Ruby red (880)
Guerlain Ruby Red (880) Rouge G Luxurious velvet lipstick ($ 34.00 for 0.12 oz.) Is a light, medium-dark red with cooler undertones and a matte finish. It had almost opaque pigmentation in a single layer that was evenly distributed over my lips and didn’t emphasize my lip texture.
The texture felt smooth, velvety, and lighter (but not clingy!), Which made it feel comfortable and worn longer. It lasted a good six and a half hours, stained and slightly moisturizing to the touch. The only problem is the claimed wearing time of 16 hours (sigh!).
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- Urban Decay 714 (P, $ 19.00) is darker (95% similar).
- MAC Always Selena (LE, $ 21.00) is darker (95% similar).
- MAC Candy Cane (LE, $ 21.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- Chanel Rouge Charnel (56) (P, $ 40.00) is shinier (95% similar).
- YSL Carmine Statement (10) (P, $ 36.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Maybelline Red for Me (P, $ 7.49) is shinier (95% similar).
- Chanel Pivoine Noire (136) (P, $ 40.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- Pretty Vulgary Blood Flower (P, $ 24.00) is shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
- MAC Ruby Woo (P, $ 21.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop La La Land (LE, $ 6.50) is cooler (95% similar).
Formula overview
$ 34.00 / 0.12 oz. – $ 283.33 per ounce
The new finish is described as “velvet matt” with “exceptional softness, depth of color” and is “long-lasting” with “16 hours of comfort”. The color coverage should be “highly pigmented” and “easily apply”.
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 felt 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 set in 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 an above-average lifespan, with many shades having a fixed lifespan of six hours, with slight stains remaining. 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 when I ate / drank.
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 through all of our Guerlain Rouge G Luxurious Velvet Lipstick Swatches.
ingredients
# 15680 INGREDIENTS: HYDROGENATED POLYDECENE • DIMETHICONE • POLYETHYLENE • DIMETHICON CROSSPOLYMER • SILICA • CANDELILLA CERA (EUPHORBIA CERIFERA (CANDELILLA) WAX) • MANUAL TYPE • PALENTITATE PALLETIUM • MANUFACTURING • ETHYL-PALENTATYLET -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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Fire Orange (885)
Guerlain Fire Orange (885) Rouge G Luxurious velvet lipstick ($ 34.00 for 0.12 oz.) Is a deep orange red with subtle, warm undertones and a semi-matte finish. It was richly pigmented with a smooth, velvety consistency that was dense but not too firm for it to slide comfortably over my lips.
It carried well for five and a half hours, leaving a slight stain, but didn’t get the stupidly long marketed wear time of 16 hours.
CONTINUE READING: Formula overview for details on general performance and properties (such as fragrance).
- Guerlain Flame Red (214) (P, $ 34.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- Guerlain # 27 (P, $ 33.00) is lighter and cooler (90% similar).
- Chanel Ardente (175) (LE, $ 38.00) is shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Elote (P, $ 19.00) is lighter and cooler (85% similar).
- ColourPop Cruella (LE, $ 8.00) is lighter, brighter, warmer (80% similar).
- ColourPop Chronos (LE, $ 6.50) is lighter, brighter, cooler (80% similar).
- NYX Pure Red (P, $ 6.00) is lighter, brighter, warmer (80% similar).
Formula overview
$ 34.00 / 0.12 oz. – $ 283.33 per ounce
The new finish is described as “velvet matt” with “exceptional softness, depth of color” and is “long-lasting” with “16 hours of comfort”. The color coverage should be “highly pigmented” and “easily apply”.
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 felt 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 set in 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 an above-average lifespan, with many shades achieving a solid six-hour shelf life, 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 when I ate / drank.
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 through all of our Guerlain Rouge G Luxurious Velvet Lipstick Swatches.
ingredients
# 15680 INGREDIENTS: HYDROGENATED POLYDECENE • DIMETHICONE • POLYETHYLENE • DIMETHICON CROSSPOLYMER • SILICA • CANDELILLA CERA (EUPHORBIA CERIFERA (CANDELILLA) WAX) • MANUAL TYPE • PALENTITATE PALLETIUM • MANUFACTURING • ETHYL-PALENTATYLET -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, on the ingredient list applicable to the product you purchased or the brand or retailer website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
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