I don’t know exactly how long I’ve wanted to try YSL’s much sought after Touche Éclat, but it seems like it’s been years and years. Yes, I do have very bad under eye circles and need all the help I can get, but, still, I wasn’t willing to spend $50 CAD on a tube of concealer especially when there are a lot more affordable options available. So, in sum, yes, I’m more than okay to spend $40 on a tube of lipstick (Exhibits A and B), but no to a $50 concealer. I guess concealer/highlighter just doesn’t scream “luxury” in the way a tube of lipstick can.

Touche Éclat comes in a sleek gold “pen.” It has a black “click” end and it takes about a couple of clicks to get enough product out. The applicator is made of synthetic bristles. I have nothing bad to say about the packaging of the Touche Éclat. It’s super sleek and fuss-free. I kind of find it annoying that I have to always “click” to get the product out as I prefer a squeeze tube, but that’s just a personal preference.

Touche Éclat has a very emollient consistency and it was a breeze applying it. Shade 02, which is what I got (didn’t really have a choice there… more on this in a bit), seems a little on the light side, but it was actually just right since I’m all pasty right now lol. I didn’t find that it settled in the fine lines around my eyes (wooo hoooo!) and it didn’t ‘dry out’ after a couple of hours of wear. One and a half to two full clicks is enough for each eye and it does go on quite opaque. Honestly, I can see why YSL’s Touche Éclat has such a huge cult following. It does ‘illuminate’ the under eye area and gives your skin that coveted ‘glow.’ However, at $50 a pop, it is very much on the expensive side.
Think about it, concealers have a shelf life of 3-4 months which would mean that using Touche Éclat will cost you $15-$17/month. Good news is there is a dupe out there: Rimmel’s 2-in-1 concealer/highlighter which I have used in previous Makeup Mondays (Example) offers the same results at a fraction of the price of a Touche Éclat. I really should review that next!

Would I repurchase this? Probably not. I’m perfectly happy with the results I get with Rimmel. I bought this as part of a gift box which included a sample size of Rouge Pur Couture #09, a full sized Crayon Yeux Haute Tenue in black, and a mascara (the name of which escapes me at the moment) for $20. The store only had shade 02 in stock, so there’s my reason for not having a choice in the shade.