As shimmery and metallic as it was, the actual finish flattered my lips (and lip lines) more than expected. I would say it was because of the smoother, brighter finish that had sheen and a bit of sheen, but the overall texture was slightly sticky so it stayed in place better. It had an opaque paint cover that was worn well for five hours and felt slightly moisturizing over time.
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- YSL Or Cuivre (340) (LE, $ 38.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Heatwave (LE, $ 18.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Seether (P, $ 18.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Fenty Beauty Pretty Penny (LE,) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- NARS Hot Voodoo (P, $ 26.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- KVD Beauty Super Sonic (LE, $ 22.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Just Peachy (LE, $ 30.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Smashbox Desert Rose (LE, $ 24.00) is lighter and warmer (85% similar).
- KVD Beauty Rocker (P, $ 22.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (80% similar).
Formula overview
$ 32.00 / 0.14 oz. – $ 228.57 per ounce
The formula is said to be “moisturizing” and “eight hours” to wear and is available in three finishes (transparent, cream and matte). The cream and matt tones are highly pigmented, while the transparent finish is of medium and buildable coverage.
The texture of the cream finish was slightly creamy, light and not too thin or too thick, so that it was pleasant, evenly applied and flattered on the lips. The matte finish was a bit thicker and “heavier” by comparison, although it was still easy to wear, and it had more of a satin finish to begin with, which dulled away after an hour or two. The transparent finish was softer and had a glossier finish with translucency, but wasn’t so transparent that all shades would look the same.
Most shades did not last for eight hours on me, although the wearing time was closer to four to six hours, with most medium and deeper shades lasting five to six hours and the lighter shades and sheer finishing colors lasting closer to four hours. The formula was moisturizing for all three finishes.
There was a noticeable, powdery-floral scent that sometimes easily translated into a taste. It was a more fragrant product that I smelled for a few hours in the carrier, not just in the tube or when first applied.
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ingredients
PENTAERYTHRITYL ISOSTEARATE / CAPRATE / CAPRYLATE / Adipat, MACADAMIA ternifolia seed oil, octyldodecyl stearate, Cera Microcristallina / microcrystalline wax / CIRE microcrystalline, PEG-45 / DODECYL GLYCOL-Copolymer, -2-diglyceryl-dilate, polyglyceryl-dilate, bis-diglyceryl-dileate, bis-diglyceryl-DIM3, polyglyceryl-dilate, bis-diglyceryl-dileate, polyglyceryl-dileate, polyglyceryl-dilate, bis-diglyceryl-DIM3 , Tin Oxide, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Methicone, Silicon Dioxide, Aluminum Oxide, Magnesium Silicate, HYDROXYPALMITOYL Sphinganine, Hydroxypropyl TETRAHYDROPYRANTRIOL, Synthetic Fluorophlogopit, Disteardimonium-Acetate, Teardimonium-acetyl-acetate, FRANCELANCE-LIQUIOLETE, TORANCE-LIQUOR-3, BHRANCE METHOD, POLYESTER-3H -OCTYNOATE, HYDROXYCITRONELLAL, CITRONELLOL, HEXYL-CINNAMON, BENZYL ALCOHOL, [+/- MAY CONTAIN / PEUT CONTENIR, CI 15850 / RED 6, CI 15850 / RED 7, CI 15850 / RED 7 LAKE, CI 15985 / YELLOW 6 LAKE, CI 19140 / YELLOW 5 LAKE, CI 42090 / BLUE 1 LAKE, CI 45370 / ORANGE 5, CI 45380 / RED 22, CI 45380 / RED 22 LAKE, CI 45410 / RED 28, CI 45410 / RED 28 LAKE, CI 75470 / CARMINE, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499 / IRON OXIDES, CI 77891 / TITANIUM DIOXIDE, MICA]
Disclaimer: The ingredient lists are available from the brand (or retailer) at the time of publication. Please always check the product packaging, if any, the applicable ingredients list for the product you purchased, or the brand or retailer website for the most up-to-date list of ingredients.
Lancome Sienna Ultimate (120) The Absolute Red Hydrating Lipstick ($ 32.00 for 0.14 oz.) Is a medium dark pink coral base with lighter, peach colored gold pearls woven throughout. The base color was creamier, which hid part of the pearl so it didn’t look completely metallic, as some of the other hues in the range do.
The texture was smooth, slightly creamy, and had an easy glide, making it easy to slide over my lips, but there was a touch of stickiness that helped keep the product in place and out of my lip lines. It had an opaque pigmentation that stayed fine for five hours and felt slightly moisturizing when worn.
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- Ciate Flash (P, $ 22.00) is more shimmery, darker, and cooler (85% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Alias (LE, $ 56.00) is more shimmery, brighter, and warmer (85% similar).
- Chanel Mythe (71) (P, $ 40.00) is shimmery, warmer (85% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Clash (LE, $ 56.00) is shimmery, darker, warmer (80% similar).
Formula overview
$ 32.00 / 0.14 oz. – $ 228.57 per ounce
The formula is said to be “moisturizing” and “eight hours” to wear and is available in three finishes (transparent, cream and matte). The cream and matt tones are highly pigmented, while the transparent finish is of medium and buildable coverage.
The texture of the cream finish was slightly creamy, light and not too thin or too thick, so that it was pleasant, evenly applied and flattered on the lips. The matte finish was a bit thicker and “heavier” by comparison, although it was still easy to wear, and it had more of a satin finish to begin with, which dulled away after an hour or two. The transparent finish was softer and had a glossier finish with translucency, but wasn’t so transparent that all shades would look the same.
Most shades did not last for eight hours on me, although the wearing time was closer to four to six hours, with most medium and deeper shades lasting five to six hours and the lighter shades and sheer finishing colors lasting closer to four hours. The formula was moisturizing for all three finishes.
There was a noticeable, powdery-floral scent that sometimes easily translated into a taste. It was a more fragrant product that I smelled for a few hours in the carrier, not just in the tube or when first applied.
Browse all of our Lancome L’Absolu Rouge Hydrating Lipstick swatches.
ingredients
PENTAERYTHRITYL ISOSTEARATE / CAPRATE / CAPRYLATE / Adipat, MACADAMIA ternifolia seed oil, octyldodecyl stearate, Cera Microcristallina / microcrystalline wax / CIRE microcrystalline, PEG-45 / DODECYL GLYCOL-Copolymer, -2-diglyceryl-dilate, polyglyceryl-dilate, bis-diglyceryl-dileate, bis-diglyceryl-DIM3, polyglyceryl-dilate, bis-diglyceryl-dileate, polyglyceryl-dileate, polyglyceryl-dilate, bis-diglyceryl-DIM3 , Tin Oxide, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Methicone, Silicon Dioxide, Aluminum Oxide, Magnesium Silicate, HYDROXYPALMITOYL Sphinganine, Hydroxypropyl TETRAHYDROPYRANTRIOL, Synthetic Fluorophlogopit, Disteardimonium-Acetate, Teardimonium-acetyl-acetate, FRANCELANCE-LIQUIOLETE, TORANCE-LIQUOR-3, BHRANCE METHOD, POLYESTER-3H -OCTYNOATE, HYDROXYCITRONELLAL, CITRONELLOL, HEXYL-CINNAMON, BENZYL ALCOHOL, [+/- MAY CONTAIN / PEUT CONTENIR, CI 15850 / RED 6, CI 15850 / RED 7, CI 15850 / RED 7 LAKE, CI 15985 / YELLOW 6 LAKE, CI 19140 / YELLOW 5 LAKE, CI 42090 / BLUE 1 LAKE, CI 45370 / ORANGE 5, CI 45380 / RED 22, CI 45380 / RED 22 LAKE, CI 45410 / RED 28, CI 45410 / RED 28 LAKE, CI 75470 / CARMINE, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499 / IRON OXIDES, CI 77891 / TITANIUM DIOXIDE, MICA]
Disclaimer: The ingredient lists are available from the brand (or retailer) at the time of publication. Please always check the product packaging, if any, the applicable ingredients list for the product you purchased, or the brand or retailer website for the most up-to-date list of ingredients.
