YSL Arty Stone Collection for Spring 2013: Crème de Blush and Rouge Pur Couture Vernis à Lèvres Reviews, Photos, Swatches

YSL Arty Stone Spring 2013 Collection Creme de BLush
Crème de Blush in Nº 7 Red Agate / Nº 8 Baby Doll / Nº 9 Rose Quartz

Rouge Pur Couture Vernis à Lèvres in Nº 27 Pêche Cerra-Colla
Rouge Pur Couture Vernis à Lèvres in Nº 27 Pêche Cerra-Colla

So… I kinda took a while with these (sorry!). I’m getting the rest of the collection in one shot with reviews and swatches-slash-Geeks-face-fest! Hope you enjoy the ride. :)

First up, there are three new shades of YSL Crème de Blush ($52). Nº 7 Red Agate is rose pink. Nº 8 Baby Doll is brownish red. Nº 9 Rose Quartz is light yellow-toned pink. Below are very heavy swatches so you can see the colour, and also the mousse-like texture of these blushes. These cream blushes dry down to a velvety powder finish.

YSL Creme de Blush swatches spring 2013
Crème de Blush in Nº 7 Red Agate / Nº 8 Baby Doll / Nº 9 Rose Quartz — heavy swatches

In a pinch, I use my fingers with these blushes, but I find that synthetic brushes work better. I really like Real Techniques Contour brush from the Core Collection ($27.99 at FarleyCo and Walmart in Canada!) with these. Brushes let you apply the product in even, thin layers, and build the product on the skin if you need to. With my fingers, sometimes it gets to thick and ends up looking thick and patchy. When applied correctly these blushes produce believable radiant, blushing skin.

Nº 7 Red Agate is bright rose pink. I think this will be flattering on every skin tone.

YSL Creme de Blush 7 pot
Crème de Blush in Nº 7 Red Agate

YSL Creme de Blush 7
Wearing Crème de Blush in Nº 7 Red Agate

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