YSL Rose Mix, Rouge Remix, Rouge Vinyle Vinyl Cream Lip Stains Reviews, Photos, Swatches

Rose Mix (412)

YSL Rose Mix (412) Vinyl Cream Lip Stain ($36.00 for 0.18 oz.) is a medium-dark pink with subtle, warm undertones and a lightly glossy, cream finish. It appeared a bit darker on my lips than it did initially swatched, and the color it stained my lips was even deeper and darker than that. It had semi-opaque pigmentation that did not apply evenly and sank into my lip lines from the get-go. I tried to apply it a few different ways and still could only achieve subpar results each time. The texture was watery and lightweight initially, became tackier and a touch thicker within a few minutes, but it did not self-level or even out for me. The glossiness and lighter color wore well for five hours but the stain stayed present for another two hours from there. The formula was neither drying nor hydrating on me.

Top Dupes

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Makeup Geek Clumsy (P, $15.00) is lighter, less glossy (85% similar).
Estee Lauder Blossom Bright (P, $30.00) is lighter, brighter (85% similar).
Guerlain Gracy (DC, $58.00) is lighter, more muted (85% similar).
NARS Impossible Red (LE, $26.00) is warmer (85% similar).
Tom Ford Beauty Paradiso (07) (LE, $55.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
Urban Decay Tryst (P, $18.00) is warmer, less glossy (85% similar).
Maybelline Rebellious Raspberry (110) (LE, $8.99) is lighter, brighter (85% similar).
Make Up For Ever Coral Pink (202) (P, $24.00) is lighter, brighter, less glossy (85% similar).
Givenchy Rose Dressing (202) (P, $36.00) is lighter, more muted, less glossy (85% similar).
Giorgio Armani Spotlight (516) (LE, $38.00) is lighter (80% similar).
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Formula Overview

$36.00/0.18 oz. - $200.00 Per Ounce

The formula is supposed to have "full-coverage color" with "vinyl shine" in "just one stroke" and lasts for "10 hours." I bought seven shades to try, and I struggled applying all but two of those shades (Carmin Session and Rouge Vinyle) as they applied unevenly with noticeable streaking, which was only worsened if I tried to press my lips together to blend the product back out. I reapplied every single trouble-making shade three different times, trying less and more product as we ll as waiting 10 minutes for it to set/self-level (newsflash: they didn't).

The formula had semi-opaque to opaque coverage, but the color just did not seem to go on evenly for most shades I tried. The consistency felt more water-like when initially applied, as it was thin with a lot of movement, but it hugged lips more within 30 seconds of application and had a moderate shine and some tackiness. They were longer-wearing (six to eight hours, plus a very strong stain) and were comfortable to wear (non-drying to lightly hydrating). The formula had a sweet, floral scent but no discernible taste.

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Ingredients

Water, Octyldodecanol, Trimethylsiloxyphenyl Dimethicone, Ethylcellulose, Synthetic Wax, Cetyl Alcohol, Alcohol, Polybutene, Glyceryl Stearate, Behenyl Alcohol, Steareth-20, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Laurylsulfate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Disodium Ethylene Dicocamide Peg-15 Disulfate, Hydroxypropyl Guar, Calciumaluminum Borosilicate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Stearyl Alcohol, Myristyl Alcohol, Magnesium Silicate, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Sodium Saccharin, Alumina, Benzyl Alcohol, Silica, Tin Oxide, Anise Alcohol, Fragrance, [+/- May Contain: Ci 77891 / Titanium Dioxide, Ci 15850 / Red 7, Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499 / Iron Oxides, Ci 15985 / Yellow 6, Ci 17200 / Red 33, Ci 15510 / Orange 4, Ci 45410 / Red 28, Mica, Ci 19140 / Yellow 5, Ci 42090 / Blue 1, Ci 75470 /Carmine].

Rose Mix (412)

7.5

Product

8.5

Pigmentation

Texture

Longevity

2.5

Application

72%

Total

Rouge Remix (402)

YSL Rouge Remix (402) Vinyl Cream Lip Stain ($36.00 for 0.18 oz.) is a bright, medium red with subtle, warm undertones and a glossy, cream finish. It had good color coverage in a single layer, though I wouldn’t say it was opaque. The consistency was lightweight, watery, and had a lot of slip/wetness initially, but then it thickened a bit and felt somewhat sticky. This shade applied a lot more evenly than others I tried, though there was still room for improvement. It stayed on well for six hours and left behind a strong, red stain that lingered from there. The formula felt slightly moisturizing to me over time.

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NARS Red District (LE, $26.00) is darker, glossier (95% similar).
Urban Decay 69 (P, $18.00) is more muted (95% similar).
MAC Victoriana (LE, $17.50) is cooler (90% similar).
Estee Lauder Vengeful Red (P, $32.00) is less glossy (90% similar).
Guerlain Rouge Parade (820) (DC, $58.00) is less glossy (90% similar).
NARS Disruptor (LE, $26.00) is darker (90% similar).
Guerlain Rouge Parade (920) (LE, $30.00) is more muted (90% similar).
LORAC Red Rose (LE, ) is darker (90% similar).
NYX Apple Crisp (P, $5.99) is lighter (90% similar).
Tom Ford Beauty No Vacancy (P, $54.00) is darker, more muted (90% similar).
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Formula Overview

$36.00/0.18 oz. - $200.00 Per Ounce

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Ingredients

Rouge Remix (402)

8.5

Product

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

Longevity

4.5

Application

86%

Total

Rouge Vinyle (401)

YSL Rouge Vinyle (401) Vinyl Cream Lip Stain ($36.00 for 0.18 oz.) is a deep red with warm undertones and a cream finish. It had semi-opaque pigmentation that applied evenly and smoothly across my lips. The consistency was lightweight and fluid, and it felt wet initially but then seemed to get a bit tacky and thicker, though not heavy or glue-like at all. This shade applied beautifully, particularly compared to some of the others I tried in the same formula, and it smoothed out my lip lines. It lasted well for six hours and had a strong stain that wore for another two to three hours. It seemed to keep my lips hydrated for the most part.