Beauty Care: YSL No Taboo Chili & Illicit Orange Glossy Stains Reviews & Swatches

No Taboo Chili (213)

YSL No Taboo Chili (213) Water Stain Glow Glossy Stain YSL No Taboo Chili (213) Water Stain Glow Glossy Stain ($38.00 for 0.2 oz.) is a brighter, medium-dark reddish-orange with warm undertones and a glossy finish. It had medium pigmentation in a single layer, which applied fairly evenly and wasn’t as prone to settling into my lip lines as some other shades in the range–enough that it wasn’t noticeable from a normal viewing distance.

The consistency had a thinner, more watery feel as it went on but developed in a tackier, more gel-like consistency after a minute or so. I was able to spread out the product evenly in its thinner form, and the thicker form had good adhesion and staying power. It lasted for six hours and felt moisturizing over time.

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

Top Dupes

View Swatches View All Dupes

Giorgio Armani Tangerine (300) (P, $38.00) is brighter, less glossy (90% similar).
YSL Insurgent Red (202) (P, $38.00) is darker (90% similar).
Tom Ford Beauty Ravageur (P, $54.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
MAC Morange (P, $19.00) is lighter, brighter, less glossy (80% similar).
Marc Jacobs Beauty Call Me (348) (P, $29.00) (80% similar).
YSL Illicit Orange (214) (P, $38.00) is lighter (80% similar).
Chanel Energie (P, $34.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (80% similar).
YSL Undress Me (P, $32.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (80% similar).

View Swatches

Formula Overview

$38.00/0.2 oz. - $190.00 Per Ounce

The formula is supposed to be a "lip stain with a luminous, glowy finish" that is hydrating and "long-lasting." Unlike the original Water Stain, which is described as an "intense" and "high-impact color" formula, these are a sheerer offering. The coverage ranged from semi-sheer to more semi-opaque but most were medium in coverage.

The texture was very lightweight, watery, and felt a bit cool and wet as they went on initially. They develop into a tackier, thicker consistency that feels smooth and more substantial, though not heavy, which gives the formula better longevity (six hours or so). They left behind faint stains.

I found it wasn't the easiest formula to work with, and it was extremely reactive to any lingering oils or moisture on my lips prior to application, so it was critical to remove any lip balm and blot dry (even water droplets after drinking water would interfere). The darker shades in the range tended to apply unevenly or settle into lip lines noticeably consistently.

The formula was hydrating and comfortable to wear, though I could taste the floral fragrance whenever I ate/drank.

Browse all of our YSL Water Stain Glow Glossy Stain swatches.

Ingredients

Aqua / Water, Dimethicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Polysorbate 60, Alcohol, Isododecane, Phenoxyethanol, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Ci 77891 / Titanium Dioxide, Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499 / Iron Oxides, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Ammonium Polyacrylate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Ci 17200 / Red 33, Sodium Saccharin, Ci 15985 / Yellow 6, Butylene Glycol, Benzyl Alcohol, Limonene, Althaea Officinalis Root Extract, Benzyl Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Parfum / Fragrance.

No Taboo Chili (213)

PPermanent. $38.00.

A-

Product

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

Longevity

4.5

Application

91%

Total

We hope you'll consider supporting Temptalia by shopping through our links below. Thanks!

Sephora Sephora Beautylish Ulta Nordstrom More

Illicit Orange (214)

YSL Illicit Orange (214) Water Stain Glow Glossy Stain YSL Illicit Orange (214) Water Stain Glow Glossy Stain ($38.00 for 0.2 oz.) is a light-medium orange with strong, warm yellow undertones and a glossy finish. It had medium color coverage that applied evenly and only had a touch of settling along my deeper lip lines, which wasn’t noticeable from a normal viewing distance.

The texture felt lightweight, more watery and thin as I applied and spread it out initially, but the formula developed into a tackier, more gel-like consistency after a minute or so. This shade stayed on well for five and a half hours and felt hydrating while worn.

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

Top Dupes

View Swatches View All Dupes

MAC Morange (P, $19.00) is lighter, brighter, less glossy (90% similar).
Marc Jacobs Beauty Call Me (348) (P, $29.00) is lighter, brighter, warmer (85% similar).
MAC Laundry List (LE, $19.00) is lighter, brighter, warmer (85% similar).
Urban Decay Punch Drunk (DC, $26.00) is lighter, brighter, less glossy (85% similar).
Giorgio Armani Tangerine (300) (P, $38.00) is darker, less glossy (85% similar).
MAC Rambunctious (P, $19.00) is more shimmery, brighter, warmer (85% similar).
YSL No Taboo Chili (213) (P, $38.00) is darker (80% similar).