Love At First Swipe

Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Volupte Lipstick | #1 Nude Beige | #13 Peach Passion - £25

Lets just put it out there, I've been a bit naughty on the ol' spending front. But just LOOK AT THEM. I am a sucker for packaging and any thing gold, shiny and with YSL written all over it is right up my street. I have been eyeing these beauties up for longer than I can remember and finally decided it was time to reward myself for .. well for nothing really I just caved. I could have easily bought all thirteen shades that are up for grabs on the YSL site, but I settled on two and at £25 a pop that was definitely the sensible option. The majority of the shades are quite vibrant and I was so tempted to get a pink, but I already have a fair few bright pink lipsticks so I opted for #13 Peach Passion. And obviously, because its me and this wouldn't a post on my blog if there wasn't a nude lipstick in there somewhere, I got #1 Nude Beige too.

I only received these in the post this morning so I cant do a full review on them just yet, but on first impressions, these lipsticks are really nice. They are both very pigmented and a little bit goes such a long way, so the £25 price tag seems feasible if they last a fairly long time - I go through lippies like nobodies business. They do have quite a strong perfumed scent that can get a bit over powering and also leave a taste in the mouth. Its not a scent or taste I am fond of (if I had my way, all lip products would smell like MAC lipsticks) but that is down to personal preference rather than a flaw in the product. The lasting power isn't too great, I did have to reapply at least three times during a short shift in work, but like I said previously, the colour is opaque in one swipe so you are not using up much product on each application. And obviously the packaging is a winner. Who wouldn't want these lipsticks sitting on their dressing table? That's all I can really comment on so far, but if you are interested in a full review, just let me know the in comments or on my social media.

#13 Peach Passion

I am in love with this colour. Its a perfect, vibrant peach which I know I'll be wearing day in day out for the remainder of summer.

#1 Nude Beige

This is literally the most perfect nude I am yet to find, not too pink, not too brown and not a hint of concealer lips! Love it.

I am so impressed with these lipsticks so far and keen to try more colours. Let me know in the comments if there is any you recommend.

Catch up soon.

With Love ... A x

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