Okay, so let’s talk about this YSL Rouge Volupté Shine thing. Heard a lot about it, you know? See it everywhere, looks fancy. So, I thought, alright, let’s give it a whirl. See what the fuss is about.
Went to the store, quite overwhelming, honestly. So many colors. Stood there for a bit, swatching a few on my hand. Some looked too bright, some too dark. The packaging is definitely eye-catching, heavy, gold. Feels kinda luxurious, I’ll give them that. Found a shade, I think it was one of the nude-pink ones, looked safe enough for everyday stuff. Paid for it, felt a bit like I’d bought a small gold bar.
Trying It Out
Got home, took it out of the box. Twisted it up. First thing, it smells fruity. Like mangoes or something. Pleasant, not too strong. So, I put it on. Glided on really smooth, almost slippery, like a balm. Didn’t drag on my lips at all. That was a good start.
The feel? Super comfortable. Not sticky, not heavy. Felt like my lips could actually breathe. The color wasn’t super intense, more like a wash of color with a nice shine. Looked pretty natural, but better.
Wearing It Through the Day
So, I wore it out just for my usual day. Here’s what I noticed:
- It felt hydrating for a couple of hours. My lips usually get dry quick, but they felt okay with this on.
- The shine definitely fades. Especially after drinking coffee or having a snack.
- The color hangs around a bit longer than the shine, but it’s subtle. It doesn’t leave that weird ring around the lips like some lipsticks do when they wear off.
- Reapplying was easy. Just slicked it on again, no mirror needed really. Didn’t get cakey or weird when I layered it.
Went for lunch, and yeah, it was mostly gone after eating. Not surprising, it’s a shiny, balmy lipstick, not one of those stay-put-forever liquid things. Had to reapply properly after lunch.
By the end of the day, I probably put it on maybe three or four times? Just quick touch-ups. It wasn’t a hassle because it feels nice going on.
Final Thoughts, Really
So, my take? It’s a nice lipstick, feels good, looks pretty for a while. Is it magic? Nah. It’s a comfortable, shiny lipstick in a very fancy tube. I liked that it felt more like a lip balm but with decent color. Didn’t dry out my lips, which is a big plus for me.
The downside is it doesn’t last very long. You gotta be okay with reapplying it often if you want the color and shine to stick around. And, let’s be honest, it’s pricey for something you have to reapply constantly. But, using it feels kinda nice, like a little treat. So, yeah, I used it, I liked the feel, the color was nice and subtle for everyday. Will I run out and buy another one immediately? Maybe not immediately, but I’ll definitely use up the one I got. It’s decent for what it is – a comfortable, shiny bit of everyday luxury.
