Vaporeuse (237) is described as a "light pink purple". Initially, I would have skipped this based on the campaign ad images - it had the danger of looking too pale for my medium to tan (~NC30-35), olive skin and naturally blue-toned, pigmented lips. However, Karen from the Makeup and Beauty Blog raved about this lip colour from the Chanel Rouge Noir Absolument (or "Vamp Attitude" if you are in the U.S.A) Christmas collection for 2015. She has darker complexion than I do and darker lips, so I figured this would work on me. Also, I don't have anything exactly like this shade in my collection so I was intrigued and ordered it without first seeing it in person.
The Rouge Allures are packaged in a click-dispense type of lipstick tube where you click the end of the lipstick (where the interlocking Cs iconic logo end is) and the tube comes out. (Click on this post for pictures of what I mean). Love this packaging. It's so sleek and elegant. :) Below is the product description label on the bottom of the lipstick tube.
Swatch
Below is a swatch on my skin tone - photographed indoors using a strobe.
Below is a swatch on my skin tone - photographed indoors using a strobe.
On My Lips
Size
3.5 g / 0.12 oz.
Pigmentation, Texture & Finish
The Rouge Allure lipstick range have a luminous, radiant and satin finish. It does make your lips look and feel moisturised with a natural-looking, healthy luminosity. The first time I applied Vaporeuse I did not moisturise my lips (I had very dehydrated lips at the time) and it looked uneven and patchy and the product moved around too much. However, I found the next time I wore it, it looked a LOT better after I conditioned them a little. Then I removed everything from my lips and applied it and it looked wonderful. It also felt much nicer and comfortable on the lips (similar to a lip balm) and the pigment applied much more evenly. The pigmentation is buildable - sheer to semi-opaque - so not quite the "intense" lip colour as the name of the range claims. On me, it just covers the darkest and bluest part of my lips (that is the outline or lip line) - enough not to require a lip pencil.
Verdict
This is a nice to have lipstick, but not a must-have. I like that the tiny hint of purple adds a little bit of something different from your average pink-based everyday lipstick. I certainly do not have anything close to it in my collection. I'm pleased that Vaporeuse is *just* right for me to wear (phew!). I'm glad it isn't any paler than it is otherwise I couldn't wear it! If you have similar skin tone as I do or darker, I would recommend you try it out on your lips in store first to see how you like it.
Availability
Available now at Chanel beauty boutiques and select Chanel counters in Myer and David Jones in Australia while limited edition stocks last.
Hope this was helpful.
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