- What is the difference between the Cream and Intimatte versions?
- Cream is a luminous, balm-rich finish with 30% rose balm. Intimatte is a soft matte that looks velvety rather than flat. Cream is more comfortable; Intimatte holds color longer.
- Does it really last 18 hours?
- The matte version comes closest, but most owners see fading after meals. Expect a few hours of solid wear and a light stain afterward, not a full 18.
- Is it drying on dry lips?
- The cream version is not; the rose balm keeps it comfortable. The matte can emphasize flakes, so exfoliate and use balm underneath.
- How do I choose a shade?
- Shades are grouped by undertone, warm, neutral and cool. Swatch on the lips rather than the hand, since the bullet looks deeper than the result.
- Is the case refillable?
- The standard L'Absolu Rouge tube is not sold as refillable in most markets. Treat it as a single-use case.
- How much product is in a tube?
- Each tube holds 3.4 g, standard for a prestige lipstick, and the bullet is full-size rather than a sample.
- Where is the Lancôme L'Absolu Rouge Cream and Rouge Intimatte Soft Matte Lipsticks cheapest?
- At eBay, for $18.99, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Lancôme L'Absolu Rouge Cream and Rouge Intimatte Soft Matte Lipsticks?
- 2 stores we checked sell it, including Selfridges, eBay.