Guerlain #235, 588, 677 Sheer Shine Rouge G Lip Colors Reviews & Swatches

#235

Guerlain #235 Sheer Shine Rouge G Lip Color ($33.00 for 0.09 oz.) is a medium, reddish-copper with moderate, warm undertones and a natural sheen with very faint pearl. It had medium color coverage in a single layer, which didn’t build up much more than that.

The consistency felt lightweight, thin without being clingy, and had enough slip to apply evenly and without tugging but didn’t feel particularly slippery when worn. It could have been more smoothing to my lip lines but did soften them slightly. It wore well for four hours and felt lightly moisturizing over time.

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

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Charlotte Tilbury Red Hot Susan (P, $37.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
Estee Lauder Emotional (140) (P, $32.00) is cooler (90% similar).
Shiseido Sleeping Dragon (227) (P, $26.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
YSL Chili Tunique (80) (P, $38.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
Tom Ford Beauty Maurice (LE, $36.00) is darker (85% similar).
Chanel Antoinette (406) (P, $37.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
NARS Golshan (P, $25.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (80% similar).
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YSL Fiery Red (83) (P, $36.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (80% similar).

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Formula Overview

$33.00/0.09 oz. - $366.67 Per Ounce

The formula is supposed to have a "sheer shine" finish; so it has a "luminous effect" on the lips with "6 hours of hydration" paired with "sheer" coverage. They had more medium to semi-opaque coverage, nowhere near "sheer" or a "veil" as the brand described; the coverage really didn't feel like a massive departure from the original Rouge G range (which is classified as "satin").

They had a smooth, lightweight, and thinner consistency that glided easily across my lips and was comfortable to apply and to wear. The majority of the range applied evenly without emphasizing my lip lines, but I did not find that the formula was as successful as smoothing out my lip texture and lip lines as the original range has been.

I think the satin Rouge Gs actually have greater shine--they're glossier and richer in look--compared to the sheer shine finish, which just seems to be less emollient and slightly less pigmented. The sheer shine finish has a bit more pearl, on average, compared to the satin Rouge Gs.

The wear time ranged from three to five hours but was shorter-wearing, which I find common to thinner, sheerer formulas like this one, so it was on par for formulas of this type. It was lightly hydrating but not as nourishing as I'd expect based on claims as well as past experience with Guerlain's lip products. There was a subtle, sweet, floral and vanilla scent but no discernible taste.

Keep in mind that Guerlain's Rouge Gs are sold as refills that can be put into a separate case. The refill has a small, plastic cap, which is serviceable but likely not going to be durable enough for someone who takes their lipstick on-the-go or for traveling--more suitable for sitting in a drawer at home.

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Ingredients

POLYGLYCERYL-2 TRIISOSTEARATE • DIISOSTEARYL MALATE • HYDROGENATED POLYDECENE • HYDROGENATED POLYISOBUTENE • TRIMETHYLOLPROPANE TRIISOSTEARATE • SYNTHETIC WAX • METHYL HYDROGENATED ROSINATE • POLYBUTENE • HYDROGENATED STYRENE/METHYLSTYRENE/INDENE COPOLYMER • HYDROGENATED MICROCRYSTALLINE WAX • OCTYLDODECANOL • C10-30 CHOLESTEROL/LANOSTEROL ESTERS • CALCIUM SODIUM BOROSILICATE • SILICA • CERA ALBA (BEESWAX) • POLYMETHYLSILSESQUIOXANE • ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE • POLYETHYLENE • CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE • PARFUM (FRAGRANCE) • PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRA-DI-T-BUTYL HYDROXYHYDROCINNAMATE • COMMIPHORA MUKUL RESIN EXTRACT • TIN OXIDE • TRIHYDROXYSTEARIN • PROPYL GALLATE • DIAMOND POWDER • SODIUM HYALURONATE • TOCOPHEROL • GLUCOMANNAN • [+/- CI 15850 (RED 6, RED 7, RED 7 LAKE) • CI 15985 (YELLOW 6 LAKE) • CI 19140 (YELLOW 5 LAKE) • CI 42090 (BLUE 1 LAKE) • CI 45410 (RED 28 LAKE) • CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499 (IRON OXIDES) • CI 77891 (TITANIUM DIOXIDE)]

#235

PPermanent. $33.00.

B+

8.5

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

89%

Total

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#588

Guerlain #588 Sheer Shine Rouge G Lip Color ($33.00 for 0.09 oz.) is a light-medium, pink-coral with subtle, warm undertones and a cream finish. It had semi-opaque color coverage in a single layer, which could have applied more evenly. There was also product that sank into my deeper lip lines, though it wasn’t noticeable from a normal viewing distance.

The lipstick had a lightweight consistency with moderate slip but was more emollient than most shades in the range. It stayed on nicely for four hours and felt lightly hydrating while worn.

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

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Revlon Dewy Peach (019) (P, $9.99) is less shimmery, lighter, glossier (90% similar).
Urban Decay Streak (P, $18.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
Dior Tutti Frutti (656) (LE, $38.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
YSL Pink Bass (10) (LE, $38.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
MAC King Salmon (DC, $21.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
MAC See Sheer (P, $20.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
Revlon Pink in the Afternoon (P, $8.49) is lighter, cooler, less glossy (90% similar).
Sephora Slay (18) (P, $13.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
Chanel Esquisse (227) (LE, $37.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Hermes Rose Inoui (27) (LE, $72.00) is less shimmery, lighter, brighter (85% similar).

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Formula Overview

$33.00/0.09 oz. - $366.67 Per Ounce

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Ingredients

#588

PPermanent. $33.00.

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

4.5

Application

84%

Total

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#677

Guerlain #677 Sheer Shine Rouge G Lip Color ($33.00 for 0.09 oz.) is a soft, light-medium pink with subtle, warm undertones and a natural sheen with very faint pearl. It had semi-sheer coverage–one of the least pigmented in the range, and as a result, closest to the brand’s description!–that applied fairly evenly across my lips.

There was a smidgen of product that sank into my deeper lip lines, which was only visible in the close-up photos but not something I could detect in person. The texture felt lightweight, thin but not clingy, and it had enough slip to glide on during application but didn’t feel slippery while worn. It wore well for three hours and was lightly moisturizing over time.

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

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Chanel Camelia Rose (337) (LE, $40.00) is more pigmented, cooler, less glossy (90% similar).
Bite Beauty Ruby Bonbon (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
Bobbi Brown Baby (P, $29.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
Bite Beauty Éclair (DC, $24.00) is less shimmery, darker, more pigmented (90% similar).
Cle de Peau Silk Thread (P, $65.00) is less shimmery, darker, less glossy (90% similar).
Shiseido Murrey (RD305) (DC, $28.00) is brighter (90% similar).
Givenchy Rose Nocturne (06) (P, $34.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
L'Oreal Burnished Blush (P, $9.99) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
MAC Fanfare (P, $20.00) is less shimmery, brighter, warmer (90% similar).
Chanel Eau de Rose (112) (P, $38.00) is darker, more pigmented (90% similar).