Chanel Captivante Rouge Allure Review & Swatches
La Favorite, Captivante, Precieuse
Chanel Rouge Allure Velvet in Captivante is, well, it’s exactly that, captivating. This was released with the Chanel Spring 2013 Makeup Collection and at a glance I wasn’t particularly wow’ed by the shade.
But suddenly all these comments starting floating around me, people, strangers, asking me “What is that on your lips?” and even many of you commented and asked what I was wearing on a certain FOTD that I did and it just happened to be Captivante.
A lip color that gets this much attention must be special yes?
Chanel calls it a copper brown and that’s pretty much what it is. Although I must admit, it has the ability to reflect different shades depending on what color I’m wearing on my cheeks or eyes. If I go warmer with my cheeks I see copper rose brown, if I go a little cooler I notice that it becomes more rose-y and almost metallic.
The shade is stunning and thankfully I don’t own any other lip colors like it.
The Rouge Allure formula is richly pigmented with full coverage. It is a tad drying if your lips happen to already be dry however, applies smoothly with a buttery glide on normal lips. I tend to use balm under it on days my lips are dry or flaky for a smoother finish. Wear time varies but I always seem to successfully get a five hour wear out of Rouge Allure without having to touch it up however, if my lips are dry I do need to be careful that it doesn’t flake up.
La Favorite, Captivante, Precieuse
Captivante isn’t a shade I’d associate with Spring really, perhaps Summer? and Fall for sure…either way I really think you NEED this one.
Do check it out your next trip to a counter. It’s a stunning shade that feels unique enough to me to warrant a purchase. I love how it has the ability to look different depending on my makeup…! I’ve already purchased a back up.
Available now at Chanel counters or online at Chanel.com
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