YSL Nude Fougueux & Fuchsia Allusion Rouge Pur Couture Lipsticks Reviews & Swatches
Nude Fougueux (84)
YSL Nude Fougueux (84) Rouge Pur Couture SPF15 Lipstick ($38.00 for 0.13 oz.) is a muted, medium-dark coral with strong, warm undertones and a glossy, cream finish. It had rich color payoff that applied well to my lips with even coverage that settled slightly into my deeper lip lines. I didn’t find it was enough to be noticeable in person, though.
The texture felt lightly creamy, smooth, and not too thick or too thin, which made it comfortable to wear but not prone to sliding around too easily. It stayed on nicely for four and a half hours and felt moisturizing.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Chanel Steady (67) (P, $42.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Strawberry Girl (P, $30.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Estee Lauder Intuitive (910) (P, $32.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- YSL Nu Imprevu (155) (LE, $38.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Estee Lauder High Level (DC, $32.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Chanel Escapade (176) (P, $42.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- NARS Niagara (P, $26.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Chanel Imperturbable (65) (P, $42.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Chanel Rouge Brulant (191) (LE, $45.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Chanel Merveille (124) (P, $45.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$38.00/0.13 oz. - $292.31 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have "rich color with intense hydration ... in just one stroke." The lipstick has moderate slip--some shades are fairly emollient and can feel slippery during wear, while many are creamy but adhere well enough.
I've found that more mid-tone and deeper shades have better applications with smoother, more forgiving color that was semi-opaque or higher in coverage. Some of the lighter and the very deepest shades were more prone to settling into lip lines or yielding more medium to semi-opaque coverage.
The wear ranged from four to six hours on average. I found the formula was usually on the hydrating side. There was a sweet, floral scent with a very subtle taste, though I felt like it sometimes gave me a taste and other times, I didn't notice anything.
Browse all of our YSL Rouge Pur Couture SPF15 Lipstick swatches.
Ingredients
PROPYLENE GLYCOL DIBENZOATE, OCTYLDODECANOL, STEARYL/PPG-3 MYRISTYL ETHER DIMER DILINOLEATE, PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRAISOSTEARATE, NEOPENTYL GLYCOL DIHEPTANOATE, BIS-DIGLYCERYL POLYACYLADIPATE-2, POLYETHYLENE, CERA MICROCRISTALLINA / MICROCRYSTALLINE WAX, POLYBUTENE, HYDROGENATED COCO-GLYCERIDES, CANDELILLA CERA / CANDELILLA WAX, SILICA, SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE, ALUMINA, MAGNESIUM SILICATE, PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRA-DI-T-BUTYL HYDROXYHYDROCINNAMATE, CALCIUM ALUMINUM BOROSILICATE, POLYURETHANE-15, CALCIUM SODIUM BOROSILICATE, ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE, COLOPHONIUM / ROSIN, TIN OXIDE, POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE, ACRYLATES COPOLYMER, PARFUM / FRAGRANCE [+/- MAY CONTAIN MICA, CI 77891 / TITANIUM DIOXIDE, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499 / IRON OXIDES, CI 45410 / RED 28 LAKE, CI 15850 / RED 7, CI 15985 / YELLOW 6 LAKE, CI 15850 / RED 7 LAKE, CI 15850 / RED 6, CI 45380 / RED 22 LAKE, CI 19140 / YELLOW 5 LAKE, CI 77742 / MANGANESE VIOLET, CI 77120 / BARIUM SULFATE, CI 42090 / BLUE 1 LAKE, CI 75470 / CARMINE
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.
Nude Fougueux (84)
PPermanent. $38.00.
Fuchsia Allusion (99)
YSL Fuchsia Allusion (99) Rouge Pur Couture SPF15 Lipstick ($38.00 for 0.13 oz.) is a brighter, medium berry with subtle, warm undertones and a cream finish. The lipstick felt lightly creamy, smooth, and lightweight with a thinner texture that wasn’t clingy.
It had nearly opaque pigmentation that applied evenly to my lips and was comfortable to apply and to wear. It lasted well for five hours, left a stain behind, and felt hydrating while worn.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- NYX Bloody Mary (P, $6.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Guerlain #518 (P, $33.00) is darker, less glossy (90% similar).
- Revlon Bread Winner (P, $12.39) is darker (90% similar).
- NARS Dragon Girl (P, $27.00) is darker, cooler, less glossy (90% similar).
- Kaleidos Cactus Flower (P, $12.00) is cooler, less glossy (90% similar).
- MAC So Good For You (LE, $19.00) is darker, cooler, less glossy (85% similar).
- Sephora Cherry Moon (94) (P, $14.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Makeup Geek Feisty (P, $15.00) is darker, cooler, less glossy (85% similar).
- MAC Dame un Beso (LE, $21.00) is darker, cooler, less glossy (85% similar).
- Anastasia Vida (LE, $18.00) is darker, cooler (80% similar).
Formula Overview
$38.00/0.13 oz. - $292.31 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have "rich color with intense hydration ... in just one stroke." The lipstick has moderate slip--some shades are fairly emollient and can feel slippery during wear, while many are creamy but adhere well enough.
I've found that more mid-tone and deeper shades have better applications with smoother, more forgiving color that was semi-opaque or higher in coverage. Some of the lighter and the very deepest shades were more prone to settling into lip lines or yielding more medium to semi-opaque coverage.
The wear ranged from four to six hours on average. I found the formula was usually on the hydrating side. There was a sweet, floral scent with a very subtle taste, though I felt like it sometimes gave me a taste and other times, I didn't notice anything.
Browse all of our YSL Rouge Pur Couture SPF15 Lipstick swatches.
Ingredients
PROPYLENE GLYCOL DIBENZOATE, OCTYLDODECANOL, STEARYL/PPG-3 MYRISTYL ETHER DIMER DILINOLEATE, PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRAISOSTEARATE, NEOPENTYL GLYCOL DIHEPTANOATE, BIS-DIGLYCERYL POLYACYLADIPATE-2, POLYETHYLENE, CERA MICROCRISTALLINA / MICROCRYSTALLINE WAX, POLYBUTENE, HYDROGENATED COCO-GLYCERIDES, CANDELILLA CERA / CANDELILLA WAX, SILICA, SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE, ALUMINA, MAGNESIUM SILICATE, PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRA-DI-T-BUTYL HYDROXYHYDROCINNAMATE, CALCIUM ALUMINUM BOROSILICATE, POLYURETHANE-15, CALCIUM SODIUM BOROSILICATE, ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE, COLOPHONIUM / ROSIN, TIN OXIDE, POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE, ACRYLATES COPOLYMER, PARFUM / FRAGRANCE [+/- MAY CONTAIN MICA, CI 77891 / TITANIUM DIOXIDE, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499 / IRON OXIDES, CI 45410 / RED 28 LAKE, CI 15850 / RED 7, CI 15985 / YELLOW 6 LAKE, CI 15850 / RED 7 LAKE, CI 15850 / RED 6, CI 45380 / RED 22 LAKE, CI 19140 / YELLOW 5 LAKE, CI 77742 / MANGANESE VIOLET, CI 77120 / BARIUM SULFATE, CI 42090 / BLUE 1 LAKE, CI 75470 / CARMINE
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.
Both are great shades that look smooth as glass. My favorite is Nude Fougueux, although I’m trying to figure out where they got “nude” from for this, as I don’t know of anyone with bright coral skin!
Both of these look beautiful on you, Christine. I am not much of a coral lipstick person so not personally my favorite. I do like Fuchsia Allusion and it is not so warm toned as to look weird on me. I don’t need anymore lipsticks but that seems like the only beauty product I have been purchasing lately. I think it is because I feel comfortable ordering lipsticks online without swatching myself. I am pretty comfortable with what works for me and what doesn’t so when I feel the need to buy some beauty product, lipstick fits the bill, LOL!!
Lovely summery shades.
Both are lovely ! I wish YSL got more love as a brand, then again maybe they want to stay in the HE luxury, no gimmick market. Always nice to know this brand is here for quality and beautiful, well thought out colors.
So amazing … I have nude-fougueux,and it is one of my faves…
I love the look to Fuchsia Allusion as well..
Beautiful finish …