YSL Discussion Thread

[Mayflower22]

I think the Caresse Shines are notable dupes but its really annoying how their color changes once they dry down! I find that the YSL ones don't have that problem.

 

[do8666]

YSl has become my new obsession. Every eye shadow and lipstick I have tried, I LOVE. Now I'm looking to try some blushes... anyone have a favorite YSL blush?

 

[katred]

YSl has become my new obsession. Every eye shadow and lipstick I have tried, I LOVE. Now I'm looking to try some blushes... anyone have a favorite YSL blush?

I haven't picked up any yet, but their cream blushes look divine.

 

[Miss QQ]

The 2 blushes from the fall collection look very pretty. I feel like getting one, probably Pepper Rose. I don't own any of their blushes yet. Here are reviews of the blushes. http://www.beautezine.com/yves-saint-laurent-fall-2013-blush-radiances-review-photos-swatches/ http://bestthingsinbeauty.blogspot.sg/2013/07/ysl-beaute-blush-radiance-for-fall.html

 

[allthingsglam]

I love it- a bit modern, but as you say, very classy as well. I want all the nail polishes... It's funny because YSL themselves did a shadow duo either last year or the year before that included a bright green-tinged yellow and a bright blue... I guess they expanded on the idea. I need to have whatever colour is used on that model's lips! :hot:

U and me both which color is it anybody know I'm soooooo ordering it I love ysl

 

[Dominique33]

I'm bothered by the fact that it's a lightweight plastic. I'm not saying that they need to be as heavy as Rouge Gs (which qualify as weight lifting if you have more than one in your purse), but if you look at brands like Chanel or Armani, their casings are a lot sturdier. The packaging on YSL items scuffs and scratches if you look at it funny, which means that even carrying it alone in a makeup bag will leave it looking pretty roughed up. I've had that happen even after a day. That doesn't happen, even with my Mac lipsticks, which aren't much more than half the price. It doesn't affect the formula, but when I look at other brands that have formulas that are just as good AND offer nice cases, it makes me wonder why YSL can't. I think perhaps they concentrated too much on making their cases look "fancy", but in order to get them at the right price, they had to use cheaper materials. I'd rather have something sleek and simple that's not going to look like a car ran over it by the third time I use it.

I know other people really like the fancy look of the packaging, so of course, this is subjective. It just does tend to steer me towards other brands.

Yes on the whole packagings look cheap but regarding the nail polishes, the bottle is quite classy I think. I don't like the scent either but thinking back of the 80's, I think the scent was already a bit weird ( but not so strong as now ! ).

 

[allthingsglam]

Yes on the whole packagings look cheap but regarding the nail polishes, the bottle is quite classy I think. I don't like the scent either but thinking back of the 80's, I think the scent was already a bit weird ( but not so strong as now ! ).

Yes me to I love the heavy r packaging I agree cheap looking but that lipstick the model is wearing is to die for loves

 

[Monsy]

has anyone tried this

 

[katred]

has anyone tried this

I haven't even seen it here. I actually haven't seen the YSL skin care range in stores here on a regular basis at all here in Canada.

Got to play with the new Fall stuffs yesterday. Held off buying (read: bought a bunch of other stuff before I made it to the counter), but I will definitely be going back for more. A few quick thoughts:

- The Rebel Nudes are even prettier in person than they look in photos. Naught Mauve is the one I especially loved, but Pink No Taboo and the Fuchsia shade are wonderful as well.
- Of the Fall lipsticks, Rouge Neon was more of a bright, warm orange on me, but I found it strangely a bit less pigmented than other RPC shades. I had to layer it to get anywhere near opaque. This might have been because I didn't completely get rid of the gloss that I was wearing previously, though, so I might give it another shot. Swatched on my hand, it looked plenty opaque. Prune Avenue... words fail me. As wonderfully rich and Fall-appropriate as it looked, I was caught off guard by exactly how beautiful it is. If you're a fan of dark, autumnal shades, you need this colour. It reminds me of one of my all-time favourites, Chanel Rouge Coco Ballet Russe, but it's a little more purple and less brown. Absolutely stunning.
- Both Blush Radiance colours are lovely. The dusty rose shade is coming home with me for certain.

I didn't swatch the shadow palettes. Although they look fantastic, I have a hard time stomaching the price ($75 here in Canada).

 

[Monsy]

I am asking because i've read so many amazing reviews and would like to try it

 

[Miss QQ]

^^ I went to try it on my hand at the counter. It feels gel-like and not too sticky. But it was out of stock and I was told it would be here only in 2 weeks time. I might get it. I read reviews that the fragrance is a bit strong so I wonder if I'll like it on my face.

 

[Monsy]

she wrote a nice review

http://www.montrealloverbeauty.com/2013/05/yves-saint-laurent-top-secret-natural.html

 

[katred]

she wrote a nice review

http://www.montrealloverbeauty.com/2013/05/yves-saint-laurent-top-secret-natural.html

Thanks for the link! As it happens, we live in the same city, so I guess it is available here, I just need to find out where. I've been using an exfoliating product from NeoStrata which uses sugar-type crystals and then a sort of gel that you massage in to dissolve them. It's extremely nice, but I can't help but notice that the YSL product is significantly cheaper. Wouldn't have guessed that...

 

[Miss QQ]

^^ MAC Volanic Ash Exfoliator also uses fine sugar crystals. Have you used it before? I'm thinking of getting either YSL or MAC, both I've never tried before.

 

[IHughes]

I love the MAC one, they have given me two samples at the stand so I haven't bought the full size but it's really nice and leaves my skin super smooth!

 

[shontay07108]

Well, it looks like YSL has a new foundation and I don't know why, but I am excited. The Saks store locator says it's at my local mall so either tomorrow or Thursday I will look for it. The first thing I'll ask for is the ingredients since their last foundation had ingredients I can't mess with. Hopefully, this one is OK for me. It's supposed to have ten shades and run from light to deep, but the (crappy) online swatches leave me doubtful. I might be the darkest shade. http://www.yslbeautyus.com/Youth-Liberator-Serum-Foundation/1016YSL,default,pd.html?dwvar_1016YSL_color=Beige%20Rose%2050&start=1&cgid=makeup-foundation ETA: looks like I'm late to the party b/c a google search gave me these swatches:http://www.beautyprofessor.net/2013/08/ysl-youth-liberator-serum.html

 

[LiliV]

ETA: looks like I'm late to the party b/c a google search gave me these swatches:http://www.beautyprofessor.net/2013/08/ysl-youth-liberator-serum.html

I'm surprised this says it's another hydrating one since they already have the Teint Touche Eclat. I'm really bitter about them discontinuing Teint Resist for oily ladies like myself (switched to Givenchy Teint Couture and love it!) since that was my ultimate foundation! lol

 

[Monsy]

I would love to try it too. Currently using Touch eclat with MAC msfn on top and it's a great combo

 

[IHughes]

I want to try touché éclat foundation! I had a YSL makeover one day and the MUA was amazing, she did a super natural look but it enhanced me completely, without looking unnatural. I didn't buy the foundation at the time because I have two which I rotate (MAC Face and Body and Dior Hydralife BB Cream). I'll have to try it!!

 

[katred]

I'll have to try it!!

I really like Touche Eclat, but it really only works for me in the winter, when my skin in driest. During the warmer months, it just gets kind of greasy on me. Too bad, because it's a lovely product.