I think YSL lipsticks need no introduction, right? I actually got to know how famous they were through a Korean drama called “My Love From Another Star” starring Jun Ji Hyun and Kim Soo Hyun. In short, it is a love story between a 400-year-old alien (but very handsome) guy and a snobbish but beautiful actress. Sounds crazy I know, but go watch the first few episodes and see why the entire world is going crazy over Korean national goddess Jun Ji Hyun’s #52 Rosy Coral lips!
I did not own any YSL lipsticks before the drama but when I was interested, I found out the shade #52 Rosy Coral is sold out worldwide! It’s been over a year since the drama ended, and I tell you, even now it is still not easy to lay your hands on this shade. Madness! That is how I settled on #51 Corail Urbain which was a similar shade while waiting for stock of #52…. I sure waited long!
Brand: Yves Saint Lauren (YSL) Product: Rouge Pur Couture Lipstick Shade: 52 Rosy Coral and 51 Corail Urbain Price: USD 35 Type: Lipstick Size: 20g Origin: Made in France Website: YSL website
THE PACKAGING
A classy reflective gold square casing. Can serve somewhat as a mirror 🙂
Beautiful YSL carving on the lipstick itself. What a gorgeous coral shade! So bright, almost neon isn’t it?
The #51 shade has a dark red YSL wording on the casing – instead of black on #52. Maybe because #51 was a 2013 autumn limited shade? But I believe it has become their normal range already so both #51 and #52 is not considered limited edition.
THE PRODUCT
According to YSL:
“A new-generation lipstick inspired by Monsieur Saint Laurent’s iconic color palette—red, fuchsia and orange—in a collection of captivating couture shades that offer each complexion a customized look. Lips are saturated with intense, stay-true color, thanks to the Coloreveal Technology while natural extracts provide comforting moisture that lasts all day. Provides medium to full coverage with a radiant, satin finish.”
I heart matte lipsticks over glossy ones, so Rouge Pur Couture is one of my favourites! I won’t say the texture is “moisturizing” as it does dry up to form a matte finish with some radiance – although that “radiance” is also gone after an hour or so. It will still leave a stain on your lips after fading, and by far, this is one of the most long-lasting lipsticks I have tried so can’t complain XD
SWATCHES
Ooooh… now you can see the difference in shade. #52 is much deeper brighter coral shade, and #51 is more on the peachy pink light coral shade. I love both!
Both are buildable in intensity to be opaque, and you can see that multiple layers of #52 can turn into a very intense coral shade – suitable for a special night or occasion 🙂
On the lips! #51 is a nice peachy coral suitable for daily wear, while #52 is more intense as it has more rose red pigment.
Personally #52 is too “bright” for me as a daily wear – I think if I walk into office with those lips, my colleagues will ask “did something happen to you?” with shocked expressions on their face LOLxxx. But #51 is perfect! Brightens up the complexion and provides sweet colour to the face 🙂
MY VERDICT
Pros
- High high pigmentation
- Smooth texture, glidable on lips
- Semi-matte finish with slight glow/sheen (I like matte stuff)
- Considered long lasting of about 4~5 hours (the high pigmentation will leave a tint on your lips even after it fades out – especially #52)
Cons
- Glides on easy but can feel abit dry afterwards
- Some accentuation on lip lines (applying lip balm or primer before helps)
- May need lip brush to apply #52 as prone to bleeding if not careful (#51 could be fine without lip brush unless you want it more defined)
Overall
Both lipsticks belong to the same range so they are similar in texture and finish. Pigmentation wise, #52 is clearly a stronger, more intense colour while #51 belongs to a more peachy light coral family. I adore both these lippies very much 🙂
Both colours are very wearable on any day, and can be buildable to its desired intensity. I like to wear #51 on my lips overall, then dab #52 in the inner corners to create gradient lips! Which do you like better? ^^
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