Black Red (910)
Guerlain Black Red (910) Rouge G Luxurious velvet lipstick ($ 34.00 for 0.12 oz.) Is a medium dark burgundy red with cooler undertones and a matte finish. It had semi-opaque pigmentation that was applied fairly evenly but didn’t apply as well to the inside of my lips and appeared to have a bit of pilling. The texture was light, thin, but not clingy and more velvety when gliding.
It wore well for six hours, left a faint stain, and was slightly moisturizing, but the brand claimed a mega-wear time of 16 hours, so it performed poorly.
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- Hourglass Warrior (P, $ 32.00) is shimmery, lighter, cooler (95% similar).
- Chanel Cassis (P, $ 37.00) is shimmery, lighter, cooler (95% similar).
- MAC Media (P, $ 21.00) is darker and shinier (95% similar).
- YSL Peculiar Pink (05) (P, $ 39.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- Tarte Soul (LE, $ 20.00) is shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Tarte Berry Mojito (P, $ 21.00) is shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Givenchy Pourpre Defile (P, $ 37.00) is lighter and warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Payasa (P, $ 6.50) is warmer (90% similar).
- MAC Burning Love (P, $ 21.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- MAC Diva (P, $ 21.00) is warmer (90% similar).
Formula overview
$ 34.00 / 0.12 oz. – $ 283.33 an ounce
The new finish is described as “velvet matt” with “extraordinary softness, depth of color” and is “long-lasting” with “16-hours comfort and wear”. The color coverage should be “highly pigmented” and “slide easily”.
Most of the shades available were highly pigmented as marketed with an even, smooth coverage that didn’t tend to emphasize lip texture, lines, or imperfections. The texture was smooth, moderately dense, but not thick, so it was light to the touch (but not clingy). Most shades – at the time of review – are more like medium or deep, but the lightest shades I tested tended to stick to my lip lines over time.
The big “downside” is that they don’t wear nearly 16 hours; that would be a big question for any lipstick formula, let alone a traditional spherical formula like this one. They have a longer than average shelf life, with many shades reaching a solid shelf life of six hours with slight stains left behind. The formula was comfortable to wear and slightly moisturizing overall.
They have a floral scent that was noticeable on the lips and I had a slight floral scent while eating / drinking.
Please note that 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 comes in a variety of designs). Personally, I keep mine with the refill cap, which is great for home storage but not ideal for someone who carries it in their pocket or who travels frequently.
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ingredients
# 15680 INGREDIENTS: HYDROGENATED POLYDECENE • DIMETHICON • POLYETHYLENE • DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER • SILICA • CANDELILLA CERA (EUPHORBIA CERIFERA (CANDELILLA) WAX) • CELLULOSE • PALMITINE PARAMATE • CELLULOSE • PAULITINE PARAMYLATE • CELLULOSE • PARMITINE PARAMATE • CELLAGULOSE • ETHYL. 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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Dusty brown (940)
Guerlain Dusty Brown (940) Rouge G Luxurious velvet lipstick ($ 34.00 for 0.12 oz.) Is a medium dark burgundy brown with warmer undertones and a semi-matte finish. It had a semi-opaque, somewhat buildable paint cover that was applied evenly for the most part, but didn’t stick quite as well to the inside of my lips.
The texture was velvety, slightly dense, but not too firm and comfortable to apply and wear. It lasted a good five and a half hours and felt slightly moisturizing, but it didn’t come close to the 16 hour bracket that was marketed.
CONTINUE READING: Formula overview for details on general performance and properties (such as fragrance).
- Giorgio Armani Nightberry (201) (P, $ 38.00) is darker, warmer (95% similar).
- Make Up For Ever M500 (DC, $ 22.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Payasa (P, $ 6.50) is cooler (90% similar).
- Milani I Am Strong (P, $ 6.99) is shinier (90% similar).
- MAC Diva (P, $ 21.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Anastasia Bohemian (P, $ 20.00) is darker (85% similar).
- Anastasia Brandy (P, $ 18.00) is darker, more subdued, warmer (85% similar).
- YSL Reverse Red (18) (P, $ 39.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Chanel Rouge Audace (59) (LE, $ 40.00) is shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
- ColourPop boarding pass (LE, $ 5.00) is cooler (85% similar).
Formula overview
$ 34.00 / 0.12 oz. – $ 283.33 an ounce
The new finish is described as “velvet matt” with “extraordinary softness, depth of color” and is “long-lasting” with “16-hours comfort and wear”. The color coverage should be “highly pigmented” and “slide easily”.
Most of the shades available were highly pigmented as marketed with an even, smooth coverage that didn’t tend to emphasize lip texture, lines, or imperfections. The texture was smooth, moderately dense, but not thick, so it was light to the touch (but not clingy). Most shades – at the time of review – are more like medium or deep, but the lightest shades I tested tended to stick to my lip lines over time.
The big “downside” is that they don’t wear nearly 16 hours; that would be a big question for any lipstick formula, let alone a traditional spherical formula like this one. They have a longer than average shelf life, with many shades reaching a solid shelf life of six hours with slight stains left behind. The formula was comfortable to wear and slightly moisturizing overall.
They have a floral scent that was noticeable on the lips and I had a slight floral scent while eating / drinking.
Please note that 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 comes in a variety of designs). Personally, I keep mine with the refill cap, which is great for home storage but not ideal for someone who carries it in their pocket or who travels frequently.
Browse all of our Guerlain Rouge G Luxurious Velvet Lipstick Swatches.
ingredients
# 15680 INGREDIENTS: HYDROGENATED POLYDECENE • DIMETHICON • POLYETHYLENE • DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER • SILICA • CANDELILLA CERA (EUPHORBIA CERIFERA (CANDELILLA) WAX) • CELLULOSE • PALMITINE PARAMATE • CELLULOSE • PAULITINE PARAMYLATE • CELLULOSE • PARMITINE PARAMATE • CELLAGULOSE • ETHYL. 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)]
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.
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