One of the most popular features on my blog is something I call “Like that? Try this!” I take a bestselling shade or product from a collection and then work with an artist to come up with an alternative you might like. It could be a shade that is similar in tone or a hue that offers contrast. With so many choices at a beauty counter, this gives you an option that will look good. And one you might not have considered before.
This month, YSL Beaute’s national trainer Rebecca Bertucci has outdone herself with some amazing picks. I particularly like the Rouge Volupte Shine in Coral Incandescent. Nina Westbury is always telling me that coral is a shade that looks great on so many skin tones. But it isn’t one that comes to mind when shopping a beauty counter. This particular shade is a favourite of several Beauty Directors at New York fashion magazines I know.
- Like that: YSL Rouge Volupte Shine in Pink in Confidence #8
“This dusty, pale pink neutral lipstick is the ideal shade to wear with a smoky eye. It can be applied like a traditional lipstick for a bold effect or dabbed on for a soft, diffused look. I like that it provides 8 hours of hydration and comfort.”
Try this: YSL Rouge Volupte Shine in Coral Incandescent #12
“I love that this bright Cajun coral is perfectly on trend this season by making the lips a feature. I like to apply it like a traditional lipstick for maximum shine and then frame the edge of the lips with Touche Eclat to enhance. It’s stunning.”
- Like that: Rouge Pur Couture Lipstick in Rosy Coral #52
“Since this is such a highly pigmented lipstick that provides medium to full coverage with a satin finish, I like to frame the edges of the lips with Dessin des Levres, a lip pencil to create bold structure.”
Try this: Rouge Pur Couture Lipstick in Beige Tribute #10
“Counter the bold of Rosy Coral with a warm nude such as Beige Tribute. You can wear it on its own but I like to layer it over any other shade to lighten and soften. I like to use this shade with the Dessin des Levres Lip Pencil #6.”
- Like that: La Lacque Couture in Rose Absrait #24
“This is my go-to nail colour when I want a soft neutral to enhance the natural nail shade. It’s particularly nice with a French manicure. I like that it is a high shine finish that dries evenly without chipping.”
Try this: La Lacque Couture in Bleu Majorelle #18
“If you want to look on-trend for summer, this bold, dramatic shade is the perfect choice. It can be worn all over the nail for full shade or used as an accent in a nail art look.”
- Like that: Couture Palette in Afrique #3
“This is one of the best-selling eye palettes. It’s a natural palette for a soft look or a neutral smoky eye effect. I like that the textures range from matte to satin finish with intense, pure crease-free pigment.”
Try this: Couture Palette in Tuxedo #1
“Not only is this the perfect smoky eye palette, but it can intensify the look of any other palette in your collection. It’s bold, daring and dramatic.”
- Like that: Gloss Volupte in Rose Jersey #202
“Here is a pink gloss that looks good on any skin tone. It’s lightweight and non-sticky too.”
Try that: Gloss Volupte in Gold #1
“This is one of the most versatile glosses in my collection. You can use it with any other lip gloss shade to add a gold reflective shimmer – particularly beautiful for evening. Or you can layer it over any lipstick or stain to enhance the colour.”
- Like that: Couture Mono Eyeshadow in Faaon #4
“This neutral shade is perfect for full lip application. You can wear it alone or layered with other shadows to create more depth and a dramatic effect. It is one of the most popular shades in the line.”
Try that: Couture Mono Eyeshadow in Caftan #7
“Add a bold purple statement shadow to create a modern smoky eye or apply it as a liner to enhance your eye colour.”
61 Comments
BlessedTA
May 13, 2015 at 9:00 pmvery nice
Chelsea
May 13, 2015 at 8:22 pmThat Caftan shadow is SO pretty!!
nicola woolliss
May 13, 2015 at 7:49 pmMy favourite listicks are YSL so moisturising on the lips and feel so expensive x
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May 13, 2015 at 7:48 pmLove all of them !!
@XDipla
Laura Nye
May 13, 2015 at 7:26 pmIt’s an awesome collection Dave. I have to go re-read! Thanks! @lauranye570
Christine Broughton
May 13, 2015 at 6:47 pmRosy Coral #52 is just #amazing
@PinkLacedPoppy
May 13, 2015 at 5:07 pmI have definitely tried the YSL sheer candy gloss and the glossy stain in peche cerra and I can say YSL is a top notch leading brand. Their product is usually on the mark and rarely disappointing
ana rivera
May 13, 2015 at 3:18 pmYSL never fails to amaze me! Every product is beautiful and the photographs for their ads are just to die for! would love to try everything they have.
Jan Thomas
May 13, 2015 at 2:15 pmThe pink colours react on my skin ,turn purple ish but the browner ones are super
Sarika Lal
May 13, 2015 at 1:48 pmAwesome….,,…,,,….,,,,,……!
Dayana Narayanan
May 13, 2015 at 1:36 pmWow Dave you always pick out the most perfect products! Can’t wait to get a summer job and buy some of these. Love the coral lipstick.
September Dee
May 13, 2015 at 11:38 amThe Gloss Volupte makes me smile every time I use it. The applicator tip is shaped like a tiny pair of lips. So cute!
Andrea R
May 13, 2015 at 11:38 amThese are just stunning!
Nansy
May 13, 2015 at 11:19 amWhat a beautiful products wish to have them all kisses!!!!!!
Joanne
May 13, 2015 at 10:02 amBella!
Paula Rubin
May 13, 2015 at 9:36 amSpectacular!
Vickie Cheung
May 13, 2015 at 9:36 amLove all of them
hilda whincup
May 13, 2015 at 9:24 amGreat choices
Dana Morin
May 13, 2015 at 9:08 amThis is an amazing collection, love the colors!
@danamorin1971
Sheerie Franks
May 13, 2015 at 8:45 amThese are lovely colours and although I haven’t tried the coral colour like Nina mentions, it really appeals to me.
@SheerieF
Elena T
May 13, 2015 at 8:33 amSuch an interesting article! I wish I would own all those YSL goodies!
Marty
May 13, 2015 at 8:09 amLove the colors.
Anastasia S.
May 13, 2015 at 7:57 amFavourite colours of shades,lips,nails.
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May 13, 2015 at 6:57 amso sexy colours for this summer….
Louisa
May 13, 2015 at 6:49 amGorgeous colours!!!!