Lancome Rose Lancome & Rouge Vintage L’Absolu Rouge Lipsticks Review, Photos, Swatches

Rose Lancome (368)

Lancome Rose Lancome (368) L’Absolu Rouge ($30.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a vibrant, medium-dark raspberry pink with cool, blue undertones and a natural sheen. It had good color coverage in a single layer, which applied evenly and smoothly without dragging on my lips during application. The consistency was lightweight, emollient without being slippery, and comfortable to wear. It stayed on well for six hours, left behind a stain, and was a somewhat hydrating.

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Formula Overview

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The L'Absolu Rouge formula is supposed to have "high-color payoff" that's hydrating and available in three finishes (sheer, cream, and matte). Of the few shades I have tried, it seems like a more pigmented formulation with a lightly hydrating formula and smooth, velvety textures that are easy to work with. They have a soft, floral scent but no discernible taste.

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Ingredients

Pentaerythrityl Isostearate/Caprate/Caprylate/Adipate, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Octyldodecyl Stearate, Cera Microcristallina/Microcrystalline Wax/Cire Microcristalline, PEG-45/Dodecyl Glycol Copolymer, Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax, Hydrogenated Castor Oil Dimer Dilinoleate, Bis-Diglyceryl, Polyacyladipate-2, Tin Oxide, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Methicone, Silica, Alumina, Magnesium Silicate, Hydroxypalmitoyl Sphinganine, Hydroxypropyl Tetrahydropyrantriol, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Polyester-3, BHT, Tocopheryl Acetate, Fragrance, Geraniol, Methyl-2-Octynoate, Hydroxycitronellal, Citronellol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Alcohol. May Contain (+/-): Red 6 (Ci 15850), Red 7 (Ci 15850), Red 7 Lake (Ci 15850), Yellow 6 Lake (Ci 15985), Yellow 5 Lake (Ci 19140), Blue 1 Lake (Ci 42090), Orange 5 (Ci 45370), Red 22 (Ci 45380), Red 22 Lake (Ci 45380), Red 28 (Ci 45410), Red 28 Lake (Ci 45410), Carmine (Ci 75470), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499), Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Mica.

Rose Lancome (368)

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Rouge Vintage (178)

Lancome Rouge Vintage (178) L’Absolu Rouge ($30.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a rich red with subtle, warm undertones and a satin finish. It had good color payoff that applied evenly in a fluid stroke, though the texture seemed to be a little thinner and didn’t sit as flatteringly on my lips as Rose Lancome did. The texture was lightweight, velvety, and easy to work with across my lips. The color wore well for five and a half hours, left a slight stain behind, and was lightly moisturizing.