Thursday, August 8, 2013

Can You Ever Have Fuchsia in Excess?

Hello everyone, from gosh knows how many miles of the ground! I'm currently sitting on the most turbulent plane (seriously, I'm a little scared), ears popped, with no food in my belly and on my way to Canada! So I thought this would be the perfect time to write up a post on the newest member of my lipstick collection. I saw this beaut while browsing in Sehpora - well, I didn't see the lipstick, just the wonderful ad with a gorgeous woman and her even more gorgeous lip color. It was bright, it was fuchsia, and I needed it. I didn't get it when I automatically saw it (good little beauty blogger *pats head*) and I didn't get it when I saw it the few times after that. Sometimes it was in stock, but mostly I didn't get it because it was sold out. Then one day I find myself in a shiny new (to me) mall in Jersey with a 10% off coupon. I couldn't resist at that point. I made a beeline for the YSL section, nabbed the color and I'm now the proud owner of YSL's Rouge Volupte Shine in No. 5 Fuchsia in Excess

I'm no stranger to YSL's Rouge Volupte line of lipsticks - they're the ones I usually treat myself to when I've got a coupon and a craving for one (or my boyfriend decides to be generous on Valentine's Day, haha) You can check out the review of the other two over here. The packaging of Fuchsia in Excess is gorgeous with the gold throughout all of it. I love the detail on the center with logo and the color of the lipstick in the band. I always appreciate little details on the outside packaging that let you know the color of the product inside - saves so much time when you're digging through to find the one you need. The formula of this lipstick is outstanding, which should be expected when paying $30 for a lipstick. It just glides on the lips without accentuating any flaky or dry areas. The formula is quite moisturizing and the staying power is actually a bit better than the other two I've had. A little may transfer when you eat or drink, but the color still stays vibrant. It's semi-opaque on the lips and leaves a shiny finish - nothing too glossy. Fuchsia in Excess is almost a berry toned fuchsia. It looks bright but not too bright and I feel like I'll be able to wear this color any time in any season. It looks great when I wear my most recent gold/purple eyeliner combo and stunning with a neutral eye. 

So at $30 a pop it's def. one of those lipsticks that you 'treat' yourself to but with the amazing pigmentation, quality, and array of colors, they'll lipsticks worth investing in! 

24 comments:

  1. I love this range of lipsticks and now I really want this one too!

    Bea xx


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    1. This is probably my favorite even though I only have 3 of them. MAC is great but there's something so classy and elegant about these! Any color, really, would be great!!

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  2. This color is gorgeous! I've yet to own a lipstick from YSL...definitely need to find a reason to treat myself to one! xx



    Daphne | Peanut Butter and Chocolate Life | bloglovin

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    1. LOL, if you need help finding a reason let me know. I always manage to find one, haha! ;)

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  3. ah this is gorgeous!! you can beat a shiny new YSL lipstick ;) xx

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    1. You really can't! I was wondering why I'm so drawn to it and you've hit the nail on the head - it's so shiny *__*

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  4. Pretty color! I was just looking at the selection of these lipsticks and was overwhelmed, lol. This one looks pretty though - one day, I'll treat myself. :)

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    1. I hope you do because they're really nice quality and somehow my wallet never hurts when I buy one (maybe my man-friends wallet did the first time, haha, I didn't ask) but seriously, they're so good that I can't regret it! When you're ready to treat yourself to one, a color will stand out :)

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  5. Uuuuuugh one of these days I'll treat myself to a YSL lippie... slash YSL anything haha. So so gorgeous. I hope you're having fun in Canada dear :D

    ♥Cassie
    thriftthick.blogspot.com

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    1. YOU MUST CASSIE! I think you'll love them, although I can see you hating that some might be a little slippery for a bit. It goes a way but in like 30 minutes, haha!

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  6. Such amazing shade! YSL lipstick always look so pigmented and awesome! I want one xx

    Justine | BRIGHTON DREAM

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  7. These lipsticks are THE most beautifully packaged lipsticks ever!! I have 3 and love them all! xxxx

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    1. Aren't they? I mean you have classy Chanel but the gold and that detailing in the middle just makes you want them all the more!

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  8. UGGGH, I want a YSL lipstick in my life.

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  9. i need a YSL lipstick!! such great color selection, pigmentation and packaging! Xx

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    1. It's all around fantastic stuff! If I ever get asked what high-end brand of lipstick is worth splurging on it will always be this one because it gets high marks in practically every category!

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  10. The YSL packaging just amazes me, it's SO pretty to look at. And that's just the packaging, I'm melting when I see the shade of that! So lush.

    www.themakeupdirectory.blogspot.co.uk

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    1. It totally is! Hahaha, you get so mesmerized by the packing you almost forget that there's actually something worth using inside!

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  11. I have fallen in love with YSL lipstick packaging! I am currently eyeing "Opera Rose 29" and keep seeing it but don't buy it. Hopefully I will soon!

    Des | Simple Charm Beauty

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    1. OOOOOOOH! I so want that one, too! As well as one I can't remember the name of but maybe that's it, haha! Hopefully you can get your hands on one soon. I'm sure you won't be disappointed with it :)

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  12. I have this lipstick and it is my faaaavourite!! Ah, utterly divine :) I love the packaging too, as materialistic as that is, whenever I pull it out my bag I'm like "ooooh my pretty" haha.

    Cute little post!

    Becky X
    http://beautyhotsquad.blogspot.co.uk/

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    1. Hahaha, no worries! Every time I see it I go "my preciooooous" *creepy smile* It's just so pretty.

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