Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Volupte Lipstick is Phenomenal!
YSL Rouge Volupte Lipsticks
Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Volupte Lipstick ($34.00) comes in a variety of eighteen shades. They range from pale to bright, beige to berry. The formula is described as “light and covering, the cream texture becomes fluid on contact with the lips, for a delightful feeling and an exceptional gliding effect.” The packaging is obviously luxe with its golden tubes and elaborately designed ring that overlays the lipstick “shade.” On the top of each tube is a mirror, which, while small, is usable when you need a touch up.
Let me tell you why I LOVED these babies! This is, quite possibly, the creamiest, most pigmented, and deliriously glossy formula I have ever tried. All six colors were rich in color and hue, and they were spot-on in terms of what you see is what you get. So, they’re creamy (meaning they glide on like a dream), but they’re moisturizing and not in the least bit drying to boot! Glossiness? Oh, yes, indeed. It has such a glossy, reflective finish that makes you think there must be a gloss on top, but nope, that’s just the lipstick by itself.
I always wear gloss on top of my lipstick, because I love shine and glossy finishes–but I’ve been wearing these colors all by their lonesome and loving it! Of the six I have, my favorites are Caress Pink, Forbidden Burgundy, and Peach Passion. Tomorrow, after I do some swatching at MAC, I’ll be checking out the YSL counter to see if any others catch my fancy! And no, I don’t care one whit that these are $34 a pop. I consider them worth it! (P.S. – Cremesheen? After experiencing these, you have a lot to live up to!)
See a TON of packaging photos, lip swatches, and skin swatches!
YSL Nude Beige (1) Rouge Volupte Lipstick
YSL Nude Beige (1) Rouge Volupte Lipstick
YSL Nude Beige (1) Rouge Volupte Lipstick
YSL Nude Beige (1) Rouge Volupte Lipstick
YSL Nude Beige (1) Rouge Volupte Lipstick
YSL Nude Beige (1) Rouge Volupte Lipstick
YSL Nude Beige (1) Rouge Volupte Lipstick
YSL Nude Beige (1) Rouge Volupte Lipstick
YSL Lingerie Pink (7) Rouge Volupte Lipstick
YSL Lingerie Pink (7) Rouge Volupte Lipstick
YSL Lingerie Pink (7) Rouge Volupte Lipstick
YSL Lingerie Pink (7) Rouge Volupte Lipstick
YSL Lingerie Pink (7) Rouge Volupte Lipstick
YSL Lingerie Pink (7) Rouge Volupte Lipstick
YSL Lingerie Pink (7) Rouge Volupte Lipstick
YSL Fetish Pink (8) Rouge Volupte Lipstick
YSL Fetish Pink (8) Rouge Volupte Lipstick
YSL Fetish Pink (8) Rouge Volupte Lipstick
YSL Fetish Pink (8) Rouge Volupte Lipstick
YSL Fetish Pink (8) Rouge Volupte Lipstick
YSL Fetish Pink (8) Rouge Volupte Lipstick
YSL Fetish Pink (8) Rouge Volupte Lipstick
YSL Caress Pink (9) Rouge Volupte Lipstick
YSL Caress Pink (9) Rouge Volupte Lipstick
YSL Caress Pink (9) Rouge Volupte Lipstick
YSL Caress Pink (9) Rouge Volupte Lipstick
YSL Caress Pink (9) Rouge Volupte Lipstick
YSL Caress Pink (9) Rouge Volupte Lipstick
YSL Caress Pink (9) Rouge Volupte Lipstick
YSL Forbidden Burgundy (12) Rouge Volupte Lipstick
YSL Forbidden Burgundy (12) Rouge Volupte Lipstick
YSL Forbidden Burgundy (12) Rouge Volupte Lipstick
YSL Forbidden Burgundy (12) Rouge Volupte Lipstick
YSL Forbidden Burgundy (12) Rouge Volupte Lipstick
YSL Forbidden Burgundy (12) Rouge Volupte Lipstick
YSL Forbidden Burgundy (12) Rouge Volupte Lipstick
YSL Peach Passion (13) Rouge Volupte Lipstick
YSL Peach Passion (13) Rouge Volupte Lipstick
YSL Peach Passion (13) Rouge Volupte Lipstick
YSL Peach Passion (13) Rouge Volupte Lipstick
YSL Peach Passion (13) Rouge Volupte Lipstick
YSL Peach Passion (13) Rouge Volupte Lipstick
YSL Peach Passion (13) Rouge Volupte Lipstick
Wow! They certinally look creamy.. & gorgeous packaging! Yum! x
They are SO amazing!!
ooooh! I’m going to have to check these out. Thanks for the swatches.
Let me know how you like them, Milan! I love these.
These looks so creamy and delicious. Not quite my colors, but beautiful all the same!
They’re deliciously lovely!
Ooooh I can’t wait to check these out today! Hopefully some of the other colors they have are more wearable though – I agree with you that the Caress Pink is the best from your 6. So did they send these to you to try? It was probably worth it, cuz it’ll get me to buy some 😛
I hope you check them out 🙂
Caress Pink and Forbidden Burgundy look great!
I love them both!
I have been craving these since I saw the packaging! Forbidden Burgundy is really nice…
Me too, Kristie! And they’re amazing as products, too.
wow, the first of its kind! YSL is truly the starter of innovation. I’ve seen aqualumiere lipgloss, but these lipsticks are creamy, moisuturizing and glossy, I think this should be called the real 3-in-1 lipstick. I almost couldnt believe it when I saw the pictures. WOW, at last some advanced makeup formula for some practical use!
thanks for informing us!
I love these lipsticks SO much. I just can’t get over it.
These are my DREAM lipsticks, totally opaque. Thanks for reviewing. I don’t like the cool light colours on you, it makes your skin tone look green; yikes! But the last three are warmer and much better!
Yes, mine too, Kella 🙂
OMG these rocks!!!
I love Forbidden Burgundy!!!!!!!!!!!
Love it all!
Yes, they are A M A Z I N G.
wow………..those look GORGEOUS!! I have to say though, i just got the 1 cremesheen that i ordered, and it is UNBELIEVEABLE!!! It’s so much creamier than amplified cream lipsticks, and has GREAT color payoff!! i’ll stick with those for now (cause my wallet can’t fathom $34 for 1 lippie right now…..)
Really? I didn’t find them to be very creamy at ALL! 🙁
me neither :[.. and I know shy girl is a popular one.. but gosh, it looks awful on my pigmented lips
Holy cow I need these so bad!!!!!!! They are so gorgeous!
YES, you need ’em, Crystal!
I wish I wore lipstick! Haha. Forbidden Burgundy is SO gorgeous!!!
These will make you want to wear it, Leigh!
omg christine i want them all minus the burgundy one. but i mustttt pick at least one up omg crazy pretty!!!
Yes, get at least one 🙂 Or two or five or all…
WOW! Super gorgeous & whoaaa pigmented! I definitely have to check these babies out! Particularly Caress Pink & Forbidden Burgundy! 🙂
They are SO pigmented, DELICIOUSLY so!!
caress pink, lingerie pink, and peach passion is sooo pretty!
I love them all 🙂
Agh I want all of these so, so bad.
When I got my Pur Black YSL gloss, they gave me a very neat sample of 4 of these. The bright red is killer.
The sample packagaing is awesome.. its like those flat foil gum packs where you pop the gum through the foil? Icebreakers I suppose?
The wells are large and all filled with this delicious lipstick, it came with a lip brush!
I love everything about them.. the scent the feel.
My Pur Black arrives on Monday, so exciting 🙂
its very cool.
Thank you for the correction =)
Oh Christine, how you tempt my wallet!
These are totally a must-have. Not even exaggerating!
Omg. Lingerie Pink is my calling. <33
Get it 😉
wow these look fabulous!!! Where can I purchase these? Nordstrom?
Anywhere YSL counters are located – my Nordstrom’s is where my YSL counter is!
WOWZER! I totally dig the packaging. It’s calling the bling-bling demon in me. YSL was the first brand of lipstick I own and I’ve never been disappointed ever since. I go to MAC for variety but I never lost the love I have for YSL lipsticks. And Caress Pink, Forbidden Burgundy and Peach Passion hopefully will find a new home in my vanity case soon.
Haha, the bling bling demon! I’m getting addicted to YSL!
i will get 3 of those thanks for posting the swatches
after MAC …YSL is the only other brand i care for. I Love their Mascara. YSL is expensive but well worth it — great quality products in looovely packaging 🙂
I’m getting really into YSL lately!
yay thats great christine
you have to try their mascara the effet faux cils …i love it and you can get it in violet and blue and some other colors
the matte foundation is nice too
I’ll have to try it someday for sure 🙂
OOOO Bby, ;O the first three look beautiful to me! Been dying to find a great pale pink lipstick that is both creamy and this looks fabby..
You have to check these out then!
Ahh! Where can I purchase it? I live in the UK *lip nibble* Is this only available in the US at the momentooo?
Hm, YSL is a pretty international brand, so if you don’t have it yet, you should definitely get it soon!
OMG! these are preeety. Fetish pink is calling to me!!!!!!
It’s a lovely color, LocaLoli!
The last three colors are TDF!!!!!
Yesss 😀
I fall in love w/ Caress Pink and Forbidden Burgundy,
Christine this is LE from YSL ?
Hey hun! I don’t think these are LE. I believe these are new and sticking around. THEY HAVE TO BE PERM!
I want to see an FOTD (or many) with these lippies!!!
I’ve been definitely doing some!
Wow those colors are stunning, you look amazing in all of them. I have to admit, I WANT THEM ALL !!!!!!!
Thanks, Ruth! 🙂
oh my goodness. the packaging is GORGEOUS.
and i love the light, nude-y colours!
They did an amazing job with the formula and the packaging!
The very next day after seeing your review, I had to have one!!! Went to my nordstrom and bought the #1. Wore it out last night with a smoky eye, and I absouletely love it. Also, the girl gave me a little sample booklet that has #1, #8, #10, and #17. So glad you reviewed these.
Oh, nice! You’re so lucky to have scored the sample booklet 😉 I’m also happy to hear you enjoyed it, too!! Nothing makes me happier then when I review something, a reader purchases, AND they like it, too.
they look fab on you Christine! Is forbidden burgundy less dark than it looks in the tube? I’ve been looking for a perfect plum color w/o too much cool purple tones in it and this might be it!
Thanks, Meme! It’s pretty much the same color it looks on my lips when swatched. It’s probably just a touch lighter than what you see in the tube, but I find they’re fairly accurate to “what you see is what you get.”
Over $30.00 is a lot to pay for a lipstick (here in Canada they are $38.00 ouch!). But I just tried them on your recommendation & they are gorgeous! I think I’ll pick up #4.
I’m glad you liked them! They are definitely worth the splurge if you can afford it 🙂 Or else, holidays!
OMG! I totally need #7! I have been looking for that color for such a long time… thank you Christine! Does the picture of you wearing it look exactly like it does in real life?
Yes! These photos are very true to color!
Hi again lol, is lingerie pink a dupe for Snob. I have snob but snob has more purple undertones whereas #7 looks to be a true bubblegum. COuld you help me out?
It’s similar, but this one is cool toned. When I think of bubblegum pink, I think of a warmer pink, so I don’t know if this one is what you’re looking for.
i brought lingerie pink the other day and really want the peach and #1 now! there so creamy too
Nice! They are sooo creamy, love ’em.
These are absolutely amazing! I purchased a few and I feel like a queen. They really give out a punch color and are a creamy dream. I don’t think they are extremely long wearing, but there is just something superior about these lipsticks.
So glad I’m not the only one who likes them!
I bought Nude Beige the other day and it is soooo creamy and long-lasting! I also got the Gloss Pur in Pure Coral, and looks pretty cool with the Nude Beige. I had actually gone with the intention of getting Peach Passion, but I chickened out cause it looked a little bright on my hand. Will definitely be going back now!!
I will have to try out the Pure Coral over my Rouge Voluptes! Glad you like ’em Andrea 😀
Love is more like it!!! Pure Coral also looked really nice with my High 90s slimshine this weekend 🙂
Nice!! Yay for Rouge Volupte fans <3
wow these are so gorgeous!!
i want lingerie pink, but it might be too much for me. i’ll probably get nude beige 🙂
You can always sheer it out ;P
Your pictures sold me on these and I am now hooked on this line.
YAY! So glad you love ’em, Lena. Which ones do you have?
I bought Peach Passion and got totally addicted. So I went and bought more today 🙁
Which ones did you buy?
I bought #8 and #9.. I want to go back and grab forbidden burgundy
Awesome! You will love ’em!
I love them all ! So creamy. is there a MAC dupe for nude beige, caress pink and peach passion ???
Peach Passion might be similar to Ravishing. Caress Pink… maybe Sweetie, though it’s brighter. I’m not sure about Nude Beige.
these lipsticks are absolutely gorgeous, I really want them !!
They are amazing! You will love them!
Christine, please do a review on some of the other colours! Pink-based nudes don’t like me – I’m really interested in some of the other colours – particularly #2 Sensual Silk and #4 Sweet Honey. Also the new colours coming out with YSL’s autumn/winter collection!
I did do a review of one of the new fall ones 🙂
I WANT THEM ALL!
And one day. I will have them all! Muahaha. 🙂
Haha, that’s how I feel!
I was wondering do you have to reapply these lipsticks often? I heard that you had to and I am completely in love with number 13. I just wanted to know before I made that big of a purchase for a lip product.
Hi Tricia,
I don’t find myself reapplying these too often. If I want it to go all day, I may reapply once or twice, but nothing excessive.
Hi Christine,
Can you recommend a pink one for nc35 skin? I tried the famous #7 but it just doesn’t like my warm skin tone. I already bought #1 nude beige and also the peach passion, I really need to find the perfect pink one! thanks alotttt!!!
Frivolous Pink!! I think it came out for fall, but it’s gorgeous!
These are AMAZING. I have the first one and it is absolutely GORGEOUS. I really want more but I only got one because it was duty free and in a set so my mom got one and I got one and they’re absolutely PERFECT. I REALLY want more but they’re sort of hard to find in Canada.
So glad you’re lovin’ these two, Val! 🙂
I saw amazing reviews about these YSL lipsticks and i got the Lingerie Pink today. It is truly amazing. Very expensive but it is well worth it. I have never worn any lipstick that is that bright before. Do you have any recommendation for lip liner ? Thanks so much.
So glad you’re enjoying it, Mandy! I like using clear liner, actually, like UD’s!
Thank you so much for the swatches, really helped me out picking a color for sephora F&F sale!
No problem, Alisha!
Christine can you please help me out here! I can’t afford YSL at the moment but I love #1, #2, and #7. Can you tell me any dupe maybe to MAC’S lipsticks?
For #1, try Angel. For #7, try Snob. I’m not familiar enough with #2 to give you a dupe, sorry!
I love these and am itching to finally get one for myself. Can you recommend the best one for fair cool skin tone? I’m an NW20 (maybe lighter now that it’s winter) with olive-colored eyes and brown hair. I’m eyeing the pinks, but the peach passion looks so unique too. How do you think the peach would look against my skin tone? It’s not available at my local sephora for me to swatch…. would you wear a gloss over it or on it’s own?
I think Peach Passion would be very pretty on you, actually! 🙂 I’d wear it on its own or with a gloss – maybe a red or coral gloss to deepen it or a pink gloss to make it more coral.
I feel like #1 would be too pale on me since I have very pigmented lips (maybe kind of like shygirl-esque).. I wanted to try #2 sensual silk.. perhaps I’ll go try it in-store
So, I just came back from Sephora.. and I tried the lipsticks in #2 Sensual Silk and #4 Sweet Honey (?)
First of all, OH MY GOSH.. I AM NOT LYING WHEN I SAY.. THEY ARE EXTREMELY SILKY AND CREAMY.. AND DELISH.
haha.. I couldn’t decide between #2 and #4 but I got #2 which is lighter and more unlike the lipsticks I already have.
#4 is going on the xmas list.
I have to admit they are very pricey and I would not have gotten them if I didn’t have $15 off a $35
CON: my boyfriend commented on how YSL probably spent most of their money on the packaging and the part of the lipstick tube that says YSL felt really cheap and loose and plasticky (perhaps it was just the tube that I have?)
I’m so glad you’re lovin’ ’em, Jenny!
I always liked the packaging – I guess it didn’t seem cheap at all to me (unless they’ve changed it in the past six months…). That’s so odd…
after this post, i would be aiming for #1, nude beige!
so far i got #3 and #13 (yes, the one you swatch!)
i agree 100% that they are highly pigment and VERY creamy!
def worth all cents..
YAY!!
Yes! I have one of these and it’s seriously the softest, most pigmented and creamy lipstick I’ve ever tried. They also smell and taste amazing, and the packaging is beautiful.
They don’t last very long, though. Which is bad considering they are so expensive, but applying them is so much fun. xD I think I’ll live, haha! <3
Aww 😉
where do u purchase these lipsticks?
Nordstrom, YSL’s website, Neiman’s!
how does lingerie pink compare to st germain
They’re very similar, actually!
I bought two of these colours the other day and they look nothing like this on me. I am so disappointed 🙁 They look amazing on you!
Which colors did you get, Lily? How do they differ on you? 🙁
I just got the peach passion in the mail today…I was in LOVE with it here on the site and the way it looks on you…On me its much more bright and pinky? I’m so disappointed 🙁
Are you lighter in skin tone or have paler lips?
Hi Christine,
I love these and recently purchased #1 – I’m in love with #9 caress pink BUT the sephora website doesn’t carry it! Do you know why? Is it discontinued?
Thanks!
No idea 🙁
which color would you suggest if I’m purchasing my first one?
how does fetish pink compare to all styled up and pink 4 friday? are they different enough to buy. i love pinks. and how does #26 tender peach compare to mac peachstock. peachstock is really nude on me. is tender peach more brighter, lighter?
Hi Ann,
Fetish Pink is brighter than both of those on me. Tender Peach is a completely different color than Peachstock, IMO.
Please see the review: http://www.temptalia.com/the-summer-season-ysl-26-tender-peach-rouge-volupte-lipstick
Can you please show YSL Sweet Honey? 🙂
I don’t have it, sorry!
How come every single color seems to look STUNNING on you!! LOL! Saving up for several luxurious shades! 🙂
I’m waiting for “Spicy Pink” #20 to arrive – in fact it should be delivered today! Anyway, I counted on these lipsticks being opaque because I have lots of scarring and discoloration due to childhood surgeries, so I’m very happy to see these swatches and know that they are completely opaque. I have heard that they don’t wear for very long. At all. But does that mean they sink into lips? Or that when you eat and drink they wear off overly easily?
Usually it just means it will wear off, not necessarily sink into lips 🙂
Iam in love with these, thnks so much for ur reviews n swatches…was wondering if u kno about the really dark plum 1…i cnt find it i wonder if it was a limited edition but its like really dark burgundy purple
thnks a bunch
I have used the YSL Rouge Pur No 22 for years. This colour has now been discontinued. No 22 is such a popular shade..always have had to order it as stores cannot keep up with the demand.
Why discontinue such a popular brand
1. New range of Rouge Volupte (like grease and comes off so quickly)
2.Rouge Pur no 26 – does not have the vibrant pink..
Plse bring back Rouge Pur No 22 (I cannot be be only personal requesting this?)
I await our reply
tks Lorraine
Would you know any good dupes for nude beige or Peach passion? (: they look so lovely but very pricey 🙁