As promised on instagram (and requested by some) I am reviewing a couple of lip stains -
ROUGE PUR COUTURE Vernis À Lèvres Glossy Stain and the Revlon Colorstay Moisture Stain.
First off, the YSL glossy stain that I have is in #7 Corail Aquatique and the Revlon that I have is in the color LA Exclusive.
I have fallen in love with the YSL glossy stain because I find that it is the only thing that lasts on my lips and the colors are just so gorgeous. The color I have - #7 Corail Aquatique is a gorgeous coral and is so versatile. When I first put it on it looks orange but after some time it looks pink - strange, but I really really love the color. If I do get another glossy stain I would probably want a fuchsia one.
Recently I was browsing online and came across the Revlon Colorstay Moisture Stain which many say are dupes for the YSL glossy stain. Given how much I love glossy stains I decided to go to a CVS and buy one. However when I got there I was quite disappointed at how the colors looked in real life. At first I really wanted the color London Posh but it didn't look that special in real life. Also, I couldn't swatch the colors so I could only rely on pictures online and how they looked in the bottle. I also considered Stockholm Chic but that too was an average color - I guess you can tell I love "non-average colors" it's because I try my best to buy colors that aren't very "dupe-able". I decided then to get the bright pink LA Exclusive, and I'm so glad I did because even though I don't find the color to be particularly unique I love how it looks on me.
YSL
Check out the color range and how they look on different models!
Pros:
- better packaging (LOL) but also the applicator is a bit easier for me to use
- much wider variety of colors - and nicer ones at that!
- very opaque and longlasting
- fades nicer
Cons:
- expensive
- smells strange
Revlon
Check out the color range including how the colors look on different models!
Pros:
- nice texture from beginning to end
- moisturizing
- very long lasting
Cons:
- not as pigmented (you have to layer it more)
- can get patchy
- doesn't fade as nicely as the YSL one
One thing about the YSL glossy stain that can be a little strange is the texture. When you're first applying it the consistency is very watery so it's quite easy to apply. However after it has set into the lips it thickens/sort of expands and becomes very comfortable and glossy. It does leave a nice stain afterwards. The Revlon on the other hand doesn't change textures like the YSL does. It's glossy from the beginning and turns into a stain after a while. In some ways the Revlon's texture is better (but this probably depends on personal preference).
These both stay for approximately the same amount of time (tested both out and they last nicely even after eating and drinking) and both are moisturizing/don't dry my lips which is awesome.
You can find them at all YSL and Revlon counters. I bought my YSL glossy stain as a special limited edition with the red one (pictured above) but I'm not such a huge fan of red - or rather I have too many reds that I don't use so I actually bough the set to give the red to my mom because I know she loves the rouge pur couture lipsticks so I thought she should try this. I bought the Revlon one at CVS.
Bottom line: YSL wins but only by a slight margin, though only if you're willing to spend the extra $25+
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