Beauty Care: YSL Vibe in Amber, Exploding Nude, Upbeat Rose Slim Velvet Matte Lipsticks Reviews & Swatches

Vibe in Amber (316)

YSL Vibe in Amber (316) The Slim Velvet Radical Matte Lipstick ($45.00 for 0.08 oz.) is a medium-dark peach with strong, warm orange undertones and a semi-matte finish with very fine gold pearl.

Semi-opaque coverage
Moderately dense, more velvety without being overly firm
Applied fairly evenly but emphasized lip lines
Long-wearing (4 hours), settled into lip lines, non-drying

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

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Formula Overview

$45.00/0.08 oz. - $562.50 Per Ounce

The formula is supposed to have "full coverage" with "long-lasting semi-matte color" that has "creamy comfort." They were very pigmented with a moderately dense, velvety consistency that was creamy without sliding around. The substance/density of the product helped the product sit more smoothly on my lips and helped them be less prone to emphasizing lip texture and settling into my lip lines.

The lipsticks were comfortable to apply, and while the diamond-shaped lipstick was unusual, I did not find it difficult to work with. Most shades lasted at least five hours with some shades lasting six to seven hours with some staining behind. The formula felt lightly hydrating over time. They had a fruity, floral scent but no discernible taste.

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Ingredients

Dimethicone, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Phenyl Trimethicone, Isohexadecane, Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Isostearyl Isostearate, Paraffin, Ci 77492/Iron Oxides, Methylsilanol/Silicate Crosspolymer, Ci 77891/Titanium Dioxide, Cera Microcristallina/Microcrystalline Wax, Kaolin, Mica, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Nylon-12, Polyethylene, Ci 77491/Iron Oxides, Synthetic Wax, Ci 15850/Red 7, Ci 77499/Iron Oxides, Triethoxysilylethyl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Alumina, Benzyl Alcohol, Limonene, Aqua/Water, Propanediol, Benzyl Benzoate, Anise Alcohol, Tocopherol, Pelargonium Graveolens Extract, Parfum/Fragrance.

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Vibe in Amber (316)

PPermanent. $45.00.

B-

Product

8.5

Pigmentation

Texture

Longevity

Application

81%

Total

Exploding Nude (317)

YSL Exploding Nude (317) The Slim Velvet Radical Matte Lipstick ($45.00 for 0.08 oz.) is a soft, medium-dark pinky-peach with moderate, warm undertones and a semi-matte finish with barely-there micro-pearl.

Semi-opaque coverage
Moderately dense, more velvety without being overly firm
Applied fairly evenly but emphasized lip lines
Long-wearing (4 hours), settled into lip lines, non-drying