Chanel Still & Ultimate Rouge Allure Laques Review & Swatches

Still (62)

Chanel Still (62) Rouge Allure Laque (2020) ($40.00 for 0.18 oz.) is a medium peach with strong, warm orange undertones and a natural sheen. The liquid lipstick had a lightweight, thin consistency that was more balm-like initially–spreadable and creamy–but developed into a more gel-like texture that had light tackiness to it.

It had mostly opaque pigmentation in a single layer, which could be built up to true opacity with a second layer. The formula was fairly forgiving of lip lines and any natural imperfections of texture (and more so than other shades in the range, despite being a lighter shade!). It wore nicely for five hours and felt hydrating over time.

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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Still (62)

PPermanent. $40.00.

Product

9.5

Pigmentation

Texture

Longevity

Application

83%

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Ultimate (63)

Chanel Ultimate (63) Rouge Allure Laque (2020) ($40.00 for 0.18 oz.) is a medium mauve with warmer undertones and a natural sheen. It had nearly opaque color coverage with a smooth, lightweight consistency that felt more like a liquid balm (as it was emollient but creamy) as it went on initially.

The texture changed to something a little thicker and more gel-like with light tackiness, though it was never heavy and still very comfortable to wear. It lasted well for five hours and felt very moisturizing over time.

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

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