Chanel La Bouleversante & Pensive Rouge Allures

Chanel La Bouleversante (51) Rouge Allure Velvet

Chanel La Bouleversante (51) Rouge Allure Velvet ($36.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a slightly muted, medium red with neutral-to-warm undertones and a satin finish. It had semi-opaque color payoff with a very smooth, thin consistency. The finish had a fair amount of shine–more than “velvet matte” would have as defined by most would be my guess! Though it’s not touted as hydrating, it is supposed to be “non-drying” and long-wearing, but my experience with it was that it was somewhat drying over the five hours it lasted. Something about the consistency made it seem like it didn’t really adhere to my lips that well. Diva (LE, $36.00) is darker (95% similar). Steam Heat (LE, $17.00) is more pigmented, better quality (95% similar). Candied Maple (LE, $24.00) is brighter (90% similar). Carmine Rouge (LE, $30.00) is brighter, cooler (90% similar). Mysterious Red (LE, $25.00) is more pigmented, less glossy (90% similar). Maneater (P, $24.00) is brighter, more pigmented, less glossy (85% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes.

Chanel Pensive (162) Rouge Allure ($36.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a light-medium, peachy brown with warm undertones and fine peach pearl. It had sheer coverage that applies unevenly and settles into lip lines right away. It lasted for two hours and was slightly drying. Julia (404) (P, $36.00) is more shimmery, lighter, more pigmented (90% similar). In the Buff (01) (LE, $50.00) is lighter, more pigmented, better quality (90% similar). Gracieuse (DC, $51.00) is darker, more pigmented, warmer (85% similar). Truffle Tease (930) (P, $7.49) is less shimmery, lighter, better quality (85% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes.