Guerlain Mauve Plum & Deep Pink Rouge G Velvet Lipsticks Reviews & Swatches

Mauve Plum (520)

Guerlain Mauve Plum (520) Rouge G Luxurious Velvet Lipstick ($34.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a medium-dark berry with cool undertones and a matte finish. It had rich pigmentation with a smooth, more velvety texture that felt lightweight, thin without being clingy or prone to emphasizing lip texture.

The lipstick applied evenly and smoothly across my lips, and it wore well for six hours (out of 16 hours marketed!). There was a slight stain left behind, and it felt lightly moisturizing while worn.

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

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Formula Overview

$34.00/0.12 oz. - $283.33 Per Ounce

The new finish is described as a "velvet matte" with "exceptional softness, color depth" and is "long-lasting" with "16-hour comfort and wear." The color coverage is supposed to be "highly pigmented" and will "glide on effortlessly."

The majority of the shades available were highly pigmented, as marketed, with even, smooth coverage that wasn't prone to emphasizing lip texture, lines, or imperfections. The texture was smooth, moderately dense but not thick, so they felt lightweight on (but not clingy). Most of the shades--at the time of review--are more mid-depth or deeper, but the lightest shades I tested were a little prone to settling into my lip lines over time.

The big "downside" is that they don't wear anywhere near 16 hours; that would be a tall ask for any lipstick formula, let alone a traditional, bullet formula like this one. They have longer wear than average with many shades achieving six hours of solid wear with slight stains left behind. The formula was comfortable to wear and lightly hydrating overall.

They hare a floral scent that was noticeable applied to the lips, and I had slight taste of floral perfume when eating/drinking.

Please note, Rouge Gs are now refillable, so the price reflects the cost of the lipstick itself but not the lipstick holder (which is $37.50 and available in different designs). I personally keep mine with the refill-only cap, which is suitable for being kept at home but would not be ideal for someone who keeps it in their bag or travels frequently.

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Ingredients

#15680 INGREDIENTS: HYDROGENATED POLYDECENE • DIMETHICONE • POLYETHYLENE • DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER • SILICA • CANDELILLA CERA (EUPHORBIA CERIFERA (CANDELILLA) WAX) • CELLULOSE • ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE • MANGIFERA INDICA (MANGO) SEED BUTTER • PARFUM (FRAGRANCE) • SODIUM MYRISTOYL GLUTAMATE • LECITHIN • PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRA-DI-T-BUTYL HYDROXYHYDROCINNAMATE • ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE • TRIHYDROXYSTEARIN • SODIUM HYALURONATE • GLUCOMANNAN • TOCOPHEROL • [+/- CI 45410 (RED 28 LAKE) • CI 77891 (TITANIUM DIOXIDE) • CI 15985 (YELLOW 6 LAKE) • CI 15850 (RED 7, RED 7 LAKE) • CI 42090 (BLUE 1 LAKE)]

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Mauve Plum (520)

PPermanent. $34.00.

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

4.5

Longevity

Application

83%

Total

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Deep Pink (525)

Guerlain Deep Pink (525) Rouge G Luxurious Velvet Lipstick ($34.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a bright, raspberry pink with subtle, cool undertones and a matte finish. It had semi-opaque, buildable color coverage paired with a smooth, velvety consistency that was lightweight, slightly thin but not clingy, and comfortable to apply and to wear.

The only “downside” was that the brand claimed 16-hour wear and it lasted for six hours (with a slight stain). The formula felt lightly hydrating overall.

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

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