YSL Rouge Paradoxe & True Chili Velvet Radical Matte Lipsticks Reviews & Swatches
Rouge Paradoxe (21)
YSL Rouge Paradoxe (21) The Slim Velvet Radical Matte Lipstick ($39.00 for 0.08 oz.) is a medium red with neutral-to-cool undertones and a matte finish. The texture was lightweight, velvety, and smooth with moderate density but never felt thick or heavy going on, and I found it quite forgiving of lip texture and lip lines. It had opaque pigmentation that lasted well for six and a half hours, left a stain behind, and was lightly hydrating over time.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Urban Decay 714 (P, $19.00) is darker, cooler (95% similar).
- NARS Dragon Girl (P, $34.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- NARS Riot (LE, $27.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Giorgio Armani Lucky Red (403) (P, $38.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- NARS Inappropriate Red (P, $26.00) is brighter, warmer (90% similar).
- MAC Viva Glam 26 (LE, $19.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Makeup Geek Beauty Queen (P, $12.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- Maybelline Red for Me (P, $7.49) is brighter, warmer (90% similar).
- MAC Nippy's Sensual Red (LE, $19.00) is darker (90% similar).
- NARS Don't Stop (P, $26.00) is 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.
Rouge Paradoxe (21)
PPermanent. $45.00.
True Chili (28)
YSL True Chili (28) The Slim Velvet Radical Matte Lipstick ($39.00 for 0.08 oz.) is a deep copper-red with warm undertones and a satin finish. It had nearly opaque color payoff in a single layer, which applied evenly to my lips and deposited color that was smoothing of my lip lines and forgiving of texture imperfections.
The lipstick had a more velvety consistency that glided on with a denser feel, but it was lightweight and comfortable to work with and to wear. It stayed on nicely 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
- YSL Rouge Libre (1966) (LE, $38.00) is lighter, glossier (95% similar).
- MAC Deify Me (P, $24.00) is lighter, warmer, glossier (95% similar).
- Chanel Rouge Excessif (868) (P, $55.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Chanel Rouge Fauve (277) (LE, $45.00) is more shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
- YSL Fiery Red (83) (P, $38.00) is brighter (95% similar).
- YSL True Chili (28) (P, $39.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- Shiseido Sleeping Dragon (227) (P, $26.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Lancome Ruby Queen (02) (P, $32.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- YSL Orange Desire (33) (P, $39.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Giorgio Armani Redwood (415) (P, $38.00) 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.
If I didn’t have the Fenty dupe, Uncensored, I’d absolutely buy Paradoxe! That’s one brilliant red!
True Chilli is the one that I do like, but I think that’s a bit too reddish for me though.
Rouge Paradoxe is gorgeous!