YSL Le Teint Touche Eclat Illuminating Foundation - before & after, swatches, pics, review

Hello, Beautiful!

The YSL Le Teint Touche Eclat Illuminating Foundation is one I was very excited about and couldn't wait to try out. Loving the YSL Touche Eclat highlighter, I had high hopes for this foundation. It is an absolutely beautiful foundation with the way it illuminates your skin; I just wish the coverage level was greater. Regardless, I am loving this foundation!

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YvesStaintLaurent (YSL)
Le Teint Touche Eclat Illuminating Foundation
Shade: B40 Beige

   

 

YvesStaintLaurent (YSL)

Le Teint Touche Eclat Illuminating Foundation

Before & After Pics

Basic Stats for YSL Le Teint Touche Eclat Illuminating Foundation:

Formula: liquid

Wear: average

Coverage: light to medium; buildable

Shade Info: currently available in 16 shades

Cost/Availability: $55.00 (1 fl oz full size). Available on the Sephora website and everywhere else YSL cosmetics are sold.

Packaging: rounded bottle with pull-off cap and pump-top applicator

My Rating: 4 out of 5 Kisses

Formula:

A weightless, illuminating liquid foundation with SPF 19.

Wear:

Average wear for me.

Coverage:

Light to medium buildable coverage.

Shade Info:

Currently available in 16 shades.

Cost/Availability:
$55.00 (1 fl oz full size). Available on the Sephora website and everywhere else YSL cosmetics are sold.

Packaging:

Rounded bottle with pull-off cap and pump-top applicator.

YSL Le Teint Touche Eclat Illuminating Foundation Review:

I was super excited to buy this foundation because I already love the YSL Touche Eclat highlighter. This is a bit expensive at $55 a bottle, but I'm willing to spend the money if the foundation is worth it. Foundation is the one makeup product I will spend any amount of money on because it's the base to a flawless face.

I think this foundation is really beautiful. It does a spot-on job at illuminating your skin; the best illuminating foundation I've ever tried. The formula does feel weightless and light on your skin, and it looks very natural.

It only has average staying power on me, even with a setting product. I do have oily skin, so that could have something to do with the staying power.

The shade I chose is B40 Beige, which is a near match for my skintone (which is a lighter medium with yellow/olive/neutral undertones -- closest to MAC NC25/NC30). It's maybe a little too light right now, but with fall and winter approaching I'm not concerned. I'd have to go up a shade or two in the summer.

The only fault with this foundation is the coverage level. It's light to medium buildable coverage. For someone like me, with lots of flaws, that means it's not going to get the job done in one layer. I have to pair this with a concealer and/or layer this foundation. It does layer nicely, which is a good thing, but I'd rather not have to layer my foundation unless necessary. However, with that being said, this foundation has such a beautiful radiant illuminating finish that I will work around it's coverage level.

This is one foundation I'm keeping and I'd recommend!

Now let me know what you think...

What do you think of this foundation? Have you tried this or is this on your wish list? Discuss in the comments below.

YSL Glossy Stain in #15 Rose Vinyl - swatches, pics, review

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I've been meaning to post this for awhile now, but just haven't gotten around to writing the post until now. I purchased the YSL Glossy Stain the instance I saw it available on the Sephora website. I had fallen in love with their Sheer Candy Glossy Balm, so I figured I'd love this product too. I like it, but don't love it. The color was a little too cool-toned for what I was hoping it would be so I ended up returning it. I'll try another shade in the future. Full review at the end of this post.

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Yves Stain Laurent (YSL)
Rouge Pur Couture Glossy Stain
Shade: 15 - Rose Vinyl
Shade Description: A bright medium pink rose with light shimmer.


 





 

Basic Stats for YSL Rouge Pur Couture Glossy Stain:

Formula: stain & gloss

Wear: average/long wear

Coverage: richly pigmented

Shade Info: available in 19 shades

Cost/Availability: $32.00 (0.20 oz full size). Available on Sephora's website, and in most Sephora stores.

Packaging: squared tube with twist-off lid and slant-tip applicator

My Rating: 4 out of 5 Kisses

Formula:

This lip product combines the staying power of a stain with the application and shine of gloss. Lightweight texture that glides onto lips nicely.

Wear:

Average wear for the gloss part of this, long wear for the stain part of this. 

Coverage:

Very nicely pigmented. I've only tried one shade, but so far I've been reading how well pigmented they are.

Shade Info:

Currently available in 19 shades on Sephora's website.

Cost/Availability:
$32.00 (0.20 oz full size). Available on Sephora's website, and in most Sephora stores.

Packaging:

Square tube with twist-off lid and slant-tip applicator.

YSL Rouge Pur Couture Glossy Stain Review:

I was really excited to try this product because I love their Volupte Sheer Candy Glossy Balm Crystal Color, and I loved the idea/formula of Maybelline's SuperStay 10 HR Stain Gloss. I figured YSL's Glossy Stain would be the best of both worlds.

I have to say that I really liked this formula, but I'm not sure it was better than the Maybelline Stain Gloss. It had nice staying power for the stain, but the gloss was gone faster (still lasting a good amount of time).

I love that YSL offers a beautiful range of shades, because I'm not a bright/vibrant or dark color type of gal when it comes to lip stains and that was one complaint about the Maybelline Stain Glosses. I want something more wearable for everyday, especially if it's long wearing! Unfortunately, I didn't like this shade all that much. It's very pretty on its own, but on me I wasn't feeling it. In the photos above of me wearing the color on my lips it does look nicer than I think it looks in person. I ended up returning this to Sephora and I plan to try another shade in the future. I have my eyes on #7, #12 and #19, but I want to see them in person first so I don't have to buy and return shades and can pick the right one. I just don't get to my local Sephora much because it's an hour away; I do the majority if my Sephora shopping online.

Overall, I did rate this gloss a 4 out of 5 Kisses because I like the formula and the shades they offer, but this particular shade did not work for me. It may be your perfect shade!

Now let me know what you think...

What do you think of this lip gloss stain? Have you tried this or is this on your wish list? Discuss in the comments below.

YSL (Yves Saint Laurent) Volupte Sheer Candy Glossy Balm Crystal Color in #4 Succulent Pomegranate -- swatches, pics, review

Hello, Beautiful!

Any YSL product is a splurge for me, but this is one splurge I'm happy about (plus, it's a fun way to spend gift cards). I'm absolutely in love with their Volupte Sheer Candy Glossy Balm Crystal Color. I picked up the shade #4 Succulent Pomegranate, which is a sheer bright pink.

What I love about this balm is how pretty the color goes on, how amazing it feels on my lips, and how long-lasting it is. I love it so much I can't wait to try out more shades in the future.

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YSL (Yves Saint Laurent) Volupte Sheer Candy
Glossy Balm Crystal Color

Shade: #04 Succulent Pomegranate

Shade Description: A sheer bright pink; no shimmer but plenty of juicy shine.


 





 

YSL Volupte Sheer Candy Glossy Balm Crystal Color PRO's & CON's:
PRO's: hydrating, pretty color, long lasting
CON's: expensive


Basic stats for YSL Volupte Sheer Candy Glossy Balm Crystal Color:
Formula: stick balm
Coverage: sheer color
Wear: long wearing
Shade Info: currently available in six shades
Cost/Availability: $30 (0.14 oz full size). Available on Sephora's website and everywhere else YSL cosmetics are sold.
Packaging: rounded silver tube with YSL logo matching the color of the balm; pull-off cap; twist-up balm
My Rating: 5 out of 5 Kisses!

Formula:

This balm is phenomenal. Vitamin and antioxidant-rich fruit extracts are packed in this ultra-light, sheer color, hydrating balm. Can hydrate your lips for up to eight hours in a single use, and I find this to be completely true.

Coverage:

Sheer wash of pretty color.

Wear:

Long wearing for a balm. YSL states this balm can hydrate lips for up to 8 hours. I find this to be completely true. I was impressed with how long this balm lasted on my lips, not just the hydration factor (which is amazing) but also how the color stayed around.

Shade Info:

Currently available in six shades. I'd love to see even more! Currently I have two more shades on my wish list:  #02 Dewy Papaya (a sheer peach) and #06 Luscious Cherry (a sheer cherry red with golden shimmer). I also  think #01 Lush Coconut (a sheer nude beige with gold shimmer) looks like a gorgeous nude, so I guess that's on my wish list too. Then there is #03 Juicy Grapefruit (a sheer baby pink with golden shimmer), which is one I'd have to see in person first. It looks like it may show up way too sheer on my lips, and even though the hydration is wonderful in these balms, I still don't want to pay $30 for a nearly clear balm. The only shade I don't think I'd buy is #05 Mouthwatering Berry (a sheer reddish blackberry), only because it looks a bit too deep in tone for my taste, but I'd have to see it in person to determine how it shows up on my lips.

Cost/Availability:

$30 (0.14 oz full size). Available on Sephora's website and everywhere else YSL cosmetics are sold.

Packaging:

Rounded silver tube with YSL logo going around (gold) with matching gloss color behind it. Pull-off cap with twist-up balm.

YSL (Yves Saint Laurent) Volupte Sheer Candy Glossy Balm Crystal Color Review:

YSL products, for me, are a big splurge. I don't have many and lust after almost everything they make. The first YSL product I ever purchased was a gloss, which I purchased from a discount beauty website because back then I couldn't even afford to splurge on a full priced YSL product. Of course now we're better off financially (after working our butts off for three years, paying off bills and now allowing ourselves to be comfortable), but I still have a hard time spending $30 on a lip balm. However, with all that being said, this is one splurge I'm proud of. This is one lip balm that feels luxurious every time I use it, and makes my lips feel & look beautiful.

First, let me talk about how this balm looks. The stick of color looks plastic-like, that's how shiny and perfect it arrives. It was so pretty that I couldn't use it until I photographed it because I needed to show you all how perfect it arrives. It still looks shiny after you start using it, but never as plastic-like perfect as when it first arrives.

The scent/taste is fruity, although I can't put my finger on the exact fruit taste. I don't know if other shades have different flavors, which may go with the shade names (coconut, cherry, etc.); I'll have to get back on that when I splurge on another in the future.

The color is so pretty. It looks very bright  in the tube but goes on sheer. It still is a bright pink, but a juicy bright pink (a similar brightness to Tarina Tarantino Gem Gloss in Neon Vanity).

I really wasn't too surprised with how hydrating these were, because I expect greatness from the YSL brand, but what I was surprised at is how long lasting this balm was. The color stuck around much longer than expected, as did the hydration.

Are there cheaper alternatives? Of course there are. This is just a tinted lip balm if you really want to break it down to the core. Fresh Sugar Rose Tinted Lip Treatment is slightly cheaper ($22.50) and does the same thing. Then there are the Maybelline Baby Lips tinted lip balms, which are great for just $3 a pop. And the new L'Oreal Colour Riche Balms, which are about $6 each (I have three shades to share with you all soon). So while it's hard to spend $30 on a balm when you know there are cheaper alternatives to, it's also a luxury item that feels good to use and the color is different from the other tinted lip balms I own. It's like buying a pair of designer shoes, but knowing you can find a cheaper option at Payless; they may look the same and serve the same purpose, but one is always going to feel better and make you feel more luxurious. Sometimes it's nice to have luxury items, especially a balm that works beautifully and looks beautiful on.

Overall, yes, I would absolutely recommend this balm!

Now let me know what you think...

What do you think of this tinted lip balm? Have you tried this balm? If so, what shade do you have? What do you think of shade #4 Succulent Pomegranate? Discuss in the comments below.