The long wear time is partly due to the fact that I applied it in three thin layers.

Even then, it faded gradually and evenly–in such a way that I didn’t feel the need to reapply. I wore it during a five-course French dinner at my parent’s house, and it wasn’t until the third course that the lipstick started to fade. I was surprised by how long this lipstick lasted on my lips, especially because it’s hydrating formula. Although a luminous finish, it doesn’t look too shiny, just enough to impart a flattering sheen. On the lips, it feel weightless and hydrating.

It also gives the product a sleek look, since there is no line breaking up the length of the tube. It’s a fun mechanism that makes me feel like I’m pulling the lipstick out of a secret compartment. The tube itself is the kind where you press on one end, and the lipstick pops out from the other.

Still, buying lipstick from a high-end brand is far more accessible than a handbag or shoes–one of the things I love about makeup! But, you can’t really expect otherwise when purchasing from Chanel. At $38 per tube, this is an expensive lipstick. It is part of Chanel’s Rouge Allure Luminous Intense Lip Color line, which boasts having rich, long-lasting color in a comfortable formula. My mom and brother picked out Rouge Rebelle, a vibrant, warm-toned red for my 29th birthday in February. I’m so excited to have finally tried one and share my review today. Owning a red from this iconic fashion house has been on my unofficial beauty bucket list since forever. Red lipstick and Chanel are practically synonymous.

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