THE MACAHOLIC22: August 2012

YSL TOUCHE' ECLAT RADIANT TOUCH

YSL Touche Eclat is not so much a concealing product as it is a brightening/highlighting product. Despite of what you may have heard, this will not conceal dark spots from acne or hide redness. Touche eclat will however luminize your face, leaving you looking fresh, well rested and ready to take on the day.
I must admit that using the product for the first time I didnt not see a big difference and was all set to return it. I started getting complements of how fresh my face looks in the morning and after taking a mirror out in natural day light I saw the light reflecting on the areas that I had placed the product. It looks very natural and non forced, as if coming from within.

I love to use the touche eclat under my eyes after applying concealer, down the bridge of my nose and on my cupids bow. However it can be used alone which I do on hot summer days or on the days when I feel like being lazy or going for the natural look, remember this does not conceal so use alone at your own risk or if you have perfect or close to perfect skin. I apply it straight from the pen using my fingers to blend it into my skin. I find that this technique works best for me. It goes on sheer but blends smoothly and I really like the fact that it doesnt sink into fine lines under the eyes.

There is currently 12 different shades available on YSL's website and on the Sephora website. I currently own shade 4 Luminous Toffee.Touche Eclat is priced at $40 each. Must have? maybe not but it works for me and if you have a passion for all things YSL like myself its definitely worth giving it a try.

L-R: heavy swatch, blended out

Blended swatch. Note the luminous finish.

What are your thoughts?

Guerlain Terracotta Bronzing Powders comes in 8 shades, ranging from 00-08. I currently own the shades 07 and 08. I use 07 as an all over face bronzing powder and 08 for contouring.

These bronzers are finely milled, lightweight, longlasting, moisturizing, pigmented and goes on buttery smooth. It has a subtle glow and gives off a natural looking tan. In the pan it appears to have a lot of shimmer but looks are decieving. They blend easily with a semi-matte finish that leaves you looking sunkissed.