YSL Glossy Stains // #15 Rose and #4 Mauve Pigmente // Swatches, Photos, Review

I first purchased the YSL Rouge Pur Couture Vernis à Lèvres, or Glossy Stains as they are commonly called, when they first launched in Australia. I have worn them quite a bit since then, and decided that now was the time to share my thoughts on them with you.

I chose two shades,  4 Mauve Pigmente and 15 Rose Vinyl. I would say that I wear Rose Vinyl a tiny bit more than Mauve Pigmente, but both have graced my face often in the last few months.

I adore the packaging of the Glossy Stains, they fit nicely alongside one another (and the Rouge Pur Couture's!) and resemble nail lacquer bottles in my opinion. The black and gold packaging is super portable, and are easy to throw into your handbag and forget about. They would also be perfect for taking on holiday, as they aren't meltable like a lipstick yet have more pigmentation than a standard lip gloss.

 

The applicator is another feature of the YSL Glossy Stains that I find easy to work with, I like to use the tip to line my lips with colour and use the flat section of it to coat my lips in the liquid. I find this a quick and easy way to apply.

When I was shown the YSL Glossy Stains by Maria who works at the Bourke St Myer counter, she told me to apply the colour in layers. I generally apply the first layer and then wait, before loading up another coat and waiting again. A third coat really enhances the colour, and because the coats are thin it does not feel too heavy on my lips. This method also helps with longevity with this formulation.

As you can see the colours can be worn sheer or built right up to a pigmentation that rivals most lipsticks (in the case of Rose Vinyl especially)

I prefer Rose Vinyl over these two shades, as it warms up my whole complexion and sits nicely on the lips with no effort whatsoever. I don't have to worry about it sinking into my lip lines, and when it fades it looks even and a stain stays behind. I often wear this to work for this reason!

 



For some reason Mauve Pigmente would not cooperate on the day I photographed these swatches, it usually goes on more evenly and creates a wine like stain on the lips. It's a great typical autumn/winter shade that I really like on.

 

I leave you with this delightful video from YSL on the creation of these amazing glossy stains, which retail for $50 AUD at Myer and David Jones stores nationally.



 

 

*I purchased both of these myself. Honesty, always.

January Glossybox

I was lucky enough to win a 6 month subscription to Glossybox Australia at the Melbourne Beauty Bloggers event, after getting one of the top marks in the quiz (no idea how I swung that one!) After receiving some of my boxes, I decided it was time to review one. Introducing, the January Glossybox!

I've seen some negative reviews of this edition, but to be honest I was quite happy when I opened up my Glossybox. In this box I received 5 sample sized items, along with Australia Day temporary tattoo's and vouchers for online fashion store The Iconic.

I will be passing the temporary tattoos over to my niece as she loves them, and I'll have a gander at The Iconic, though each voucher states you must spend at least $49 to receive the $25 off. There was also a card for $5 off a Glossybox Men box, which I am contemplating getting for Chris. More info on that here.

I was elated to see the blue Mirenesse tight liner in my box, as I much prefer it over the option that some others got, which was a pale pink Sally Hansen polish. I quite like a coloured liner, and this 'saphire' blue shade, despite being spelt strangely, is lovely. I've used it twice so far, and it does tend to fade a tiny bit over extended periods of time, but other than that I'm a fan. A full review to come, for sure.

I've never tried Sheer Cover products, so it was nice to see something new. I dislike glosses in pots/palettes so won't be giving this a go though- this too will go to one of my nieces.

This 30ml Sheer Cover moisturiser is more up my alley, and I'm looking forward to giving it a go. I like that it has SPF15 and is oil and fragrance free, and I'm thinking of taking it with me to Thailand as the packaging is nice and lightweight,too.

Wasn't wowed at the sight of a small Nivea body moisturiser, but I haven't tried this formula before and I know it'll be great to pop in my carry on for my upcoming holiday, so I'm happy with it. Relieved that it isn't in sachet form!!

Was excited to see this Kosmea daily facial exfoliant in my Glossybox,as I am mad for a bit of exfoliation! I was a bit jealous when I saw others received an Estee Lauder serum, but in all honesty this product suits me better anyway. I have already tried it and am happy so far, but will be doing a full review when I've given it a few trials.

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All in all I was pleased with this months Glossybox, and can't help but adore the box that it comes in. I'm planning on setting up a study area/makeup desk soon and plan on using them to divide my things. I'm almost at the end of my free 6 months, and am contemplating jumping ship from Lust Have It to Glossybox. I'd love to hear your thoughts on what you think I should do in the comments below!

(Glossybox Australia retails for $14.95 per month here, but I won a 6 months subscription so am not paying for the service at this time. This is no way affects the review or experience. Honesty, always.)