
With legions of devotees, a loyal celeb following and an incredible six pens sold every minute around the world, its popularity looks set to stick around for another 29 years at least.
TOUCHE ECLAT YSL NORDSTROM RACK SKIN
Apply it beneath eyes to brighten dark circles, on tops of cheekbones for a subtle highlight, around the nose to diffuse redness or wherever you want skin to generally look a little more radiant.Īnd you don't have to take my word for it. Of course, the product that I'm talking about is the Yves Saint Laurent Touche Eclat Illuminating Pen (£27). A hybrid between a highlighter and concealer, this click-pen product boasts a multitude of uses. Inside, it held a first-of-its-kind formula-a skin illuminator and highlighter that was used to add light and radiance to skin at a time when matte complexions were all the rage. One such shining beacon first launched way back in 1992 and came in the form of a now iconic golden pen. This is mostly a matter of preference, and in any case, you can always use a concealer brush or a makeup sponge to apply and blend the product.Once in a while, there comes along a beauty product that shakes up the industry and completely changes the game when it comes to product formulation. Then there are little pots, along with clickable pens that deposit liquid through a sponge or a small brush. Concealer sticks, on the other hand, twist up and swipe on like lipstick. This makes it easy to apply with precision while keeping things relatively sanitary. Most concealers come in lip gloss-style tubes with doe-foot applicators. "I personally like a moisturizing fuller-coverage concealer, as it can be sheered down or built up depending on your concerns," says Sesnek. Like foundation, concealers offer different finishes, including matte, radiant, natural, and soft, as well as varying levels of coverage (sheer, medium, and full). For instance, if you have olive skin, your foundation might have neutral undertones, while your concealer may have peach undertones to correct for dark circles. However, celebrity makeup artist Robert Sesnek says, "If you're using concealer for blemishes, I recommend matching it to your foundation."Ĭelebrity makeup artist Erika La' Pearl adds, "With the right shade of concealer-undertones are also super important when picking the right shade-along with your perfect foundation match, you can really achieve that seamless look."ĭepending on what you're trying to achieve, the undertone for your concealer might be different than your foundation. In most cases, you should opt for a concealer that's one to two shades lighter than your foundation. The most important consideration is the shade, so be sure to view the colors on an untinted screen when shopping online. A bestselling foundation, now in an advanced formula, that reduces the look of fatigue and creates flawless medium coverage.

Celebrity makeup artist Erika La' Pearl explains, "You want a concealer to give the skin a bit of brightness while eliminating any dark circles, concealing redness, and covering up any dullness on the face." YSL’s bestselling foundation, Touche Éclat Le Teint is a medium, breathable coverage foundation infused with the illuminating light of Touche Éclat for a natural healthy glow. Sadly this wonder product comes at a price at 25 a pop it isn’t ideal for those on a budget. Its illuminating, reflective powers are a god send for everything from late night bags to dull complexions in need of a pick-me-up. But masking blemishes is far from the only thing concealer does.Ĭoncealer can also be used as a cream highlighter on the bridge of your nose, lower forehead, brow bone, cupid's bow, upper cheekbones, or chin. YSL’s touche eclat is the cult beauty buy loved by the public and industry insiders alike. Designed to be applied after foundation and before setting powder, its number one job is to cover under-eye circles, pimples, dark spots, and scars. When it comes to creating a fresh, wide-awake look, concealer is essential.
