Probably one of the most anticipated launches of 2012 is the new foundation from YSL, Le Teint Touche Eclat. Launched 20 years after their infamous Touche Eclat highlighting concealer, which I'm personally not too keen on, but after much excitement surrounding this foundation I decided to give it a go.
Firstly, the shade range - of which there are 22 shades available, that are split into rose, beige and gold colour groups, so there should be a shade for most. The aim of the foundation is to create the same effects as the Touche Eclat Highlighting Concealer, to brighten, enhance and appear more radiant which I can safely say it does! The texture is unlike any foundation I've tried, being a soft focus gel as opposed to the usual opaque powder, which can cause that 'cakey' look. It blends like an absolute dream, feels totally weightless on the skin.
Being one who's finish of choice is matte this wouldn't be what I normally reach for, as it's definitely a glowy finish. Not nearly as glowy as some tin tined moisturisers I own, Chantecaille Just Skin being one, but just adds a lovely radiance to the skin. I tended to opt for a mattifying primer underneath, such as Estee Lauder Matte Perfecting Primer - post here, to control that extra bit of shine without powdering over the top. The coverage is definitely medium at most and wouldn't be something I described as buildable.
In terms of application I've been reaching for my Real Techniques Buffing Brush, which is how I apply most of my foundations on a day to day basis as it provides a flawless, even coverage. It does last around five or six hours before needing a touch up around my t-zone, which is a little too short for me, but due to the gel formula doesn't separate on the skin after time which is a big plus.
One bottle of YSL Le Teint Touche Eclat Foundation will cost £28, which I personally think is totally reasonable for a high end foundation, but also making it cheaper than it's competitors at Dior (£31) and Chanel (£38). I've been reaching for the shade B30 which is a perfect colour match for my current skin tone, however hopefully in summer this will change! Overall a definite thumbs up from me!
YSL Le Teint Touche Eclat Foundation is available nationwide at all YSL counters and is £28.
Were you into YSL Touche Eclat Concealer? Will you be picking up a bottle of their latest foundation?
I really want to try this, it looks so good, I've heard such great things about it! X
ReplyDeleteThey are offering 7 day samples I really would recommend going :) xx
Deletelove love love this foundation! creates such a flawless look, I wouldn't be without it now :D
ReplyDeleteSo happy you do too :D x
DeleteI have a sample of this & I really like the way it feels & looks on my skin. I am more of a light coverage girl anyway so this is perfect for me. The sample I have is BD20 but I think I might need a shade darker - we'll see what they say at the counter! BD20 is just a tad pale but nothing a little NARS Laguna cannot sort out!
ReplyDeleteOh good old Nars Laguna! What would we do without it! Def try the other sample hun! Thanks so much for the lovely comment :) x
DeleteI've been on the fence about this foundation but more and more positive reviews seem to be cropping up all the time! I'll definitely get colour matched and pick up a sample when it arrives here later on in the summer. Great review!x
ReplyDeleteSo pleased you like the review- thanks for the comment! I def think its worth getting a sample to try out :) x
DeleteI've been on the fence about this foundation but more and more positive reviews seem to be cropping up all the time! I'll definitely get colour matched and pick up a sample when it arrives here later on in the summer. Great review!x
ReplyDeleteYay let me know what you think! xx
DeleteHi Liana!
ReplyDeleteIs it true that you can only get b30 in Selfridge's ? - Or does it mean those shades are only available Online at Selfridge's xx
Hey I had the same problem! B30 wasn't available at Harvey Nichols so I ordered it online at Selfridges which was great it came the next day :) I thin everywhere has different shades stocked! xx
DeleteI really want to try this foundation, looks great on you!
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You def should :) Thanks for the lovely comment! xx
DeleteSo thrilled you enjoyed it - thanks for the lovely comment! xx
ReplyDeleteReally want to try this, everyone seems to love it! Definitely adding it to my wishlist! x
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Do :) Or get a sample and try it out! x
DeleteI tried this shade in BR30 (which definitely isn't my shade!) but it appears really shiny and oily on my face... I'm not sure if I'm doing something wrong, has anyone else experienced that?
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Maybe try using a mattifying primer underneath or setting it with a powder :) x
DeleteI have just purchased the YSL Touche Eclat Foundation in shade BD20 in the UK and i am fair skinned and this is the perfect shade for me, i was abit unsure as i used the other YSL foundation and this one seems to give me more of a radiant glow which is perfect. GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!
ReplyDeleteYay! So pleased you like it too! :) x
DeleteHi Liana,
ReplyDeleteWhat's your MAC foundation shade? I don't have any YSL counters near me!
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this has just gone on my christmas list ! looks so lovely on you, very natural xx
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