Chanel Rose Ambigu & Corail Alternatif Rouge Allure Laques Reviews & Swatches

Rose Ambigu (84)

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. The texture felt smooth, lightweight, and thin with a lot of creamy slip–almost balm-like–initially, which developed into a more transfer-resistant, slightly tacky texture that was no longer emollient or prone to sliding around. It had opaque pigmentation that applied evenly and lasted well for six and a half hours with a hydrating feel, though it had a 12-hour wear time claim.

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

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Formula Overview

$40.00/0.18 oz. - $222.22 Per Ounce

The formula is supposed to have "ultra-intense colour with longwearing satin shine in one swipe" that lasts up to "12 hours" and is comfortable for up to "8 hours." The majority of 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, and within 30 seconds, it transformed to something slightly thicker, denser, and tackier, which helped to 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 was felt rather lightweight and had more of that "satin shine" the brand claimed after an hour or two of wear, and it felt significantly less tacky. There are other formulas on the market that 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 ended up reducing longevity significantly.

The color lasted between five and seven hours with deeper, more pigmented and brighter shades lasting longer than lighter ones. They did not survive that well through a meal, and for something that is marketed as lasting up to 12 hours, I'd expect better survivability. 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. They had a floral scent but didn't yield a noticeable taste for me.

And no, these are nothing like the previously-released Rouge Allure Laque formula. The older formula has more like a literal liquid lipstick, so it was creamier, thicker, and the formula 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). While they share the same name, they're really different types of formulas.

Browse all of our Chanel Rouge Allure Laque (2020) swatches.

Ingredients

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Rose Ambigu (84)

PPermanent. $40.00.

B+

9.5

Product

Pigmentation

9.5

Texture

Longevity

Application

89%

Total

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Corail Alternatif (85)

Chanel Corail Alternatif (85) Rouge Allure Laque (2020) ($40.00 for 0.18 oz.) is a bright, coral-red with warm undertones and a soft sheen. It had 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 applied, but it dried down to a more transfer-resistant finish with light tackiness but no slip. It wore well for seven hours and was hydrating over time (though the brand claimed 12!! hours).

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

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