Review: Yves Saint Lauren Poudre Compacte Eclat Et Matite, Natural Light Pressed Powder

Yves Saint Lauren has always made beauty products that I have wanted to try, wanted to but, but unfortunately most of their designer beauty products are a bit too rich for my blood. In a bag filled with designer products given to me by my uncle though, I finally got the chance to try out a beauty product from Yves Saint Lauren! Yves Saint Lauren: Poudre Compacte Eclat Et Matite: Natural Light Pressed Powder!!!

Yeah, say that 3 times fast.

What is it?
 
Yves Saint Lauren: Poudre Compacte Eclat Et Matite: Natural Light Pressed Powder is just another huge name for pressed powder in a compact. The color that was included inside of the compact was Natural Light. I would of preferred a darker color, but to be honest after opening the compact up, and checking out the color in the palette, I must say that I imagined it would be perfect for oil zone touch ups during the day.

Packaging:
 
Yves Saint Lauren: Poudre Compacte Eclat Et Matite: Natural Light Pressed Powder comes in a very sophisticated looking compact. The compact itself is actually a gold colored metal, with the YSL logo etched into the front.

Inside of the compact you have of course the pressed powder, a mirror, and umm...where is the application brush? None in this one gals! Sorry!

No fear though, most women already have powder brushed. For those of you who don't, you may consider buying one, before investing in this $44.00 powder.

The Natural Light Pressed Powder which is located in a large palette inside of the compact actually has a really adorable heart shaped design etched into the powder itself. Surrounding the palette the powder is etched into what resembles tree bark.

I like this, because it reminds me of those rare finds I used to come across as a kid in the woods. You know, Johnny Loves Amy, carved out in the bark using a boy scout knife? Like that.

How Well Does It Work Though?
 
I've used puh-lenty of pressed powders in my time. Some that would promise the world, and offer crud. Others would promise close to nothing, yet would work wonders.

Yves Saint Lauren: Poudre Compacte Eclat Et Matite: Natural Light Pressed Powder is priced high. I imagined something priced this steep would give me great coverage, awesome long lasting results, and light wear. At least I hoped it offered all of that.

According to the YSL website, Yves Saint Lauren: Poudre Compacte Eclat Et Matite: Natural Light Pressed Powder would basically give me a complete matte finish that would be even, and comfortable.
Lets Put It To The Test Shall We?
 
I first applied my usual brand of cover up, allowed it to dry on my face for a hot minute, and then used a soft circular shaped sponge brush to apply Yves Saint Lauren: Poudre Compacte Eclat Et Matite: Natural Light Pressed Powder, on top of my liquid cover up.

The moment I put the powder on to my face I knew immediately that this stuff was a golden find. Not only did it go on so feathery light, but it also offered complete coverage. Mommy like!!!
 
Yves Saint Lauren: Poudre Compacte Eclat Et Matite: Natural Light Pressed Powder not only concealed my more oily spots, but it concealed the areas without caking up, looking uneven, or powdery. Nor did it feel heavy on my skin.

It was as if I had applied a fluffy cloudy layer to my face, and not only did it feel nice and soft, but it looked nice and soft as well.

I will not that Yves Saint Lauren: Poudre Compacte Eclat Et Matite: Natural Light Pressed Powder does have a very subtle slight fragrance to it. It is not a bad fragrance, but it is noticeable when it's on your skin. I like the scent, as it reminds me of musk scented powder. It's very light, and wears fast... I just figured I'd note it just in case someone reading this dislikes scent when it comes to their beauty products.

How Long Did That Last Though?
 
Ah, I wondered the same thing. I figured this stuff felt so good, and looked so good on my face that likely it would, clog my pores, or simply fade off of my skin in just a few short hours. Or worse... would make my skin look even oiler than it usually is.

Fear not though, Yves Saint Lauren: Poudre Compacte Eclat Et Matite: Natural Light Pressed Powder stood put for a good majority of the day. I cannot lie and say it covered my face with a matte flawless look all day long, because it did not. I did however get a good 5 hours or so of oil free matte cover. A quick swipe though to problem areas using the powder though fixed the problem up in seconds.

Overall:
 
Even though Yves Saint Lauren: Poudre Compacte Eclat Et Matite: Natural Light Pressed Powder does not last and last and last... it still provides a long enough lasting flawless look for me to recommend it.

 Now usually I wouldn't recommend products so pricey, but Yves Saint Lauren: Poudre Compacte Eclat Et Matite: Natural Light Pressed Powder impressed me so much that I can't not recommend it.