Be voluptuous with YSL Gloss Volupte

All we beauty junkies are really very lucky that there are so many many amazing products available on every beauty counter in every shop to tempt us, and I love trying them all. Saying that, I'm going to stick my neck out a little bit and say that regardless of price point, some brands simply do certain products better than others. When it comes to lip products, for me YSL is an incredible brand and every time I try a new product from the range, something magical happens and I seem to have found the Next Big Product that I just can't be without. I've never really been a fan of lip gloss and had you even mentioned lip gloss to me a year or so ago I would get horrible flashbacks to the cheap, sticky and plasticky goo that my hair would get stuck in but if any brand could convert me to a lip gloss fan - of course it would be YSL, and my latest obsession is the fabulous YSL Gloss Volupte Lip Gloss (£21) in the shade Golden (no 4). These come in 24 different shades and Golden is a beautiful French Rose pink, with a faint blue undertone and I would imagine that it would suit most skin tones really well. In the tube it looks like the finish would be quite glittery, however there isn't a single speck of glitter on the lips.

I have confessed previously that I do love beautiful packaging, even there's isnugh of course it's not the only important aspect of a product, so it won't be a surprise to you that I'm completely taken with the elegant and chic look of the gold, silver and a clear base so you can easily see the color of each gloss. I think that even the most "pretty packaging resistant" among us has to admit that it's a pretty sleek looking product. The formula is very smooth, lightweight, hydrating and completely without stickiness and after application, your lips will look plump, hydrated and exceptionally glossy. The lip gloss has a fruity scent and a slightly synthetic peach taste, but it's very subtle and not unpleasant or intrusive in any way and it does also becomes next to unnoticeable after a little while. If you thought that the heart shaped applicator to the YSL Glossy Stain was unusual, just wait until you see this one - it's a patented applicator with a squiggly shape (see a photo of it on my Instagram) which is quite firm but flexible enough to follow the shape of your lips with just the right amount of product to get a very precise contouring and an even, flawless finish. The pigmentation is excellent, and right after application you get a gorgeous glossy look, that sets into a very long lasting natural looking stain. There is a slight transfer from your lips when you eat and drink, however the stain remains -  almost perfect. Applying quite a generous amount of lip gloss in the morning, the finish lasted a bit longer than 6 hrs on me with several coffees and a few nibbles, which for me is an amazing result especially since my lips never felt or looked dehydrated.

I was a big fan of the YSL Glossy Stain and while it's still a great product that I love to wear, I LOVE the YSL Gloss Volupte even more. The silky high gloss finish, the hydrating properties and the wonderful long lasting wear have completely won me over, even turning me into a lip gloss lover and I can't recommend it enough. If you are going to follow the lip gloss trend this season and you are willing to invest in a super product - THIS is the one to get.