An afternoon with St. Laurent
By MALU FERNANDEZ
Just recently, the new Yves St. Laurent makeup counter at the Rustan’s Edsa Shangrila opened. The afternoon of facials, makeup makeovers and manicures were hosted by fabulous Mia Nolasco and vivacious Vanessa Mayuga. The afternoon was like having merienda at your friend’s living room with wine and canapés while being pampered with Yves St. Laurent products applied by attendants in YSL tuxedo suit uniforms. YSL makeup has been around for a while but with today’s technology, new formulations and items have emerged.
The most memorable lipstick they have which has been around forever is YSL #19. It is a deep shade of fuchsia. Most people are surprised that it isn’t a shade of red but true to YSL’s non-conformity, he chose fuchsia instead of red and called it the new red. And to date, it is still the number one selling color of lipstick.
Thé newest product which is attracting worldwide attention is the Touche Eclat which used to have sold one piece every 20 seconds. Now, it is selling at a phenomenal rate of one piece every 15 seconds. Touche Eclat is a take-anywhere pen-brush for adding a touch of light or banishing shadows and signs of fatigue from the eye area, the hollow of the chin, around the lips and the sides of the nose. Its ultra-fine, moisturizing texture can be applied on bare skin or over makeup. Instant radiance ensured. It was mentioned in the book How to survive in high heels as the number one item to take on a deserted island if you had only one item to take. After testing out and seeing it on the other ladies, it was quite evident as to why it is their fastest-selling product.
My other favorite product was the foundation with a brush. No mess no fuss. This first foundation-brush unites a revolutionary gesture and an exceptional formula. Every woman can be her own beauty artist and realize simply and in a funny way a perfect make up as professionals. No more fingertips full of foundation, no more mask effect. The Perfect Touch formula includes the exclusive “baby skin complex” that restores the skin’s moisture level and ideal oxygenation. The skin is naturally softer, smoother and more luminous.
Then for nail care, they had this nail polish pen that was quite unique because you clicked the bottom of the pen and voila, the polish comes out of the brush attached to the tip of the pen and then you just brush away.
Thegood thing about YSL products are they are always the best quality. From all the data and facts I have gathered through the years about YSL, he will never license out his name to an inferior product. He didn’t sell out his name to a lot of licensing deals because financially he really didn’t need to.
Although he made a lot of money with his early fragrances like Opium and Kouros, the face for the new Lhomme fragrance is hot young actor Olivier Martinez. YSL revolves with the times as fashion is always ever-changing. Before, the image model used to be Rupert Everett. Now, it is someone newer, fresher, and more the look of the times as I am sure that the new scent is also as light and fresh as the new trend for cologne is to date. All in all, it was a perfect afternoon spent with good company and light social banter so check out the new counter at Rustan’s Edsa Shangrila. I am sure you will find something suitable to your taste.

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