The Limited-Edition Couture Palette Collector in Yconic Purple
($71.00) features a sensual combination of leather and nude contrasted with
vibrant purple and intense blue. The compact is small and elegant making it
perfect for travel and I love the glittery letters embossed on the outer lid. The
shadows are rich, velvety lightweight and supple but I still recommend using a
good primer to enhance color payoff and longevity. Generous layers may be
required to achieve dramatic effects but the pigment blends wonderfully
and the colors compliment all skin tones.
Seductive reds are my favorite fall/winter shades and
these sultry hues are perfect for parties. The Tatouage
Couture Metallics Lip Stain in 102 Iron Pink Spirit ($44.00) is a gorgeous burgundy
with a bronzy sheen. The wide applicator evenly distributes pigment
while the angular slanted tip helps outline and define. For complete coverage, apply in layers and allow the color to dry after each coat. Although there is some
transfer, the stain adheres for hours before fading.
If you’re looking for the perfect festive red try the Rouge
Pur Lip Couture in Le Rouge ($44.00). This iconic bombshell red evokes Hollywood glam with intense pigmentation, silky hydration and effortless glide.
The Gold Edition Caps have sparkly letters for the holiday season and you can
get them engraved for gifting.
For more precision, try the new Dessin
Des Levres Styling Pencil ($37.00). Use it with lipstick or by itself to define
and fill in the entire lip. The creamy pigment is rich and full-coverage for easy outlining plus the flexible blender attachment blurs and smooths to
create a variety of stylish effects. I like that the pencil is retractable (no sharpening) and there is a shaping tool to reform the tip when it dulls.
The Couture Blush ($54.00) and Couture Highlighter ($54.00)
are silky, weightless and iridescent. The blush transforms from satin to frosty
shimmer for a beautiful fusion of color and radiance. It also revives dull skin
and applies seamlessly without accentuating lines. The luminous highlighter contains
reflective particles that create a soft candlelight glow.
The Full Matte Shadow ($37.00) is impressive if you’re
looking for eye makeup that sets quickly and lasts all day without fading,
smearing or smudging. For a cream shadow the formula is outstanding! Application
is neat and the texture is easy to work with but the color selection is
underwhelming. This pale beige does nothing for my complexion and looks rather dull.
Most of the shades are nude (with the exception of a bright blue) so it would
be nice to see some shimmers, glitters or metallics.
I know what color I’ll be using for my next mani! The La
Laque Couture Nail Polish in 108 Mauve Alternatif ($32.00) is a stunning jewel tone purple
with refined shimmer. This tantalizing shade is sophisticated, dark and
alluring but the formula is a bit thin so you
definitely need two coats for opaque coverage. I have yet to test its durability
but I hope it lasts at least 4-5 days without chipping (fingers crossed).
I never leave home without spritzing on one of my favorite
fragrances and Mon Paris Couture ($123.00 per 50 ml) is intoxicating, youthful
and fun. Inspired by the city of love, this captivating scent is infused with
litchee, raspberry, bergamot, mandarin and grapefruit. The middle notes include
rosebud, orange and peony contrasted by a sultry base of patchouli and white
musk. The aroma is light, refreshing and feminine - the kind of perfume you
can wear to work and on a romantic date. It smells very similar to Daisy Love
by Marc Jacobs and the bottle looks beautiful on my dresser.
YSL Beauty is available at Shoppers Drug Mart, The Bay,
Sears, Sephora and online at yslbeauty.ca
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