A Review: YSL Fuchsia Creme De Blush

Yves Saint Laurent Creme De Blush in Fuchsia 5

Described to be a "vibrant pink", this blush lives up to its word. I've been really into cream blushes this winter. I find that the dewy finish of cream blush goes well with my drier skin and the crisper weather. Since I've started exploring the world of cream blush, I've stumbled across this beauty, which is something I would have taken one look at in the past and sworn that it just wasn't for me. Oh how I have been foolish.

Color: There were only 3 colors offered at Sephora, a coral, a bright red, and this fuchsia color. There are a total of 5 colors offered on the Sephora website, however, so I suggest checking that out, too. I decided to go with fuchsia because it was something I would normally steer clear of. I basically wanted to jump into the deep end of cream blush, as I tend to gravitate towards corals. The color choices are generally vibrant in this line, but you have to trust that a light hand will do the trick.

Texture: This feels like mousse and applies not sticky but silky. A little bit goes a long way, yet it is easily blended with the fingertips. I prefer the lightweight feel of YSL cream blushes to Bobby Brown's cream blushes and Maybelline's Dream Mousse Blush.

Packaging: I love that it is a cube container yet I was surprised by the lightness of it. The gold lid is a beautiful touch, though it is easy attract fingerprints.

Price: At $38, I believe this may be a little too much to spend on a blush, no matter how great it feels  on the skin. You can get the same visual effect with a drugstore brand, though the texture may not be as smooth. At the same time, I find that I use so little of this product at a time that this little container will probably last me for a long long time. My advice would be to save your money unless you absolutely fall in love with the shades of this line.

Would I repurchase this product? No. But am I happy to be an owner of this product? Absolutely :)

j

Using Now: Giorgio Armani Maestro Foundation

Giorgio Armani Maestro foundation in 4.5

If you haven't heard of this product by now, the concept swirls around pigment and nothing much else. The ingredients disappear after they are smoothed on the skin leaving pure pigment. Since water and powder add weight, Armani chemists settled on 5 nongreasy oils that cannot be detected on the skin. Only a few drops of this light fluid allows the pigments to create a uniform layer of color while 3 of the more volatile oils evaporate immediately, leaving two behind. One of these oils contains a sunscreen that protects the skin while the other includes white lotus extract, which has free radical antioxidant properties. The overall finish is semi-matte and looks as if you are wearing a second-skin.

If you are looking for full-coverage foundation, this is not what you are looking for. However, if you are looking for makeup that looks like you are not wearing makeup but has a brightening effect on the skin, this is an excellent choice. To cover up my blemishes, I use my Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage, as this foundation will not cover spots well even when layered.

Texture-wise, I was surprised by the fact that it is much more liquid that Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua, but doesn't require as much shaking up before use. This means that it must be blended very well into the skin to create that flawless finish. I find that using my fingertips works best.

As far as packaging goes, the dropper bottle is a neat way to dispense the formula and the thick glass has a nice and heavy feel to it.

I found that this foundation doesn't last beyond 6 hours, but then again my skin is very oily and needs constant blotting. Though I'm also not a fan of the price-tag, I think this product is pretty one-of-a-kind when it comes to foundations.


Would I repurchase this product? Yes. 

j