Lancôme L'Absolu Rouge Intimatte hydrating matte lipstick 289 — lightweight, long-wear, nourishing finish

This lipstick combines a modern soft-matte finish with a featherlight, creamy texture that glides on smoothly. Enriched with ceramides and grand rose extracts, the formula aims to nourish and help keep lips feeling hydrated while providing even, pigmented color. The petal-shaped bullet was designed for precise application, so you can get crisp lines without needing a separate brush.

How will this lipstick perform through a busy day?

This shade offers long-lasting comfort designed to stay put while keeping lips feeling moisturized rather than dry. You can expect a soft-matte look that resists fading but still feels lightweight; touch-ups are easy when you want to intensify color.

• Up to 12 hours of hydration-supporting wear.
• Buildable coverage from a single swipe to fuller opacity.
• Soft-matte finish that reduces shine without tightening.
• Glides on smoothly for quick morning application.

What makes the formula gentle and nourishing?

The lipstick is formulated with skin-care-inspired ingredients — including ceramides and grand rose extracts — chosen to support the lips’ feel and texture. These components help the product sit comfortably on lips while contributing to a smoother appearance over time.

• Ceramides to help lips feel reinforced and less prone to dryness.
• Grand rose extracts for a softer, conditioned surface.
• Lightweight emollients that prevent a cakey or heavy sensation.
• Non-drying matte pigments for a velvety effect.

How precise is application and what tools will I need?

The petal-shaped bullet is sculpted to follow your lip contours for accurate lining and filling, reducing the need for a separate lip liner. Its shape helps achieve both defined edges and full coverage in the cup of the lip with controlled strokes.

• Petal-shaped tip for sharp edges and inner-fill control.
• One-swipe color payoff for fast, even coverage.
• Works well alone or layered for higher intensity.
• Compact tube fits easily in a makeup bag or clutch for touch-ups.

Which occasions and looks suit shade 289 best?

Shade 289 is designed as a versatile hue that complements everyday and more dressed-up styles. It’s flattering across a range of skin tones and pairs well with both minimal daytime makeup and bolder evening looks when layered or combined with gloss.

• Everyday wear for office or casual outings.
• Evening looks when layered for deeper intensity.
• Works with neutral eyes or as a focal lip with softer eye makeup.
• Suitable for quick touch-ups between activities.

Who is this for: Lancôme L'Absolu Rouge Intimatte 289 is ideal for anyone seeking a modern matte lip that prioritizes comfort. If you want pigmented color without a drying feel, appreciate skincare-enhanced cosmetics, and value an applicator that helps you achieve neat results fast, this shade is a reliable pick for daily use or special occasions.

Ingredients

DIMETHICONE • BIS-DIGLYCERYL POLYACYLADIPATE-2 • HYDROGENATED POLYISOBUTENE • TRIDECYL TRIMELLITATE • ISOHEXADECANE • TRIMETHYLSILOXYPHENYL DIMETHICONE • HYDROGENATED JOJOBA OIL • ISOSTEARYL ISOSTEARATE • SILICA • DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER • PARAFFIN • MICA • KAOLIN • CERA MICROCRISTALLINA / MICROCRYSTALLINE WAX / CIRE MICROCRISTALLINE • CI 77891 / TITANIUM DIOXIDE • DISTEARDIMONIUM HECTORITE • POLYETHYLENE • CI 77492 / IRON OXIDES • CI 77491 / IRON OXIDES • ROSA CENTIFOLIA FLOWER EXTRACT • ROSA DAMASCENA FLOWER OIL • CERAMIDE NP • AQUA / WATER / EAU • GLUCOMANNAN • TRIETHOXYSILYLETHYL POLYDIMETHYLSILOXYETHYL DIMETHICONE • TRIHYDROXYSTEARIN • SODIUM HYALURONATE • ALUMINA • ALCOHOL • ISOPROPYL TITANIUM TRIISOSTEARATE • PROPYLENE GLYCOL • HYDROXYPROPYL TETRAHYDROPYRANTRIOL • SYNTHETIC WAX • ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE • TOCOPHEROL • PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRA-DI-T-BUTYL HYDROXYHYDROCINNAMATE • CI 15850 / RED 7 • CI 77499 / IRON OXIDES • GERANIOL • HYDROXYCITRONELLAL • CITRONELLOL • HEXYL CINNAMAL • BENZYL ALCOHOL • PARFUM / FRAGRANCE