YSL Insurgent Red & Restricted Pink Slim Glow Matte Lipsticks Reviews & Swatches
Insurgent Red (202)
YSL Insurgent Red (202) Slim Glow Matte Rouge Pur Couture Lipstick ($39.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a deep red with subtle, warm undertones and a satin finish. It was intensely pigmented where a single layer really delivered opaque coverage in one go.
The consistency was smooth, lightweight, and had a bit more creaminess (though still more velvety than typically creamy) but remained very lightweight. It wore well for over six hours and felt lightly hydrating over time.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Hourglass At Night (P, $34.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- NARS Lee (LE, $34.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Milani I Am Motivated (P, $6.99) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Liquid Courage (P, $10.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Too Faced Melted Velvet (P, $21.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- NARS Immortal Red (P, $26.00) is less shimmery, less glossy (90% similar).
- NARS Fire Down Below (DC, $28.00) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- MAC Hearts Aflame (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- YSL Lale's Red (126) (LE, $38.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- Bite Beauty Red Velvet (DC, $24.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$39.00/0.07 oz. - $557.14 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have a "luminous, glowing matte finish" and help to "smooth" and "moisturize" lips. It is silent on coverage, though promotional images by the brand show full coverage. It is also supposed to be "long-lasting" and "creamy."
I can see what they mean by a "glowing" matte finish; it's more of a modern matte--not as flat or as dry-looking as matte lipsticks from many years ago. Sometimes, it seems like brands are just afraid to use the term satin or semi-matte, though! They have a semi-matte finish--less shiny in person--with subtle pearl that looks less like shimmer in person and more of that "glowing" finish as described.
The texture was more velvety, so it didn't feel as wet as a traditional lipstick, but it still glided readily across my lips. I found that it had a tendency to pill a little when swatched on my arm, but most shades did not have any issue like that when applied to my actual lips. This is rare, but I have had that happen where a product was clearly designed for lip skin over skin-skin!
They wore between five and seven hours, depending on the shade; deeper, richer shades (like a red) tended to last longer than lighter shades (like a peach or lighter brown). They were more on the non-drying to lightly hydrating side.
Browse all of our YSL Slim Glow Matte Rouge Pur Couture Lipstick swatches.
Ingredients
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Dimethicone, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Phenyl Trimethicone, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil, Isostearyl Isostearate, Paraffin, Ci 77891 / Titanium Dioxide, Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499 / Iron Oxides, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Mica, Cera Microcristallina / Microcrystalline Wax, Isohexadecane, Polyethylene, Synthetic Wax, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ci 15850 / Red 7, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Aqua / Water, Aluminum Hydroxide, Silica, Benzyl Alcohol, Limonene, Tin Oxide, Benzyl Benzoate, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Anise Alcohol, Althaea Officinalis Root Extract, Citric Acid, Tocopherol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Parfum / Fragrance.
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
Insurgent Red (202)
PPermanent. $39.00.
Restricted Pink (203)
YSL Restricted Pink (203) Slim Glow Matte Rouge Pur Couture Lipstick ($39.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a medium, peony pink with subtle, warm undertones and a satin sheen. It had semi-opaque pigmentation in one layer, which did not build up well as the texture had a tendency to catch on imperfections and separate along lip lines.
The lipstick felt lightly creamy with some velvety glide, and it was lightweight and thin, but it wasn’t as forgiving of imperfections as other shades once applied. It lasted decently for four and a half hours and felt lightly moisturizing while worn.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Guerlain Majestic Rose (530) (P, $34.00) is cooler, less glossy (90% similar).
- Givenchy Rose Dressing (202) (P, $36.00) is more shimmery, cooler, glossier (90% similar).
- Bobbi Brown Pink Guava (P, $40.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Revlon Glassy Pink (016) (P, $9.99) is more shimmery, warmer, glossier (90% similar).
- Lancome Rosewood Ruby (214) (P, $32.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Givenchy Corail Backstage (324) (P, $36.00) is lighter, warmer, glossier (90% similar).
- ColourPop Oasis (LE, $10.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Bobbi Brown Express Stop (P, $40.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Revlon Pink Velvet (P, $8.49) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Bobbi Brown Italian Rose (P, $40.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$39.00/0.07 oz. - $557.14 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have a "luminous, glowing matte finish" and help to "smooth" and "moisturize" lips. It is silent on coverage, though promotional images by the brand show full coverage. It is also supposed to be "long-lasting" and "creamy."
I can see what they mean by a "glowing" matte finish; it's more of a modern matte--not as flat or as dry-looking as matte lipsticks from many years ago. Sometimes, it seems like brands are just afraid to use the term satin or semi-matte, though! They have a semi-matte finish--less shiny in person--with subtle pearl that looks less like shimmer in person and more of that "glowing" finish as described.
The texture was more velvety, so it didn't feel as wet as a traditional lipstick, but it still glided readily across my lips. I found that it had a tendency to pill a little when swatched on my arm, but most shades did not have any issue like that when applied to my actual lips. This is rare, but I have had that happen where a product was clearly designed for lip skin over skin-skin!
They wore between five and seven hours, depending on the shade; deeper, richer shades (like a red) tended to last longer than lighter shades (like a peach or lighter brown). They were more on the non-drying to lightly hydrating side.
Browse all of our YSL Slim Glow Matte Rouge Pur Couture Lipstick swatches.
Ingredients
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Dimethicone, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Phenyl Trimethicone, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil, Isostearyl Isostearate, Paraffin, Ci 77891 / Titanium Dioxide, Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499 / Iron Oxides, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Mica, Cera Microcristallina / Microcrystalline Wax, Isohexadecane, Polyethylene, Synthetic Wax, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ci 15850 / Red 7, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Aqua / Water, Aluminum Hydroxide, Silica, Benzyl Alcohol, Limonene, Tin Oxide, Benzyl Benzoate, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Anise Alcohol, Althaea Officinalis Root Extract, Citric Acid, Tocopherol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Parfum / Fragrance.
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
Insurgent Red is a glorious slightly coppery red that I’d love to wear! Wow! Only thing is that I worry it may be too close in depth and tone to my beloved MAC VG I?
That Insurgent Red lipstick is stunning – what a beautiful shade.