Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Volupte Lipstick is Phenomenal!

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YSL Beauty Rouge Volupte Review

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!

YSL Beauty Rouge Volupte Review

YSL Beauty Rouge Volupte Review

YSL Beauty Rouge Volupte Review

YSL Beauty Rouge Volupte Review

From left to right: #1 Nude Beige, #7 Lingerie Pink, #8 Fetish Pink, #9 Caress Pink, #12 Forbidden Burgundy, #13 Peach Passion.

YSL Beauty Rouge Volupte Review

YSL Beauty Rouge Volupte Review

From left to right: #1 Nude Beige, #7 Lingerie Pink, #8 Fetish Pink, (second row) #9 Caress Pink, #12 Forbidden Burgundy, #13 Peach Passion.

YSL Beauty Rouge Volupte Review

Nude Beige

YSL Beauty Rouge Volupte Review

Lingerie Pink

YSL Beauty Rouge Volupte Review

Fetish Pink

YSL Beauty Rouge Volupte Review

Caress Pink

YSL Beauty Rouge Volupte Review

Forbidden Burgundy

YSL Beauty Rouge Volupte Review

Peach Passion

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105 Responses to “Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Volupte Lipstick is Phenomenal!”

  1. Shortiee31

    Thursday, September 25, 2008

    Wow! They certinally look creamy.. & gorgeous packaging! Yum! x

  2. 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.

  3. 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!

  4. 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 :)

  5. Alma

    Thursday, September 25, 2008

    Caress Pink and Forbidden Burgundy look great!

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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!

  9. 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.

  10. 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! :(

  11. 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!

  12. 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!

  13. 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…

  14. 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!!

  15. danielle

    Thursday, September 25, 2008

    caress pink, lingerie pink, and peach passion is sooo pretty!

  16. 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 =)

  17. 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!

  18. Kelly

    Thursday, September 25, 2008

    Omg. Lingerie Pink is my calling. <33

  19. 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!

  20. 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!

  21. 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 :)

  22. 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!

  23. 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!

  24. Ashley

    Friday, September 26, 2008

    The last three colors are TDF!!!!!

  25. 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!

  26. 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!

  27. 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 !!!!!!!

  28. 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!

  29. 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.

  30. 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.”

  31. 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!

  32. 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!

  33. 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.

  34. vickiwinfield

    Tuesday, January 27, 2009

    i brought lingerie pink the other day and really want the peach and #1 now! there so creamy too

    • Christine

      Thursday, January 29, 2009

      Nice! They are sooo creamy, love ‘em.

  35. Lena

    Sunday, March 15, 2009

    These are absolutely amazing! I purchased a few and I feel like a queen. They really give out a punch color and are a creamy dream. I don’t think they are extremely long wearing, but there is just something superior about these lipsticks.

    • Christine

      Thursday, March 19, 2009

      So glad I’m not the only one who likes them!

  36. Andrea

    Thursday, March 19, 2009

    I bought Nude Beige the other day and it is soooo creamy and long-lasting! I also got the Gloss Pur in Pure Coral, and looks pretty cool with the Nude Beige. I had actually gone with the intention of getting Peach Passion, but I chickened out cause it looked a little bright on my hand. Will definitely be going back now!!

    • Christine

      Friday, March 20, 2009

      I will have to try out the Pure Coral over my Rouge Voluptes! Glad you like ‘em Andrea :D

      • Andrea

        Monday, March 23, 2009

        Love is more like it!!! Pure Coral also looked really nice with my High 90s slimshine this weekend :)

        • Christine

          Monday, March 23, 2009

          Nice!! Yay for Rouge Volupte fans <3

  37. Ms. Makeup

    Friday, April 17, 2009

    wow these are so gorgeous!!
    i want lingerie pink, but it might be too much for me. i’ll probably get nude beige :)

    • Christine

      Thursday, April 23, 2009

      You can always sheer it out ;P

  38. Lena

    Tuesday, April 21, 2009

    Your pictures sold me on these and I am now hooked on this line.

    • Christine

      Thursday, April 23, 2009

      YAY! So glad you love ‘em, Lena. Which ones do you have?

  39. Natalie

    Sunday, April 26, 2009

    I bought Peach Passion and got totally addicted. So I went and bought more today :(

    • Christine

      Wednesday, April 29, 2009

      Which ones did you buy?

      • Natalie

        Sunday, May 3, 2009

        I bought #8 and #9.. I want to go back and grab forbidden burgundy

  40. claudia

    Thursday, June 25, 2009

    I love them all ! So creamy. is there a MAC dupe for nude beige, caress pink and peach passion ???

    • Christine

      Monday, June 29, 2009

      Peach Passion might be similar to Ravishing. Caress Pink… maybe Sweetie, though it’s brighter. I’m not sure about Nude Beige.

      • claudia

        Monday, June 29, 2009

        these lipsticks are absolutely gorgeous, I really want them !!

        • Christine

          Monday, June 29, 2009

          They are amazing! You will love them!

  41. Bernadette

    Monday, July 6, 2009

    Christine, please do a review on some of the other colours! Pink-based nudes don’t like me – I’m really interested in some of the other colours – particularly #2 Sensual Silk and #4 Sweet Honey. Also the new colours coming out with YSL’s autumn/winter collection!

    • Christine

      Thursday, July 9, 2009

      I did do a review of one of the new fall ones :)

  42. ChristineBlondee

    Wednesday, July 15, 2009

    I WANT THEM ALL!
    And one day. I will have them all! Muahaha. :)

  43. Tricia

    Thursday, September 17, 2009

    I was wondering do you have to reapply these lipsticks often? I heard that you had to and I am completely in love with number 13. I just wanted to know before I made that big of a purchase for a lip product.

    • Christine

      Friday, September 18, 2009

      Hi Tricia,

      I don’t find myself reapplying these too often. If I want it to go all day, I may reapply once or twice, but nothing excessive.

  44. Karen

    Monday, September 28, 2009

    Hi Christine,

    Can you recommend a pink one for nc35 skin? I tried the famous #7 but it just doesn’t like my warm skin tone. I already bought #1 nude beige and also the peach passion, I really need to find the perfect pink one! thanks alotttt!!!

    • Christine

      Tuesday, September 29, 2009

      Frivolous Pink!! I think it came out for fall, but it’s gorgeous!

  45. Val

    Sunday, October 4, 2009

    These are AMAZING. I have the first one and it is absolutely GORGEOUS. I really want more but I only got one because it was duty free and in a set so my mom got one and I got one and they’re absolutely PERFECT. I REALLY want more but they’re sort of hard to find in Canada.

    • Christine

      Monday, October 5, 2009

      So glad you’re lovin’ these two, Val! :)

  46. Mandy

    Sunday, October 18, 2009

    I saw amazing reviews about these YSL lipsticks and i got the Lingerie Pink today. It is truly amazing. Very expensive but it is well worth it. I have never worn any lipstick that is that bright before. Do you have any recommendation for lip liner ? Thanks so much.

    • Christine

      Monday, October 26, 2009

      So glad you’re enjoying it, Mandy! I like using clear liner, actually, like UD’s!

  47. Alisha

    Thursday, October 29, 2009

    Thank you so much for the swatches, really helped me out picking a color for sephora F&F sale!

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