When it comes to high end I am quite picky but I cannot help but buy these perfect lipsticks from YSL. The Rouge Volupte Shine lipsticks are probably my all time favourite formula for every day.
I currently have 6 shades:
No. 6 – Pink in Devotion
No. 9 – Nude in Private
No. 19 – Fuchsia in Rage
No. 28 – Rose in Time
No. 47 – Beige Blouse
No. 48 – Smoking Plum
I bought No. 9 as my first one and I was absolutely blown away with how much I loved it. It’s not something I would normally pick as it’s a balmy, sheer pigment type lipstick and I really love a bold and matte lip normally but something about this made me want to buy more.
Description (from the YSL website)
A truly cult lipstick. Rouge Volupte Shine combines voluptuous glide-and-go colour with comfort and care. Thanks to 6 sensorial oils your lips are kissed with long-lasting moisture. Rouge Volupte Shine is wrapped in a romantic, elegant, gold case.
Available in 30 dazzling shades, from semi-sheer to more intense.
Packaging
The packaging of this lipstick really sets it miles apart from any other lipstick. It’s a beautifully weighted metal case with the shade nicely placed in the centre so you can see at a glance what colour it is.
This has to be THE most Instagram friendly packaging and I wish all my lip products came in this packaging.
Formula
I love the shine formula and the six I have are all in that formula (two are oil in stick but still shine) and they are just so soft and feel nourishing on the lips.
The colour is not completely sheer especially the deeper colours which have a quite high pigment. The thing I like the best is that they do leave the lips, of course but with the nude shades it’s very simple to reapply, even without a mirror and the deeper shades leave a tint on the lips which means you don’t have to reapply too much. They even last throughout a meal.
Scent
These do have a scent and it took me a good few months to work out exactly what that scent was and then it clicked.
If you are a teen of the 90s you may have been to a bar and had a drink called Reef which is an orange and passion fruit juice drink with alcohol in it.
It smells JUST like that.
A lot of people say watermelon scent but it’s definitely the passionfruit that comes through for me. I didn’t think I would like a highly scented lipstick but I love it. The scent is my favourite lipstick scent ever and so unique.
Application
I use them straight from the tube and because the formula glides on it is easy to just swipe on and go.
Results
As I mentioned before it’s a balmy consistency which means the shine is the right name for this. You end up with lovely shiny lips which look plump luscious. I love the way my lips look in this formula.
Final thoughts
I would love to own more of these and I always know if I was stuck for a gift idea for me this would really be a wonderful way to make sure I am happy. I love everything about these and am yet to be disappointed.
Are you a fan of these little luxury lipsticks?
I’ve never tried any lipsticks from YSL but the packaging looks BEAUTIFUL!
Honestly they are just so lovely – if you can get a to a counter definitely give them some swatches x
The packaging on these lipsticks is simply amazing! You are probably right, it may be the most Instagram-friendly packaging ever. The formula for these lipsticks sounds wonderful as well.
Definitely – they are so good in the background of photos x
I love the packaging of these, they are just so beautiful! And the formula sounds amazing as well x
Honestly I love the formula, however if you’re not in to the balmy, shiny lips then this wouldn’t be your thing. I just love how gorgeous they slide on. They really remind me (although don’t pull as much on the lips) of the Revlon Lip Butters x
What a great selection of colours. I love the gold packagin too – very classy.
they are super classy – when you pull one out of your handbag someone always mentions them x
Ooh aren’t these just the prettiest looking lipsticks ever? I’m such a magpie for anything shiny – Love the idea that they have a passion fruit scent too.
Haha – me too! Fellow magpie here! x
I’ve only ever tried just a couple of YSL lipsticks, it’s the packaging that makes me love them!
Definitely a plus side! x
I love them! Fuchsia in Rage is one of my all-time favourites! I also love the regular Rouge Voluptés for when I want something a bit bolder.
I haven’t yet tried them – I definitely want to x
I’ve got the Nude in Private shade and I love it. I’d love to get more to add to my collection. Jo x
It’s great isn’t it?!? Nearly finished it so will have to repurchase in the future. However I love the packaging so much I wouldn’t chuck it away – would be a photo prop! x
No 48 just looks like I would love it. I just love as well the luxurious packaging, I have always gone with Mac, but I may just try this 🙂
48 is lovely! A gorgeous berry shade and the stain in leaves behind is perfect x
I’ve tried YSL lipsticks before, but not these ones. They looks great
I haven’t tried any others yet – these are the ones I am fond of, however I would definitely try the other formulas x
The packaging is great they look so pretty and I really love the colour range. I want to try the nude one, bet it’s lovely 😉
I honestly wear them so much and my lips have been too try to wear a matte colours so these are just perfect x
I love the look of the purple one! The packaging is so classy, it reminds me of old vintage cosmetics x
It’s so beautiful! Instagram worthy lipsticks for sure x
I have tried a couple of YSL lipsticks too and absolutely love them! I used to have this dark purple one which was a very unusual colour but just the quality of it was so good it didn’t compare to anything else. you pay the price but you know what you get with these
I love luxury lipsticks as I do think you get what you pay for but I have never tried YSL x
The packaging is awesome and love that you can see the shade from the outer case! It looks really expensive too 🙂
I’ve never tried them but they have the prettiest packaging that’s for sure!
I want to try a YSL lipstick so badly! I’m jealous of your collection! xo
These lipsticks look beautiful! I’ll have to try some x
These look lovely. The packaging is so pretty too!
I’ve never tried YSl lippy – I had an estee lauder one that I bought when I got married to wear on my wedding day, and I loved that one
I love these lipsticks! I only have two but they’re so creamy and last ages!
These look lovely with amazing packaging! I have yet to try YSL lipsticks but these ones look fab
Some lovely colours! I’ve always been impressed by the quality of YSL, but have only tried/bought their popular touche eclat. I also like the shape of the lipstick as find it easier to apply like that x
I have to say I don’t own any of these but after reading this I’m wondering why I don’t!!! I love the fact that they have such a lush smell to them and that they last throughout a meal, big perks!!
Oh My Gosh how pretty are those containers! I would buy those just to look at how pretty the tubes are, let alone use the contents!
If I was going to buy one, I would have to choose the beautiful plum one x
ive always loved the packaging of these lipsticks. i haven’t tried them yet. i keep contemplating on what first shade i should get. can never make up my mind lol
I don’t wear lipstick that much normally but I have been doing more recently so I may have to gt myself a luxury one soon!
These are absolutely stunning and are definitely so Insta friendly! I think this would be my go to summer lippie. x
Oh my gosh you are so right they do totally smell like Reef! I kept thinking the smell was familiar ????????♀️