Explore the slideshow with 5 photos. As Yves Saint Laurent's International Beauty Director, Tom Pecheux shares his professional tips and favorite makeup products, from concealers to smoky eye chalks. This micellar water for sensitive skin is a proven essential. It's incredibly practical and budget-friendly. Crealine H2O from Bioderma, €8.5 for 250 ml.
For light dark circles, a fluid texture works well. For more pronounced ones, opt for a creamy stick with a wide range of shades. Pro tip: Apply to the inner corner, then into the hollows on each side of the nose bridge, sweeping up toward the brow. Nars Concealer Stick, €26.
Before any makeup, I prep the skin with two key products. This dry oil, massaged upward (avoiding eyelids), boosts circulation and adds radiance. Follow with this clear silicone-infused base that smooths skin and ensures makeup lasts. Precious Black Rose Oil from Sisley, €160 for 25 ml. Top Secrets Instant Radiance Moisturizer by Yves Saint Laurent, €53 for 40 ml.
First, apply Homéoplasmine around the brows, then the cream directly on them and let it work. Perfect for matching brows to newly bleached blonde hair. Bleaching Cream by Jolen, €9 for 30 ml.
My first step in any makeup session is applying this iconic balm to the lips. It's also magic on scabs or chapped nose wings during a cold. Homéoplasmine de Boiron, €4.20 for 40 ml.
Apply the black one solo along the lash line top and bottom, or blend with white or gold using your fingertip on top for an easy smoky effect. Couture Chalks 4 Ready-to-Wear Chalks by Yves Saint Laurent, €63.
Regardless of texture, finish, or brand, go for pinkish nude, pinkish red, or orange tones on pale skin; opt for neutral or bluish reds on matte complexions.
Video of the day:High SPF protection without a white cast or cakiness, with a subtle tint for a natural finish. Tinted Fluid SPF50+ Anthelios XL by La Roche-Posay, €9.99 for 50 ml.
The tiny tinted beads in this clear gel burst on application, delivering an instant, subtle tan that's completely undetectable. Mister Radiant Bronzer by Givenchy, €43.50 for 30 ml.
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