Rose Imperial (874)
Chanel Rose Imperial (874) Rouge Allure L’Extrait Lip Colour ($55.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a deep plum with subtle, cool undertones and a glossy sheen. It had more medium, buildable pigmentation that could have applied a bit more evenly. The texture was lightweight, more emollient than other shades in the range, and as a result, was also a bit thinner and less dense. It lasted well for five hours and felt hydrating over time.
FURTHER READING:
Formula Overview
for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
- Urban Decay Bruise (LE, $18.00) is more shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
- MAC Fig (LE, $25.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- Chanel Pourpre d’Or (137) (LE, $38.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (95% similar).
- Bite Beauty Chicago (LE, $26.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- Estee Lauder Undefeated (P, $32.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Poison (P, $7.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Clinique Berry Pop (P, $19.50) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Bite Beauty Cassava (DC, $24.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Chanel Rouge Majestueux (847) (LE, $38.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- MAC Burning Love (P, $25.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$55.00/0.07 oz. – $785.71 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have a “satin” finish with eight-hour wear (and 12 hours of hydration) and an “ultra-high concentration of pigments” and a “deeply moisturizing complex.” The range was quite pigmented with most shades delivering fully opaque coverage in a single layer, though there were a few exceptions.
The consistency was smooth, creamy, and lightly emollient without too much slip, so it stayed in place without feathering on me, but it was a “thicker” and denser formula compared to most Chanel lip color formulas I have tried; this wasn’t a good or bad thing, but it was a departure worth noting for those familiar with prior lipstick releases from the brand. I felt this thicker formula did help to soften my lip lines and yield a very flattering look on my lips, though.
Most shades lasted at least four hours with some shades lasting closer to six hours but eight hours of decent wear would have been a stretch. Eight hours with some remnants of color? Possibly with some of the bolder hues (e.g. a red). The formula was comfortable and hydrating to wear, and I definitely felt no need to hasten to get lip balm after one wore off.
The lipstick had a subtle, floral scent (I didn’t notice it after I applied it, mostly in the tube) but no discernible taste.
Note: this is a refillable lipstick, so the price reflects the cost of the case and the lipstick shade (cases are not currently available on their own). Refills are $40 each at the time of publishing.
Browse all of our Chanel Rouge Allure L’Extrait Lip Colour swatches.
Ingredients
DIISOSTEARYL MALATE | HYDROGENATED POLYDECENE | C20-24 ALKYL DIMETHICONE | CELLULOSE | SYNTHETIC WAX | OCTYLDODECANOL | POLYBUTENE | JOJOBA ESTERS | ETHYLENE/PROPYLENE COPOLYMER | BIS-BEHENYL/ISOSTEARYL/PHYTOSTERYL DIMER DILINOLEYL DIMER DILINOLEATE | POLYGLYCERIN-3 | PRUNUS MUME FLOWER EXTRACT | DISTEARDIMONIUM HECTORITE | SQUALANE | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | PEG-30 DIPOLYHYDROXYSTEARATE | PROPYLENE CARBONATE | ACACIA DECURRENS FLOWER WAX | HELIANTHUS ANNUUS CERA SEED (HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) SEED WAX) | PARFUM (FRAGRANCE) | PEG-8 | ALUMINA | TOCOPHEROL | ASCORBYL PALMITATE | SILICA | DIMETHICONE | ASCORBIC ACID | CITRIC ACID | [+ / – (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] | IL63B-II
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.
8
Pigmentation
6.5
Longevity
4.5
Application
Prune Souveraine (878)
Chanel Prune Souveraine (878) Rouge Allure L’Extrait Lip Colour ($55.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a blackened burgundy with subtle, cool undertones and a glossy finish. This was the worst-applying shade in the range of 20 at the time of publishing; the texture was too emollient, which resulted in more semi-opaque, uneven coverage that had a tendency to feather along the edges while worn. This shade wore for four and a half hours and was moisturizing, at least.
FURTHER READING:
Formula Overview
for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
- Estee Lauder Nude Fatale (P, $32.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- KVD Beauty Motorhead (P, $19.00) is more shimmery (90% similar).
- YSL Prune Power (89) (P, $38.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Pat McGrath McMenamy (LE, $38.00) is more shimmery, warmer (85% similar).
- Shiseido Noble Plum (224) (P, $26.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Besame Noir Red 1930 (PiP, $22.00) is more shimmery, warmer, less glossy (85% similar).
- Burberry Black Cherry (57) (P, $34.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- NARS Siouxsie (LE, $34.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- MAC Double Fudge (DC, $21.00) is more shimmery, warmer (85% similar).
- KVD Beauty Homegirl (P, $19.00) is more shimmery, lighter, less glossy (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$55.00/0.07 oz. – $785.71 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have a “satin” finish with eight-hour wear (and 12 hours of hydration) and an “ultra-high concentration of pigments” and a “deeply moisturizing complex.” The range was quite pigmented with most shades delivering fully opaque coverage in a single layer, though there were a few exceptions.
The consistency was smooth, creamy, and lightly emollient without too much slip, so it stayed in place without feathering on me, but it was a “thicker” and denser formula compared to most Chanel lip color formulas I have tried; this wasn’t a good or bad thing, but it was a departure worth noting for those familiar with prior lipstick releases from the brand. I felt this thicker formula did help to soften my lip lines and yield a very flattering look on my lips, though.
Most shades lasted at least four hours with some shades lasting closer to six hours but eight hours of decent wear would have been a stretch. Eight hours with some remnants of color? Possibly with some of the bolder hues (e.g. a red). The formula was comfortable and hydrating to wear, and I definitely felt no need to hasten to get lip balm after one wore off.
The lipstick had a subtle, floral scent (I didn’t notice it after I applied it, mostly in the tube) but no discernible taste.
Note: this is a refillable lipstick, so the price reflects the cost of the case and the lipstick shade (cases are not currently available on their own). Refills are $40 each at the time of publishing.
Browse all of our Chanel Rouge Allure L’Extrait Lip Colour swatches.
Ingredients
DIISOSTEARYL MALATE | HYDROGENATED POLYDECENE | C20-24 ALKYL DIMETHICONE | CELLULOSE | SYNTHETIC WAX | OCTYLDODECANOL | POLYBUTENE | JOJOBA ESTERS | ETHYLENE/PROPYLENE COPOLYMER | BIS-BEHENYL/ISOSTEARYL/PHYTOSTERYL DIMER DILINOLEYL DIMER DILINOLEATE | POLYGLYCERIN-3 | PRUNUS MUME FLOWER EXTRACT | DISTEARDIMONIUM HECTORITE | SQUALANE | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | PEG-30 DIPOLYHYDROXYSTEARATE | PROPYLENE CARBONATE | ACACIA DECURRENS FLOWER WAX | HELIANTHUS ANNUUS CERA SEED (HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) SEED WAX) | PARFUM (FRAGRANCE) | PEG-8 | ALUMINA | TOCOPHEROL | ASCORBYL PALMITATE | SILICA | DIMETHICONE | ASCORBIC ACID | CITRIC ACID | [+ / – (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] | IL63B-II
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.
7.5
Pigmentation
6.5
Texture
5
Longevity
3.5
Application
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