Lancome Coquette (326) L’Absolu Rouge Moisturizing lipstick ($ 32.00 for 0.14 oz.) Is a medium rosy pink with moderate warm undertones and fine gold and pink pearl that give it a more metallic finish. The texture was light, slightly thin but non-sticky, and had just enough creaminess to slide over my lips without tugging, but it didn’t slide around when worn. It had a semi-opaque, buildable color cover that was well worn for four hours and felt slightly moisturizing when worn.

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  • Revlon Blushing Mauve (P, $ 8.49) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
  • Marc Jacobs Beauty Night Mauves (310) (P, $ 26.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
  • Bite Beauty Rose Glace (P, $ 24.00) is warmer (90% similar).
  • NARS Cool It (P, $ 26.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
  • MAC Skew (P, $ 21.00) is less shimmery, lighter, and cooler (85% similar).
  • NARS Sexual Healing (P, $ 26.00) is lighter, warmer, and shinier (85% similar).
  • NARS Summer Fire (LE, $ 28.00) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
  • MAC Pearl Punk (LE, USD 21.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
  • NARS Instant Crush (P, $ 26.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% 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 clear finish was smoother and had a glossier finish with translucency, but wasn’t so clear 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 on 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]

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Lancome Exotic Orchid (391) L’Absolu Rouge Moisturizing Lipstick ($ 32.00 for 0.14 oz.) Is a medium-dark, rosy plum with subtle, warm undertones and a cooler pink pearl that gives it a brilliant sheen. It had an almost opaque color coverage in a single stroke that stuck evenly to my lips and didn’t emphasize the lip texture.

It had a smooth, lightweight texture that was thinner and slightly sticky, which helped it stay in place while still being comfortable to apply and wear. This shade lasted a good five hours and felt slightly moisturizing over time.

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  • Revlon Iced Amethyst (P, $ 8.49) is cooler (95% similar).
  • Urban Decay Outspoken (LE, $ 18.00) is shimmery, darker, warmer (95% similar).
  • Fenty Beauty Sci Fly (LE, $ 19.00) is darker (90% similar).
  • Tom Ford Beauty Scott (LE, $ 36.00) is less shimmery (90% similar).
  • Urban Decay Fast Talk (DC, $ 18.00) is shimmery, more subdued (90% similar).
  • Ciate Infam (P, $ 19.00) is shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
  • Anastasia Cali Sunset (LE, $ 20.00) is cooler (90% similar).
  • Tom Ford Beauty Stinger (LE, $ 56.00) is shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
  • Bite Beauty Sugar Flower (P, $ 24.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
  • Tom Ford Beauty Velvet Orchid (LE, $ 55.00) is shimmery, darker, cooler (85% 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 clear finish was smoother and had a glossier finish with translucency, but wasn’t so clear 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 on 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]

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Lancome Berry Noir (397) L’Absolu Rouge moisturizing lipstick ($ 32.00 for 0.14 oz.) Is a deep, flushed plum with subtle, warm undertones and a satin finish. It had an almost opaque color release in one layer, paired with a smooth, almost velvety consistency that was denser and slightly thicker compared to the cream and sheer finish colors.

The color was applied evenly and didn’t accentuate my lip lines, but it didn’t slip while wearing, so feathering wasn’t a problem. It lasted a good six hours and was slightly moisturizing over time.

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  • Bite Beauty Jam (DC, $ 26.00) is cooler (90% similar).
  • Burberry Damson (# 425) (P, $ 35.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
  • NARS Impulse (P, $ 26.00) is cooler (90% similar).
  • Guerlain # 80 (P, $ 33.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
  • Smashbox Jam On It (P, $ 21.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
  • Bite Beauty Pavlova (P, $ 24.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
  • Maybelline Plum for Me (P, $ 7.49) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
  • MAC Love Weapon (LE, $ 21.00) is lighter, cooler, and less shiny (85% similar).
  • NARS Blindfold (LE, $ 27.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
  • MAC Marsala (DC, $ 21.00) is less shimmery, lighter, 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 clear finish was smoother and had a glossier finish with translucency, but wasn’t so clear 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 on 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.

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