Review: YSL Rouge Volupté Silky Sensual Radiant Lipstick

Eep! I finally made the plunge on purchasing a high-end lipstick! Can you believe it took me this long?! I've been fawning over these YSL lipsticks they day they hit shelves but I could never justify the price (come on, $34 for a LIPSTICK) !! But I finally did it, the weather was changing and I needed a new lip color and thought that this was the perfect time to treat myself!

 

Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Volupté Silky Sensual Radiant Lipstick, Sephora $34

 

 As hesitant as I was at the price tag, all I have to do is look at the box and think "this is what it's all about!" The gold packaging is gorgeous and really feels to luxurious, I love whipping this thing out in public :)

The lipstick itself is absolutely stunning! I do have to admit I was terrified upon my first application because this is such a bold color. And I did have to blot with a tissue because I thought it was too much, but the next time I looked in the mirror I was pleasantly surprised!

This lipstick goes on like a gloss, its very moisturizing and highly pigmented. You can blot some off (if you are like me & fear that this will end up all over your face by the next time you see yourself) but I've realized there really is no need! As time goes in, this transforms from a glossy lipstick to a stain but not to the point that it leaves your lips feeling dry.

 

There is serious staying power with this lipstick and the shade range is incredible! But I guess we wouldn't expect anything else from YSL!

Do you own any lipsticks from YSL? Would you shell out $34?

December Favorites

As another month comes to an end I decided to share some of my most reached for beauty items this December!

ELF Blush in Twinkie Pink & Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm in Sweetheart

These two items were definitely big surprises for me this month! I bought this ELF blush a while ago but I decided to give it a chance this month & I've grown to love it. It does contain shimmer so I usually only use it on nights out or parties which have been quite frequent this month.

The Revlon lip stain is perfect because I'm kind of like a child when it comes to lipstick as it usually gets all over me! This is the perfect in-between to a lipstick & chapstick as it has pigmentation but goes on similar to a chapstick! Perfect!

Yves Saint Laurent Le Teint Touche Eclat Illuminating Foundation

Origins Drink Up Intensive Overnight Mask

I'm usually all for light-wearing foundations in the summertime but since the winter air usually dries my skin out I've been looking for something that can keep the moisture in but providing me with decent coverage.  I have found THE ONE in this foundation. IT does everything I need, and I admit I was skeptical at first because of the price ($55!!!) but its definitely worth it. And it comes in such a wide variety of shades you are guaranteed to find the one for you!

I've praised this Origins mask before but it really does wonders on dry skin. I love the thick consistency because it really makes you feel like its doing its job...and the best part? It really does!

Urban Decay Naked Palette

 Almost everyone has this palette or at least a dupe of it...and rightfully so. It contains awesome shades for pulling off everyday looks but even shimmer so you can get the perfect smokey eye. I do have to admit though that Urban Decay shadows do contain the best pigmentation and these are hard to beat.