YSL Rose Nu, Rose Blazer, Plum Tunique Rouge Volupte Shine Oil-in-Sticks Reviews & Swatches

Rose Nu (88)

YSL Rose Nu (88) Rouge Volupte Shine Oil-in-Stick ($38.00 for 0.11 oz.) is a medium pink with warm undertones and a natural sheen. The lipstick yielded medium color coverage in a single layer, which applied evenly and didn’t settle into or emphasize my lip lines, despite being a creamier, more emollient formula. It felt lightweight and was comfortable to apply and to wear as it felt like a balm-lipstick hybrid. It lasted well for four hours and was hydrating over time.

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bareMinerals XOX (PiP, $20.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Estee Lauder Inescapable (P, $32.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Shiseido Coral Shore (RD309) (DC, $28.00) is more shimmery, lighter, more pigmented (90% similar).
Guerlain #06 (P, $32.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
Estee Lauder Poesie (215) (LE, $32.00) is brighter (90% similar).
Bite Beauty Éclair (P, $24.00) is darker, more pigmented (90% similar).
Bobbi Brown Uber Pink (P, $37.00) is lighter, more pigmented, warmer (90% similar).
Dior Saint Germain (414) (P, $35.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Smashbox Primrose (PiP, $21.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Cle de Peau Passion Flower (P, $65.00) is more shimmery, more pigmented (90% similar).
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Formula Overview

$38.00/0.11 oz. - $345.45 Per Ounce

The formula is supposed to be "deeply hydrating" and "melt" onto the lips with a "pop of color" and give long-term hydration. It is described as having "medium coverage" and "irreverent shine." The color coverage was typically medium, as described, though some of the deeper shades were more buildable to semi-opaque coverage. They're a very, very creamy, emollient formula; they slip-slide as they melt against the lips during application, and it feels luxurious to apply but can be easily over-applied. It's just the type of texture that lends itself to over-application without adding more coverage, so I recommend being mindful in order to ensure you'll get plenty of usage out of each tube. Fortunately, once on, they don't feel thick or overly slippery, so it doesn't feel like the lipstick is constantly moving while worn.

They have a high-shine, almost glossy, finish that often smoothed out my lip lines without settling into them, and the latter made it more impressive due to the amount of color and slip. The wear time varied from shade to shade but typically landed between three and five hours. Some shades leave a faint stain behind--usually the mid-tone and darker hues. The formula has a sweet, mango scent but no discernible taste.

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Ingredients

Rose Nu (88)

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

97%

Total

Rose Blazer (89)

YSL Rose Blazer (89) Rouge Volupte Shine Oil-in-Stick ($38.00 for 0.11 oz.) is a muted, medium-dark rosy mauve with subtle, warm undertones and a natural sheen. It had medium pigmentation that applied well to my lips with a smooth, even application that minimized the appearance of my lip lines and natural texture. The lipstick had a creamy, balm-like texture that was lightweight and thin without being clingy. It stayed on well for four and a half hours and was moisturizing while worn.

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Tom Ford Beauty Scott (LE, $36.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
Cle de Peau China Doll (P, $65.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Bobbi Brown Plum Rose (P, $37.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
Urban Decay Rapture (DC, $22.00) is less shimmery, brighter (90% similar).
Urban Decay Crisis (P, $18.00) is less shimmery, lighter, more pigmented (90% similar).
bareMinerals Mantra (P, $20.00) is warmer (90% similar).
MAC Craving (P, $18.50) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
MAC Finally Free (LE, $18.50) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
Hourglass Activist (P, $32.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
MAC Capricious (P, $18.50) is more shimmery, cooler (85% similar).
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Formula Overview

$38.00/0.11 oz. - $345.45 Per Ounce

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Ingredients

Recommended

Rose Blazer (89)

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

Longevity

Application

98%

Total

Recommended

Plum Tunique (90)

YSL Plum Tunique (90) Rouge Volupte Shine Oil-in-Stick ($38.00 for 0.11 oz.) is a medium-dark plum with subtle, cool undertones and barely-there pearl. It had medium color coverage in a single layer, which was as described, that applied evenly and smoothly across my lips without tugging. The texture felt lightweight, emollient but not slippery, and comfortable to wear. I was most impressed by how it seemed to camouflage most of my lip lines and didn’t settle into them. It wore well for four and a half hours, left a faint stain behind, and was hydrating over time.

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Tom Ford Beauty Georgie (LE, $36.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
Hourglass Liberator (P, $32.00) is less shimmery, cooler, less glossy (90% similar).
Tom Ford Beauty Exotica (P, $54.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
MAC Splurge (LE, $25.00) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
Urban Decay Sheer Shame (DC, $22.00) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
Guerlain Plum-brella (070) (P, $32.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
Too Faced Melted Berry (P, $21.00) is lighter, brighter, cooler (85% similar).
L'Oreal Glassy Garnet (P, $9.99) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
Estee Lauder Confident (P, $32.00) is less shimmery, brighter, cooler (85% similar).
Tom Ford Beauty Dangerous Beauty (P, $54.00) is less shimmery, darker, more pigmented (85% similar).
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