As you can tell from the photo above… my red lip issues are slightly out of hand. This photo represents only what I could quickly grab… if I’d actually go through my stash I’d be sure to find at least double. Clearly, I love a red lip almost as much as a nude and neutral lip.
Of course, Chanel Dragon Rouge Allure Laque is my favorite. It has been a part of my stash since the announcement to discontinue it (what.the.eff.) and on my lemming list well before that. It’s rich, saturated, and powerful. Everything a red lip SHOULD be. The doe-foot applicator is my favorite and helped to apply Dragon opaquely all over the lip.
The formula isn’t a stay-the-day type, but leaves a very slight staining on the lips, and really isn’t difficult to reapply (though, let’s not try to kid ourselves, you will need a mirror).
If you’re interested in seeing more pics of Chanel Dragon Rouge Allure Laque, here is the link to my original swatches and review. Below are some quick pics of swatches and a photo of the product… these swatches do differ slightly from the original review, as I have a new camera and I’m sure the lighting was different. Color wise, the photos below are more accurate.
Check out the links below to see the beautiful bloggers that participated in this installment of Makeup Wars! What will we think of next?!
ScarletScorpion says
Wow this looks really nice!! I love Ruby Woo but I the creaminess of this one seems really pretty 😀
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Mamavalveeta03 says
Gorgeous!! Maybe I’ll wear red today, afterall….
Pammy Blogs beauty says
What a gorgeous red! It must have been so hard to choose!!! Nice collection of reds you have!
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Brooke says
thank you! one of these days I’ll have to do a series.. there are a lot of em!
Christine says
You’re killing me! I tried to pick this up when it was discontinued, but it was suddenly sold out everywhere near me. I’m dying! So pretty!
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Brooke says
Maybe after a certain date they had to send them back =(
Tegan @ Teganias Thoughts says
Why o Why did they discontinue it before I could get my hands on it? Silly Chanel 🙁
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Brooke says
You can try your counters! Can’t hurt to ask. I really wish they’d have kept this formula.
Carleen says
A very pretty red! Nice shine to it too!
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Brooke says
It’s definitely a power red!
MarciaF (beauty info zone) says
You do like your red lips, don’t you. You probably laughed at my post. I know from others though that the Chanel is amazing and your pictures make it look gorgeous.
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ShannoninBC says
I have and love this but I don’t wear it often…maybe I should soon! 🙂
Brooke says
even though it isn’t the longest lasting of my reds, I definitely reach for it the most!
Paula says
That red is super pretty on you! Sucks that it was discontinued! 🙁
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Brooke says
thank you! I am hoping they bring them back. The whole line was full of fabulous colors
Phyrra says
That’s such a beautiful and fierce red! Rawr!
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Brooke says
grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrawrrrrrrr back at ya!
Pink Sith says
I’m still cheezed that I never got this when it was available. it’s so incredibly pretty. *sigh*
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Brooke says
LMFAO @ cheezed… BBQ!
patuxxa says
I too absolutely adored Dragon and was sad to see it discontinued! I recently tried the new Lacquer Rouge by Shiseido and shade RD607 Nocturne is a very close dupe, the texture is also very similar. You should definitely check them out 🙂
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Brooke says
thank you for the tip! I’m sure I’ll run out of this, I’m always reaching for it. It’s good to know there are products that are close!
lulu says
Beautiful!
Brooke says
thank you!