I’ve been dying to try Yves Saint Laurent lipsticks for ages and ages. Every time I decide to take the plunge, something comes up – usually a bill that I forgot about. So I was thrilled when I received a package from YSL Beauty and Influenster with two stunning lipsticks from the YSL Rouge Pur Couture Satin Radiance line.
I was curious about what makes the Rouge Pur Couture lipstick line different from their other round tube lipsticks. I looked on the YSL Beauty website, and I got a history lesson! Yves Saint Laurent, the man himself, decided in 1978 that he wanted to dress women’s lips in couture colors just as he dressed their bodies in couture colors. Here’s what I learned:
- ROUGE PUR COUTURE: a wardrobe of iconic lipsticks able to deliver the promise of pure color, draped elegantly onto the lips. The lipstick of heroines. A product so luxurious, so subversive, that it became the ultimate weapon for uncompromising seduction. Almost 40 years later, ROUGE PUR COUTURE remains the manifesto of an audacious, free-spirited femininity that breaks the rules to reinvent them.
- In just one stroke, luxurious, rich color dresses the lips with intense hydration and antioxidant care. In a signature couture jewel-like packaging, Rouge Pur Couture delivers the promise of edgy style and ultimate feminine strength.
That’s exactly what I experienced in trying out these two stunning shades:
- Rose Stiletto, plummy rose shade
- Le Fuchsia, bright cool-toned fuchsia (a mixture of pink/purple/red).
The two shades are completely different. Le Fuchsia makes a bold statement and helps light up one’s face. Rose Stiletto is gorgeous, but lets you speak for yourself.
Although I find myself wearing Rose Stiletto most often, they are both stunning colors.
What really amazes me is how beautiful both shades look on women of all different skin tones. They really are universally flattering. I’m wearing Rose Stiletto below, and it looks beautifully rosy in natural daylight.
The Rouge Pur Couture lipsticks with antioxidants are incredibly creamy and hydrating. They feel sooooooo great on my dry lips! Especially now that we’re heading toward winter, I am grateful to have these beauties. They are just so darn comfortable to wear.
The only slight downside to the hydrating formula is that it’s not a long-wearing formula. If I don’t eat anything, the Rouge Pur Couture Lipsticks last for 3 or 4 hours on me. If I eat or drink, the lipstick does need to be touched up or reapplied. Truth be told, that’s fine with me. I have no problem whipping out the luxurious square gold tube and re-applying my lipstick. In fact, it’s one of those timeless feminine gestures that I actually enjoy. I used to own retro mirrors that I bought in antique stores just for that purpose. Now, I just have to find them!
YSL Rouge Pur Couture lipsticks come in 14 shades and are priced at $36. Though they are a splurge, I think the Rouge Pur Couture lipsticks are definitely worth it. Look at how lovely the bullets look embossed with the YSL logo.
If you sign up for emails on the YSL Beauty site, you can save 10% on your first purchase. Plus the Sephora discount event for members is only a few weeks away. Definitely add a YSL Rouge Pur Couture to your wish list or your holiday gift list! You’ll be glad you did.
Beautiful colors. I wasn’t sure about the bright one. On you it lights up your whole face and you look stunning in it. You make me want to try it too. Thanks for your post.
Thank you so much, Leah! When I was a blonde many moons ago (my natural color that I used to enhance), I wore fuchsia and raspberry all the time because I am basically a cool-toned gal. But my hair has been coppery red for a long time now, and I’ve gravitated to warmer colors. I need to wear the fuchsia lipstick instead of red especially when I wear black or gray clothing. You’ve encouraged me!! Both lipsticks are gorgeous, however, and definitely would make a great treat for one’s-self or for a gift. I need to check out the other 12 shades 🙂
These are both such beautiful colors! There is nothing better to me than a pop of color on the lips and the YSL lip products are some of my favorites! They are so chic looking, but their color pay off is fantastic! You look gorgeous wearing both!
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Thank you, Christine! I was so happy I got the chance to try out the YSL lippies. Now I know what I’ve been missing!
These are just unbelievably gorgeous colors, and they look amazing on you!
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Thank you, Helen!
How cool! Those are both beautiful colors. They look great on you.
Thank you so much, Rachel! I was thrilled to get the chance to try them 🙂
These shades are so pretty and they both look great on every person I’ve seen wearing them! I love the luxurious tubes too 😀
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I agree!
They are both gorgeous shades, but I would probably wear Rose Stiletto the most, as well! <3
Yes, Rose Stiletto is a neutral shade, but I have to remember to wear Le Fuchsia when I wear black or gray clothing instead of reaching for red
Beautiful! I love YSL lip products. They’re some of my all time favorites.
They are beauties for sure!
Le Fuchsia is beautiful. I’d definitely buy that one for myself.
Le Fuchsia would look stunning on you, Kim!
I think I need more YSL in my life .. lol. I have ONE YSL lipstick in the old packaging.
I may have to check out Rose Stiletto.
Monica.
Rose Stiletto would be a great shade for you, Monica! The Sephora sale is coming up soon! When you say the “old packaging”, do you mean the round tube, the Satin and Sheer lines?
I think I mean the Rouge Volupte packaging which apparently isn’t old at all since they still sell it 😛
M.
That was the line I meant, Monica. Thank goodness, they still sell it because that’s my next purchase! I love the look of the round tube with the cut-out logo in the middle!
I love these so much! They were my first YSL lippies!
I thought I was the only one who hadn’t tried YSL lippies yet! Glad we both got to try ’em 🙂
That bright fuchsia pink is gorgeous!
It really is beautiful! Fuchsia is such a great alternative to red. I’ve gotta remember to wear it next time I’m wearing black or gray instead of reaching for a red lippie
I loved mine, you know that hot pink is my fave 🙂
You are a fuchsia girl for sure!
These lipsticks are beautiful and both look lovely on you.
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I really want Rose Stiletto, but the price deters me.
The Sephora sale is not that far away! Minus $7.20, it becomes more within the realm of reason
These are such pretty colors! I really like Rose Stilleto on you.
Thank you, Tashina! I love Rose Stiletto and wear it often
Both of these colors are ones I’m drawn to! They look great!
The shades are great because they’re so different from each other so there are so many opportunities to wear them both!
I’m so excited for you for having received these beautiful lippies! Both shades are simply gorgeous. I wouldn’t mind reapplying them either. 🙂
Thank you, Natalie! I really lucked out getting these beauties! I have always wanted a YSL Beauty lipstick and now I have two in such different shades from each other! It definitely is fun to whip out a mirror and the beautiful gold tube and reapply in public 🙂
I love both of these shades!!!
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It’s amazing how they look great on everyone!
So awesome that you got to try these through Influenster! Maybe someday I’ll get there! lol. I love how classy the packaging is, and though I would wear both colors, I think Rose Stiletto is calling my name!
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Yes, Nidia, I lucked out getting on the list to try these two beauties! Rose Stiletto is perfect for everyday or whenever. During the Sephora VIB sale, it is worth considering for sure!
I am overdue for a lippie splurge and can’t decide which one to get this time. The reviews on these look promising!
The Rouge Pur Couture line really is exceedingly comfortable to wear and the pigments are amazing. You can’t go wrong!
Oh wow these are sooo stunning, I love the brighter pink!! xxx
I could see Le Fuchsia on you, Laura!
Both colors look fabulous on you – but that Fuchsia is my favorite on you… gorgeous.
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Thank you, Honey! The Fuchsia really pops, doesn’t it? It looked fabulous on you as well. I have to make more opportunities to wear it…with black or gray clothes instead of wearing red lipstick.
Very pretty lipsticks indeed
I’m obsessed with Fuchsia!
I love YSL for their packaging and formulas of lip products. I own few stains and they’re incredible xx
These are my first YSL lippies and I am blown away by how wonderful they are!
I love both these shades and the color looks good on your lips!!
Ursula
I love ’em both too, and thank you!
The packaging is so lovely!
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Yes, the gold tubes are so luxe! And the lipsticks themselves are fabulous
Both of these shades are so pretty and definitely year round hits!
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I will definitely be wearing them both year round!