YSL Corail Urbain (51) & Mauve Nihiliste (58) Pur Couture Lipstick

YSL Corail Urbane (51) Pur Couture Lipstick

YSL Corail Urbane (51) Pur Couture Lipstick ($36.00 for 0.13 oz.) is described as a “medium peach orange.” It’s a light-medium, pink-coral with warm undertones and fine white pearl. It had mostly opaque pigmentation that applied fairly evenly, though there was still some translucency where the natural lip color came through slightly. The color wore well for four hours and was lightly hydrating over time, but I had some of the color pull into lip lines after two and a half hours of wear. Estee Lauder Charmed (P, $30.00) is darker, warmer (95% similar). Urban Decay Streak (P, $22.00) is cooler, glossier (95% similar). Laura Geller Mango Sorbet (P) is darker, less pigmented (90% similar). Givenchy Brun Createur (103) (P, $36.00) is darker (90% similar). Estee Lauder Eccentric (P, $30.00) is lighter (90% similar). Urban Decay Liar (P, $22.00) is darker, more muted, warmer (90% similar). Bobbi Brown Pink Nectar (P, $26.00) is darker, more muted, warmer (90% similar). Colour Pop Topanga (P, $5.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). MAC Make Me Gorgeous (LE, $17.00) is lighter, brighter (85% similar). Too Faced Coral Fire (P, $22.00) is darker (85% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Matthew (LE, $32.00) is lighter, brighter (85% similar). Revlon Lover's Coral (P, $7.99) is darker, less pigmented (85% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

YSL Mauve Nihiliste (58) Pur Couture Lipstick ($36.00 for 0.13 oz.) is described as a “deep mauve.” It’s a medium-dark, magenta purple with subtle, warmer undertones paired with lilac and white pearl. It had semi-opaque coverage that went on evenly and smoothly. The color lasted for four hours, was comfortable and lightly hydrating over time, and didn’t pull into lip lines like Corail Urbain did. Urban Decay Sheer Bittersweet (P, $22.00) is cooler, glossier (90% similar). NARS Silvia (P, $32.00) is darker, brighter, cooler (90% similar). MAC Outrageously Fun (LE, $17.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). Clinique Grape Pop (P, $18.00) is less shimmery, more muted, cooler (90% similar). MAC Love Forever (P, $18.00) is darker, more muted, cooler (90% similar). Bite Beauty #007 (LE, $36.00) is brighter (90% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty Happy Ending (116) (P, $30.00) is lighter, brighter, cooler (85% similar). Urban Decay Bittersweet (P, $22.00) is darker, less glossy (85% similar). NARS Angela (P, $32.00) is less shimmery, lighter, brighter (85% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Jack (LE, $32.00) is brighter, cooler (85% similar). MAC Lust Extract (LE, $17.00) is lighter, brighter, cooler (80% similar). Bite Beauty Grape (LE, $24.00) is lighter, brighter (80% similar). NARS Full Frontal (LE, $26.00) is lighter, brighter (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Formula Summary |
YSL Pur Couture Lipstick ($36.00 for 0.13 oz.) is supposed to have “rich color” paired with “intense hydration … in just one stroke.” They have semi-opaque to opaque coverage with a lightweight, comfortable consistency that is creamy without being too slippery or “wet” in feel. They glide on without tugging and are lightly to moderately moisturizing for me. The texture is a little thinner, so I don’t think they’re quite as pigmented as claimed, and some colors would pull into lip lines over time, but the creamier consistency made it easier to smooth out if I noticed it. These have a fruity, floral scent to me but no discernible taste.