YSL Treasures of Africa for Summer 2009
The NEW SUMMER LOOK 2009 is a tribute to a vividly imagined land that invites us to discover the treasures of Africa. The Yves Saint Laurent woman defies the fiery rays of the sun at its zenith. In the season’s visual, her lips are natural and just slightly colored to emphasize the tantalizing power of her monochromatic, deep blue eye shadow. Hovering between darkness and light with radiant, contrasting colors, she proclaims the power of supreme seduction. The sensuality of the sun illuminates her skin with golden hues, while her intense eyes affirm her presence, and her lips are sheathed in fleshy transparency.
Tresor d’Afrique Poudre de Soleil Collector (Collector Sun Powder) ($72.00)
A mysterious wooden case, like a souvenir brought back from an unforgettable trip, this monogrammed compact contains a real treasure, an XXL sun powder. The Cassandra-logo engraved in the middle looks as if it has been written in the smooth sand of an arid shore. The shade and formula of this Collector Sun Powder are identical to those of SUN POWDER N2 – Golden Sun, with an SPF 10 and Ampli Light + pigments. This bestselling shade heightens and illuminates all skin tones with beautiful transparency.
Tresor d’Afrique Palette 5 Couleurs Pour les Yeux (5 Colour Harmony for Eyes) ($62.00)
Purple, indigo and turquoise encounter yellow and ocher to boldly dramatize eyes. Matte or iridescent, these luminous, long-lasting, highly pigmented shadows are easily modulated to dress up the eyelids. Through every metamorphosis you choose, they can be combined in twos or threes, or stand alone for a powerful monochrome effect. This color palette features two foam applicators: a thin one for defining the lash line, and a broader one for shading and blending.
Tresor d’Afrique Palette 5 Couleurs Pour les Lèvres (5 Colour Harmony for Lips) ($62.00)
As multicolored as African jewelry, this alliance of five intense, vibrant colors is designed for precious, radiant, summer-y smiles. The three lip shades – fuchsia, pink and orange – and the two glosses – pink ivory and garnet – are gorgeous on their own or layered for results that are always unique, always flamboyant.
Water-Resistant Eye Shadow ($28.50)
- N1 – Pink Sand – a delicate, flesh pink ideal for natural-looking radiance.
- N2 – Amethyst Grey – an elegant gray with subtle purple highlights.
- N3 – Golden Fern – a soft, khaki green enhanced with gold sparkles.
- N4 – Copper Radiance – a deep, warm brown highlighted with copper sparkles.
Poudre de Soleil Sun Powder in N4 – Iridescent Sun ($48.00)
Rouge Pure Shine Sheer Lipstick in N32 – Frozen Mango, N33 – Wild Blackberry ($30.00)
Everlong Mascara Waterproof in N5 – Ever Peacock Blue ($28.50)
Touche Éclat in N3 – Light Peach ($ 40.00 )
Long-lasting Eye Pencil in N3 – Ocean Blue, N12 – Paradise Blue ($28.00)
Shiny Lip Plumper in N2 – Glossy Plum ($26.00)
Nail Touch in N2 – Beige Touch, N4 – Pearly Touch ($26.00)
Top Secrets Flash Radiance Skincare Brush ($52.00)
Availability: On-counter on May 4, 2009
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Sarah
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Oh! What a beautiful collection! I’m not happy they’re not doing those typical sun collector palettes I’ve come to collect every summer though, or maybe that’s a blessing for my bank account! After all my list of summer wants is mounting, lol!
Ilaria
Thursday, March 12, 2009
the picture is wonderful!
HijabiApprentice
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Love it! Swoon!
cloudburst
Thursday, March 12, 2009
I love YSL’s colour stories, but I find them way over priced. That being said their nail polish is excellent.
MIssNice
Thursday, March 12, 2009
The Blue and the Hot Pink eyeshadows are Amazing!!
It’s what i was expecting from M.A.C HELLO KITTY COLLECTION BUT INSTEAD OF CRAPPIE CHALKY EYESHADOWS
MIssNice
Thursday, March 12, 2009
The Blue and the Hot Pink eyeshadows are Amazing!!
It’s what i was expecting from M.A.C HELLO KITTY COLLECTION INSTEAD OF CRAPPIE CHALKY EYESHADOWS
CeeBee
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Both the eye and lip palettes are gorgeous – I could have a lot of fun with those!
The sun powder on the other hand looks a little… well… like every other sun powder I’ve seen. Be interesting to see how it swatches though, sometimes it hard to tell until you apply it.
Lisa
Thursday, March 12, 2009
I can’t wait!!!!!
Susie
Thursday, March 12, 2009
gorgeous…Love the eye look..so fresh!
Patrice
Thursday, March 12, 2009
I LOVE IT!!!!!! It’s funny cos that’s the kind of look that I’m looking for right now….Strong vibrant blue eyeshadows, golden sunkissed skin and neutral lips. I can’t wait til May. :( bummer.
Jennifer
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Treasures of South Africa is more like it. *sigh*
HoneyBrown1976
Thursday, March 12, 2009
I hear you, Jennifer
HoneyBrown1976
Thursday, March 12, 2009
That model just screams Africa.
Great colors, failed advertising!
Ruth
Thursday, March 12, 2009
I’m not really impressed, YSL never really did anything for me.
samaya
Thursday, March 12, 2009
lovely packaging….
Arika BH
Friday, March 13, 2009
Amazing! I love the way these palettes look and those Sun Powders! Im in love with these colors and the amazing boldness. Also the packaging is beyond chic. I would feel like a Bond girl pulling out one of these sleek, gorgeous compacts. I have to get something from that collection. That image from the ad is jaw droppingly gorgeous.
IZzySA
Friday, March 13, 2009
Gorgeous collection.. A must have for summer!
Heather
Friday, March 13, 2009
I love those eyeshadow quads!!!! I can’t wait to purchase those!
Sal
Friday, March 13, 2009
That blue is AMAZING. Me wantie.
heavenleiblu
Saturday, March 14, 2009
YSL doesn’t ever really do it for me, but the Tresor d’Afrique Palette 5 Couleurs Pour les Yeux looks really nice.
Lena
Monday, March 16, 2009
Gorgeous!
Sabrina
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Wow… I will have to get the eye and lip compact.. PS guys, thats not pink eyeshadow.. It’s the lip compact :P I love YSL so much. The collections and make up are just phenomenal!!! I used to be obsessed with MAC, but now.. YSL is the one for me :P.
marina
Sunday, May 3, 2009
this collection was available in may
marina
Sunday, May 3, 2009
*in april