The first one is YSL Rouge Personnel Multi-Finish Lipstick in No 28, and the second is Designer Brands Moisturising Lipstick in "Vivid Mauve".

YSL No 28
Crappy product shot: Left: Designer Brands (DB) Vivid Mauve, YSL No 28
Left: DB Vivid Mauve, Right: YSL No 28
YSL Rouge Personnel Multi-Finish Lipstick in No 28
RRP: $40.00
Buy it From: David Jones, Myer
- Blue based, bright fuchsia pink
- VERY pigmented
- Creamy formula
- Matte texture and finish
- Easy to apply, doesn't drag on the lips
- Moisturising
- Extremely long wearing
DB Vivid Mauve
RRP: $6.99
Buy it From: Priceline, Selected Pharmacies
- Blue based, light fuchsia pink
- Matte finish
- Moderately pigmented
- Drags slightly on the lips
- Wears for about 6 hours
It's incredibly hard to choose a winner between these two: YSL is so densely pigmented and BRIGHT, it's perfect for night wear, whereas the DB lipstick is more subdued making it perfect for day! I guess it comes down to personal choice and what you're going to be wearing that day.
YSL had the better formula of the two, and longer lasting power (you'd expect it to be better if you're paying $40 for it). However, for a $7 lipstick, Designer Brands have done a fantastic job!
Which one did you like better? Let me know in the comments!
Keep it Haute!
Anni xox





