I am always on the hunt for foundations that give me “Glow” so usually if a foundation promises to give me glow, radiance or luminosity I am all for it! YSL Touche Éclat Foundation promises just that, and more.
The YSL Touche Éclat Foundation is Enriched with the stimulating power of Ruscus Extract, the anti-fatigue formula promises to energise the skin by stimulating micro-circulation and targeting dullness to instantly improve skin brightness and luminosity. Vitamin E protects against free radicals. It is formulated with SPF 22 to provide sun protection, and is said to leave a weightless finish while offering eight hours of a refreshed, radiant look. So, obviously I had to try it! 😉
YSL Touche Éclat Foundation
Packaging
As with all YSL products, the packaging for this foundation is gorgeous with a luxurious look and feel to it. It comes in a weighty, glass slender bottle with a gold cap that displays the signature YSL logo on top.
Shades
The foundation comes in 22 shades.
- B (Beige – neutral)
- BD (Beige Dore – warm)
- BR (Beige Rose – cool)
Overall there is a really good color range with this foundation and I did not find it difficult finding my shade. I was matched up at the YSL counter with the shade B20 which has a neutral undertone. Usually, I go for warmer undertones but I found the warmer tones (BD) in this collection a little too on the yellow side for my skintone, so, I would advice getting matched up at a counter if you are thinking of purchasing this foundation.
Formula/Application
The foundation has a creamy texture that isn’t too runny, but not too thick either. I have tried using the foundation a few ways, my favorite way to apply this is with my Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge. I find when I use a brush to apply a more “glowy” foundation it can sometimes take the glow away and doesn’t live a natural finish.
The foundation is designed to give radiance and a natural glow to the skin, so I found applying it with a brush gave me a more satin to matte finish.
The Real Techniques Complexion Sponge gives you an even and flawless coverage, and the dabbing motion also helps set the foundation and remove any extra product that causes caking or creasing.
A little goes a really long way with this foundation and it blends seamlessly into the skin. Two pumps covers my entire face and leaves a medium coverage, if I want a more full coverage look I will build it up with another layer using a further pump or two of the product.
Coverage
The foundation claims to be a full coverage foundation, however, I would say it is a medium to full coverage. The foundation is easily build-able and a full coverage is definitely achievable. The nice thing about this foundation is you can go for a sheerer finish and build it up if required.
It really is a breath of fresh air to find a foundation that can be built to a full coverage yet not have a matte finish, it is not something that is easily found in foundations. I really like the foundation for this reason.
I would say the foundation has a skin like effect and is not overly dewy or glowy. It leaves a nice healthy reflect on the skin.
Wear Time
I find I get about 8 to 9 hours wear time with this foundation. You can get a little longer by powdering. I notice when I powder over the foundation it can take away the natural glow the foundation gives, so i generally just lightly powder my T- Zone when using this foundation.
You can buy the YSL Touche Éclat Foundation from Boots or Brown Thomas for €42
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Thanks for reading!
Ciara xx