YSL No Taboo Chili & Illicit Orange Slim Glow Matte Lipsticks Reviews & Swatches
No Taboo Chili (213)
YSL No Taboo Chili (213) Slim Glow Matte Rouge Pur Couture Lipstick ($39.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a muted, medium-dark copper with moderate, warm orange undertones and fine copper and orange pearl that gave it more of a satin sheen. It wasn’t particularly shiny or glossy that wore down to more matte within an hour or so (or instantly, if blotted).
It had opaque color payoff in a single layer, which adhered evenly and applied smoothly, without dragging, in a fluid stroke. The texture was very lightweight, more velvety than traditionally creamy or “wet” feeling. It lasted well for five hours and felt lightly hydrating over time.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- MAC Another Drink (LE, $26.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- MAC Smarticle (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, more muted, cooler (90% similar).
- YSL Illicit Orange (214) (P, $39.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- MAC Sorry Not Sorry (P, $26.00) is less shimmery, lighter, more muted (90% similar).
- Guerlain #30 (P, $33.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Tried and True (LE, $9.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- MAC Sugar Dada (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Make Up For Ever Virtuous Goji (320) (P, $23.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Hourglass Loves All of You (LE, $34.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
- MAC Resort Season (P, $26.00) is less shimmery, brighter, warmer (85% 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.
No Taboo Chili (213)
PPermanent. $39.00.
Illicit Orange (214)
YSL Illicit Orange (214) Slim Glow Matte Rouge Pur Couture Lipstick ($39.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a muted, medium orange with moderate, warm undertones and fine, gold and copper pearl that gave it more of a satin finish. It had semi-opaque pigmentation in a single layer, which was buildable to full coverage with a second layer.
The lipstick had a smooth, more velvety glide (so it didn’t feel as “wet” when applied) that had good adhesion and wasn’t prone to settling into my lip lines. It wore well for four and a half hours and felt lightly moisturizing over time.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- YSL No Taboo Chili (213) (P, $39.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Tried and True (LE, $9.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- MAC Smarticle (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
- MAC Sugar Dada (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Giorgio Armani Fiamma (205) (P, $38.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (80% similar).
- Smashbox Out Loud (P, $24.00) is less shimmery, darker (80% similar).
- Dior Ultra Trouble (436) (P, $37.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (80% similar).
- Hourglass I'll Forever (LE, $34.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (80% similar).
- Urban Decay The Big One (P, $19.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (80% similar).
- Guerlain #30 (P, $33.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (80% 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.
I like the finish and both colours. However due to that square shape, they seem quite problematic to apply with precision directly from the bullet
No Taboo Chili (what a weird name!) is gorgeous for autumnal feels! If love to try to get it if I thought it wouldn’t get all over my face. 😷 So many beautiful lipsticks have come out during our current crazy times!
I often wonder when I see weird names like this if they sound better in their “first language”, in this case French. A translation issue that doesn’t quite hit the mark?
I agree with Nancy about the nonsensical name of No Taboo Chili – however I do love both shades. The square shape of the lipstick is a little offputting, but I guess if it was a problem, you would have mentioned it Christine.
Hello Christine!
Sorry but, did you do something to your stain on your lip? It looks more diffused…
I have one but it’s more pigmented than yours. I’d like to get rid of it so, if you found something to make it less noticable please let me know!
Thank you,
Martha
No, I haven’t done anything.
Ok, thank you for your answer.