Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Volupte Lipstick is Phenomenal!
Posted On: 09/25/08
Posted in: Lip Products, Lipstick, Looks, Yves Saint Laurent
From left to right: #1 Nude Beige, #7 Lingerie Pink, #8 Fetish Pink, #9 Caress Pink, #12 Forbidden Burgundy, #13 Peach Passion. (The order remains the same for all photos!)
Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Volupte Lipstick ($34.00) comes in a variety of eighteen shades. They range from pale to bright, beige to berry. The formula is described as “light and covering, the cream texture becomes fluid on contact with the lips, for a delightful feeling and an exceptional gliding effect.” The packaging is obviously luxe with its golden tubes and elaborately designed ring that overlays the lipstick “shade.” On the top of each tube is a mirror, which, while small, is usable when you need a touch up.
Let me tell you why I LOVED these babies! This is, quite possibly, the creamiest, most pigmented, and deliriously glossy formula I have ever tried. All six colors were rich in color and hue, and they were spot-on in terms of what you see is what you get. So, they’re creamy (meaning they glide on like a dream), but they’re moisturizing and not in the least bit drying to boot! Glossiness? Oh, yes, indeed. It has such a glossy, reflective finish that makes you think there must be a gloss on top, but nope, that’s just the lipstick by itself.
I always wear gloss on top of my lipstick, because I love shine and glossy finishes–but I’ve been wearing these colors all by their lonesome and loving it! Of the six I have, my favorites are Caress Pink, Forbidden Burgundy, and Peach Passion. Tomorrow, after I do some swatching at MAC, I’ll be checking out the YSL counter to see if any others catch my fancy! And no, I don’t care one whit that these are $34 a pop. I consider them worth it! (P.S. - Cremesheen? After experiencing these, you have a lot to live up to!)
See a TON of packaging photos, lip swatches, and skin swatches!
From left to right: #1 Nude Beige, #7 Lingerie Pink, #8 Fetish Pink, #9 Caress Pink, #12 Forbidden Burgundy, #13 Peach Passion.
From left to right: #1 Nude Beige, #7 Lingerie Pink, #8 Fetish Pink, (second row) #9 Caress Pink, #12 Forbidden Burgundy, #13 Peach Passion.
Nude Beige
Lingerie Pink
Fetish Pink
Caress Pink
Forbidden Burgundy
Peach Passion
Shortiee31
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Wow! They certinally look creamy.. & gorgeous packaging! Yum! x
Christine
Friday, September 26, 2008
They are SO amazing!!
Milan
Thursday, September 25, 2008
ooooh! I’m going to have to check these out. Thanks for the swatches.
Christine
Friday, September 26, 2008
Let me know how you like them, Milan! I love these.
Reesa
Thursday, September 25, 2008
These looks so creamy and delicious. Not quite my colors, but beautiful all the same!
Christine
Friday, September 26, 2008
They’re deliciously lovely!
Heather
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Ooooh I can’t wait to check these out today! Hopefully some of the other colors they have are more wearable though - I agree with you that the Caress Pink is the best from your 6. So did they send these to you to try? It was probably worth it, cuz it’ll get me to buy some :-P
Christine
Friday, September 26, 2008
I hope you check them out :)
Alma
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Caress Pink and Forbidden Burgundy look great!
Christine
Friday, September 26, 2008
I love them both!
Kristie
Thursday, September 25, 2008
I have been craving these since I saw the packaging! Forbidden Burgundy is really nice…
Christine
Friday, September 26, 2008
Me too, Kristie! And they’re amazing as products, too.
sandy
Thursday, September 25, 2008
wow, the first of its kind! YSL is truly the starter of innovation. I’ve seen aqualumiere lipgloss, but these lipsticks are creamy, moisuturizing and glossy, I think this should be called the real 3-in-1 lipstick. I almost couldnt believe it when I saw the pictures. WOW, at last some advanced makeup formula for some practical use!
thanks for informing us!
Christine
Friday, September 26, 2008
I love these lipsticks SO much. I just can’t get over it.
Kella
Thursday, September 25, 2008
These are my DREAM lipsticks, totally opaque. Thanks for reviewing. I don’t like the cool light colours on you, it makes your skin tone look green; yikes! But the last three are warmer and much better!
Christine
Friday, September 26, 2008
Yes, mine too, Kella :)
Aitana
Thursday, September 25, 2008
OMG these rocks!!!
I love Forbidden Burgundy!!!!!!!!!!!
Love it all!
Christine
Friday, September 26, 2008
Yes, they are A M A Z I N G.
Courtney
Thursday, September 25, 2008
wow………..those look GORGEOUS!! I have to say though, i just got the 1 cremesheen that i ordered, and it is UNBELIEVEABLE!!! It’s so much creamier than amplified cream lipsticks, and has GREAT color payoff!! i’ll stick with those for now (cause my wallet can’t fathom $34 for 1 lippie right now…..)
Christine
Friday, September 26, 2008
Really? I didn’t find them to be very creamy at ALL! :(
crystal
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Holy cow I need these so bad!!!!!!! They are so gorgeous!
Christine
Friday, September 26, 2008
YES, you need ‘em, Crystal!
Leigh
Thursday, September 25, 2008
I wish I wore lipstick! Haha. Forbidden Burgundy is SO gorgeous!!!
Christine
Friday, September 26, 2008
These will make you want to wear it, Leigh!
gracee
Thursday, September 25, 2008
omg christine i want them all minus the burgundy one. but i mustttt pick at least one up omg crazy pretty!!!
Christine
Friday, September 26, 2008
Yes, get at least one :) Or two or five or all…
Ariele
Thursday, September 25, 2008
WOW! Super gorgeous & whoaaa pigmented! I definitely have to check these babies out! Particularly Caress Pink & Forbidden Burgundy! :)
Christine
Friday, September 26, 2008
They are SO pigmented, DELICIOUSLY so!!
danielle
Thursday, September 25, 2008
caress pink, lingerie pink, and peach passion is sooo pretty!
Christine
Friday, September 26, 2008
I love them all :)
Aprilrobin
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Agh I want all of these so, so bad.
When I got my Pur Black YSL gloss, they gave me a very neat sample of 4 of these. The bright red is killer.
The sample packagaing is awesome.. its like those flat foil gum packs where you pop the gum through the foil? Icebreakers I suppose?
The wells are large and all filled with this delicious lipstick, it came with a lip brush!
I love everything about them.. the scent the feel.
Christine
Friday, September 26, 2008
My Pur Black arrives on Monday, so exciting :)
Aprilrobin
Friday, September 26, 2008
its very cool.
Thank you for the correction =)
Lexi
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Oh Christine, how you tempt my wallet!
Christine
Friday, September 26, 2008
These are totally a must-have. Not even exaggerating!
Kelly
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Omg. Lingerie Pink is my calling. <33
Christine
Friday, September 26, 2008
Get it ;)
kellie
Thursday, September 25, 2008
wow these look fabulous!!! Where can I purchase these? Nordstrom?
Christine
Friday, September 26, 2008
Anywhere YSL counters are located - my Nordstrom’s is where my YSL counter is!
pia
Friday, September 26, 2008
WOWZER! I totally dig the packaging. It’s calling the bling-bling demon in me. YSL was the first brand of lipstick I own and I’ve never been disappointed ever since. I go to MAC for variety but I never lost the love I have for YSL lipsticks. And Caress Pink, Forbidden Burgundy and Peach Passion hopefully will find a new home in my vanity case soon.
Christine
Friday, September 26, 2008
Haha, the bling bling demon! I’m getting addicted to YSL!
claudine
Friday, September 26, 2008
i will get 3 of those thanks for posting the swatches
after MAC …YSL is the only other brand i care for. I Love their Mascara. YSL is expensive but well worth it — great quality products in looovely packaging :)
Christine
Friday, September 26, 2008
I’m getting really into YSL lately!
claudine
Monday, September 29, 2008
yay thats great christine
you have to try their mascara the effet faux cils …i love it and you can get it in violet and blue and some other colors
the matte foundation is nice too
Christine
Monday, September 29, 2008
I’ll have to try it someday for sure :)
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Jools
Friday, September 26, 2008
OOOO Bby, ;O the first three look beautiful to me! Been dying to find a great pale pink lipstick that is both creamy and this looks fabby..
Christine
Friday, September 26, 2008
You have to check these out then!
Jools
Saturday, September 27, 2008
Ahh! Where can I purchase it? I live in the UK *lip nibble* Is this only available in the US at the momentooo?
Christine
Monday, September 29, 2008
Hm, YSL is a pretty international brand, so if you don’t have it yet, you should definitely get it soon!
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LocaLoli
Friday, September 26, 2008
OMG! these are preeety. Fetish pink is calling to me!!!!!!
Christine
Friday, September 26, 2008
It’s a lovely color, LocaLoli!
Ashley
Friday, September 26, 2008
The last three colors are TDF!!!!!
Christine
Friday, September 26, 2008
Yesss :D
classic
Friday, September 26, 2008
I fall in love w/ Caress Pink and Forbidden Burgundy,
Christine this is LE from YSL ?
Christine
Friday, September 26, 2008
Hey hun! I don’t think these are LE. I believe these are new and sticking around. THEY HAVE TO BE PERM!
EJ
Friday, September 26, 2008
I want to see an FOTD (or many) with these lippies!!!
Christine
Monday, September 29, 2008
I’ve been definitely doing some!
Ruth
Friday, September 26, 2008
Wow those colors are stunning, you look amazing in all of them. I have to admit, I WANT THEM ALL !!!!!!!
Christine
Monday, September 29, 2008
Thanks, Ruth! :)
viv
Saturday, September 27, 2008
oh my goodness. the packaging is GORGEOUS.
and i love the light, nude-y colours!
Christine
Monday, September 29, 2008
They did an amazing job with the formula and the packaging!
kellie
Saturday, September 27, 2008
The very next day after seeing your review, I had to have one!!! Went to my nordstrom and bought the #1. Wore it out last night with a smoky eye, and I absouletely love it. Also, the girl gave me a little sample booklet that has #1, #8, #10, and #17. So glad you reviewed these.
Christine
Monday, September 29, 2008
Oh, nice! You’re so lucky to have scored the sample booklet ;) I’m also happy to hear you enjoyed it, too!! Nothing makes me happier then when I review something, a reader purchases, AND they like it, too.
meme
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
they look fab on you Christine! Is forbidden burgundy less dark than it looks in the tube? I’ve been looking for a perfect plum color w/o too much cool purple tones in it and this might be it!
Christine
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Thanks, Meme! It’s pretty much the same color it looks on my lips when swatched. It’s probably just a touch lighter than what you see in the tube, but I find they’re fairly accurate to “what you see is what you get.”
cloudburst
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Over $30.00 is a lot to pay for a lipstick (here in Canada they are $38.00 ouch!). But I just tried them on your recommendation & they are gorgeous! I think I’ll pick up #4.
Christine
Friday, October 3, 2008
I’m glad you liked them! They are definitely worth the splurge if you can afford it :) Or else, holidays!
Caroline
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
OMG! I totally need #7! I have been looking for that color for such a long time… thank you Christine! Does the picture of you wearing it look exactly like it does in real life?
Christine
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Yes! These photos are very true to color!
Caroline
Saturday, November 29, 2008
Hi again lol, is lingerie pink a dupe for Snob. I have snob but snob has more purple undertones whereas #7 looks to be a true bubblegum. COuld you help me out?
Christine
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
It’s similar, but this one is cool toned. When I think of bubblegum pink, I think of a warmer pink, so I don’t know if this one is what you’re looking for.