YSL Discussion Thread

[CartoonChic]

Thanks, that's actually the one I wanted to buy for a while now.
I usually use P+P Lip, but I don't feel like it makes a difference.

I think Prep+Prime Lip is more so to make your lipstick apply smoother and last longer, not to affect the color. I think MAC Lip Erase is what you want to neutralize your natural lip color. I've never tried it. I just use a lip pencil either close in color to the lipstick shade or close to my natural skin tone, which I apply over Prep+Prime Lip.

 

[shadowaddict]

Naynadine--so glad you received your powder. Yuck I hate going to the dentist even for regular cleanings. I hope you get to relax.


CartoonChic--Does the Prep+Prime lip really work to help the staying power of lipstick? I haven't tried it. If it does I need it.

 

[Liz2012]

Got my highlighter! It's super pretty. Well, I only swatched a tiny bit, but I can tell that I like it already. I have to try it on my face of course, but I'm beat after being at the dentist for hours. Will try it properly in the next days. There is shimmer, but the particels are not that big. Texturewise it honestly reminds me of the Marylin Beauty Powder, very soft. And it does have that pink opalescent sheen as in the swatch I posted the link to.
Not a fan of the sequin pouch, looks a bit cheap IMO.

Thanks, that's actually the one I wanted to buy for a while now.
I usually use P+P Lip, but I don't feel like it makes a difference.

Nice to hear that you received your highlighter that quick and that you like it!

And i hope you are feeling well today

 

[CartoonChic]

CartoonChic--Does the Prep+Prime lip really work to help the staying power of lipstick? I haven't tried it. If it does I need it.

For me it does! I've seen a bunch of other members say P+P Lip works great for them as well. It's a staple for me now. I apply it and wait until it feels tacky, then I continue with my liners and lipsticks. It's a small extra step that's worth it.

 

[MACina]

Absolutely....P+P Lip is magic!

For me it does! I've seen a bunch of other members say P+P Lip works great for them as well. It's a staple for me now. I apply it and wait until it feels tacky, then I continue with my liners and lipsticks. It's a small extra step that's worth it.

 

[Naynadine]

I tried the highlighter on my face. It's more shimmery than I expected from swatching it. I'd say the shimmer is reminiscent of one of the more sparkly MAC MSFs. I could see that some people might not like it for a daytime look. But it's no chunky discoball glitter, it's still very wearable. Also it may vary depending on what kind of brush you use, I will play around and try different ones.
The pink sheen in it is what makes this powder unique.

Nice to hear that you received your highlighter that quick and that you like it!

And i hope you are feeling well today

Thanks. I have to go back next Monday to get my wisdom tooth out. I'm scared.

 

[MACina]

I tried the highlighter on my face. It's more shimmery than I expected from swatching it. I'd say the shimmer is reminiscent of one of the more sparkly MAC MSFs. I could see that some people might not like it for a daytime look. But it's no chunky discoball glitter, it's still very wearable. Also it may vary depending on what kind of brush you use, I will play around and try different ones.
The pink sheen in it is what makes this powder unique.

Thanks. I have to go back next Monday to get my wisdom tooth out. I'm scared.

I am sorry to hear that

 

[Miss QQ]

I tried the highlighter on my face. It's more shimmery than I expected from swatching it. I'd say the shimmer is reminiscent of one of the more sparkly MAC MSFs. I could see that some people might not like it for a daytime look. But it's no chunky discoball glitter, it's still very wearable. Also it may vary depending on what kind of brush you use, I will play around and try different ones.
The pink sheen in it is what makes this powder unique.

Thanks. I have to go back next Monday to get my wisdom tooth out. I'm scared.

Don't be scared. I took out all 4 teeth, not at the same time, and I survived! You feel sore for a while and can't open your jaw wide, so take fluids or semi-solid food.

 

[BuickMackane]

I tried the highlighter on my face. It's more shimmery than I expected from swatching it. I'd say the shimmer is reminiscent of one of the more sparkly MAC MSFs. I could see that some people might not like it for a daytime look. But it's no chunky discoball glitter, it's still very wearable. Also it may vary depending on what kind of brush you use, I will play around and try different ones.
The pink sheen in it is what makes this powder unique.

Glad to hear the powder's working for you.

And best of luck with your dentist appointment. The dentist's office was pretty much my second home for three years back in uni so I understand your apprehension. It will be over before you know it

 

[Ladychris11]

oh my, I need YSL RV Shine in Prune in Fire :O

 

[Liz2012]

I tried the highlighter on my face. It's more shimmery than I expected from swatching it. I'd say the shimmer is reminiscent of one of the more sparkly MAC MSFs. I could see that some people might not like it for a daytime look. But it's no chunky discoball glitter, it's still very wearable. Also it may vary depending on what kind of brush you use, I will play around and try different ones.
The pink sheen in it is what makes this powder unique.

Thanks. I have to go back next Monday to get my wisdom tooth out. I'm scared.

Oh sorry to hear that

Keeping my fingers crossed for you on monday

 

[Dominique33]

I tried the highlighter on my face. It's more shimmery than I expected from swatching it. I'd say the shimmer is reminiscent of one of the more sparkly MAC MSFs. I could see that some people might not like it for a daytime look. But it's no chunky discoball glitter, it's still very wearable. Also it may vary depending on what kind of brush you use, I will play around and try different ones.
The pink sheen in it is what makes this powder unique.

Thanks. I have to go back next Monday to get my wisdom tooth out. I'm scared.

Good luck but the good thing is that you'll be allowed to eat ice cream or sorbet, ice is really efficient when teeth ache I know what I am talking about.

 

[katred]

For some reason, got possessed by an urge to go to the YSL counter today. I ended up getting the gold eye liner, which really is quite stunning. I have the distinct feeling that it's going to be a cream shadow as often as it's going to be an eye liner for me. I also picked up the Golden Gloss in White Gold Topaz. I'm not sure why, but YSL seems to have a real knack for doing shades of purple.

 

[Slimmycakes]

Random comment to ensue:
I purchased 3 golden glosses during the Black Friday Sale. I'm not a gloss everyday girl at all but I figured I could use them on my lazy days. I purchased 37 Golden Red, 47 White Gold Topaz and 48 White Gold Amethyst. I wore 37 with MAC Cherry liner and loved it and was truly surprised how pigmented it was. I only reapplied once during an 8 hour day. 47 was also pigmented too, gorgeous magenta. But 48, total let down. I thought I would get a easy fall vampy look with it, but it was barely noticeable on my lips. A complete let down. It's looks sooo pretty in the tube but does nothing for my lips. I'm hating to return it.

 

[CartoonChic]

Random comment to ensue:
I purchased 3 golden glosses during the Black Friday Sale. I'm not a gloss everyday girl at all but I figured I could use them on my lazy days. I purchased 37 Golden Red, 47 White Gold Topaz and 48 White Gold Amethyst. I wore 37 with MAC Cherry liner and loved it and was truly surprised how pigmented it was. I only reapplied once during an 8 hour day. 47 was also pigmented too, gorgeous magenta. But 48, total let down. I thought I would get a easy fall vampy look with it, but it was barely noticeable on my lips. A complete let down. It's looks sooo pretty in the tube but does nothing for my lips. I'm hating to return it.

I have 47 White Gold Topaz and 48 White Gold Amethyst too. I wear mine over lipstick when I want a glossy look. White Gold Amethyst looks great over lipstick. I also want to get the gloss gift set. I hope it sticks around after the holidays because I'll have to get it later. I'm still waiting for the blue holiday gloss to pop up.

 

[Slimmycakes]

I have 47 White Gold Topaz and 48 White Gold Amethyst too. I wear mine over lipstick when I want a glossy look. White Gold Amethyst looks great over lipstick. I also want to get the gloss gift set. I hope it sticks around after the holidays because I'll have to get it later. I'm still waiting for the blue holiday gloss to pop up.

Have you tried 48 on it's own? If not what are you pairing it with? I want to see if I can make it work one last time because it looks like it NEEDS to be something based of how it looks in the tube.

 

[Anneri]

I'd love to hear some comments from the ladies who purchased the Touche Eclat foundation. How do you like it now that you've used it for a while? I'm in the market for a new foundation but have read so many different reviews about this one! Some people seem to love and some to hate it.

 

[katred]

I'm in the market for a new foundation but have read so many different reviews about this one! Some people seem to love and some to hate it.

I really do like it, but I'd say that if your skin has any tendency towards oiliness, it might not be for you. I can't wear it for long days at the office, for instance, because it just gets too shiny. The texture is lovely and very light and I don't find it emphasizes flaws or anything. It also photographs beautifully; this is where I've seen the "radiant glow" the most.

 

[Anneri]

Thank you katred for your detailed answer! Fortunately (or not) I have normal to dry skin during the colder months. That's the reason I gravitate towards the TE foundation, because my skin tends to look a little dull during winter. I had a sample that was much too dark for me, but I wore it one day when I stayed at home and really liked the texture. Does it oxidize on you? It was impossible to tell for me because of the too dark shade. I'm about NC15 now and think BD10 could be the right shade for me? I read in some blogs that the BD shades are darker then their pink counterparts. Did you experience that as well?

 

[katred]

Thank you katred for your detailed answer! Fortunately (or not) I have normal to dry skin during the colder months. That's the reason I gravitate towards the TE foundation, because my skin tends to look a little dull during winter. I had a sample that was much too dark for me, but I wore it one day when I stayed at home and really liked the texture. Does it oxidize on you? It was impossible to tell for me because of the too dark shade. I'm about NC15 now and think BD10 could be the right shade for me? I read in some blogs that the BD shades are darker then their pink counterparts. Did you experience that as well?

I did not find that it oxidized on me at all. I used shade B10- which is for more neutral undertones (I'm neutral-cool in skin tone and about Mac NC15). I found that both the BD10 and BR10 were too deep for me but, yes, I did find that the BD shades were slightly darker than the BR ones, even if they had the same number associated with them. If this helps, I'm wearing TE in this shot- natural light on a cloudy day. Might give you an idea of how close we are in skin tone, at least.