Christian Louboutin Beaute Altressa & Casanovella Loubilaque Lip Lacquers

Christian Louboutin Beaute Altressa Loubliaque Lip Lacquer

Christian Louboutin Beaute Loubliaque Lip Lacquer ($85.00 for 0.16 fl. oz.) is newest launch from the brand. It is a lipgloss that’s supposed to have “brilliant, bold color” with “high-shine.” There are eight shades available; I purchased four to try and don’t expect to purchase the other four at this time. The gloss is housed in a clear, vial-like case, which is made out of plastic, with a flexible doe-foot applicator. It comes with a metallic ribbon that loops through the lid so that you can wear it (I would recommend using a sturdier chain). The formula is smooth, almost gel-like that feels cushion-y on the lips that is mostly non-sticky, and the shades I tried were fairly pigmented. The wear was between five and seven hours, while the formula was hydrating. The big issue I had with these was a tendency for them to get on my teeth. The formula has a floral scent and often soap-like taste. The formula reminded me a lot of Chanel Rouge Allure Gloss and Dior Fluid Addicts (this one feels more water-like initially, but it develops to a similar consistency within 30 seconds). I think the way they look on the lips is beautiful and lush, but the taste was frustrating for me.

Christian Louboutin Beaute Altressa Loubliaque Lip Lacquer ($85.00 for 0.16 fl. oz.) is a bright, medium red with neutral-to-cool undertones and a glassy, cream finish. The color coverage was nearly opaque, but there was a hint of my natural lip color (and freckle) peeking through. It applied beautifully with even, smooth color, and it wore well for seven hours. I didn’t experience any feathering or bleeding around the lip line. Anastasia Neon Apple (P) is darker (95% similar). Anastasia Punchy Red (P) is cooler (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty No Vacancy (P, $52.00) is cooler (90% similar). Anastasia Runway Red (P) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). MAC Opera (LE, $15.00) is more muted (90% similar). NARS Special Force (LE, $28.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Revlon Fire (P, $7.49) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Giorgio Armani #402 Red to Go (P, $38.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). MAC Forever Darling (P, $24.00) is less glossy (90% similar). Anastasia Socialite (P) is more muted (90% similar). Urban Decay Brickhouse (P, $26.00) is darker, more muted, cooler (85% similar). MAC Anthurium (LE, $19.50) is lighter, brighter (85% similar). Laura Mercier Poppy (P, $25.00) is lighter, brighter (85% similar). NYX Apple Crisp (P, $5.99) is lighter, brighter (85% similar). Dior Vie d'Enfer (869) (P, $35.00) is lighter (85% similar). Milani Red My Lips (12) (P, $5.49) is lighter, brighter (85% similar). Maybelline Signature Scarlet (020) (P, $8.99) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Christian Louboutin Beaute Casanovella Loubliaque Lip Lacquer ($85.00 for 0.16 fl. oz.) is a deep, red-burgundy with subtle, warm undertones and fine pearl. The consistency was a little thinner than the other shades, and it was harder to control along the edge of the lips–I felt like it kind of pooled past where I had initially applied it. It had semi-opaque coverage and darkened my lip lines noticeably. It did apply evenly, though, and lasted for six hours while hydrating my lips. Anastasia Venom (P) is more shimmery (90% similar). MAC Lasting Achievement (P, $19.50) is lighter (90% similar). Anastasia Black Cherry (P) is lighter (90% similar). NARS Rouge Tribal (P, $26.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar). MAC Sin (LE, $15.00) is lighter, warmer (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.