In My YSL Beauty Era

By Awliya

 There’s just something about YSL that makes me completely obsessed with the brand. From the packaging to the quality of the makeup itself, everything feels elegant, chic, and luxurious. The iconic logo, the sleek packaging, and the classy dark feminine aesthetic really make every product feel special. Honestly, even before trying the makeup, I already fell in love with how aesthetic the brand looks.

One of the first products I tried was their matte foundation, and I was genuinely shocked at how good it was. Usually matte foundations can feel heavy or too dry on the skin, but this one feels super lightweight. I don’t even need to apply a lot because it already covers my dark circles and gives really good full coverage. The craziest part is that even though it’s matte, it doesn’t FEEL matte, if that makes sense. My skin still looks smooth, healthy, and natural instead of flat or cakey. Plus, the packaging itself looks so luxurious and aesthetic that it honestly makes me excited to use it every time.

I also tried their cushion foundation and I really love it for everyday makeup. It feels extremely light on the skin and gives more of a natural minimal coverage look. Since my skin doesn’t really have acne or scars, only dark circles, the coverage is already enough for me. But for someone who has acne scars or more texture, maybe they would need to layer it two or three times for fuller coverage. Still, the finish is so pretty and fresh. The packaging also gives such chic dark feminine vibes which makes it look extra classy in my makeup collection.

Another product that surprised me was the primer. I honestly didn’t expect to love it this much. It blurs my pores so nicely and makes my makeup last longer without looking patchy or cakey. My makeup always looks smoother and more flawless after using it, especially around textured areas. It gives that soft filtered makeup look that everyone wants.

But if I had to choose my NUMBER ONE favourite product from YSL, it would definitely be the blush. This blush is literally PERFECT for people with blush blindness like me. Even if I accidentally apply too much, the colour still doesn’t look weird or overly strong. Somehow, the blush blends into the makeup so naturally over time, almost like a real-life beauty filter on the skin. It gives that soft glowy flushed look that I’m obsessed with. Even the packaging is beautiful  similar to the cushion packaging with the logo on top, but smaller.

I also own their lip products, and honestly the lip collection from YSL is just as pretty as the makeup itself. One of my favourites is the YSL Loveshine in shade Nude Lavallière. The packaging gives such soft girly vibes because of the pink and silver combination  it looks super feminine, classy, and elegant at the same time. The formula is also really comfortable on the lips since it contains nourishing oils that keep my lips hydrated and glossy throughout the day. It doesn’t feel dry at all, which is why I always reach for it daily.

Another lip product that I bought is the YSL Loveshine Candy Glow in shade Nude Crush because I’m obsessed with colours like this. It’s actually a tinted lip balm, so the finish looks super glossy, natural, and healthy on the lips. Even without pairing it with a matte lipstick combo, it already looks so pretty on its own. The packaging is fully pink, which makes it look extra aesthetic and gives total coquette vibes. Honestly, it’s one of the prettiest lip products in my collection.

One thing that makes these lip products even more special is that YSL allows you to engrave your name on the lipstick packaging for free. You can even choose symbols to place beside your name, which makes the lipstick feel more personal and luxurious. Small details like this are honestly what make the brand feel so unique and memorable to me.

I also own the YSL Beauty eyeshadow palette, and honestly it became one of my current favourite eyeshadows for soft glam makeup looks. The funniest part is I only got it for around RM35 because I used the points that I collected, which made it feel SO worth it. Getting a luxury makeup product at that price honestly felt like the best deal ever.

The packaging itself gives such a classy and elegant vibe, just like all the other YSL Beauty products. It looks super luxurious in my makeup collection and feels expensive the moment you hold it. The texture of the eyeshadow is really soft and smooth, making it easy to blend on the eyes. I also love the colour combination because the shades are so pretty and wearable for everyday soft glam makeup.

One of my favourite things about the palette is definitely the glitter shades. The glitter makes the eyes look more shiny, glowy, and alive without looking too over the top. It helps the entire makeup look pop more beautifully, especially under lighting or when taking pictures. For someone who loves soft glam makeup like me, this eyeshadow palette is honestly perfect.

And lastly, their compact powder is honestly my lifesaver. It makes my makeup look extremely smooth, almost like I’m using a skin filter in real life because it blurs my skin texture so well. It’s also amazing for touch-ups since it doesn’t get cakey even after layering multiple times. The powder still feels lightweight on the skin, which I really love. I even influenced my mom to buy it, and now she’s completely in love with it too. Until today, she only wants to use YSL compact powder.

For me, YSL is more than just makeup. It’s the whole experience  the luxury feeling, the confidence it gives me, the beautiful packaging, and how amazing the products perform on my skin. Every product feels thoughtfully designed, from the formulas to the aesthetic details. That’s why no matter how many makeup brands I try in the future, YSL will always stay as one of my favourite makeup brands ever.