Beauty Care: Chanel Subtile & Caractere Rouge Allure Lip Colours Reviews & Swatches

Subtile (211)

Chanel Subtile (211) Rouge Allure Luminous Intense Lip Colour ($45.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a darker, though still muted, coral with moderate, warm undertones balanced between red and orange paired with a soft sheen.

Opaque, buildable coverage
Very lightweight, thin but not clingy
Applied evenly, felt comfortable to wear
Long-wearing (4 hours), hydrating

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

Top Dupes

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YSL Nu Transgression (156) (LE, $38.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Milani Lustful (P, $8.99) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
Urban Decay Liar (P, $19.00) is less shimmery, lighter, more muted (90% similar).
ColourPop Virgo Moon (LE, $7.50) is less shimmery, darker, less glossy (85% similar).
Smashbox First Time (P, $24.00) is less shimmery, darker, more muted (85% similar).
Bite Beauty Atlanta (LE, $26.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
ColourPop Hua Mulan (LE, $10.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (80% similar).

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Possible Dupes

These are likely to be very similar shades based on our duping algorithm.

ColourPop City of Stars (P, $7.00).
YSL Honey's Nude (125) (LE, $38.00).

Formula Overview

$45.00/0.12 oz. - $375.00 Per Ounce

The formula is supposed to have a "satin finish" with "ultra-thin pigments" that yield "full coverage" while also having a moisturizing base. Most shades in the range have a satin to luminous finish--not glossy but they have a luminosity to them that gives the appearance of lighter-weight color and smoother, fuller lips that a true satin finish doesn't have (in my experience).

The texture has a more velvety feel--smooth with great glide but not a lot of wetness, so they go on comfortably but feel very lightweight and thin but don't emphasize lip lines/lip texture. The coverage tends to be more semi-opaque to opaque, so they aren't always living up to the "full coverage" claim.

Most shades wear four hours or longer with some of the deeper and richer hues lasting six hours or more, and the formula has been hydrating for me. They have a subtle, floral scent but no discernible taste.

Browse all of our Chanel Rouge Allure Luminous Intense Lip Colour swatches.

Ingredients

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Subtile (211)

PPermanent. $45.00.

9.5

Product

Pigmentation

9.5

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

94%

Total

Caractere (212)

Chanel Caractere (212) Rouge Allure Luminous Intense Lip Colour ($45.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a medium-dark reddish-brown with lightly warm undertones and a luminous sheen. It did not apply as well as other Rouge Allures have for me.