Lancome Si Seulement (277) L’Absolu Rouge Sheer Lipstick ($32.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a muted, mediump pink with subtle, neutral-to-warm undertones and a luminous finish. It had semi-sheer to medium, buildable pigmentation with a smooth, lightly emollient texture that was almost balm-like but thinner and not as slippery. It remained comfortable to apply and to wear but stayed on better than the typical lip balm. This shade lasted well for four hours and felt lightly moisturizing over time.
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- Fenty Beauty Goji Gang (P, $22.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Guerlain #677 (P, $33.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Revlon Glazed Mauve (007) (P, $9.99) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Burberry Cameo Rose (209) (P, $34.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Tatcha Plum Blossom (P, $55.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Clinique Bare Pop (P, $19.50) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Whitney (LE, $36.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (80% similar).
- NARS Instant Crush (P, $26.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (80% similar).
- YSL Pink Flow (3) (LE, $38.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (80% similar).
Formula Overview
$32.00/0.14 oz. – $228.57 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to be “hydrating” with “eight-hour” wear that is available in three finishes (sheer, cream, and matte). The cream and matte shades finishes highly pigmented, while the sheer finish is more medium, buildable in coverage.
The texture of the cream finish was lightly creamy, lightweight, and not too thin or too thick, so they applied comfortably, evenly, and were flattering on lips. The matte finish was slightly thicker and “heavier” in comparison, though still lightweight to wear, and it had more of a satin finish initially that wore down to matte after an hour or two. The sheer finish was more emollient and had a shinier finish with translucency but wasn’t so sheer that all the shades would look the same on.
The majority of shades did not last eight hours on me, though the wear was more between four and six hours with most mid-depth and deeper shades lasting five to six hours and the lighter shades and sheer finish shades lasting closer to four hours. The formula was hydrating across all three finishes.
There was a noticeable, powdery floral scent that translated slightly into a taste at times. It was a stronger scented product where I smelled it for a few hours into the wear, not just in the tube or when initially applied.
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Ingredients
PENTAERYTHRITYL ISOSTEARATE/CAPRATE/CAPRYLATE/ADIPATE, MACADAMIA TERNIFOLIA SEED OIL, OCTYLDODECYL STEARATE, CERA MICROCRISTALLINA / MICROCRYSTALLINE WAX / CIRE MICROCRISTALLINE, PEG-45/DODECYL GLYCOL COPOLYMER, POLYGLYCERYL-3 BEESWAX, HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL DIMER DILINOLEATE, BIS-DIGLYCERYL, POLYACYLADIPATE-2, TIN OXIDE, CALCIUM ALUMINUM BOROSILICATE, CALCIUM SODIUM BOROSILICATE, METHICONE, SILICA, ALUMINA, MAGNESIUM SILICATE, HYDROXYPALMITOYL SPHINGANINE, HYDROXYPROPYL TETRAHYDROPYRANTRIOL, SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE, DISTEARDIMONIUM HECTORITE, POLYESTER-3, BHT, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, PARFUM / FRAGRANCE, GERANIOL, METHYL-2-OCTYNOATE, HYDROXYCITRONELLAL, CITRONELLOL, HEXYL CINNAMAL, BENZYL ALCOHOL, [+/- MAY CONTAIN / PEUT CONTENIR, CI 15850 / RED 6, CI 15850 / RED 7, CI 15850 / RED 7 LAKE, CI 15985 / YELLOW 6 LAKE, CI 19140 / YELLOW 5 LAKE, CI 42090 / BLUE 1 LAKE, CI 45370 / ORANGE 5, CI 45380 / RED 22, CI 45380 / RED 22 LAKE, CI 45410 / RED 28, CI 45410 / RED 28 LAKE, CI 75470 / CARMINE, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499 / IRON OXIDES, CI 77891 / TITANIUM DIOXIDE, MICA]
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Lancome Henne (283) L’Absolu Rouge Hydrating Lipstick ($32.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a medium-dark brown with moderate, warm undertones and lighter, warmer bronze pearl that gave it a slightly metallic, luminous finish. The consistency was moderately emollient with some slip–which made it more noticeable in its glide and creaminess compared to most shades within the range that I’ve tested–and it did not apply as well to the inner area of my lips.
The color itself had semi-opaque color coverage that went on evenly with only a smidgen of product getting into my deeper lip lines, which was only apparent in the close-up photos but not something I detected in person. It wore well for four and a half hours and was moisturizing while worn.
FURTHER READING:
Formula Overview
for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
- Revlon Iced Mocha (P, $8.49) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Glam (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- MAC Fetish (DC, $21.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Conspiracy (DC, $18.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Estee Lauder Chocolate Whip (P, $32.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Aperture (03) (LE, $53.00) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Romy (LE, $36.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Cher-ished (LE, $30.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
- MAC Jupiter (LE, $21.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (80% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Aaron (P, $36.00) is lighter, warmer (80% similar).
Formula Overview
$32.00/0.14 oz. – $228.57 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to be “hydrating” with “eight-hour” wear that is available in three finishes (sheer, cream, and matte). The cream and matte shades finishes highly pigmented, while the sheer finish is more medium, buildable in coverage.
The texture of the cream finish was lightly creamy, lightweight, and not too thin or too thick, so they applied comfortably, evenly, and were flattering on lips. The matte finish was slightly thicker and “heavier” in comparison, though still lightweight to wear, and it had more of a satin finish initially that wore down to matte after an hour or two. The sheer finish was more emollient and had a shinier finish with translucency but wasn’t so sheer that all the shades would look the same on.
The majority of shades did not last eight hours on me, though the wear was more between four and six hours with most mid-depth and deeper shades lasting five to six hours and the lighter shades and sheer finish shades lasting closer to four hours. The formula was hydrating across all three finishes.
There was a noticeable, powdery floral scent that translated slightly into a taste at times. It was a stronger scented product where I smelled it for a few hours into the wear, not just in the tube or when initially applied.
Browse all of our Lancome L’Absolu Rouge Hydrating Lipstick swatches.
Ingredients
PENTAERYTHRITYL ISOSTEARATE/CAPRATE/CAPRYLATE/ADIPATE, MACADAMIA TERNIFOLIA SEED OIL, OCTYLDODECYL STEARATE, CERA MICROCRISTALLINA / MICROCRYSTALLINE WAX / CIRE MICROCRISTALLINE, PEG-45/DODECYL GLYCOL COPOLYMER, POLYGLYCERYL-3 BEESWAX, HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL DIMER DILINOLEATE, BIS-DIGLYCERYL, POLYACYLADIPATE-2, TIN OXIDE, CALCIUM ALUMINUM BOROSILICATE, CALCIUM SODIUM BOROSILICATE, METHICONE, SILICA, ALUMINA, MAGNESIUM SILICATE, HYDROXYPALMITOYL SPHINGANINE, HYDROXYPROPYL TETRAHYDROPYRANTRIOL, SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE, DISTEARDIMONIUM HECTORITE, POLYESTER-3, BHT, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, PARFUM / FRAGRANCE, GERANIOL, METHYL-2-OCTYNOATE, HYDROXYCITRONELLAL, CITRONELLOL, HEXYL CINNAMAL, BENZYL ALCOHOL, [+/- MAY CONTAIN / PEUT CONTENIR, CI 15850 / RED 6, CI 15850 / RED 7, CI 15850 / RED 7 LAKE, CI 15985 / YELLOW 6 LAKE, CI 19140 / YELLOW 5 LAKE, CI 42090 / BLUE 1 LAKE, CI 45370 / ORANGE 5, CI 45380 / RED 22, CI 45380 / RED 22 LAKE, CI 45410 / RED 28, CI 45410 / RED 28 LAKE, CI 75470 / CARMINE, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499 / IRON OXIDES, CI 77891 / TITANIUM DIOXIDE, MICA]
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.