Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Volupté Shine Oil-In-Stick Lipstick in N° 44 Nude Lavallière | Review and Swatches

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Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Volupté Shine Oil-In-Stick Lipstick in N° 44 Nude Lavallière is my latest YSL lipstick crush, and I thought it wise to review it before it ends up in an Empties post! The formula is described as, "an oil-in-a-stick, medium-coverage lipstick with an innovative texture that provides high-performance color and irreverent shine while it conditions the lips."

Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Volupté Shine Oil-In-Stick Lipstick is an oil-infused lipstick that resides somewhere between a lipstick and a tinted lip balm, and the formula imparts a gorgeous wash of color and shine while hydrating your lips. It glides across the lips effortlessly, deposits color evenly, and it neither feathers, nor migrates. It has the perfect amount of cushion to provide comfortable wear, and while it is quite emollient, I do find that I can get a couple of hours of wear from a single application. If, however, you are having a beverage there will be a balmy transfer to the glass.

Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Volupté Shine Oil-In-Stick Lipstick in N° 44 Nude Lavallière is a pinkish nude brown that is quite sheer, but it does offer some pigmentation. This particular shade does not really lend itself to a tremendous color payoff, because it is a light nude-leaning pinky brown, but it does build somewhat after a few passes. It does have the quintessential fruity mango YSL aroma, but I have to say that it completely disappears after about 5 minutes, and therefore will not likely bother people who don't like fragrance in their lip products. This gem of a lipstick leaves my lips soft, smooth, supple and hydrated. In fact, I am so smitten with the formula that I am trying to figure out which shades to purchase next!

According to YSL,

Formulated with 65 percent oils, the deeply hydrating texture instantly melts into lips, creating a pop of color, instant moisturization, and all-day comfort. After four weeks, lips appear healthy and more nourished. This lip formula delivers six oils for six benefits: hydration, high shine, comfort, ultra-melting, luminosity, and smoothness. Infused with Yves Saint Laurent's additive, signature mango scent, these lipsticks are good enough to eat. Now in 30 shades that in a range of modern neutrals, playful pinks, and intense berries, they’re perfect for every lip mood.

Antioxidants in natural extracts of pomegranate and rosemary reduce the look of fine lines, while candellila resin forms a thin, protective layer to help lock in moisture and magnify color and shine. Mineral pigments provide bright, vibrant color and a melting formula (instead of a solid stick) enabling smoother glide-on application and an ultrafine lightweight film on lips. Hyaluronic acid spheres hydrate and soften lips to help seal in moisture for up to eight hours of hydration.

Beauty Tip: Help define edges for the perfect lip look with the right lip liner, or mix to create your own custom color.

Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Volupté Shine Oil-In-Stick Lipstick in N° 44 Nude Lavallière

Overall Assessment: If you are seeking a moisturizing lipstick that feels like a lip balm, then Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Volupté Shine Oil-In-Stick Lipstick is a formula worthy of your consideration. I, for one, am in love!

Purchased. All views expressed are categorically my own.

$37.00 for 0.15 oz. from Yves Saint Laurent, Barneys New York, Nordstrom, Sephora, Bloomingdale's, Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman, Saks Fifth Avenue and Lord & Taylor (Affiliate Links)

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