I used to think glittery lip gloss was juvenile. And then I met Yves Saint Laurent Golden Gloss. Naturally, YSL dresses up sparkly lip gloss with real 24-carat-gold flecks and mother-of-pearl. The finished look is festive and refined. There are no grainy bits, but nourishing Nigelle and Cameline Oils that hydrate winter lips. I went all out and selected Simply Gold (seen on the right): sheer with a subtle sparkle. I think this shade really lets the gold shine through.
As we enter the swinging holiday season, I am prepping for late nights finishing up work before vacation (okay, and maybe some holiday festivities and cocktails). Sadly, this leaves me with puffy, tired looking eyes. So I know my new found trick is going to be put to good use in the next couple of months.
I already had the requisite pen of Touche Eclat on my vanity (every makeup junkie does). But it is even better mixed with a pea size amount of Yves Saint Laurent Temps Majeur Eye. Temps Majeur Eye has luminescence, so it does double duty as part of my makeup routine. On its own, it brightens the eye (while battling dark circles, puffiness and fine lines). With the highlighting power of Touche Eclat, your get that extra radiance. I like to also add a swipe of Touche Eclat down my nose and right under my brows. I have fair to medium skin and use No. 2 Luminous Ivory. Well rested, festive look all in all!
When I first saw, these I thought “What is the point?”. They are ultra-sheer and nothing like a lipstick. But that’s what is so wonderful about them. Ever since I bought “Dewy Papaya” it has been my constant companion.
This is the ultimate “lip balm” with very little color, but great hydration. I use it far more often than the eight-hours of promised hydration, but that might be because it smells so darn good. They say it is mango, but I think it is more grapefruit. Launched as part of the summer collection, the Sheer Candys are even better for fall and winter. Wear them during to day to cure “season-change” dryness so your pout will be ready for the rich berry hue that night or the next day!
Bottom line, you probably are paying loads for the packaging but it is a stunner! I love all the colors and even know a couple of fellow bloggers who have them all.
A pencil that looks like liquid? I am in! I have two colors of this powerhouse liner and have been really pleased, especially on these hot summer days. What really shines about this product are the colors. I always love a deeply inky black, but have fallen hard for the Ultramarine. Although they call it aqua, I think it has a hint of navy or true blue. It really does look neutral on my eyes, but just adds that slight bit of unexpected. In some ways, it adds a subtle sparkle and shimmer.
Because these are such soft pencils, all it takes for a beautiful application is a quick sketch of a line. The application does mimic liquid, with a deep, very pigmented look. However, you can’t get that really fine line that is possible with a liquid eyeliner, so don’t recommend it for lower lids because it ends up looking rather thick (unless you are up for a deeply smokey eye). I think the staying power is great. I do find some migration below my eye on those really long nights, but for a pigment, I think its worth the trade off.
I know, I know… you can get a good mascara at the local drugstore. But you can’t get a mind-blowing, excellent, beautiful mascara at the drugstore. This stuff lives up to all my wishes: fullness – check, volume – check, no flakes – check, massive staying power – check, false lash effect – check. I also found you can build to get that real faux last effect or just a couple strokes for the day. it comes in all these vibrant (and edgy) colors, but I am currently swooning over black.
This YSL mascara has a permanent place on my favorites list. Did I mention it just doesn’t come off! ($30)
