This is the last of my Rouge Volupte re-do/update! I hope you’ve enjoyed it! If you missed the previous posts, check out part one and part two.  Rouge Volupte is still one of the more popular lipstick formulas on the market, and it’s a range that YSL has continued to expand and release additional shades for since it initially launched. (And fun tidbit, they haven’t changed price at all in six years.) The formula is very creamy with a high degree of slip, is medium-weight and slightly thick compared to the average lipstick, and is typically opaque on lips. Because of their creaminess, full color coverage is possible in one stroke with many shades. The finish is glossy and shiny, which gives lips a smoother appearance. One of the primary traits of the formula is that lips look drenched in color and very, very smooth–almost plumper. The formula is moderately hydrating, and the wear time is about average, but it can depend on the shade.

YSL Exquisite Plum (22) Rouge Volupte Lipstick ($34.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a rich, raspberry red with cool undertones and a glossy shine. It had semi-opaque color coverage with some translucency where the natural lip color came through. For such a deep color, it applied fairly evenly. It wore well for four and a half hours and left behind a stain. YSL Forbidden Burgundy (12) (P, $34.00) is less red, more berry, so it appears a bit darker and cooler-toned. Guerlain Madame Batifole (860) (LE, $49.50) is slightly warmer. Marc Jacobs Beauty Seduce Me (128) (P, $30.00) is cooler-toned. MAC Rebel (P, $16.00) is less red. MAC Lush Life (P, $22.00) is similar. Guerlain Lou-Ling (LE, $35.00) is more muted. Burberry Bright Poppy (311) (P, $30.00) is more matte. See comparison swatches.

Tender Peach (26) Rouge Volupte Lipstick ($34.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a light-medium peach with a hint of pink and warm undertones and a glossy shine. It had rich, opaque color coverage. The texture of this shade seemed a bit thicker than other shades, so while it applied evenly initially, when you press your lips together, some lines can show. It lasted for three hours on me. Givenchy Beige Plume (102) (P, $36.00) is less glossy, slightly darker. MAC Antonio’s Girls (LE, $16.00) is more matte. MAC Sweet & Sour (LE, $16.00) is warmer. See comparison swatches.

Opera Rose (29) Rouge Volupte Lipstick ($34.00 for 0.12 oz.) is described as a “vibrant rose pink.” It’s a brightened, light-medium pink with subtle yellow undertones and a glossy shine. It had intense, full color coverage in a single stroke. The texture was slightly thick, like Tender Peach, but I didn’t notice the “lines” as much with this shade when pressed my lips together. It wore well for three and a half hours on me. YSL Caress Pink (9) (P, $34.00) is darker. Buxom Mistress (LE, $21.00) is darker. MAC Hoop (DC, $16.00) is more matte, warmer. See comparison swatches.

This next shade is just a bonus, for the sake of completion, as it is no longer available (but you can check out the dupes for something similar!). Frivolous Pink (19) Rouge Volupte Lipstick ($34.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a light, pale pink with subtle warm undertones and a creamy, glossy finish. It had mostly opaque color coverage, and it applied evenly overall, but it did settle into lip lines just slight. The settling worsened after two hours of wear, and the color itself lasted for three and a half hours on me. YSL Lingerie Pink (7) (P, $34.00) is warmer, lighter. MAC Vivid Image (LE, $16.00) is lighter. Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Femme (P, $18.00) is very similar but less glossy. See comparison swatches.

Just as an FYI, YSL’s own e-commerce website seems to have the largest selection of shades.

YSL Exquisite Plum (22) Rouge Volupte Lipstick

YSL Exquisite Plum (22) Rouge Volupte Lipstick

YSL Exquisite Plum (22) Rouge Volupte Lipstick

YSL Exquisite Plum (22) Rouge Volupte Lipstick

YSL Exquisite Plum (22) Rouge Volupte Lipstick

YSL Exquisite Plum (22) Rouge Volupte Lipstick

YSL Exquisite Plum (22) Rouge Volupte Lipstick

YSL Tender Peach (26) Rouge Volupte Lipstick

YSL Tender Peach (26) Rouge Volupte Lipstick

YSL Tender Peach (26) Rouge Volupte Lipstick

YSL Tender Peach (26) Rouge Volupte Lipstick

YSL Tender Peach (26) Rouge Volupte Lipstick

YSL Tender Peach (26) Rouge Volupte Lipstick

YSL Tender Peach (26) Rouge Volupte Lipstick

YSL Opera Rose (29) Rouge Volupte Lipstick

YSL Opera Rose (29) Rouge Volupte Lipstick

YSL Opera Rose (29) Rouge Volupte Lipstick

YSL Opera Rose (29) Rouge Volupte Lipstick

YSL Opera Rose (29) Rouge Volupte Lipstick

YSL Opera Rose (29) Rouge Volupte Lipstick

YSL Opera Rose (29) Rouge Volupte Lipstick

YSL Frivolous Pink (19) Rouge Volupte Lipstick

YSL Frivolous Pink (19) Rouge Volupte Lipstick

YSL Frivolous Pink (19) Rouge Volupte Lipstick

YSL Frivolous Pink (19) Rouge Volupte Lipstick

YSL Frivolous Pink (19) Rouge Volupte Lipstick

YSL Frivolous Pink (19) Rouge Volupte Lipstick

YSL Frivolous Pink (19) Rouge Volupte Lipstick