YSL Rosy Glow (14) Couture Palette Review, Photos, Swatches
YSL Rosy Glow (14) Couture Palette
YSL Rosy Glow (14) Couture Palette ($60.00 for 0.16 oz.) contains a mix of warmer neutrals with satin to frost finishes. The eyeshadows are supposed to be “intense” in color, long-wearing, and crease-proof. The palette largely performed as past Couture palettes have, which is with decent pigmentation, softer/dustier textures, and below-average wear but does improve significantly when used over a primer. While I typically like the end result of how the formula looks on the lid, this palette had one major miss–the light gold–that was just sheer and messy to work with, which is not at all the “intense color” promised.
Rosy Glow #1 is a light, peachy-pink with warm undertones and a soft, frosted finish. It had good pigmentation, though the slightly dusty texture made it prone to sheering out more readily on the skin unless it was applied over a primer. It was easy to blend and sat well on the skin. The color started to fade noticeably after six and a half hours of wear. Dior Trafalgar #1 (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar). MAC Dance Flowers Dance (LE, $23.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). LORAC Blush (LE, $19.00) is brighter (95% similar). MAC Sweet Lust (P, $17.00) is lighter (95% similar). Pat McGrath Skinshow Glow (PiP, $25.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). MAC Sweet Allure (LE, $17.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Morphe Faint (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). Ulta Pink (P, $10.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Bad Habit Sirius (PiP, ) is cooler (90% similar). Guerlain Cygne Blanc #1 (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Sephora + Pantone Universe Pale Mauve (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar). Clarins Garden Escape #5 (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar). Natasha Denona Juneau (145S) (DC, $29.00)(90% similar). BH Cosmetics Carli Bybel Deluxe Edition #6 (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar). Clarins Garden Escape #4 (LE, ) is darker, warmer (85% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Soleil d'Ambre #1 (Eye Color) (LE, ) is lighter, cooler (85% similar). Sephora Kimber (LE, ) is darker (80% similar). Chanel Harmonie du Soir #4 (LE, ) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Rosy Glow #2 is a light gold with warm undertones and a sparkling, shimmery finish. It had sheer coverage, which was not buildable and did not perform significantly better over primer. This was so frustrating to discover in the palette, because at this price point, all five shades should perform well. It was dusty, messy to use, and lasted for five and a half hours. Dior Exuberante #3 (LE, ) is more shimmery (95% similar). Laura Mercier Dust (LE, $23.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Makeup Geek Bling (DC, $6.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). NARS Shake Your Body (LE, $19.00) is lighter (90% similar). Urban Decay Bathwater (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Lancome Filigree (PiP, $19.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar). theBalm C1 (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Guerlain Ors et Merveilles #3 (LE, ) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar). Viseart Champs-Elysees (P, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Gucci Beauty Tuscan Storm #1 (DC, ) is warmer (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Arabesque #1 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar). Kevyn Aucoin Iced Gold (LE, ) is less shimmery (90% similar). Viseart Alexandre Trois (P, ) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar). Tarte Party (LE, ) is darker, warmer (85% similar). LORAC Moonlight (LE, $19.00) is lighter, brighter (85% similar). NARS Let It Whip (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar). LORAC Sand (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, warmer (85% similar). MAC Fresh Blade (LE, $17.00) is more shimmery, brighter (85% similar). Becca Chardonnay (LE, ) is lighter, brighter (85% similar). Makeup Geek Artemis (LE, $6.00) is lighter, brighter (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Rosy Glow #3 is a slightly muted, dark brown with warm undertones and a satin sheen. The texture was soft without being too powdery or too firm, so it applied with good coverage to bare skin but still blended out with ease. The color faded noticeably after seven and a half hours of wear. LORAC Java (PiP, $19.00)(95% similar). LORAC Black #5 (LE, $19.00) is warmer (95% similar). Clinique Pink Chocolate #4 (PiP, $15.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Dior Exuberante #5 (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). Dior Precious Embroidery #4 (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). YSL Saharienne #3 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar). Chanel Tisse Rivoli #4 (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar). Chanel Tisse Vendome #4 (PiP, ) is warmer (90% similar). bareMinerals Toasted Espresso (LE, $14.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar). Burberry Gold #1 (LE, ) is warmer (85% similar). Too Faced Going Nuts (LE, $16.00) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar). theBalm Fine (P, $16.00) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar). Urban Decay Vengeance (LE, $19.00) is warmer (85% similar). theBalm #8 (P, $6.50) is warmer (85% similar). Tarte Sinful (LE, $14.00) is more shimmery, darker (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Rosy Glow #4 is a light-medium, peachy coral with warm undertones and a fine, golden shimmer. It had excellent pigmentation that applied well to bare skin. The texture was soft, blendable, and sat well on the skin. This shade wore for seven hours before fading noticeably. MAC Artistic License (LE, $17.00) is darker (95% similar). Hourglass Monochrome #2 (PiP, ) is darker, more muted (90% similar). ColourPop Drizzle (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). ColourPop Babe (LE, $4.50) is more muted, cooler (90% similar). Too Faced Ringleader (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). bareMinerals Future (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). MAC Paradisco (P, $17.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty In the Pink #2 (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker, more muted (90% similar). NARS Orgasm II (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar). Urban Decay Freelove (DC, $19.00) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar). The Estee Edit Gleam (LE, ) is darker (85% similar). Sugarpill Elevate (PiP, $13.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar). Make Up For Ever D750 Frosted Peach (DC, $21.00) is more shimmery, darker (80% similar). NYX Golden Peach (P, $6.00) is more shimmery, darker (80% similar). theBalm Third Eye Blinded (P, $16.00) is darker, more muted (90% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Rosy Glow #5 is a medium-dark brown with warm, reddish undertones and a frosted finish. The texture was soft, lightly dusty but smooth and blendable on the skin without looking dry or powdery when applied to the lid. The pigmentation was fully opaque and didn’t lose its intensity when blended. On me, it lasted for seven and a half hours. Too Faced Peppermint Mocha (LE, $16.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). MAC Twinks (P, $17.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Tarte Silk Robe (LE, ) is less shimmery (95% similar). Cle de Peau Golden Age #1 (LE, ) is darker (95% similar). CoverGirl Scorching Cocoa (355) (P, $4.99) is darker (90% similar). Buxom Hustle (P, $12.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty O Yeah (P, $29.00) is darker (90% similar). Anastasia NYC (LE, $12.00) is darker (90% similar). ColourPop Slay Bells (LE, $6.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Viseart Copper (PiP, ) is warmer (90% similar). Sephora Tahitian Pearl (285) (P, $9.00) is darker (90% similar). ColourPop Close Up (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar). Too Faced Bake It Til You Make It (LE, $16.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar). Clarins The Essentials #9 (LE, ) is darker (90% similar). Wet 'n' Wild Rose in the Air #2 (PiP, ) is less shimmery (90% similar). Urban Decay Off Duty (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Too Faced Love and Cocoa (LE, $16.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Orchid Haze #2 (PiP, )(85% similar). NARS La La (DC, $25.00) is brighter, warmer (85% similar). MAC Aurora (LE, $21.00) is warmer (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Rosy Glow (14)
LELimited Edition. $60.00.
Rosy Glow #1
PiPPermanent in Palette.
Rosy Glow #2
PiPPermanent in Palette.
Rosy Glow #3
PiPPermanent in Palette.
Rosy Glow #4
PiPPermanent in Palette.
Rosy Glow #5
PiPPermanent in Palette.
YSL Rosy Glow (14) Couture Palette
YSL Rosy Glow (14) Couture Palette
YSL Rosy Glow (14) Couture Palette
YSL Rosy Glow (14) Couture Palette
YSL Rosy Glow (14) Couture Palette
YSL Rosy Glow (14) Couture Palette
YSL Rosy Glow #1 Couture Eyeshadow
YSL Rosy Glow #1 Couture Eyeshadow
YSL Rosy Glow #2 Couture Eyeshadow
YSL Rosy Glow #2 Couture Eyeshadow
YSL Rosy Glow #3 Couture Eyeshadow
YSL Rosy Glow #3 Couture Eyeshadow
YSL Rosy Glow #4 Couture Eyeshadow
YSL Rosy Glow #4 Couture Eyeshadow
YSL Rosy Glow #5 Couture Eyeshadow
YSL Rosy Glow #5 Couture Eyeshadow
YSL Rosy Glow (14) Couture Palette with Urban Decay Ether Eyeliner
YSL Rosy Glow (14) Couture Palette with Urban Decay Ether Eyeliner
I’m interested — I’ve not encountered too many rosy eyeshadows that are warm toned. At this price point I have to swatch it in-store, so I’ll keep an eye out at local Nordstroms.
Hope you can check it out, AB!
It’s so pretty, but is it just me or do all of these palettes start to look the same after a while….
A lot of the YSL ones run together since they have quite a few neutrals!
Oh dear, at $ 60, you can’t have a shadow score an F, and the other swatches aren’t exactly wowing me either. if they can’t the neutrals right, I’m not holding out much hope for kits with bolder colors (blues, purples)
I don’t know if you ever want an F, LOL!
Again, easy to pass of for quality vs. price. I do love the packaging though.
Sometimes it’s nice to save money, eh? 🙂
Oh dear! That golden shade really is disappointing. It’s a shame, because it really would have brought the other colors of the palette together well, not that they aren’t pretty on their own. I’m always surprised when an expensive brand releases a dud like that.
Odd that a gold would be tricky!
This is nice but not wow enough for me to want it which is just as well! Btw, two of the photos are mixed up – the photos of #2 and #3 in the pan.
I’ll look at that!
Not sure *how* one could, at this particular price point, get a rosey brown palette so off? It’s really a shame, too, because this had the potential to be a perfect little everyday type palette. ?
It was a surprise that the gold was problematic! Gold eyeshadows are usually pretty good (like a copper, hard to mess up!). If it had more glitter/sparkle in it, I would have thought it was designed as a glittery top coat (like Dior often has), but it didn’t seem any different than the others in terms of formula.
Why would anyone buy this when the gorgeous Anastasia Modern Renaissance palette has over 9 grams for $42?? And the colours are so boring on this YSL palette. It is decades since I bothered with YSL.
Different strokes for different folks 🙂 If people bought purely on value, luxury brands would not exist.
I don’t think the price reflects the quality. If it was $30 I might consider it.
I think YSL should reevaluate how they describe these –at least with respect to pigmentation.
At $60 I think a palette should live up to what is promised, an easy skip for me. The palette does look nice just to look at, though 🙂
I totally agree, Helene! I can see why some might appreciate the coverage level they are at, but if you want pigmented as they say, this is definitely not the best.
I gotta rant: It’s ridiculous that YSL continues to bring out palettes that have not a single matte in them. For me, if you’ve seen one of these palettes, you’ve seen them all. They all look so pretty in the palette, but they never seem to apply well and never include mattes. What is it with YSL? I don’t get it. I don’t want to look at a palette. I want to wear it!!!
I feel like it must be intentional – it’s not as if they don’t know mattes exist, but I have always wondered the same.
I agree! All of the YSL eye palettes are shimmery, no mattes, but considering how bad some of the shimmery shades are, maybe it’s a blessing they don’t come out with mattes, which are even harder to get right.
For a non-performing e/s, you used #2 very nicely. Never would have bought to use ether with this palette, either. Subtle and pretty, though it doesn’t look particularly rosy to me.
Thank you! It’s not the rosiest… it’s actually warmer than I would have thought for something called Rosy Glow.
Yeah at that point you’re 3/4 of the way to a Viseart palette so no thanks YSL…can’t remember the last time I bought anything from them that wowed me. I suppose some of their lip products are nice enough if you don’t mind fragrance ?
Their lip products are nicer!
The colour palette in this one reminds me of a toned down neutral version of the Rimmel quint Burgundy Palace. Except the pale pink in the YSL that looks like a pale lavender is actually a lavender in the Rimmel. It’s too bad the YSL also performed the same as you would expect the $6 Rimmel to. Although the gold in the Rimmel is stunning.
I can see what you mean, Yumi!
That #3 colour is interesting, but I wouldn’t step up to this palette for one shadow.
Not at this price, LOL!