AD - Please note the products mentioned in this post were gifted to me for a review
We’re no strangers to Yves Saint Laurent beauty here on the blog. Over the past few years, I’ve consistently reviewed their makeup and perfumes. While I’ve always admired Saint Laurent’s fashion, their beauty range was never my first choice (don’t get me wrong, I liked their products, but I had other favorites in the same price range). However, that all changed with the arrival of the iconic Lash Clash mascara—a game-changer that I’ve repurchased several times, making it my ultimate favorite. Since then, every YSL product I try seems to be a hit! That includes the two I’m reviewing today.
Loveshine High Shine Lipstick
Even though YSL has long been known for its shiny, oily, glossy lipsticks, it seems the beauty world only recently discovered the magic of the Loveshine lippies. They’ve taken social media by storm! I guess this shiny, glossy miracle wasn’t exactly on-trend back in 2016, during the era of extreme coverage. But now, with trends shifting, the Loveshine lippies are finally having their moment.
There are plenty of shades to choose from, but I predictably gravitated towards a nude—shade 201. The formula is stunning. The lipstick glides on smoothly, melting into your lips like butter. The oily texture stays put, keeping my lips glossy and hydrated for hours. I’ve tried a few dupes before committing to YSL’s pricier option, and for once, I think the original is worth the splurge. The dupes I tried tended to dry out my lips and get patchy, but the Loveshine lipstick stays smooth and even. For a more precise look, I recommend pairing it with a lip liner. This lipstick also makes one of the perfect gifts for sisters who love a bit of luxury in their beauty routine.
Touche Éclat Illuminating Pen
Despite finding my holy grail concealer with Hourglass, I couldn’t resist trying out another YSL classic—the Touche Éclat Illuminating Pen. It’s known for being incredibly natural while still offering full coverage (?). The main selling point is that the formula is much more mature skin-friendly (I’m turning 30 in a couple of weeks, and trust me, I feel every bit of it, lol).
The question mark next to “coverage” is because this pen doesn’t work by layering on lots of pigment. Instead, it brightens the under-eye area, effectively erasing dark circles. And honestly, it looks pretty good—especially on no-makeup days when I don’t want to go full glam but still need to hide the fact that I only slept two hours (thank you, insomnia). The pen’s lightweight, serum-like formula doesn’t dry out the skin. In fact, it feels more like applying targeted eye skincare.
The applicator is a bit unusual, and I could honestly do without it since I prefer blending the product with a brush or my fingers. The click-push system isn’t my favorite either, but it does control the amount of product dispensed, so I don’t overdo it. I suppose it gets the job done, even if I’m a bit set in my ways.
The only downside of this concealer pen is the volume. It holds just 2.5ml, which isn’t the best value. On the bright side, a little goes a long way, so it will probably last me a good few months.
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