Beauty Care: Chanel Eternite & Obstination Rouge Allure Laques Reviews & Swatches

Eternite (79)

Chanel Eternite (79) Rouge Allure Laque (2020) ($38.00 for 0.18 oz.) is a deep, reddened plum with subtle, warm undertones and a natural sheen. The product had medium color coverage, which built up to semi-opaque coverage with a second layer. The texture was lightweight, spreadable, and more emollient initially before developing into a slightly denser, thicker and tackier consistency, though not that thick.

This particular shade seemed more prone to gathering around and emphasizing any imperfections on my lips, though. It lasted for six and a half hours and felt hydrating over time, though not anywhere close to the 12-hours promised.

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

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Formula Overview

$40.00/0.18 oz. - $222.22 Per Ounce

The formula is supposed to have "ultra-intense colour with longwearing satin shine in one swipe" that lasts up to "12 hours" and is comfortable for up to "8 hours." The majority of shades I tested had more medium to semi-opaque coverage in one layer, which could be built up by applying a second layer.

The consistency felt more emollient and like a liquid lip balm initially, and within 30 seconds, it transformed to something slightly thicker, denser, and tackier, which helped to keep the product in place better. I also felt like over time, the color seemed to look more even and was less likely to sit in my lip lines, but this could take an hour or longer to be visible.

It was felt rather lightweight and had more of that "satin shine" the brand claimed after an hour or two of wear, and it felt significantly less tacky. There are other formulas on the market that have a similar start and finish in feel (going from something thinner to something thicker and tackier), but the tackiness wearing down faster with Chanel's formula ended up reducing longevity significantly.

The color lasted between five and seven hours with deeper, more pigmented and brighter shades lasting longer than lighter ones. They did not survive that well through a meal, and for something that is marketed as lasting up to 12 hours, I'd expect better survivability. They were very comfortable and hydrating to wear, though, and they left my lips in better condition after wearing different shades over a few days. They had a floral scent but didn't yield a noticeable taste for me.

And no, these are nothing like the previously-released Rouge Allure Laque formula. The older formula has more like a literal liquid lipstick, so it was creamier, thicker, and the formula didn't change or set after a minute or so; at most, it wore down to a more satin to semi-matte finish after a few hours of wear (as any glossier lipstick might). While they share the same name, they're really different types of formulas.

Browse all of our Chanel Rouge Allure Laque (2020) swatches.

Ingredients

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Eternite (79)

PPermanent. $40.00.

Product

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

Longevity

4.5

Application

76%

Total

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Obstination (81)

Chanel Obstination (81) Rouge Allure Laque (2020) ($38.00 for 0.18 oz.) is a muted, medium-dark plummy-brown with subtle, warm undertones and a natural sheen. It had semi-opaque color payoff in one layer, which could be built up to nearly opaque coverage with a second layer. The liquid lipstick had an emollient, more balm-like consistency that was very thin and spreadable.

The formula “set” to something that felt a little thicker and more substantial that was also somewhat tacky. The tackiness wore down over the six hours the product lasted for, which is longer-wearing in the grand scheme of things but only half the wear time claimed. It was very comfortable and moisturizing to wear, though!

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

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