Beauty Care: Chanel Brun Lunaire & Rouge Selene Rouge Allure L'Extrait Lipsticks Reviews & Swatches

Brun Lunaire (827)

Chanel Brun Lunaire (827) Rouge Allure L’Extrait Lip Colour ($55.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a muted, medium-dark reddish-plum with warm undertones and a lightly glossy, cream finish.

Nearly opaque pigmentation
Lightweight, creamy, and smooth
Applied evenly and didn’t emphasize lip texture
Long-wearing (5.5 hours) and hydrating

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

Possible Dupes

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

Tarte Praise (LE, $24.00).
Guerlain #688 (P, $33.00).
ColourPop Main Character (LE, $9.00).
Marc Jacobs Beauty Sugar and Spice (P, $30.00).
ColourPop C'mon Sis (LE, $10.00).
Bobbi Brown Cranberry (LE, $29.00).
MAC Amor Prohibido (LE, $19.00).
Sephora Rose Redux (84) (P, $14.00).
Estee Lauder Genius (913) (P, $32.00).
Tarte Mani (LE, $20.00).

Formula Overview

$55.00/0.07 oz. - $785.71 Per Ounce

The formula is supposed to have a "satin" finish with eight-hour wear (and 12 hours of hydration) and an "ultra-high concentration of pigments" and a "deeply moisturizing complex." The range was quite pigmented with most shades delivering fully opaque coverage in a single layer, though there were a few exceptions.

The consistency was smooth, creamy, and lightly emollient without too much slip, so it stayed in place without feathering on me, but it was a "thicker" and denser formula compared to most Chanel lip color formulas I have tried; this wasn't a good or bad thing, but it was a departure worth noting for those familiar with prior lipstick releases from the brand. I felt this thicker formula did help to soften my lip lines and yield a very flattering look on my lips, though.

Most shades lasted at least four hours with some shades lasting closer to six hours but eight hours of decent wear would have been a stretch. Eight hours with some remnants of color? Possibly with some of the bolder hues (e.g. a red). The formula was comfortable and hydrating to wear, and I definitely felt no need to hasten to get lip balm after one wore off.

The lipstick had a subtle, floral scent (I didn't notice it after I applied it, mostly in the tube) but no discernible taste.

Note: this is a refillable lipstick, so the price reflects the cost of the case and the lipstick shade (cases are not currently available on their own). Refills are $40 each at the time of publishing.

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Ingredients

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Brun Lunaire (827)

LELimited Edition. $55.00.

9.5

Product

9.5

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

94%

Total

Rouge Selene (817)

Chanel Rouge Selene (817) Rouge Allure L’Extrait Lip Colour ($55.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a bright, orange-red with strong, warm undertones and fine, orange pearl throughout.