product that was transfer-resistant. It stayed on nicely for six hours and was hydrating over time.
FURTHER READING:
Formula Overview
for details on general performance and characteristics (like the scent).
- MAC Posh Pit (P, $22.00) is more muted (95% similar).
- NARS Banned Red (P, $26.00) is darker and cooler (90% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury Passion Kiss (P, $34.00) is darker, glossier (90% identical).
- Hourglass I Feel (P, $34.00) is darker, more muted (90% equal).
- Becca Mauve (P, $24.00) is more shimmery and cooler (85% similar).
- Maybelline Mauve for Me (P, $7.49) is lighter and cooler (85% similar).
- Stellar Beauty Dark Matter 04 (P, $22.00) is darker and cooler (85% similar).
- Hourglass Let Me (P, $34.00) is shimmery, darker, and warmer (85% similar).
- ColourPop CA Love (P, $7.50) is lighter (85% similar).
- ColourPop La Lady (P, $7.00) is darker (85% 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 formulas. The older recipe has more like a literal liquid lipstick, so it was creamier and thicker, and the procedure 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.
