I finally caved in and gave the YSL Rouge Volupté Lipstick formula another try because of all the gorgeous pictures I’ve seen of perfect nude pink lips from the #1 Nude Beige shade. I’ve never paid much attention to YSL in the past because of the high price tag, but lately with the release of some gorgeous new Golden Glosses like #26, 28 and 29 I have looked more into the line and have to say I am impressed!
Left to right: #1 Nude Beige, #2 Sensual Silk, #3 Ultimate Beige, #23 Luscious Pink, #25 Soft Beige, #26 Tender Peach
These lipsticks are full-coverage with a smooth and creamy finish that I haven’t seen in any other lipstick. They have a sweet watermelon-like scent. I normally don’t go for full-coverage lipsticks because I usually find them too thick and matte, but these have a nice subtle shine to them and don’t feel heavy at all. I also find that full-coverage lipsticks tend to be less forgiving if the shade isn’t perfect for your skintone. But perhaps I am just pickier than most.
Thanks to the one-day discount sale at Neimans, I was able to get these at a 20% discount instead of paying the full $34 retail price. As fabulous as these lippies are, I don’t think I would have splurged for them if it hadn’t been for the discount. I think anything over $30 for something lips-related is ridiculously steep, especially when you compare it to all the other things you could buy for $30.
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I don’t have #13 Peach Passion, but I believe it is brighter and more vibrant than #26 Tender Peach which I find less bright/fake looking in the lips.
Those of you who own these – how do you wear them? Alone? With a liner or gloss? Would love to hear what you’ve tried and like since I’m new to these!
Great swatches, I love the Rouge Volupte lipticks. Tender Peach is next on my list!
I like the Tender Peach! =)
The #26 looks fabulous what a great post and swatches I know what I am getting at the airport tomorow =) thank you <3
these look soo pretty. I am just very cheap to buy these…lol!!
Wow… what a gorgeous Rouge Volupté collection! 😉
I have #1 Nude Beige and #26 Tender Peach so far, and I love both colors! My sister has #13 Peach Passion and #26 Tender Peach. Yep, Tender Peach is softer whereas Peach Passion more vibrant like you said and a bit more orange.
I usually apply a lipbalm beforehand, so it doesn't accentuate any lines of the lips. 😉 Have to expand my collection now, haha…
Great collection! I still don't know which one I like more, # 1 or # 2 🙂
That's a great collection! I love Rouge Volupte's. I have 1, 2, 7 & 19. I usually just wear a lip balm underneath. Sometimes I'll use a clear gloss on top. #26 looks amazing!
Ooooh! Just in time for the VIB sale at sephora. =) I am loving the swatches of 1 and 26. I really like 3 but am worried its a little dark. Which are your faves out of the bunch?
P.S. I was hoping the mini shimmer bricks would be in stores during the NM sale but no luck. =(
Hi girls! Thanks for your comments, I had no idea why these were so popular, but after trying them I now know! #23-#26 are the newest shades.
Thanks for your ideas on how to wear them.
Ctee80 – #3 is borderline too dark, but works well for me if I blot it down. I just got these 2 days ago so I haven't tried them all out on the lips, but I really like #1 and #26 on the lips.
I was hoping for the mini shimmer bricks too, but no luck either. I expect they will arrive in the next week though! I'm interested to find out the "official" price on these.
Hi…love your blog and read it every day. I just bought 2 of these (#2 Sensual Silk and #4 Sweet Honey) and got some useful scoop from the NM SA. She said 1) NEVER to twist the lipstick up higher than just over the lip of the gold holder, otherwise you will have to push it back down with your finger (which due to the softness, will wreck the lipstick) and 2) that these almost work like a stain, i.e. do not go back and forth with it over your lips, just 1 or 2 swipes will do it. Wait a few seconds and it will set, almost the way a stain would. She showed me on her hand with a red color and I was amazed at how resistant it was to removal with a tissue. Don't know if the lighter shades are the same.
your blog is so addictive that i have to read all the updates (including giveaways that i don't participate…) and i have to shout out whenever possible.
ok, i have tried these lipsticks and foudn them way too pigmented for me but after looking at your pictures, i think they are OK? just WTH???? how did you do this to me? now i have to make a trip to try them again. YSL has moved away from me and now i have to travel far to see its products.
maybe i should stay away from your blog. it's a DRUG. WORSE THAN DRUG! *_*
Looking at these swatches makes me so happy 😀 I love Rouge Voluptes! <333
Wow, these look soooo gorgeous. I am trying so hard to resist the raves about this lipstick, especially as I'm always looking for great ones especially suited for dry lips!
I have #2 and #22 (exuisite plum) from the fall collex and I looooooooooove them! I can finally wear a nude lip without looking like a corpse. Also the plum….stunning! I'm looking forward to adding the #26 shade for spring…looks fab! I have very pigmented lips so I really need the coverage these lipsticks offer (without feeling heavy or drying!)
I have #1, 2, and 26. I usually put a little Aquaphor on my lips to moisturize before applying a Rouge Volupte. #1 looks amazing with the Pur Gloss #2(pure rose) on top. I use Pur Gloss #47 (pure peach) on top of #26. I really like MAC's Boy Bait on top of #2.
thanks for the swatches. i've been eyeing the pink YSL lipstick for-ev-er! they're such an 'investment' it's great to see as many swatches as possible before buying =) xo