Attention Seeking with YSL Rouge Volupté 11 'Rose Culte'

I'm going through a bit of a phase of collecting hot pink lip colours (full post on comparisons coming soon) and so it was only natural that when I saw one of my good friends wearing one of the YSL Rouge Volupté lipsticks in a serious, rich, gorgeous, gorrrgeous hot pink shade, I knew I had to own it. RRP £23.50.

I present to you, YSL Rouge Volupté, Shade 11: Rose Culte. Little bit fallen in love.

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Packaging: It really should be illegal to make packaging this beautiful, I mean who doesn't just die when they see it?! Luxurious and stunningly high quality, it makes you want to whip it out of your drawer/bag just to stare at it lovingly. 

Pigmentation: Incredibly pigmented, this was only one swatch! It is as pigmented when applied straight onto lips and so I have found the best way for me to use this is to dab it on to my lips and then pat/blend with my fingers, building up the colour as I wish. This is a serious, bright, hot pink lipstick that really brightens up your face and really doesn't require much else make-up. 

Long Lasting: This lipstick and my other Rouge Volupté lipstick last foreverrr on my lips. A good 3hours, even after I've eaten, without any need of a touch-up, which is definitely good enough for me!

Tip: Lisa Elridge mentioned in one of her videos that with darker/more pigmented lip colours, you should apply a bit of the product in the middle of both top and bottom lips and then spread it with your finger - this warms up the product, spreads more evenly on your lips and helps it wear longer. 

Texture: This is deliciously creamy on my lips, I don't need to apply a gloss on top. I find that I like to use a lip liner with it but I don't think you have to! It wears nicely and doesn't do that wrinkly/crinkly thing that some lipsticks do when they've been worn for a couple of hours. 

Blush: Nars Deep Throat

Absolutely loving this shade right now. It's easy to soften out for a more Spring time look, and easy to build up so it looks punch-y for Summer. Highly, highly recommend you go check it out at your nearest YSL counter!! This little luxury is very much worth the price! 

Do you own any Rouge Volupté lipsticks? What do you think of this shade, is it too bright or up your street? If you have any other shade recommendations for my skin tone please comment and  let me know, I'd love to check them out!! 

Love, Emma xo

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