My Experiance with Rouge Volupte

YSL Rouge Volupte Lipsticks...

 

 

A few months back i got he opportunity to purchase two YSL lipsticks, which, for me was a big deal, as usually i would never get something this pricey.

 

YSL describes these lipsticks as long lasting, intensely pigmented, and leaves lips feeling smoother, plumper and radiant. I have to admit that the pigmentation of these lipsticks is wonderful, true to both the colour on the packaging and when it's on the lips. However, i feel that is does not plump or leave my lips feeling smoother, in fact, a few times once i have applied this lipstick i have felt a grainy texture on my lips.

The packaging, I'm sure you would agree is beautiful and elegant, the gold cylinder reflects the light in a gorgeous way, with the YSL logo and colour of the lipstick beautifully placed in the centre. It makes me feel like a grown-up to own a lipstick like this!

The photo of this lipstick to the right is my favourite out of the two, it is a beautiful

 chocolate brown colour, called Vibrant Brown, the swatch below i think is a tiny bit darker then

what the lipstick truly is. I think this colour would be a good winter color, although, where i am right

now it is defiantly summer, i still Love wearing it, and gives my overall look an earthy tone, rather then a dark or vampy feel. I feel this would look great on more pale skin tones, only because of the contrast it would create, but would look beautiful on all skin tones regardless.

 The second lipstick to the left is called, Tender Peach. It has a strong orange undertone (compared to a red) that comes through, a feel like this colour is a darker peach mixed with orange, so that in some lights it looks like an orange lipstick. I do love this colour, however, i am disappointed because it really does not suit me, because of my complexion, i feel that it makes me look too orange!

The swatch below is true to the actual colour, and would be great for spring time.

When wearing these lipsticks, keep in mind that they are very strong and vibrant colours, so make sure you feel comfortable wearing a strong lip colour, as they do cost a lot, well alot to me anyway! Wearing time is around approximately two hours before i would have to reapply, and they do not last drinking a coffee etc. Overall, i do love these lipsticks, they do have SPF 15 which is nice, and the pigmentation and packaging, to me, are one of the best out there!