REVIEW: Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Volupte

When I was a little girl, I really wasn't all that much into makeup. The only item that could spark my interest, when my mom went to beauty counters were the shiny, golden lipstick tubes from Yves Saint Laurent (YSL). When I started to earn some money as a teenager, I would take a look at these lipsticks every time I went to a beauty counter. 

I had a hard time finding the perfect shade for me, but when I took a look at the four YSL Rouge Volupté spring/summer 2014 shades a few weeks ago, I was completely smitten. I picked up two colors on the spot: the YSL Rouge Volupté in 31 Fuchsia Tourbillon/Fuchsia Storm and 32 Corail Jalouse/Jealous Coral. Read on to find out what I think of these hyped-up, legendary high-end lipsticks.

USE: When applying, the lipsticks feel extremely soft, buttery and comfortable on the lips. They are very creamy, and so don't stain the lips very much (the pink shade stains the lips lightly) and you'll definitely have to reapply after having a drink, eating or kissing.

Then why splurge on these babies? They're definitely a luxury item and you pay the price for the beautiful packaging and amazingly creamy texture that is unique. The shade range is also stunning. But keep in mind that you don't get a lot of staining or staying power out of them.

+ Extremely creamy and buttery
+ Beautiful shade range (especially the newer ones)
+ The more vibrant and newer shades stain lightly
+ Luxurious and beautiful gold packaging

- The price tag: about €30
- Wear time is around 3 hours, don't expect amazing staying power here

CONCLUSION: I feel like every beauty addict should have one of these in their collection. They are definitely expensive, and you don't get a good staying power in return. But they are stunning on the lips, feel very smooth and comfortable and simply make you feel chic and very ladylike. A feeling every woman has to experience once in a while.


Have you tried these YSL lipsticks?

xX Anine

Lip Addict TAG!

Did I get tagged to do this tag? No, but I'm doing it anyway! I'm not the biggest lip product addict, but I do buy lip products in phases. And it's almost time to plan in some no-buy months, because I'm going crazy for lip products lately!

Let's start this tag!

1. What's your favorite lip treatment? 

I love the Philosophy Kiss Me Tonight lip balm, you can read my review of it here. 

2. What's your favorite red lip color?

Without a doubt my fave red lipstick is Russian Red by MAC. It's a matte, deep red and simply compliments my lips beautifully.

4. Favorite high-end product?
My fave high-end lip products are the Rouge Volupté lipsticks by Yves Saint Laurent. I own two colors from the 2014 spring line in Jealous Coral/Corail Jalouse and Pink Storm/Fuchsia Tourbillon. A review of these buttery, luxurious, amazing lipsticks will be online soon!

5. Favorite drugstore lipstick?
My fave pick from the drugstore are probably the Rimmel Kate Moss matte lipsticks. I only own one color, but it doesn't feel drying on the lips and gives a gorgeous matte finish.

6. Lip liner, yes or no?
Yes! Well, not on a daily basis, but I really like how lip liner prolonges the wear of my very pigmented and dark lipsticks. My favorite lip liners are the NYX slim lip pencils, they aren't drying at all. I have tried the MAC lip liners but found them too drying on the lips.

7. Best glossy product? 
I'm not a gloss fan at all. Not because of the finish, I like me some glossy lips. But I hate the stickiness that comes with it. I prefer staining glossy products, and would pick the Bourjois Color Boost sticks since it does leave a glossy finish, without being sticky.

8. Favorite MAC lipstick?

My favorite MAC lipstick is actually Russian Red, but since I already mentioned that one, I'll mention my second favorite, which is Chatterbox. I don't usually go for pink lipsticks, but this bubblegum pink one is just pigmented and girly enough without it screaming "Barbie". 

9. Extra product worth mentioning?
The Rimmel Apocalips lacquers are insanely pigmented, wear off beautifully and come in a nice shade range. I've acquired four colors in the meantime (it just kinda... happened), but you can read a review here!

10. Most disappointing product?
I don't own many disappointing products, since I always do my research very thoroughly. But these matte lipsticks from Wet 'n Wild weren't worth the hype in my opinion. They dry out my lips like crazy and the shades do something very weird combined with my naturally quite pigmented lips. Luckily they aren't expensive at all and so, it is to be expected that they don't perform very well.

Do you own any of these lip products? What lip products are your favorites? I tag you all to do the Lip Addict Tag!

xX

Anine