YSL Nude Tension, Brown No Way Back, Rose Incitement Velvet Radical Matte Lipsticks Reviews & Swatches
Nude Tension (301)
YSL Nude Tension (301) The Slim Velvet Radical Matte Lipstick ($39.00 for 0.08 oz.) is a muted, medium coral with moderate, warm undertones and a satin finish. The texture was lightly creamy, smooth, and denser, like a velvety primer in a way, that was comfortable to apply.
It had opaque color coverage that applied evenly but was slightly prone to settling into my lip lines, which wasn’t the norm with this formula. It lasted well for four and a half hours and was lightly moisturizing while worn.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Makeup by Mario Annie (P, $24.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Dulcet (LE, $6.50) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- MAC Brickthrough (P, $22.00) is lighter, more muted (85% similar).
- MAC Stay Curious (P, $27.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- ColourPop Wonderboy (LE, $9.00) is cooler (85% similar).
- Sephora Flamingo (P, $14.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- ColourPop Goal Digger (P, $6.00) is lighter (85% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury Rose Kiss (LE, $37.00) is lighter, more muted (80% similar).
- ColourPop Y2K (P, $10.00) is lighter, cooler (80% similar).
Formula Overview
$45.00/0.08 oz. - $562.50 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have "full coverage" with "long-lasting semi-matte color" that has "creamy comfort." They were very pigmented with a moderately dense, velvety consistency that was creamy without sliding around. The substance/density of the product helped the product sit more smoothly on my lips and helped them be less prone to emphasizing lip texture and settling into my lip lines.
The lipsticks were comfortable to apply, and while the diamond-shaped lipstick was unusual, I did not find it difficult to work with. Most shades lasted at least five hours with some shades lasting six to seven hours with some staining behind. The formula felt lightly hydrating over time. They had a fruity, floral scent but no discernible taste.
Browse all of our YSL The Slim Velvet Radical Matte Lipstick swatches.
Ingredients
DIMETHICONE ● BIS-DIGLYCERYL POLYACYLADIPATE-2 ● HYDROGENATED POLYISOBUTENE ● TRIDECYL TRIMELLITATE ● PHENYL TRIMETHICONE ● ISOHEXADECANE ● CI 15985 / YELLOW 6 LAKE ● HYDROGENATED JOJOBA OIL ● DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER ● ISOSTEARYL ISOSTEARATE ● PARAFFIN ● METHYLSILANOL/SILICATE CROSSPOLYMER ● CERA MICROCRISTALLINA / MICROCRYSTALLINE WAX / CIRE MICROCRISTALLINE ● KAOLIN ● MICA ● VINYL DIMETHICONE/METHICONE SILSESQUIOXANE CROSSPOLYMER ● NYLON-12 ● POLYETHYLENE ● CI 15850 / RED 7 ● SYNTHETIC WAX ● CI 77491 / IRON OXIDES ● TRIETHOXYSILYLETHYL POLYDIMETHYLSILOXYETHYL DIMETHICONE ● ISOPROPYL TITANIUM TRIISOSTEARATE ● CI 77499 / IRON OXIDES ● PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRA-DI-T-BUTYL HYDROXYHYDROCINNAMATE ● BENZYL ALCOHOL ● LIMONENE ● AQUA / WATER / EAU ● PROPANEDIOL ● BENZYL BENZOATE ● ANISE ALCOHOL ● TOCOPHEROL ● PELARGONIUM GRAVEOLENS EXTRACT ● PARFUM / FRAGRANCE ● POLYETHYLENE ● SYNTHETIC WAX ● CI 15850 / RED 7 ● TRIETHOXYSILYLETHYL POLYDIMETHYLSILOXYETHYL DIMETHICONE ● ISOPROPYL TITANIUM TRIISOSTEARATE ● CI 77499 / IRON OXIDES ● PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRA-DI-T-BUTYL HYDROXYHYDROCINNAMATE ● ALUMINA ● BENZYL ALCOHOL ● LIMONENE ● BENZYL BENZOATE ● ANISE ALCOHOL ● TOCOPHEROL ● 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.
Nude Tension (301)
PPermanent. $45.00.
Brown No Way Back (302)
YSL Brown No Way Back (302) The Slim Velvet Radical Matte Lipstick ($39.00 for 0.08 oz.) is a deep, plummy brown with warm undertones and a satin finish. The texture was lightweight, smooth, and velvety, which gave it glide without being very emollient or traditionally creamy.
It had opaque pigmentation in a single layer, which adhered evenly to my lips and didn’t emphasize lip texture or settle into my lip lines. It wore nicely for five and a half hours and was lightly hydrating over time.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- YSL Nude Protest (30) (P, $39.00) is lighter, less glossy (95% similar).
- Sephora Auburn (P, $14.00) is lighter, warmer, less glossy (95% similar).
- Rose Inc Poised (P, $28.00) is lighter, glossier (95% similar).
- Bite Beauty Crushed Chili (LE, $26.00) is lighter, warmer (95% similar).
- Dior Taupe Ispahan (076) (LE, $40.00) is more muted (90% similar).
- YSL Secret Rosewood (205) (P, $39.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- Too Faced Gingerbread Girl (LE, $21.00) is darker, less glossy (90% similar).
- NARS Fire Down Below (P, $26.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Shiseido Scarlet Rush (204) (P, $26.00) is glossier (90% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury Berry Lucky (LE, $34.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$45.00/0.08 oz. - $562.50 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have "full coverage" with "long-lasting semi-matte color" that has "creamy comfort." They were very pigmented with a moderately dense, velvety consistency that was creamy without sliding around. The substance/density of the product helped the product sit more smoothly on my lips and helped them be less prone to emphasizing lip texture and settling into my lip lines.
The lipsticks were comfortable to apply, and while the diamond-shaped lipstick was unusual, I did not find it difficult to work with. Most shades lasted at least five hours with some shades lasting six to seven hours with some staining behind. The formula felt lightly hydrating over time. They had a fruity, floral scent but no discernible taste.
Browse all of our YSL The Slim Velvet Radical Matte Lipstick swatches.
Ingredients
DIMETHICONE ● BIS-DIGLYCERYL POLYACYLADIPATE-2 ● HYDROGENATED POLYISOBUTENE ● TRIDECYL TRIMELLITATE ● PHENYL TRIMETHICONE ● ISOHEXADECANE ● CI 15985 / YELLOW 6 LAKE ● HYDROGENATED JOJOBA OIL ● DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER ● ISOSTEARYL ISOSTEARATE ● PARAFFIN ● METHYLSILANOL/SILICATE CROSSPOLYMER ● CERA MICROCRISTALLINA / MICROCRYSTALLINE WAX / CIRE MICROCRISTALLINE ● KAOLIN ● MICA ● VINYL DIMETHICONE/METHICONE SILSESQUIOXANE CROSSPOLYMER ● NYLON-12 ● POLYETHYLENE ● CI 15850 / RED 7 ● SYNTHETIC WAX ● CI 77491 / IRON OXIDES ● TRIETHOXYSILYLETHYL POLYDIMETHYLSILOXYETHYL DIMETHICONE ● ISOPROPYL TITANIUM TRIISOSTEARATE ● CI 77499 / IRON OXIDES ● PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRA-DI-T-BUTYL HYDROXYHYDROCINNAMATE ● BENZYL ALCOHOL ● LIMONENE ● AQUA / WATER / EAU ● PROPANEDIOL ● BENZYL BENZOATE ● ANISE ALCOHOL ● TOCOPHEROL ● PELARGONIUM GRAVEOLENS EXTRACT ● PARFUM / FRAGRANCE ● POLYETHYLENE ● SYNTHETIC WAX ● CI 15850 / RED 7 ● TRIETHOXYSILYLETHYL POLYDIMETHYLSILOXYETHYL DIMETHICONE ● ISOPROPYL TITANIUM TRIISOSTEARATE ● CI 77499 / IRON OXIDES ● PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRA-DI-T-BUTYL HYDROXYHYDROCINNAMATE ● ALUMINA ● BENZYL ALCOHOL ● LIMONENE ● BENZYL BENZOATE ● ANISE ALCOHOL ● TOCOPHEROL ● 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.
Brown No Way Back (302)
PPermanent. $45.00.
Rose Incitement (303)
YSL Rose Incitement (303) The Slim Velvet Radical Matte Lipstick ($39.00 for 0.08 oz.) is a darker pink with warm undertones and a satin finish. It had rich color coverage that adhered well to my lips and applied evenly in a fluid stroke. The texture was lightweight, smooth, and had a velvety glide to it, which made it comfortable to wear but substantial enough to stay in place and was more forgiving of imperfections on my lips. It stayed on well 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
- YSL Nu Incongru (12) (P, $39.00) is more muted (90% similar).
- MAC Lucky in Love (LE, $19.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Chanel Tentation (238) (LE, $45.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- YSL Rosewood Supreme (92) (P, $38.00) is lighter, glossier (90% similar).
- Lancome Rosewood Ruby (214) (P, $32.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- ColourPop Oasis (LE, $10.00) is lighter, brighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury Everlasting Blossom (LE, $34.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
- MAC A Little Tamed (P, $26.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- ColourPop On a Stick (DC, $5.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Pat McGrath Pink Desire (P, $30.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$45.00/0.08 oz. - $562.50 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have "full coverage" with "long-lasting semi-matte color" that has "creamy comfort." They were very pigmented with a moderately dense, velvety consistency that was creamy without sliding around. The substance/density of the product helped the product sit more smoothly on my lips and helped them be less prone to emphasizing lip texture and settling into my lip lines.
The lipsticks were comfortable to apply, and while the diamond-shaped lipstick was unusual, I did not find it difficult to work with. Most shades lasted at least five hours with some shades lasting six to seven hours with some staining behind. The formula felt lightly hydrating over time. They had a fruity, floral scent but no discernible taste.
Browse all of our YSL The Slim Velvet Radical Matte Lipstick swatches.
Ingredients
DIMETHICONE ● BIS-DIGLYCERYL POLYACYLADIPATE-2 ● HYDROGENATED POLYISOBUTENE ● TRIDECYL TRIMELLITATE ● PHENYL TRIMETHICONE ● ISOHEXADECANE ● CI 15985 / YELLOW 6 LAKE ● HYDROGENATED JOJOBA OIL ● DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER ● ISOSTEARYL ISOSTEARATE ● PARAFFIN ● METHYLSILANOL/SILICATE CROSSPOLYMER ● CERA MICROCRISTALLINA / MICROCRYSTALLINE WAX / CIRE MICROCRISTALLINE ● KAOLIN ● MICA ● VINYL DIMETHICONE/METHICONE SILSESQUIOXANE CROSSPOLYMER ● NYLON-12 ● POLYETHYLENE ● CI 15850 / RED 7 ● SYNTHETIC WAX ● CI 77491 / IRON OXIDES ● TRIETHOXYSILYLETHYL POLYDIMETHYLSILOXYETHYL DIMETHICONE ● ISOPROPYL TITANIUM TRIISOSTEARATE ● CI 77499 / IRON OXIDES ● PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRA-DI-T-BUTYL HYDROXYHYDROCINNAMATE ● BENZYL ALCOHOL ● LIMONENE ● AQUA / WATER / EAU ● PROPANEDIOL ● BENZYL BENZOATE ● ANISE ALCOHOL ● TOCOPHEROL ● PELARGONIUM GRAVEOLENS EXTRACT ● PARFUM / FRAGRANCE ● POLYETHYLENE ● SYNTHETIC WAX ● CI 15850 / RED 7 ● TRIETHOXYSILYLETHYL POLYDIMETHYLSILOXYETHYL DIMETHICONE ● ISOPROPYL TITANIUM TRIISOSTEARATE ● CI 77499 / IRON OXIDES ● PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRA-DI-T-BUTYL HYDROXYHYDROCINNAMATE ● ALUMINA ● BENZYL ALCOHOL ● LIMONENE ● BENZYL BENZOATE ● ANISE ALCOHOL ● TOCOPHEROL ● 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.
Not sure I’d name a bubblegum pink “nude” or a mauvey rose pink a “brown”, but maybe I just don’t know colors like I thought?
Not that I should even be looking at any more lipsticks, but Brown No Way Back and Rose Incitement are both gorgeous!
Brown No Way Back is my favourite of this selection. Such a gorgeous shade.
How many dupes do you have, Genevieve? Lol.. I only have two.