YSL Red is My Savior & Dial R.E.D. Rouge Pur Couture Lipsticks Reviews & Swatches
Red is My Savior (110)
YSL Red is My Savior (110) Rouge Pur Couture SPF15 Lipstick ($38.00 for 0.13 oz.) is a bright, medium-dark orange-red with warm undertones and a satin sheen. It had nearly opaque color coverage in a single, fluid stroke, which adhered evenly and smoothly over my lips without emphasizing lip texture or lip lines. The texture felt lightweight, creamy without being too slippery, and was comfortable to apply and to wear. The color stayed on well for five and a half hours and felt hydrating over time.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- YSL Jeu d'Attraction (104) (P, $38.00) is more muted (95% similar).
- Maybelline Red Hot (P, $12.99) is warmer (95% similar).
- Giorgio Armani Friendly (301) (P, $38.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- YSL Uninhibited Flame (07) (P, $45.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Sephora Be the Boss (12) (P, $13.00) is glossier (90% similar).
- Maybelline Orange Danger (DC, $7.49) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- NYX Pure Red (P, $6.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Bite Beauty Flambé (DC, $24.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Chanel Entusiasta (164) (P, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Estee Lauder Uninhibited (P, $32.00) is lighter, warmer (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, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Stearyl/Ppg-3 Myristyl Ether Dimer Dilinoleate, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Polyethylene, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Polybutene, Talc, Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides, Candelilla Cera / Candelilla Wax, Cera Microcristallina / Microcrystalline Wax, Cera Alba / Beeswax, Alumina, Silica Silylate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Silica, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Colophonium / Rosin, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Aluminum Hydroxide, Magnesium Silicate, Glycerin, Tin Oxide, 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 15850 / Red 6, Ci 15850 / Red 7 Lake, Ci 15985 / Yellow 6 Lake, Ci 45380 / Red 22 Lake, Ci 19140 / Yellow 5 Lake, Ci 17200 / Red 33 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.
Red is My Savior (110)
LELimited Edition. $38.00.
Dial R E D (114)
YSL Dial R E D (114) Rouge Pur Couture SPF15 Lipstick ($38.00 for 0.13 oz.) is a muted, deeper orange-red with moderate, warm undertones and a cream finish. It had rich color payoff in a single layer, which applied evenly and smoothly across my lips without tugging or dragging during application. The consistency was creamy, lightweight, and smooth without being too heavy or too slippery. There was a smidgen of product that sank into my deeper lip lines, though it wasn’t noticeable in person. It lasted nicely for five hours and felt moisturizing while worn.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Dior Ultra Spice (641) (P, $37.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- YSL Prete a Tout (103) (P, $38.00) is lighter, brighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Guerlain #214 (P, $36.00) is darker, warmer, glossier (90% similar).
- YSL Chili Provocation (153) (LE, $38.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Revlon Ravish Me Red (P, $8.49) is glossier (90% similar).
- MAC Flustered (P, $22.00) is more shimmery, warmer, glossier (90% similar).
- YSL Orange Speaker (6) (LE, $38.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Chanel Vivacity (132) (P, $45.00) is less shimmery, less pigmented, cooler (85% similar).
- YSL Take My Red Away (120) (LE, $38.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Chanel Entusiasta (164) (P, ) is lighter, glossier (85% 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, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Stearyl/Ppg-3 Myristyl Ether Dimer Dilinoleate, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Polyethylene, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Polybutene, Talc, Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides, Candelilla Cera / Candelilla Wax, Cera Microcristallina / Microcrystalline Wax, Cera Alba / Beeswax, Alumina, Silica Silylate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Silica, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Colophonium / Rosin, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Aluminum Hydroxide, Magnesium Silicate, Glycerin, Tin Oxide, 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 15850 / Red 6, Ci 15850 / Red 7 Lake, Ci 15985 / Yellow 6 Lake, Ci 45380 / Red 22 Lake, Ci 19140 / Yellow 5 Lake, Ci 17200 / Red 33 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.
Not that I need it, but Dial R E D is drop-dead gorgeous and very glam! Dang, but that one is tempting me! ?
Red is my Savior is absolutely the PERFECT lip colour on you, Christine! I tend to shy away from orange toned reds but it looks so stunning that I am tempted to give it a try when the stores re-open!
Ooh, I love Dial R ED! What a beautiful, vibrant all year round shade it is.
Do my eyes deceive me or is there a teeny bit of sparkle in Dial R E D ? They both look really nice on you, and both look different on the skin vs from their bullet to me. Thank you, as always, for the wonderful reviews- I don’t know what I’d do without you!
These are a couple of stunning reds. I love how bright and clear Red is My Savior is. Dial RED is pure glam.