Monday, March 4, 2013

YSL Glossy Stain in #9 Rouge Lacque - Swatches & Review

YSL's Glossy Stains have been a blogger favorite for a while now - I've yet to read a negative review about these beauties. I personally love these, and have worn my #5 Rouge Vintage, oh so many times. While #9 Rouge Lacque is not an every day shade (for me anyway) it's just as good, if not better than my #5. The classic red lip lover will definitely love this one.


The pigmentation in this Glossy Stain is amazing. #9 is a bright red that leans towards orange. One of the things I like the most about this product is that it can be layered. If I find myself wanting a slight pop of color, one layer of the YSL Glossy Stain is sufficient. However, if I want a bright red lip for a night out, three swipes will give me a statement lip.


Left to right is one swipe, two swipes and three swipes of the YSL Glossy Stain in #9

The doe-foot applicator is quite easy to work with as well - it fits the corners of my mouth perfectly, and the product glides on smoothly. The Glossy Stain does have the signature YSL scent to it, but I personally really like it. Best to smell them in store if you're sensitive to smells because it's definitely stronger than most of my lip products.

Here I'm wearing the #9 Glossy Stain heavily applied.


I love a glossy red lip, and the advantage of this glossy red lip, is that it's relatively low maintenance. Because the Glossy Stains do in fact stain the lips, it does not leave you with a yucky "ring" when it wears out - just a pretty stain. I do find I sometimes need to moisturize my lips after this product wears out. Also, wearing the YSL Glossy Stains for more than 3-4 days in a row can be quite drying on me.

Of course, nowadays, with the L'Oreal Color Riche Caresse Wet Shine Stains, I'm not sure the price of the YSL Glossy Stain is worth it. I've yet to compare the products, but Carina over at Softly Sometimes just wrote a great review comparing the two, so check it out if you're curious!

Do you have the YSL Glossy Stain? What's your favorite? Do you think they are worth the price?


22 comments:

  1. Oh. My. Look how GORGEOUS you are with that red lip! Holy! I should get one of these in red!Why haven't I? :)

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    1. Aww thank you Tracy you're making me blush! hahaha I'm surprised you don't own it already! I totally see you in this shade!!

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  2. Annick, that looks amazing on you! love the last pic of you, very sultry! xxx / Claire

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    1. Hahaha thanks Claire! Don't know why I look so serious! :)

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  3. I've not tried these yet, but have a couple of the shades on offer on my wishlist. This colour looks fantastic on you, and I completely agree, you look gorgeous in that pic!

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    1. Aww thanks Nat! You're one to talk with your gorgeous porcelain skin!

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  4. Va va voom, Annick! That is a killer red - you look so fabulous!

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  5. You wear red so well. This shade is gorgous. I absolutely agree that you should check the scent of this. Its unfornually not very much to my liking, it reminds me a bit of beer.. which ive never heard anyone else say. Its just beautiful though :-)

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    1. Like beer? That's so funny Taylor! I'm scared to smell it again now hahaha!

      Thanks for the comment! <3

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  6. I just bought this color! It is very beautiful. I want #5 next!

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    1. Oooh yay! I'm sure it's fabulous on you! I have #5 and it's my favorite! So pretty and soft - and easy to wear!!

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  7. This is so amazingly beautiful on you! I read a lot about these when the L'Oreal Color Caresse Shine Stains came out. Love that these don't leave a ring around lips, not a pretty look.

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    1. Hahaha, the dreaded ring around the will never be in style... Ew!

      Thanks for the comment Stephanie! :)

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  8. Ah crap, you're killing me Annick! This is stunning! And I'm a sucker for reds. I have one of these and I'm not a HUGE fan of the smell, but I can get over it if they're going to look this good!

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    1. It's definitely a unique and gorgeous red! Get it! :)

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  9. You look SO gorgeous in a bold red, Annick! This is definitely your red!

    ♥ Jessica

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    1. Awww thanks Jessica! Definitely not my every day look, but thanks for the vote of confidence! :)

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  10. I love YSL lip colours, I think their lipsticks are one of, if not the, best on the market - at least for me :) I've never tried their glosses, though, mainly because I rarely buy gloss. I think I only own one! But the idea of a gloss that stains, and therefore actually stays on, is very tempting :) I would probably try the L'Oreal version first, though, to see if I like the effect.
    xox,
    Cee

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    1. I've actually never tried any of their other lipsticks, but I definitely hope to in the future! Definitely try the L'Oreal version to get a feel for it. It's not really comparable to lip gloss, or a stain - it's really a category of its own!

      Thanks for the comment Cee! <3

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  11. I have this shade in the Glossy Stains and love it too, although your blue eyes takes this to the next level in awesomeness. I don't think the Shine Caresses have a shade quite this pigmented, but the formula is very very similar.

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    1. Yes, I agree that the formula is similar - I've tried one of them and liked it a lot! Thanks for the compliment Jen! :)

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