YSL Red Urge & Fiery Spice Velvet Radical Matte Lipsticks Reviews & Swatches
Red Urge (306)
YSL Red Urge (306) The Slim Velvet Radical Matte Lipstick ($39.00 for 0.08 oz.) is a medium-dark orange-red with warm undertones and a satin finish. It had nearly opaque color coverage in a single layer, which applied evenly and comfortably across my lips in a fluid motion.
The texture was lightweight, smooth, and more velvety, which gave it a denser (though not thick or heavy) feel when initially applied. It stayed on well for six hours, left a faint stain behind, and was lightly moisturizing while worn.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- NARS Dolores (LE, $34.00) is lighter, brighter (95% similar).
- YSL Mystery Red (23) (P, $39.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Bad Blood (P, $19.00) is lighter, cooler (95% similar).
- YSL Midnight LA (149) (P, $38.00) is more shimmery, warmer, glossier (95% similar).
- NARS Jungle Red (P, $26.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- NARS Rita (P, $34.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Bad Blood (DC, $18.00) is warmer, glossier (90% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Scarlet Rouge (P, $55.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Sephora Deep Water Bay (24) (P, $8.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- Estee Lauder Immortal (P, $32.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (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.
Red Urge (306)
PPermanent. $45.00.
Fiery Spice (307)
YSL Fiery Spice (307) The Slim Velvet Radical Matte Lipstick ($39.00 for 0.08 oz.) is a deep red with warmer undertones and a semi-matte finish. It was richly pigmented with color that applied evenly on my lips and was forgiving of lip texture and lip lines.
The consistency felt more velvety and glided on without feeling traditionally creamy/wet. It wore nicely for six and a half hours, left a slight stain behind, and was lightly hydrating over time.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Revlon Ravish Me Red (P, $8.49) is warmer, glossier (95% similar).
- YSL Prete a Tout (103) (P, $38.00) is warmer, glossier (90% similar).
- Chanel Unlimited (68) (P, $45.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Laura Mercier Rouge Electrique (P, $32.00) is brighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Laura Mercier Coral Vif (P, $32.00) is lighter, warmer (80% similar).
- YSL Le Orange (13) (PiP, $38.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (80% similar).
- Shiseido Lantern Red (220) (P, $26.00) is warmer, glossier (80% similar).
- YSL Rhythm Red (73) (P, $38.00) is lighter, warmer (80% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Wild Ginger (P, $57.00) is lighter, warmer (80% similar).
- Chanel Rouge Magnifique (827) (LE, $45.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (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.
The reds are so knockout!
YSL sure does know how to make an excellent red-orange/orange-red, don’t they? I like both, but will likely hold off for now.
This whole collection is TDF. I swear I could ditch my lipstick stash, replace with these and the Armani’s and be perfectly happy. The good news is I have multiple dupes for the shades I love. (Duh!) That is the saving grace for many of us.
Fiery Spice has my heart – I wish I could afford the YSL lipsticks because they are simply stunning and always such vibrant colours.