Lancome Impatiente (172) L’Absolu Rouge moisturizing lipstick ($ 32.00 for 0.14 oz.) Is a vibrant, medium orange with moderate, warm red undertones and an off-white finish. It had an almost opaque paint release that stuck evenly to my lips. The lipstick had a light, slightly creamy texture that was thin without sticky and a little sticky.
This shade didn’t sit quite as well on my lips compared to other shades in the series, but personally I couldn’t see any sticking in my lip lines (as there was a hint in the close-ups). It has worn well for five hours and felt slightly moisturizing over time.
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- YSL Rouge Neon (50) (P, $ 38.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Chanel Rouge Magnifique (827) (LE, $ 38.00) is shimmery, darker, cooler (95% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Connor (P, $ 36.00) is darker, warmer (95% similar).
- Urban Decay Bang (DC, $ 18.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- Smashbox Unbridled (P, $ 24.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- Make Up For Ever True Crimson (410) (P, $ 23.00) is shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- Milani Roleplay (P, $ 8.99) is darker, shinier (95% similar).
- Pat McGrath Obsessed (LE, $ 38.00) is darker, warmer (95% similar).
- NARS Claudette (LE, $ 34.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Becca Flame (P, $ 24.00) is shimmery, darker, warmer (90% 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 Lie de Vin (192) L’Absolu Rouge Transparent lipstick ($ 32.00 for 0.14 oz.) Is a muted, medium red with cooler undertones and a bright sheen with faint pearls. It had a semi-transparent to medium, easily buildable coverage that was marketed as advertised based on the finish. The texture was a little smoother with less stickiness and more glidability compared to other finishes in the range, so it didn’t wear for quite as long. It lasted a good four hours and felt slightly moisturizing when worn.
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- Burberry Cherry Red (301) (P, $ 34.00) is less shimmery, more shiny (95% similar).
- Guerlain # 21 (P, $ 33.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Chanel Palpitante (102) (LE, $ 38.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Burberry Poppy Red (309) (P, $ 34.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Milani Fantasy (P, $ 8.99) is warmer (90% similar).
- Revlon Cherry Blossom (P, $ 8.49) is darker, lighter (90% similar).
- MAC Bittersweetie (LE, $ 21.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Guerlain Glamorous Cherry (822) (DC, $ 58.00) is shimmery, brighter, brighter (90% similar).
- Guerlain Daisy Red (729) (P, $ 39.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Chanel Rouge Majueux (847) (LE, $ 38.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% 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]
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.
