Chanel Rouge Allure Velvet 50 La Romanesque

It is perfectly seasonable since we are still in April (besides today it is coat weather, again.), but I can't help but feel that I am terribly behind in writing about a piece from the Chanel Rêverie Parisienne collection (spring 2015). That is kind of insane, but we are already seeing the summer collections everywhere.

I am going through a matte lipstick phase right now (other than "the warm orange-y lipstick phase") and recently have bought a more than a few both from drugstores and higher-ends. Being equally fond of drugstore lipsticks in general, I secretly hoped that my affordable acquisitions would be as good as Chanel Rouge Allure Velvet La Romanesque. Sadly but justifiably, the Chanel turned out to be superior in this case.

La Romanesque is a muted fuchsia with plum undertones. 

Chanel describes it as a "magenta".

On my lips, it shows up brighter pulling a bit red.

This swatch pic was made with single swipes.

La Romanesque practically glides on and feels incredibly light on lips. It quickly sets to last for a very long time leaving a strong stain behind, like a tattoo. The color turns slightly darker on me, too. 

It does have that "shrink-wrap" kind of sensation which is quite common in long lasting formulas. Once set, it feels "tight" but not "dry", if that makes any sense. I like how gradually it wears off (I mean, minimally) that I never have to deal with flaking or peeling. I would have said this is the best matte formulation I've tried if I hadn't experienced the Tatcha lipstick.

Here is an overall look with Chanel Rouge Allure Velvet La Romanesque.

Chanel Rouge Allure Velvet La Romanesque is excellent both in color and formula. In fact, I am quite smitten with the formulation that I am considering to get her sister, La Petillante, which is a stunning matte coral that will satisfy my current lipstick cravings.

Are you still enjoying the spring makeup?

Or are you already into bronzers and summer brights?

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