Chanel Steady & Unlimited Rouge Allure Laques Reviews & Swatches

Steady (67)

Chanel Steady (67) Rouge Allure Laque (2020) ($40.00 for 0.18 oz.) is a light-medium pink-coral with warm undertones and a natural sheen. The texture was lightweight, thin, and emollient, so it was easy to spread across my lips in an even layer for medium coverage, but this particular shade was more prone to catching on imperfections or getting into my fine lines.

As the formula set to its slightly thicker and tackier consistency, the settling wasn’t as noticeable (see swatch photo) as it was initially, which was nice to see. It wore well for four and a half hours and felt moisturizing over time, but it didn’t hit the high notes it was intended to.

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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Steady (67)

PPermanent. $40.00.

C-

8.5

Product

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

Longevity

4.5

Application

72%

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Unlimited (68)

Chanel Unlimited (68) Rouge Allure Laque (2020) ($40.00 for 0.18 oz.) is a bright, medium orange with subtle, warm red undertones and a natural sheen. It had nearly opaque pigmentation in one layer, which applied evenly and smoothly across my lips without emphasizing any natural texture. The consistency was lightweight, emollient, and more balm-like before “setting” to a slightly denser and thicker texture that was moderately tacky. It lasted well for six and a half hours but felt very hydrating over time.

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

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