A bit drying...
Lancome's L'Absolu Rouge Cream Lipstick ended up drying out my lips a bit which was surprising because the product did have a bit of a nice slip to it upon application and was comfortable when first applied. The color is stunning in Exotic Orchid and if it were a better formula, I would wear it daily.This lipstick comes in a sleek component where you press a button on one end to release the lipstick out of the other side. I thought it was pretty cool though not entirely necessary.I haven't owned Lancome lipsticks in many years now and noticed some people mentioning the product smells funny. It seems Lancome never switched their lipstick fragrance after all these years as it still has it's usual scent which reminds me of baby powder with a slight hint of rose. ... MoreLancome's L'Absolu Rouge Cream Lipstick ended up drying out my lips a bit which was surprising because the product did have a bit of a nice slip to it upon application and was comfortable when first applied. The color is stunning in Exotic Orchid and if it were a better formula, I would wear it daily.This lipstick comes in a sleek component where you press a button on one end to release the lipstick out of the other side. I thought it was pretty cool though not entirely necessary.I haven't owned Lancome lipsticks in many years now and noticed some people mentioning the product smells funny. It seems Lancome never switched their lipstick fragrance after all these years as it still has it's usual scent which reminds me of baby powder with a slight hint of rose. The fragrance for me makes it unappealing to apply the lipstick on my lips.Overall, I wouldn't recommend this lipstick which is unfortunate because the color truly is beautiful. It isn't very pleasant to wear for me personally due to the fragrance and the fact that it is drying for me (maybe will work better for others). I have found much better lipsticks out there that are more comfortable to wear.... Show more
decolella
originally posted on sephora.com
A lipstick that I actually enjoy wearing
This lipstick is so creamy with great coverage that lasts once I learned to stop rubbing my lips together so much to enjoy the feeling and the taste. Previously I was unsuccessful in finding a lipstick that didn’t dry out or look garish on me. I was blessed with average lips. Larger bottom but a thinner upper. And it was easier to throw on something like a gloss or semi sheer moisturizer. But after decades, I decided to try again. And I was very pleasantly surprised and pleased. The coverage is so perfectly creamy but not too thick and it has a great moisture content but isn’t sloppy. And the color is wearable. It actually enhances my lips in a pleasant unobtrusive way. And it keeps my lips moisturized all day. Even if my color fades a little as the day goes on, my ... MoreThis lipstick is so creamy with great coverage that lasts once I learned to stop rubbing my lips together so much to enjoy the feeling and the taste. Previously I was unsuccessful in finding a lipstick that didn’t dry out or look garish on me. I was blessed with average lips. Larger bottom but a thinner upper. And it was easier to throw on something like a gloss or semi sheer moisturizer. But after decades, I decided to try again. And I was very pleasantly surprised and pleased. The coverage is so perfectly creamy but not too thick and it has a great moisture content but isn’t sloppy. And the color is wearable. It actually enhances my lips in a pleasant unobtrusive way. And it keeps my lips moisturized all day. Even if my color fades a little as the day goes on, my lips are still soft. For someone like me who feels more comfortable in a more natural tone and appearance, I am in love with this lipstick.... Show more
Buttercup1973
originally posted on Lancôme
Beautiful color payoff
I recieved a color not available to select to review, in 143 ROUGE BADABOUM, so this is a review of that one. This lipstick is really beautiful. And even just patting it on lightly and rubbing my lips together left a beautiful color and finish. And applying it normally gives an even more vibrant color and smoothness. But the only thing is, if you accidently put too much on, it doesn't really dry off to where it doesn't come off when pressed against things like the back of my hand or on cups/bottles. So it can smudge if it doesn't dry fully. I also seem to have problems with generally any lipstick going on my teeth when I talk or smile, but since this one is so vibrant and colorful compared to other lipsticks, it shows up really well on my teeth, a lot. That could be ... MoreI recieved a color not available to select to review, in 143 ROUGE BADABOUM, so this is a review of that one. This lipstick is really beautiful. And even just patting it on lightly and rubbing my lips together left a beautiful color and finish. And applying it normally gives an even more vibrant color and smoothness. But the only thing is, if you accidently put too much on, it doesn't really dry off to where it doesn't come off when pressed against things like the back of my hand or on cups/bottles. So it can smudge if it doesn't dry fully. I also seem to have problems with generally any lipstick going on my teeth when I talk or smile, but since this one is so vibrant and colorful compared to other lipsticks, it shows up really well on my teeth, a lot. That could be user error though, but those are pretty much my only complaints. Otherwise the product is really lovely! I got many compliments and it stayed on nice, and was also long lasting. I would love this lipstick in other colors and would consider buying more if it's not priced too expensive. I would also recommend it to friends or family if they want to know which one it is. Overall this lipstick is really beautiful and nice looking, with good wearability.... Show more
Dinanasaur
originally posted on sephora.com
Hydrating and creative packaging
A good light pink , nude and dark color is always good to have in your makeup bag. This blush color is the perfect blush pink. I am also absolutely obsessed with the beautiful creative packaging. The lipstick which is made from 30% rose balm is inside a matte black tube with a golden rose on the top that when pressed down releases the lipstick so you can remove it and apply. I apply lipstick both directly from the lipstick and with a brush depends on my mood but both application techniques worked well with this.The lipstick itself is comfortable and I did notice my lips were softer after wearing it and removing it at the end of the day. The color does transfer slightly to drinks but it does still remain on your lips as well.There is cold pressed rose oil and ... MoreA good light pink , nude and dark color is always good to have in your makeup bag. This blush color is the perfect blush pink. I am also absolutely obsessed with the beautiful creative packaging. The lipstick which is made from 30% rose balm is inside a matte black tube with a golden rose on the top that when pressed down releases the lipstick so you can remove it and apply. I apply lipstick both directly from the lipstick and with a brush depends on my mood but both application techniques worked well with this.The lipstick itself is comfortable and I did notice my lips were softer after wearing it and removing it at the end of the day. The color does transfer slightly to drinks but it does still remain on your lips as well.There is cold pressed rose oil and grand rose extracts which make the lipstick have a beautiful light floral rose scent that I find so refreshing and creative.The price at first surprised me however I am happy to say it is worth every penny and it is now my go to lipstick and I look forward to adding shades to my collection.... Show more
MishaAlsleben
originally posted on sephora.com
I Found my Perfect Shade
I tried Lancome's L'Absolu Rouge #112 Creme De Marron which is a cream based formula that is a bit warmer in color compared to #265. Creme De Marron has a warmed copper finish with light metallic pearl and copper sparkle throughout. My lips become really dry in the colder months here in the Carolinas, and wanted a new lipstick for all the Christmas parties and church events coming up. It stayed on through dinners and kisses for the evening and was easily bendable into my cheeks and lids of my eyes for an overall flushed monotone look. Lancome uses rose oils in its blends so the smell and glide factor are 10 out of 10. The golden button on the top acts as the push trigger to release the tube from the casing. That made me feel so classy and its is an upgrade to my ... MoreI tried Lancome's L'Absolu Rouge #112 Creme De Marron which is a cream based formula that is a bit warmer in color compared to #265. Creme De Marron has a warmed copper finish with light metallic pearl and copper sparkle throughout. My lips become really dry in the colder months here in the Carolinas, and wanted a new lipstick for all the Christmas parties and church events coming up. It stayed on through dinners and kisses for the evening and was easily bendable into my cheeks and lids of my eyes for an overall flushed monotone look. Lancome uses rose oils in its blends so the smell and glide factor are 10 out of 10. The golden button on the top acts as the push trigger to release the tube from the casing. That made me feel so classy and its is an upgrade to my everyday Baby Lips by Mabelline. Pulling a beautiful black and golden Lancome tube out of my purse makes me feel like a classy movie star. Please try and find #112 and give it a go. I think you'll like it!... Show more
lthomas52
originally posted on sephora.com
In love!
I’ll start out by saying how shocked I am that I love this as much as I do. I always try to talk myself down from luxury products because I keep telling myself there’s no reason to splurge when you can get less expensive products that do the same thing. Well, I was proven wrong with this one. This is one of the best bullet lipsticks I’ve ever tried. Right off the bat, I got one swipe full color. BAM in your face, and it’s so striking! I have the color 143 rouge badaboum (which I don’t see available anymore, or at least for right now) and it is one of the most perfect, classic reds I’ve ever seen. This is what I imagine when I think of old Hollywood stars. It makes you feel so glamourous, especially when you pull the tube out in public to do a touchup. Which ... MoreI’ll start out by saying how shocked I am that I love this as much as I do. I always try to talk myself down from luxury products because I keep telling myself there’s no reason to splurge when you can get less expensive products that do the same thing. Well, I was proven wrong with this one. This is one of the best bullet lipsticks I’ve ever tried. Right off the bat, I got one swipe full color. BAM in your face, and it’s so striking! I have the color 143 rouge badaboum (which I don’t see available anymore, or at least for right now) and it is one of the most perfect, classic reds I’ve ever seen. This is what I imagine when I think of old Hollywood stars. It makes you feel so glamourous, especially when you pull the tube out in public to do a touchup. Which surprisingly, I didn’t need to do much of. I will say I got a good 4 hours before I felt like I wanted to refresh. However the color was still there and bright! I didn’t notice any feathering thankfully, but like all creamy lipsticks it will come off when you eat of drink. But it didn’t move around my face! Just need a little light swipe to refresh the color. My favorite part of it, is the way it feels on the lips. It feels almost hydrating when you first apply and dried down slightly to a velvet finish that almost feel like nothing but at the same time still feels comforting to the lips. It’s light as air and I adore that. If I had to give any negative, it’s that there is a perfume, floral fragrance to it. It’s quite potent but after a few minutes I don’t smell it anymore, and I have a sensitive nose so that’s a good thing. But if anyone has ever smelled luxury lipsticks, they usually always have fragrance and this one is at least pleasant. All in all, I’m sold on this, and now need every color.... Show more
CapnKitKit
originally posted on sephora.com
Not For Me, But A Great Lipstick
You can immediately tell the high quality of Lancome L'Absolu Rouge Cream Lipstick by its pigmentation and creaminess (and yet, still having enough firmness to successfully line my lips with the tip of the lipstick).The biggest pro of this lipstick for me is how it didn’t give me an allergic reaction. So many products these days can give me a rash, but in my wear tests, I had no reaction to it whatsoever!I really like hot pink lipstick and lipgloss (I have a couple lipsticks in my collection in similar shades), so the color in and of itself was not a problem. But, in the future, I will probably top this with a lipgloss to hide the sheen as the slight metallic finish aged me. If it has been more matte/satin or even more metallic, it could have looked very cool, ... MoreYou can immediately tell the high quality of Lancome L'Absolu Rouge Cream Lipstick by its pigmentation and creaminess (and yet, still having enough firmness to successfully line my lips with the tip of the lipstick).The biggest pro of this lipstick for me is how it didn’t give me an allergic reaction. So many products these days can give me a rash, but in my wear tests, I had no reaction to it whatsoever!I really like hot pink lipstick and lipgloss (I have a couple lipsticks in my collection in similar shades), so the color in and of itself was not a problem. But, in the future, I will probably top this with a lipgloss to hide the sheen as the slight metallic finish aged me. If it has been more matte/satin or even more metallic, it could have looked very cool, but unfortunately it is somewhere in between and a little dull.It seems like the target market for this product in particular is more mature and not for the younger consumer. However, if you are looking for a nice gift for a mature person in your life who enjoys wearing lipstick, I would highly recommend this. It is made of quality ingredients, feels great on, and is a really lovely color.... Show more
emandm2222
originally posted on sephora.com
Softening and smoothing, beautiful shade
This is a beautiful tube of lipstick. I was surprised at the weight of the tube itself, it seems very substantial and high end. The button at the end of the tube is pressed to pop up the tube of lipstick, and this is a nice design touch that adds to the classiness of this lipstick tube. The formula is very moisturizing. Most long-lasting lipsticks I have tried previously end up drying my lips out, but this lipstick leaves them feeling moisturized and softer than before! I am a person who licks my lips all the time, it is a bad habit, so this lipstick doesn’t last as long for me as it would for most people. I have found that after about 4 to 5 hours of wear, the lipstick begins to fade in the center part of my lips and I need to reapply. The color itself compliments ... MoreThis is a beautiful tube of lipstick. I was surprised at the weight of the tube itself, it seems very substantial and high end. The button at the end of the tube is pressed to pop up the tube of lipstick, and this is a nice design touch that adds to the classiness of this lipstick tube. The formula is very moisturizing. Most long-lasting lipsticks I have tried previously end up drying my lips out, but this lipstick leaves them feeling moisturized and softer than before! I am a person who licks my lips all the time, it is a bad habit, so this lipstick doesn’t last as long for me as it would for most people. I have found that after about 4 to 5 hours of wear, the lipstick begins to fade in the center part of my lips and I need to reapply. The color itself compliments my skin tone nicely. It’s not too dark, and it’s not overly bright. It is a nice rosy shade that looks appropriate during daytime and for night as well. My lips don’t feel over done with this color. I have tried wearing lip gloss on top of this lipstick, and that is a lovely look as well. I would purchase this again, because it is a moisturizing and softening formula that leaves my lips feeling so smooth. And it lasts a long time before fading, which is a rare experience for me due to my bad habit of licking of my lips! It’s a beautiful lipstick and I would recommend it.... Show more
missourimissy
originally posted on sephora.com
THE lipstick
I have this lipstick in several shades, and will always be on the lookout for more.Boasting an impressive range of 50! individual colours, the L'Absolu Rouge Cream lipsticks do not disappoint.I use them frequently, and let me tell you, there is a shade here for any occasion. These lipsticks come in a beautiful, high quality case that feels incredibly luxurious, and the formula is so creamy that the product glides over the lips like an absolute dream. The colour, regardless of shade, is always intense and never, ever patchy. It feels so comfortable on the lips - just so buttery smooth, yet weightless, and I am not quite sure how Lancome achieved that, but it truly is a masterpiece of cosmetic engineering.The lipstick has a beautiful delicate sheen, not quite a ... MoreI have this lipstick in several shades, and will always be on the lookout for more.Boasting an impressive range of 50! individual colours, the L'Absolu Rouge Cream lipsticks do not disappoint.I use them frequently, and let me tell you, there is a shade here for any occasion. These lipsticks come in a beautiful, high quality case that feels incredibly luxurious, and the formula is so creamy that the product glides over the lips like an absolute dream. The colour, regardless of shade, is always intense and never, ever patchy. It feels so comfortable on the lips - just so buttery smooth, yet weightless, and I am not quite sure how Lancome achieved that, but it truly is a masterpiece of cosmetic engineering.The lipstick has a beautiful delicate sheen, not quite a gloss, but just the right amount of sheen, and every shade, be it a nude or a more intense one, looks just so... effortlessly elegant. You can tell that a lot of careful blending of pigments had gone into each and every shade. Lips feel nourished and hydrated, and this lipstick will stay on for hours, and does hold up well against drinking and eating a light meal, only needs minimal touch ups throughout the day, making it also very efficient.I am very impressed with these lipsticks and hoping to build up a formidable collection in the foreseeable future.... Show more
originally posted on Lancôme