Marc Jacobs Beauty Products

Marc Jacobs, a brand in the fashion industry that we all know and love, was created by famous fashion designer Marc Jacobs. The company is known for many things- bags, wallets, scarfs, etc. However, more recently the company launched their own makeup brand. The products range from eyes to lips with numerous palates and colors. Just how we fell in love with our Marc Jacobs bags and wallets, we fell in love with the makeup. 

From left to right: Lovemarc - Lip Gel and Lust For Lacquer Lip Vinyl - Full in 316 Shooting Stars 

From left to right: Lovemarc - Lip Gel in 104 Dizzy Spell, Lovemarc - Lip Gel in 108 Have We Met?, Lovemarc - Special Addition 146 Cabaret

The Lovemarc Lip Gels and Lacquer Lips are two of our favorite products from the Marc Jacob's makeup line. The texture is creamy and velvety, leaving a soft feeling when put on your lips. Additionally, the wide range of colors is a plus. From deep purples to light pinks and oranges, the colors give a pop to any lip. The formula is generally long lasting but I would still throw the lipstick in your bag when you leave the house in order to reapply throughout the day. Although the lipsticks are pricey, they are worth it considering the enjoyable texture and variety in color.

Perfection Powder - Featherweight Finish in 100 Finish Line

The Marc Jacobs Perfection Powder is an amazing powder for setting makeup. All you need is a swirl in the powder with your brush and dust it all over your face and you will be ready to take on the day without your make up smudging. However, you don't need to use a lot of this powder otherwise it will leave a white cast over your face- something no one using make up wants. So while it is a good powder- don't over use it. Concerning the packaging, it is not our favorite. The entire powder fell out of the packaging after packing it away for a trip. Luckily, the powder was still intact and usable yet I would have preferred to avoid the mess altogether. 

From left to right: O!Mega Lash Volumizing Mascara in Blaquer 30, Highliner Gel Eye Crayon in Blacquer 42

The Marc Jacobs O!Mega Lash Volumizing Mascara is probably one of the best mascaras I have ever used. It not only separates your lashes but gives them volume creating a perfect everyday laid back look.  Both the wand and formula make this a holy grail product! The Marc Jacobs Highliner Gel Eye Crayon is incredibly pigmented and glides right on, the formula is also super creamy. A plus to the liner is that it is a twist up which means no sharpening!

Yves Saint Laurent Beauty Products

YSL- also known as Yves Saint Laurent- is a makeup, clothing, handbag and shoe company. The company sells a wide range of makeup products from lip to eyes to nails. What's great about their products are their vibrancy yet simplicity. In the products shown below, you can use any of them to make your lips or eyes pop or even use them for a casual day. Additionally, they have a wide range of radiant nail colors that have long-term lasting power.  

From left to right: Rouge Volupté - Silky Sensual Radiant Lipstick in 11 Rose Culte, Volupté Sheer Candy - Glossy Balm Crystal Color in 04 Succulent Pomegranate, Volupté Sheer Candy - Glossy Balm Crystal Color in 16 Cherise Desir, Rouge Pur Couture Vernis À Lèvres Glossy Stain in 7 Corail Aquatique

The lip products shown above are great for jazzing up any makeup look. However, they are also great for sheering out when you want just a tint of color on your lips. The texture is very smooth and feels great on your lips. The gold rouge volupte lipstick is very long lasting and we reccomend using a lip liner underneath in order to ensure it does not stain your lips. On the other hand the silver volupte sheer candy glossy balm are exactly like their name- sheer. So, while you may have to reapply the product on your lips throughout the day, they are great for when you just want to add a tint to your lips. Lastly, the rouge pur couture glossy stain feels amazing to apply. The brush is very soft and with one swipe, you have tinted lips. Depending on the look you are going for you can apply this alone or over lipstick. 

From left to right: La Laque Couture Nail Lacquer in 1 Rouge N Pop Art,  La Laque Couture Nail Lacquer in 12 Rose Renaissance

The nail polishes are definitely a splurge but worth it. The colors are very vibrant and the brushes make them easy to apply. The polish usually lasts about a week until you need to remove or apply over chipped areas. I would reccomend buying a color that you would want to wear consistently or all year around to make sure you are getting your money's worth!

Creme de Blush in 5 

The YSL creme de blush has a unique cream to powder consistency, giving you a healthy, radiant glow. This product is very long lasting, noting that when applied in the morning it will stay all throughout the day till the night. This blush can be worn super natural due to the fact that it does not cake up or leave your skin looking over powdered.  You can use YSL's creme de blush for either a sheer wash off colour on your cheeks or you can intensify your look for a Girls Night Out by applying a few more layers. To apply either pat it on with your fingertips or use a duo fiber stippling brush on the apples of your cheeks. Unfortunately, this product and specific colour is no longer sold at Sephora, but luckily Nordstrom has six other amazing colours to try out. Though this product is up there in price, it is totally worth it, because a little bit goes a long way, and with only having this product for a year or so now day after day, there is no visible dent!

Pure Chromatics - 4 Wet & Dry Eye Shadows in 20 - sunny coral/ white gold/ baked gold/ blackened burgundy

The YSL pure chromatics eyeshadow palette  is perfect for any time of the year because of its neutral colors. You can use all for to create a brown smokey eye or even just use one of the pinks or light brown to add some color to your eye lids any day of the week. The colors are sheer but if you dab it on your eye lids the color will be more defined. The shadows are very easy to blend however, they are sparkly so it all depends on the type of look you would go for if you are deciding to purchase this palette. Since it is expensive, always make sure you love the colors and affect it gives your eyes before purchasing it!