When I noticed the similarity between the Chanel Rouge Coco Shine lipsticks and the new Dior Addict lipsticks, I guess I wasn’t the only one. Being released so close to each other, and boasting similar textures, there is bound to be some comparisons to be made between the two. Incidentally, I’ve gotten a few enquiries so what better time to run a quick comparison eh? 😉
To be honest, I’m just throwing in the Guerlain Rouge Automatique for confusion haha! The real comparison here is between Chanel Rouge Coco Shine and the new Dior Addict lipsticks, and which I prefer (which may not necessarily be the same as what you prefer). My comparison was based on packaging, texture, lasting power and price.
Packaging
My vote goes to Chanel on this one. I like the sleek simple packaging of the Chanel lipstick tubes. Always have, and probably always will. Dior’s futuristic looking tube looks a bit plain and bulkier whilst Guerlain’s just a tad gimmicky for me. Of the 3, the Chanel lipstick has the best heft and feels the most solid. Guerlain’s the lightest.
Texture
Both Chanel Rouge Coco Shine and the new Dior Addict boast the same sort of texture. A lipbalm lipstick. Sheer colour that glides on the lips on with a balmy texture. Not sticky, not thick, not too stark. Both deliver on all counts.
My choice however goes to Dior Addict because I prefer how it feels and how it looks. It glides on the lips yet imparts good colour intensity, which is mostly why I wear lipstick in the first place. The Chanel Rouge Coco Shine is more like a tinted lipbalm. The colour is very much sheerer and lighter. I swatched about 20 at the counter and found them all looking remarkably similar.
The swatch comparison should tell all.
Left-Right Swatched 1 time: Dior Addict Icone, Chanel Rouge Coco Shine Antigone, Guerlain Rouge Automatique Chamade (please click the links to go to the reviews if you’re keen)
Swatched once, you can see how the intensity varies between the three different lipsticks. Swatched twice, the Chanel is noticeably lacking in colour. You might like that and if you do, Chanel will be your choice.You will also note that despite being layered, all three lipsticks still have a sheer texture to it and do not become opaque and thick.
Left-Right Swatched 2 times: Dior Addict Icone, Chanel Rouge Coco Shine Antigone, Guerlain Rouge Automatique Chamade
The Chanel is nice for a weekend or for when I don’t feel like looking like I have lipstick on. But for everyday, I prefer Dior Addict which may feel a bit stickier to some but which imparts a better variety of colour and intensity.
Guerlain Rouge Automatique feels more like a lipstick. It glides on, but it is strongly pigmented so what you get is good colour in a light textured lipstick. It is, as I have noted in my review on the Rouge Automatique, a marriage between Chanel Rouge Coco Shine and Dior Addict if that’s what you might prefer.
Lasting power
Guerlain Rouge Automatique outlasts the other two. If I don’t wipe it off after lunch, it’ll still be there and with minimal touch up, will look as good as new. Dior Addict has noticeable wear after about 4 hours with drinks in between. Chanel Rouge Coco Shine has the poorest lasting power of the trio. It barely takes me to lunch.
Price
Dior Addict and Chanel Rouge Coco Shine both retail at RM90 hence my comparison being solely based on these two. Rouge Automatique at RM114 takes itself a little out of the league
Overall
As I have noted before, comparing Dior and Chanel, my preference lies with the Dior Addict lipstick. The colour selection is better, the colour intensity is good yet retaining the sheer lightweight texture of a lipbalm, it isn’t drying, and if you like, you could apply a light sheer colour with just 1 swipe, or up the ante by applying more layers. I also like the slant of the Chanel and Dior lipsticks vs the Guerlain one. Chanel and Dior are easier to apply.
On overall terms, I’d go for Dior Addict, Guerlain Rouge Automatique and Chanel Rouge Coco Shine in that order.
As for how either of these 3 lipsticks fare next to the Dior Serum de Rouge, I don’t think they are in the same league. Serum de Rouge is more like a lipstick than lipbalm in texture. It also hydrates and treats my lips if they are feeling dry, and feels quite different on. Its like Rouge Automatique with hydrating qualities. If you are considering a sheer lipstick, Serum de Rouge isn’t quite it.
Everything said, they are all very nice lipsticks and I do have uses for them all. I always have space for more lippies anyway! 😛 I hope this comparison has helped you decide if you are just looking to buy one (or maybe its just confused you even further! haha…)
Do you own any one of these three and do you have a preference? Don’t worry if you don’t share mine – we’re all entitled to our preferences! 🙂 If you haven’t read my thoughts on each individual brand here are the links to reviews on Dior Addict Icone, Chanel Rouge Coco Shine Antigone, and Guerlain Rouge Automatique Chamade
Paris B
Dior Addict lipsticks retail at RM90, Chanel Rouge Coco Shine lipsticks retail at RM90, Guerlain Rouge Automatique lipsticks retail at RM114 at all their respective counters.
That’s it, my next lipstick, by hook or by crook, will be a Dior Addict. I know Geek wants me to finish my lipsticks first, but come on! At this rate, I’d only be able to buy one in 2015! 😛
Yes yes! Get the Dior Addict. 44 colours to choose from… you’d be spoilt for choice! And you can’t ask me k? I have such a soft spot for lippies its no longer funny.
I have always loved Dior lippies and love them even more with this review 🙂 my next buy definitely be a dior addict no confusion whatsoever hehe.
YAY A fellow Dior Addict fan! *high 5*
I totally agree that Dior Addict is the winner ^_^
In fact, from several comparison reviews I’ve read, most lippie fanatics are of the similar mindset
The latest Guerlain packaging is rather disappointing for its price, really 🙁
Glad you agree too Sue Lynn! I haven’t been checking out a lot of comparisons but there was so much love for Chanel Rouge Coco Shine! I love how lux it is, but texture-wise I think its just mostly tinted lipbalm 😛 I gotta agree with you re: Guerlain Rouge Automatique too. I’d love if they had put the formula in a regular tube because the formula is gorgeous!
*gasps* Thanks for dropping by! I’m star(blogger)-struck ^_^
I do have to admit that I only like the new formulation of Dior Addicts. The previous High Shines () and Pure Colour did absolutely nothing for me!
Well, except ONE High Shine – 214 Nude Silhouette – which I got backups of ^_^
For RM114, I kind of expect a semi-Rouge G-esque packaging… 😛
LOL! I liked your spokesperson comparison 😉 I liked Dior Addict Pure Colour but not High Shines which I found too dry. I think they discontinued those quite quickly. They had those pearly shiny ones too once which were so seriously lacking in colour I don’t know why they even bothered! And yeah. Guerlain went back to their archives with Rouge Automatique but something that worked in 1936 just may not work now >.<
I only have the Dior Addict, but based on the reviews online, I don’t think that I’ll be getting the new Rouge Cocos, the old ones, perhaps. And the Rouge Automatiques!!! I’ve been walking past Guerlain KLCC for the past two days and I was dragging meself away to stop buying any of them, am lucky so far, teehee!
Thanks for the informative post, PB!
Rouge Coco (not shine) is nice. Nice colours, good texture and less drying than other Chanel lipsticks. Between the 2 I’d do Rouge Automatique though for formula but packaging is blah…
But they’re still cheaper then the Rouge G’s, yes?
Well, it’s the “liaw” that’s more important mah, heh heh heh.
Yup! RM44 cheaper than Rouge G which can probably net you a Revlon lippie in the mix! 😉
Hooray! I’ve been quite curious as to how the Rouge Coco line compares to the Addict one, so this post makes me a very, very happy camper 😛
I actually, erm, haven’t read it yet, because I got through the first paragraph and couldn’t contain myself any longer without nattering away at you and telling you how excited I am to read it >.< But I'll go finish it now! *scrolls back up*
LOL!! Rae! You crack me up every time 😀 I hope this post helps you decide on which you should get… or not get… or just confuse you in general 😀
Dior Addict wins in my lip stash too – it’s a tad bit more moisturizing than Chanel rouge coco shines, and more pigmented than rouge cocos, i dont’ have guerlain automatique to compare though :3 hehe maybe you’ll be just as tempted by the chanel bronze rose as me after a look…or two 🙂
Oh don’t get me started on the Chanel bronzers! They are being raved at me everywhere I turn! I’ve been to look twice now. Maybe the third time will do the trick and tip me over the edge >.< And Yay for being another fan of Dior Addict! 😀
Thanks for the comparison. Really needs it. I am not a fan of sheer lipstick, so I will stick to Dior Serum de Rouge and it is the best! Expensive lipstick at its best! love the slim stick and the Dior blue signature packaging. Love love love! 😉
You’re welcome and I love the Dior Serum de Rouges too! Pretty to look at and lovely on lips. What else can a girl ask for eh? 🙂
I hope my aunt picks up a Chanel or a Dior Addict lippie for me while on vacation. Thanks for the comparison!
Time to drop her some hints! 😉
I was rather swayed by your description of a sheer tinted lipbalm for the Rouge Coco Shines and was loving the color in the swatch above…but when I clicked over to the actual review itself, I think I like the color of the Rouge Automatique better…
Now to see whether there is a similar shade of the Rouge Automatique amongst the Rouge Coco Shines… 😛
Here’s what you can do. Go to a Guerlain counter, swatch Chamade, then cross to the Chanel counter and try to find a match 😉 Guerlain and Chanel counters tend to be quite near each other
I prefer Addicts to Coco Shines, but I like the Coco Shines too. I think they both have their time and place. 🙂 The Automatique.. I dislike the packaging. It’s kind of funny because guys think it’s the coolest thing?? (well, at least the guys I know.. that doesn’t say much I guess haha)
A girl after my own heart – any lippie will do so long as they are lovely yes? 😉 And as for Rouge Automatique, do guys really think is cool? Hmm… I wonder what that says about the attraction level when using this lippie! 😀
I had a male coworker (who has no idea of my secret makeup obsession) say to me OMG I NEED TO SHOW YOU THE COOLEST LIPSTICK!!! He pulled out a magazine and rifled through the pages until he found a one page ad for the Automatique.
OMG! That’s such a funny story!! But the fact it appeals to guys… what a great chat up line it would make!
I love the sleek look of the Chanel lipsticks too 😀
I think they are the best out there for packaging 😉
I don’t think I have had the luxury of owning any luxury lipsticks (hehe), but based on your review, I would probably like the Chanel one for it’s sheerness, since my lips are pigmented too 🙂 Now…to justify the RM90 🙂
Can never justify so just take the plunge! Or there’s birthdays and Christmas … and strawberrynet if you have spare paypal funds…. 😉
You are WAY too evil, gurl! 🙂
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i like how all lipsticks are layered but still looking sheer.
Ya no thick heavy look! 😀
I played around with Aromatique but wasn’t impressed with the gimmicky packaging. If I want something gimmicky, I’d go for younger brands like UD or Stila 🙂 On the other hand, the packaging for Rouge G is so seriously lux that it’s ridiculous.
I love Rouge G. Serious love. I love that with that hefty lippy in my handbag, I can easily brain someone with it LOL!
I’d say my Dior Addict is seriously the best money spent on any makeup. I love the packaging the colour and the scent! Even though I’ve only tried Estee n Clarins as an alternative, I don’t think I can find the same magic elsewhere.
Yay for another Addict fan! 😀
I liked the 3rd swatch sight unseen… and tadah! the most expensive one oh… 🙁
Oops! You have expensive taste m’dear!
Thank you for this post and to the many of you who shared about the Chanel lippies. I’m glad I didn’t give in and buy any as much as I love Chanel (newly convert btw). Will save my money and get a guerlain automatique. The reds are all calling out to me. Especially 122 liu and 123 Habit rouge etc.
Ahhh… the reds of Rouge Automatique! Gorgeous, every single one! Have you taken a look to see if the packaging agrees with you? I love Chanel too, but we have to be rational eh? 😉
yes…rational…rational…I will drop by to check out the Automatique end of this month. Busy with work to go check out right now. From the photos, the automatique looks intriging and calls out to me! Yes! I’m however a bit disappointed now that i’ve read your reviews and some others that the packaging part is not all that fantastic in real life. Btw, sidetrack a bit, have u tried out Chanel’s Mat Lumiere Extreme Sebum Control Pore Minimizing Powder Foundation SPF20? Do go try out a sample. It’s great for our humid weather and if we’ve got some pores to cover.
I’m afraid I haven’t tried the Chanel foundation but its most intriguing now that you mention it! I was just at the Chanel counter yesterday too *face palm* Will give it a look when I next go round the malls 😀
To tell the truth, I am happy that Dior won, love this lipstick! 😉
Yay! There was so much love for the Chanel shines out there that perhaps I just felt a little balance was in order haha!
Next lipstick to try would definitely be a Dior Addict. I’ve already got a few shades that I’ve swatched and “have to get”.
And since I’ve been a fan of Guerlain off late as well, I’ll be sure to add a Guerlain Automatique to my list of lemmings.
Having said that, having trialled the Chanel Rouge Coco Shines on it’s own without comparing it to others, I am liking it’s balmy texture and it’s sheerness for daywear makeup. 🙂
Chanel Rouge Coco Shine on its own is lovely! A bit pricey for what is essentially a tinted lipbalm, but its very lovely nonetheless! No regrets getting mine either because its perfect for a grab and go lip colour
Just wondering if you have ever tried the Chanel ROUGE ALLURE LAQUE. I haven’t tried the Coco Shine or the Guerlain yet, but in terms of lipsticks, ROUGE ALLURE LAQUE definately gives you the most wear-time plus being heavily pigmented and lightweight. It is one of my most favourite lippies of all time.
I do agree with you that the Dior lipsticks really work better than the Coco shine.
Rouge Allure Laque is different in texture hence it isn’t featured here. The face off here is between the new sheer textured lipsticks that are making their appearance and the ones getting the most hype from the media. It might make an appearance in a different comparison some day.