Blush Beige (530)
Guerlain Blush Beige (530) Rouge G Luxurious Velvet Lipstick ($34.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a deep pink with moderate, warm undertones and a matte finish. It had opaque color coverage in a single layer, which applied smoothly and comfortably across my lips without tugging.
The texture was lightweight, velvety, and lightly creamy without being “wet” or slippery. It did smooth out my lip lines, but it didn’t settle into my lip lines noticeably in person. It stayed on well for five hours (out of 16 hours marketed!) and felt lightly hydrating over time.
FURTHER READING:
Formula Overview
for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
- MAC Cordon Bleu (LE, $20.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Pat McGrath Pink Desire (P, $30.00) is lighter, less glossy (90% similar).
- Laura Mercier L’Orange (P, $32.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- NARS Sandrine (LE, $34.00) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- MAC A Little Tamed (P, $24.00) is lighter, cooler, glossier (90% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty The Perfect Kiss (P, $55.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$34.00/0.12 oz. – $283.33 Per Ounce
The new finish is described as a “velvet matte” with “exceptional softness, color depth” and is “long-lasting” with “16-hour comfort and wear.” The color coverage is supposed to be “highly pigmented” and will “glide on effortlessly.”
The majority of the shades available were highly pigmented, as marketed, with even, smooth coverage that wasn’t prone to emphasizing lip texture, lines, or imperfections. The texture was smooth, moderately dense but not thick, so they felt lightweight on (but not clingy). Most of the shades–at the time of review–are more mid-depth or deeper, but the lightest shades I tested were a little prone to settling into my lip lines over time.
The big “downside” is that they don’t wear anywhere near 16 hours; that would be a tall ask for any lipstick formula, let alone a traditional, bullet formula like this one. They have longer wear than average with many shades achieving six hours of solid wear with slight stains left behind. The formula was comfortable to wear and lightly hydrating overall.
They hare a floral scent that was noticeable applied to the lips, and I had slight taste of floral perfume when eating/drinking.
Please note, Rouge Gs are now refillable, so the price reflects the cost of the lipstick itself but not the lipstick holder (which is $37.50 and available in different designs). I personally keep mine with the refill-only cap, which is suitable for being kept at home but would not be ideal for someone who keeps it in their bag or travels frequently.
Browse all of our Guerlain Rouge G Luxurious Velvet Lipstick swatches.
Ingredients
#15680 INGREDIENTS: HYDROGENATED POLYDECENE • DIMETHICONE • POLYETHYLENE • DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER • SILICA • CANDELILLA CERA (EUPHORBIA CERIFERA (CANDELILLA) WAX) • CELLULOSE • ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE • MANGIFERA INDICA (MANGO) SEED BUTTER • PARFUM (FRAGRANCE) • SODIUM MYRISTOYL GLUTAMATE • LECITHIN • PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRA-DI-T-BUTYL HYDROXYHYDROCINNAMATE • ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE • TRIHYDROXYSTEARIN • SODIUM HYALURONATE • GLUCOMANNAN • TOCOPHEROL • [+/- CI 45410 (RED 28 LAKE) • CI 77891 (TITANIUM DIOXIDE) • CI 15985 (YELLOW 6 LAKE) • CI 15850 (RED 7, RED 7 LAKE) • CI 42090 (BLUE 1 LAKE)]
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer)
at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable
to the product you’re purchasing, or the brand or retailer’s website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
Brick Red (555)
Guerlain Brick Red (555) Rouge G Luxurious Velvet Lipstick ($34.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a deep, orange-red with moderate, warm undertones and a matte finish. The consistency was lightweight, smooth, and velvety in its glide, which helped it go on evenly and prevented it from emphasizing my lip texture. It had opaque pigmentation in a single layer, which stayed on nicely for six hours (out of 16 hours marketed!) and felt lightly moisturizing over time.
FURTHER READING:
Formula Overview
for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
- YSL 1966 Rouge Libre (P, $39.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop Daily Dose (P, $8.00) is lighter, warmer, glossier (90% similar).
- YSL Orange Surge (305) (P, $39.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Chanel Rouge Feu (57) (LE, $40.00) is lighter, warmer (80% similar).
- MAC Shamelessly Vain (P, $19.00) is lighter, warmer, glossier (80% similar).
- Pat McGrath Obsessed (LE, $38.00) is lighter, warmer, glossier (80% similar).
- Sephora First Class (25) (P, $8.00) is lighter, warmer, glossier (80% similar).
- Bobbi Brown Sunset (P, $29.00) is lighter, warmer, glossier (80% similar).
- YSL Orange Fatal (154) (LE, $38.00) is lighter, warmer, glossier (80% similar).
Formula Overview
$34.00/0.12 oz. – $283.33 Per Ounce
The new finish is described as a “velvet matte” with “exceptional softness, color depth” and is “long-lasting” with “16-hour comfort and wear.” The color coverage is supposed to be “highly pigmented” and will “glide on effortlessly.”
The majority of the shades available were highly pigmented, as marketed, with even, smooth coverage that wasn’t prone to emphasizing lip texture, lines, or imperfections. The texture was smooth, moderately dense but not thick, so they felt lightweight on (but not clingy). Most of the shades–at the time of review–are more mid-depth or deeper, but the lightest shades I tested were a little prone to settling into my lip lines over time.
The big “downside” is that they don’t wear anywhere near 16 hours; that would be a tall ask for any lipstick formula, let alone a traditional, bullet formula like this one. They have longer wear than average with many shades achieving six hours of solid wear with slight stains left behind. The formula was comfortable to wear and lightly hydrating overall.
They hare a floral scent that was noticeable applied to the lips, and I had slight taste of floral perfume when eating/drinking.
Please note, Rouge Gs are now refillable, so the price reflects the cost of the lipstick itself but not the lipstick holder (which is $37.50 and available in different designs). I personally keep mine with the refill-only cap, which is suitable for being kept at home but would not be ideal for someone who keeps it in their bag or travels frequently.
Browse all of our Guerlain Rouge G Luxurious Velvet Lipstick swatches.
Ingredients
#15680 INGREDIENTS: HYDROGENATED POLYDECENE • DIMETHICONE • POLYETHYLENE • DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER • SILICA • CANDELILLA CERA (EUPHORBIA CERIFERA (CANDELILLA) WAX) • CELLULOSE • ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE • MANGIFERA INDICA (MANGO) SEED BUTTER • PARFUM (FRAGRANCE) • SODIUM MYRISTOYL GLUTAMATE • LECITHIN • PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRA-DI-T-BUTYL HYDROXYHYDROCINNAMATE • ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE • TRIHYDROXYSTEARIN • SODIUM HYALURONATE • GLUCOMANNAN • TOCOPHEROL • [+/- CI 45410 (RED 28 LAKE) • CI 77891 (TITANIUM DIOXIDE) • CI 15985 (YELLOW 6 LAKE) • CI 15850 (RED 7, RED 7 LAKE) • CI 42090 (BLUE 1 LAKE)]
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer)
at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable
to the product you’re purchasing, or the brand or retailer’s website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.