I've been using this for a couple of years now. When it first came out, it only had 3 or 4 colours to choose from, I think? These pens are great for highlighting. This didn't give me the greatest coverage for concealing dark circles as the formula was too sheer. For me, Highlighting would be a 10/10, concealing would be a 3/10.
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Yves Saint Laurent Touche Eclat
The beauty secret of the world's top makeup artists and models, Touche Éclat is the original must-have for a radiant, flawless face.
Capture 8 hours of sleep with the click of a pen. With a few strategic strokes of this award-winning complexion highlighter—dark circles, fine lines and signs of fatigue virtually disappear. Powered by the radiance-boosting Luminocaptide Complex, skin is instantly illuminated, so you look rested and refreshed—even if you’ve been up for hours. Sleek and sophisticated, it discretely slips into a makeup bag for quick touch-ups anytime. It’s the one beauty essential no woman should ever be without.
Available in 12 shades.
Website farmers.co.nz/ysl
Reviews
This product is truly worth the investment and will last forever. This brightens up my eye lids and under eyes after a hard night out! It also works beautifully under the arch of your eyebrow to create lift and definition.
Tips: Under the arch of the eyebrow, line down to centre of nose to create a more chiselled look (contouring trick), top of cupids bow, eye lids. BLEND BLEND BLEND (ring finger for delicate areas)
I bought this when I bought the Le Tante Touche Eclat foundation. It's amazing. A little goes a long way. It's literally like liquid gold.
You need to make sure that your foundation (or other base coat) has had enough time to set before applying as I found it to rub away what I'd already put on.
The pigmentation is beautiful and if applied correctly it makes your skin look... Ethereal. I love it, if it weren't so expensive it'd be my go-to but for every day use. But since it has the price tag, it's my go-to for special occasions.
It gives the most natural glow and doesn't look cakey or patchy, it is the perfect liquid highlight. A little bit goes a long way and you have to make sure you don't press the button too many times or you're left with a lot of wasted product in the brush. It is awesome for your under-eyes also.
I didn't purchase this myself, I won it in a contest. I only ever use this for special occasions because I never want it to run out! I doubt i'll repurchase this again because I can't justify paying that price for something that I could probably find a dupe of cheaper if I did more investigating.
My holy grail product on a night out. I picked this out at the discounted make up sales, quite hesitant at first to purchase but i needed a new one so hey.
I purchased it for about $40, too expensive otherwise. I would spend the money on the product if it was no longer available, only because it lasts a really long time.
Doesnt conceal, only highlight. Great for attempting the Kim Kardashian contouring look. I have powdered over it a few times, it still highlights but i find it looses abit of its shine. Will continue to puchase, even with the price tag.
Tips: Don't apply powder over the top if you can avoid it, the highlight intensifys and works well with your photos leaving you looking flawless.
I've only just run out of this :( it lasted me about 6 months, using it at least 3 times a week. I bought it in shade 02. I'd apply it after my foundation, over my upper cheek bones, down the centre of my nose, cupids bow and a dot on my chin. It gives the face so much dimension and makes you look wonderful! It's perfect for the Kim Kardashian look too.
It's a wee pit pricey but i think it's definitely worth it. Be careful not to set it with a pigmented powder as it'll take away from it's illuminating power.
Tips: Since i've run out i've used my Milani HD Advanced Concealer in 01 and i'd definitely say it's a dupe. It looks identical, packaging and everything! And it only cost about $10.
Yves Saint Laurent - Touché Éclat (Radiant Touch)
Phenomenal product!! A cult classic among makeup artists, enthusiasts and anyone that knows even a little about makeup! Contrary to popular belief this product is not a concealer, but more of a highlighter or brightener. It's brilliant under the eyes to brighten and illuminate but it is a highlighter so can be used anywhere to brighten the complexion. On nights out I use it under the eyes, above the brows to give a lift, cheek bones, round the nose area and sometimes around the lips! For every day/ I wake up looking super tired, I wanted something that would brighten up my under eye area and “wake me up” Touché Éclat is fantastic in doing just that. It’s literally is like 8 hours of sleep in a magic wand and I instantly look awake after applying this.
I also love the packaging which is very compact so it's perfect for your handbag or traveling. It's a shiny gold, which to me represents its luxury. I like that it's a click pen, and I just use two clicks per eye without getting too much product. The brush gives a great application and then I just blend it out with my elf foundation brush.
The price is pretty steep, but in my opinion it's worth it. I've heard some people say this is similar to the L'Oreal and Maybelline highlighting pens, but to me, there's no comparison. I will use this product for as long as YSL makes it!
Tips: It's brilliant under the eyes to brighten and illuminate but it is a highlighter so can be used anywhere to brighten the complexion. On nights out I use it under the eyes, above the brows to give a lift, cheek bones, round the nose area and sometimes around the lips!
When you're heading out for the niche and know cameras will be around, you can't leave the house without applying this first! Tired eyes disappear and you look great! Not cakey, or heavy, this goes on easily and blends well.
Tips: Use on top of your foundation, under your eyes, for an extra boost.
I originally bought this for my wedding make up, as I was doing it myself. I had heard sooo much positive feedback on it and was told not to waste money on anything else. And.... they were right. It's perfect. Great amount of coverage without looking heavy or 'drawn on'. It reflects the light wonderfully and really hides those unwanted dark circles under the eyes. It's my absolute go-to concealer BUT it doesnt come cheap. I do limit it to nights out or special occasions but it's well worth buying.
Tips: Hint to friends and family about how much you love this - they might just surprise you on your birthday! :-)
My sister put me on to this product years ago and I have not been without it since. It is an essential part of my workday routine and hides a multitude of sins (most of them being that my children like to get me up during the night).
I love that it is easy to apply and you don't need to use much. It comes in enough shades that it matches my skin tone and is not at all heavy going on. The tube is easy to carry around and dab on after a lunchtime gym workout.
Can't speak highly enough about this product, it's the absolute best!