I’m almost embarrassed to be this predictable about a Chanel product, but I promise you, these are truly something else. The Chanel Rouge Allure Lip Inks are really the creme de la creme of matte lip creations. My expectation of one of the world’s most expensive make-up ranges is that it will perform better than anyone else – that’s not universally true of Chanel make-up, but in this case, they’ve moved the matte genre into another place entirely. I don’t like mattes, they don’t suit my lips and I find them almost without exception, far too drying. However, we’re in another territory here – silky slip on the lips, no dryness and a softening ability that doesn’t exacerbate lines.
There are 8 shades – they’re mostly vibrant, red or coral based tones with a couple of neutrals, but it’s the feel of them that puts them on another level. I wore a red all of yesterday (needed a top up after a couple of hours despite the 6 hour wear claim) and did not have even a moment of dryness. The formula is built on jojoba oil, sweet almond oil and Vitamin E with an antioxidant complex so while the appearance is matte, the texture feels almost glossy. The finish isn’t a harsh matte – it’s smooth. Basically, it’s the matte for non-matte wearers.
Shades from bottom to top are: Vivant, Libere, Experimente.
Shades from bottom to top: Luxuriant, Seduisant, Amoureux.
Shades are Choquant and Creatif.
The Chanel Rouge Allure Lip Ink collection launches on 7th October for £26 each.
*bag gifted (years ago), bracelet my own.
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That is super elegant. I wonder, if the product lowers itself down the bottle when – let’s say – half the filling has been used up. It would be sooo neat if it did that, but I guess it’s too viscsos.
Let’s not forget Chanel re-invented the comfy matte lipsticks with their Allure Velvets some years before that trend went everywhere. I still remember trying them and being completly flabbergasted about their performance.
If I needed another product, I might buy one from Chanel, but for the moment I don’t feel it.
How do these compare with the Chantecaille ones you reviewed recently?
Well, funny you ask…because I tested one side by side – they’re really, really similar but I think the Chanel colour range is better.. although pigment wise, I think Chantecaille is more.. if anything, the Chanel are more emolient (to my mind) but to be honest, there is little to choose between the two.
Wish these were in my price range – love anything matte on the lips.
How do they compare to the bourjois matte liquid ones? From your description they seem quite similar
Vicky
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Haven’t used the Bourjois ones I’m afraid, Vicky – Bourjois is now owned by Coty and not Chanel any more just as a point of interest.
Finally a matte liquid lipstick I’m interested in trying!!
Are the photos how they look once they are on the lips? They don’t seem matte in the photos, just wondering how they look once they have dried down [to the extent that they do].
For some strange reason of lipstick alchemy, mattes seem to take forever to dry on an arm but a moment to dry on lips! They look glossy when they’re newly applied but dry down quickly to a velvet finish… realistically they’re demi-matte in my book .. not a flat dry matte.
The colors are stunning. I’m a huge fan of Chanel beauty. Such great quality!
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I haven’t really worn lipstick since I has braces put back on in February. They make my face look like a teenager again and I just don’t feel confident with lipstick on as I used to but these are making me reconsider. I’ve probably saved a lot of money by not buying lipstick though! Luxuriant looks like a colour I was trying to find pre-braces- a mid-deep pink red that isn’t too yellow.
Oh my these are beautiful! 😀 I’ll definitely have these on my Christmas wish list. ^_^
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