YSL Rouge Volupe 32 Spring Collection

Website says 'An object of desire, this award-winning lipstick is wrapped in a romantic, elegant gold case that exudes luxury. Each signature shade saturates lips in captivating color that’s intensely pigmented, and imparts an irresistible glossy shine. The long-lasting, comforting formula is highlighted with a unique Color-shine Complex that leaves lips visibly smoother, plumper and more radiant. Light, silky texture smoothes on a veil of satiny, sensual color that’s altogether alluring.'

I will swatch this colour on my hand and do a photograph of my lips in various lighting wearing this at a later date. Now...YSL is actually the company that I work for but I am going to give an honest and genuine review.

When we got the new spring collection colours on counter, originally I was unsure. I usually like a bold, bright colour. Barbie pinks and matte vintage reds. This really caught my eye and thought that I would give it a go and see what it looked like. It is actually one of the prettiest lip colours I have seen in a while. I think I would probably only wear it for spring in general unless I was at work because it is a very 'unwintery' kind of colour but its beautiful.

I have to say I dont usually get on with YSL lipsticks. I find that you tend to eat them after about an hour and they dont hold for long. After a while, it looks like you have a lip liner in the lipstick colour on. (the matte colours hold for much longer). Ive always thought that because these are quite like a tinted balm so to speak, they would last about the same time as the normal lipsticks but I was surprised. Working an 8 hour day, I can apply this at about 8.45 and then finish work at 5.15 and only have had to reapply once after lunch or a snack.

Overall I would give this a 4/5






Cons:

•  Too pricey
• Colour is a little patchy if you dont apply lots
• When it gets a little heat on it it starts to melt

Pros:

• Holds for a long time on the lips
• Really unique colour
• Beautiful packaging