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Refinery29
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Refinery29
I Tried $435 of YSL Beauty Products & Here's What's Worth Buying
All linked products are independently selected by our editors. If you purchase any of these products, we may earn a commission. When you think of YSL Beauty, a few things come to mind. For me, I think of Touche Éclat concealer and Dua Lipa. For others, you may simply know the three iconic initials as an iconic French fashion house. All of these things are true, but during a recent trip with the brand to Marrakech (a home and huge source of inspiration to the brand's founder, Algerian-born Yves Saint Laurent), I discovered that there was so much to YSL that meets the eye. And not to mention, some seriously excellent products to boot. Over four days, I got the chance to visit Morocco's Ourika Gardens, where YSL Beauty grows botanical ingredients for its suite of makeup, skincare products, and fragrances. (I'll never forget hand-picking jasmine flowers that would end up in bottles of Libre perfume.) It's as good a crash course as I could've dreamed of, and along the way, I tested out hundreds of dollars' worth of product to determine which are the most exciting, covetable ones to try this year. YSL Loveshine Plumping Lip Oil Gloss, $40 In a crowded landscape of lip gloss-treatment hybrids, YSL's Loveshine is a standout. The shades are curated and truly unique — my two favorites are California Sunshine, a shimmery cinnamon, and Thunder Stealer, a sparkly frosted lavender that feels like it's from the future. In addition to a kiss of color, the formula has ginger and pepper oils to boost circulation and naturally plump lips. Make Me Blush 24H Buildable Powder Blush, $45 These adorable powder blushes remind me of French macarons — colorful, cute, and utterly irresistible. Available in both matte and satin finishes, these silky powder blushes are intensely pigmented and have pretty impressive staying power. (They held up all day, even on the hottest days walking around Marrakech.) My favorites of the bunch are Peachy Nude and Berry Bang, but to be honest, there's not a blah shade in the bunch. YSL Candy Glaze Lip Gloss Stick, $42 Lip gloss in a stick? Genius, if you ask me. It's easier to apply without a mirror, less prone to getting everywhere, and when the packaging is this good, what's not to love? I love to wear this with a lip pencil for an easy, effortless lip combo. You can also wear it alone for a barely-there hint of hydrating color. Lash Clash Extreme Volume Mascara, $33 I'm pretty picky with my mascara. I like my lashes to look effortlessly fluttery and defined, even when I do a more bold, voluminous lash look. I'm wearing YSL's Lash Clash mascara here, and as you can see, it's all about flirty, look-at-me lashes without any heaviness or clumps. YSL's Global Makeup Artist Sam Visser gave me a life-changing tip for applying lots of mascara: Wipe off any excess from the wand before applying it to your lashes, which gives you more control over building up coats as needed. Couture Mini Clutch Eyeshadow Palette, $68 These compact eyeshadow quads are high fashion, but for your eyes. There are two new palettes to look forward to this year, Captivating Dunes and Sunrise Safari, and the former has become my current obsession. It's the perfect mix of earthy, cool-toned neutrals that are super elevated. I like to apply a wash of champagne shimmer all over my lid, and then define the crease with the medium taupe. For date night, I turn it into a smoky eye with the dark chocolate matte along the upper and lower lash lines. The powders are silky and soft to wear — never chalky — and are actually infused with fig cactus oil from the Ourika Gardens that I toured. Candy Glow Tinted Butter Balm, $42 Yes, it's a lip balm — but a really, really nice one. Like, the nicest I own. I love the shade 8B (a warm rose) to prep my lips while I do the rest of my makeup. It's silky and hydrating, but not too heavy. I will be honest, the tint on this is quite sheer; but that isn't a dealbreaker for me since I'm not a huge lipstick person anyway. The packaging is also stunning, and looks like something Marie Antoinette would've kept in her vanity. Libre Eau De Parfum, $140 I'm not normally a floral perfume girlie but Libre's gorgeous mix of orange blossom, jasmine, lavender, and musk is like a warm, sensual embrace in olfactive form. According to perfumers Anne Flipo and Carlos Benaim, Libre was born from the idea of starting with a fougère — a traditionally masculine structure within fragrance — and adding feminine, floral notes for a juxtaposition. The result? A sexy, complex floral scent that evokes both strength and sensuality. We filled our own bottles in the gardens, and I love how the refills include two bottles' (aka 100mL) worth of juice for $135. (A 50mL bottle retails for $140.) Hyper Luminize Powder Highlighter, $55 I'm not a huge fan of highlighter, since I already have very oily skin that usually gleams a bit too much on its own. (I also lived through the unicorn strobing trend of the mid-2010s and had years of highlighter fatigue!) But trust YSL Beauty to snap me out of my funk with this finely milled powder highlighter. It's shockingly subtle, which is why it's so good: I added a dusting along high points of the face (and even as eyeshadow!) for a bit of eye-catching brightness, as if I turned up my phone's exposure levels. Hypnotic Honey is the prettiest golden-hour shade that doesn't look too pigmented — just an expensive, gilded glow.
Forbes
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Kesha Earns A Career-First No. 1 With Her Comeback Album
Kesha debuts Period at No. 1 on Billboard's Vinyl Albums, Top Album Sales, and Top Dance Albums ... More charts, earning her first leader on the vinyl-only tally. NEW YORK, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 06: Kesha performs onstage as YSL Beauty kicks off NYFW with YSL Beauty Candy Club at 53 Mercer on February 06, 2025 in New York City. (Photo byfor YSL Beauty) Kesha's new album Period — officially titled with just the punctuation symbol, but typically referred to by the word itself — returns the pop star to the highest reaches of several Billboard rankings this week as it arrives. The highly anticipated full-length opens at No. 1 across a variety of tallies, even sending the Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter to the top spot on one list for the first time in her career. Kesha Earns Her First No. 1 Kesha launches Period at No. 1 on the Vinyl Albums chart, claiming the bestselling record in America for the first time ever. Throughout her years as a superstar, Kesha has sent a trio of projects to the Vinyl Albums list, and all of them have cracked the top five, but until now, none had led the charge. Period Beats Gag Order and Rainbow Before Period, Kesha's highest-rising win on the Vinyl Albums chart was Gag Order, the full-length that arrived just two years earlier. That set debuted at No. 3 and then fell away, never to be seen again. Rainbow reached its No. 4 high point in November 2017 when it debuted, and so far, that project is the only one from Kesha to hold on for more than one stay, as it managed only two stints on the tally. Kesha Joins Taylor Swift, Kendrick Lamar and The Beatles Kesha leads the Vinyl Albums tally during a fairly quiet frame. Period is one of just two debuts on the list, as Clarity Of Cal by Vulfpeck opens at No. 3, while Short n' Sweet by Sabrina Carpenter rockets back to the runner-up space from outside the top 10. Since there aren't many arrivals, several favorites have a chance to return. This week's Vinyl Albums ranking features classics from the likes of Kendrick Lamar, Tame Impala, The Beatles, and SZA, all of whom manage to reappear. Two of Taylor Swift's projects, Reputation and her self-titled debut, also reenter the roster. Kesha's New Album Launches at No. 1 on Several Lists Period opens at No. 1 on three Billboard lists. In addition to the Vinyl Albums tally, the dance-pop project also conquers both the Top Album Sales and Top Dance Albums charts, where the pop singer has dominated in the past. Luminate reports that in its first full frame of availability, the latest from the party-hard musician arrives with 15,500 pure purchases. That's several thousand more than Beautiful Chaos by Katseye, which dips to No. 2 in its second week on the tally.
The Star
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
Vanity Fare: Sensorial scents to lighten and brighten your day
A good fragrance does more than just smell nice – it lingers, uplifts, and sets the tone for your day. Whether you're drawn to airy florals, crisp citrus, or deep musks, these sensorial scents offer a fragrant escape with every spritz. Enchanting scents Sol De Janeiro's new Limited-Edition Perfume Collection features three enchanting scents that can take you from day to night. Accompanying these exclusive fragrances is the curated Scent Menu, designed to elevate your fragrance experience and inspire endless layering possibilities with the brand's beloved Cheirosa Perfume Mist Collection. The new fragrances include Flor Mistica, Agua Mistica and Danca Mistica, with each scent embodying a distinct olfactory journey. Read more: Vanity Fare: Soak up the sun safely with these beauty products Refreshing and vibrant Tamburins launched its new perfume Blue Hanoki, which opens with the invigorating freshness of hinoki wood drifting into the sea, blending with the crisp currents of pine oil and bergamot. The wood grain, imbued with saltiness, is softened by the shaping forces of time and waves, which merges with the subtle resonance of olibanum making the scent fresh and vibrant. Fresh and sensorial YSL Beauty's Libre L'Eau Nue captures the sensual spirit of the Mediterranean in a radiant, skin-loving formula. Inspired by traditional Moroccan skin rituals, this oil-in-water, alcohol-free formula redefines the fragrance experience fusing the freshness of a scent with the glow of a beauty treatment. Infused with exclusive Moroccan orange blossom from the brand's Ourika Community Garden, this scent opens with vibrant notes of green mandarin and Calabrian bergamot, unveiling the full, raw power of orange blossom at its heart. Elegant and bold Carolina Herrera's Very Good Girl Elixir is a concentrated twist on the iconic stiletto bottle scent. It unveils a bold burst of sensuous black cherry, the heart of vibrant red rose and a lingering trail of radiant vanilla – a stunning ambery, fruity, and floral blend. Housed in a mesmerising red-to-black gradient high heel adorned with glimmering gold accents, the fragrance embodies the spirit of temptation and empowerment. Read more: Ask The Expert: Tips and tricks to make your makeup work for you Magnetic allure Narciso Rodriguez's Narciso eau de parfum radiante is the newest jewel in the iconic collection. Inspired by the feeling of cotton or white cashmere caressing the skin, the fragrance stays true to the woody signature of the Narciso collection, infused with the soft allure of musks, creating a composition that radiates warmth, elegance and grace.
New Straits Times
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
#SHOWBIZ: Midnight Fusic set for landmark solo concert
KUALA LUMPUR: The acclaimed Malaysian band Midnight Fusic is gearing up for their highly anticipated debut solo concert, Midnight Fusic Forevermore 2025, at Zepp Kuala Lumpur on Sept 14. Formed in 2013, the band has steadily cultivated a loyal fanbase both in Malaysia and internationally. Comprising Arif Kamarudin (vocals, guitar), Adrian Danial (vocals, guitar), Firdaus Azmi (bass), and Muaz Rabbani (drums), Midnight Fusic delivers a compelling blend of alternative rock and rich pop melodies. Their music, characterised by catchy hooks, emotive vocals, and dynamic instrumentation, appeals to both rock enthusiasts and mainstream listeners alike. Last year marked a significant surge in Midnight Fusic's momentum as they graced numerous live events, including Riuh, MLBB 8th Anniversary Music Party, YSL Beauty, Zus: Lokal Kasi Vocal, and Last Dinosaurs: Live in KL. Expanding their reach beyond Malaysian borders, the band also performed in South Korea at the Incheon Record Platform 2024 and the Newtro Rhythm Global Music Tour 2024. They have previously appeared at We The Fest in Indonesia and Baybeats in Singapore, and have opened for international acts such as Boys Like Girls and LANY during their concerts in Kuala Lumpur. The band's vibrant musical journey was further amplified with the release of their latest EP, Modus Operandi, in May, following their self-titled debut album in February 2021. Their 2020 single, 'Sandiwara', marked a pivotal moment as their first Malay-language track. With all the preparations complete, Sept 14 is poised to be a momentous occasion. The band, crowned Band of the Year at The Platform Awards 2020, is set to present their most significant show to date: their inaugural solo concert. For Midnight Fusic, this concert represents a crucial opportunity to forge a deeper connection with their fans. "We're bringing a brand-new setlist, a new song, and new visuals," shared Arif. "The whole experience is something fresh. I'm genuinely excited to connect with our fans in this new way. "This show isn't just another gig; it's a new chapter for us. I'm looking forward to being together in a space with our fans where everyone can come together as one and share our journey." He added, "We have curated the setlist to have a storyline. I'm excited to go through that journey of storytelling, of the band's past and showcasing the new stuff as well."
The Star
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
Malaysian top alternative rock group Midnight Fusic all set to stage their long-awaited first-ever solo concert
Mark your calendars for a night of musical magic as Midnight Fusic takes the stage for their long-awaited first-ever solo concert, "Midnight Fusic Forevermore 2025", set to be held at Zepp Kuala Lumpur on Sept 14. Formed in 2013, Midnight Fusic has established a strong and dedicated fan base both locally and internationally. They are now considered among the best alternative rock bands in the South-East Asia region and have also performed live shows in many countries, including South Korea, Indonesia, and Singapore. Consisting of Arif Kamarudin (vocals, guitar), Adrian Danial (vocals, guitar), Firdaus Azmi (bass), and Muaz Rabbani (drums), the band delivers a compelling fusion of alternative rock and rich pop melodies — complete with catchy hooks, emotive vocals, and dynamic instrumentation that resonates with both rock fans and mainstream listeners alike. The year 2024 saw Midnight Fusic's momentum reach new heights as the band graced a variety of live events, including "Riuh, MLBB 8th Anniversary Music Party, YSL Beauty, Zus: Lokal Kasi Vocal, and Last Dinosaurs: Live in KL". Expanding their footprint beyond Malaysian borders, the band also performed in South Korea at the "Incheon Record Platform 2024" and "Newtro Rhythm Global Music Tour 2024". They also Malaysia's first indie alternative band that was chosen as the first Asian talent to be featured in Deezer NEXT in 2018. They had also appeared at "We The Fest" in Indonesia and "Baybeats" in Singapore. They also opened for international acts such as Boys Like Girls Comes to Asia and LANY Live in Kuala Lumpur. The band's vibrant musical journey was further amplified with the release of their latest EP, Modus Operandi, on 23 May 2025, following their self-titled debut album in February 2021. Their 2020 single "Sandiwara" marked a significant moment as their first-ever Malay-language track. Now, with all the pieces in place, Sept 14 is set to be a sweet and momentous date — much like the taste of Caramel Cream — as the band, who was crowned Band of the Year at The Platform Awards 2020, presents their most important show yet: their first and biggest concert to date. Titled "Midnight Fusic Forevermore 2025", this concert marks a new beginning for the band and their fans, who will come together at Zepp Kuala Lumpur from 8pm. Presented by OYOLLO ASIA, the organisers believe this is the perfect time to spotlight the band. 'OYOLLO ASIA is proud to present Midnight Fusic Forevermore 2025, the band's first-ever solo concert. As a Malaysian company, we're passionate about championing next-generation musical talent. Midnight Fusic represents everything the future of music should be — bold, highly talented, local, and globally relevant,' said Kenny Wong, Managing Director of OYOLLO ASIA. He added, 'This concert is more than a performance; it's a celebration of youth, creativity, Malaysian talent, and also Midnight Fusic's 10th anniversary. Their unique blend of indie rock and heartfelt storytelling has captured the hearts of Malaysian youth over the past decade.' 'We're truly honoured to support Midnight Fusic on this exciting journey and invite all fans and music lovers to be part of this defining moment. It will be a special night — one-of-a-kind, and utterly unforgettable.' For Midnight Fusic, this concert is an opportunity to connect more intimately with fans, whether they've followed the band loudly or quietly over the years. 'We're bringing a brand-new setlist, a new song, & new visuals – the whole experience is something fresh. I'm genuinely excited to connect with our fans in this new way. This show isn't just another gig; it's a new chapter for MF. I am looking forward to being together in a space with our fans where everyone can come together as one and share our journey,' said Arif, the band's vocalist. The band also considers Sept 14 a dream come true, born out of their love for music and deep appreciation for fan support. 'I think it's because the whole concept is like us making the show for our fans. We're coming back with this concert again with more new songs. We curated the setlist to have a storyline. I'm excited to go through that journey of storytelling, of the past of MF, and showcasing the new stuff as well. I know the best moment will be when the first song hits. The anticipation is going to be so hype, the buildup will be so nice, and when the song finally drops, everyone is just immersed. We'll all be in sync — the song, the beat, the crowd, all of us,' said Muaz, the drummer. 'Celebrate our 10 years together. Midnight Fusic Forever and More!' added Adrian and Firdaus. Expect a night filled with the band's signature vocal dynamics — Arif and Adrian's vocal chemistry, paired with the refined musicianship of Firdaus and Muaz, will create an unforgettable 90-minute experience. Midnight Fusic promises not only music but also a full sensory showcase, with thoughtfully curated visuals, themes, and even scents filling the venue. TICKET INFORMATION Tickets go on sale 14 July 2025 at 3pm (Concert: " Midnight Fusic Forevermore 2025" - Sept 14, 2025 ) via Ticket prices ( Modus Operandi Cat 4 – Free Standing RM134; W.L.W.A Cat 3 – Free Standing RM174; Time Machine Cat 2 – Numbered Seating RM224; Sandiwara Cat 1 – Free Standing RM224; Caramel Cream (VIP) Free Standing RM294; Cahayaku (VIP BOX) Box for 10 pax RM3,844) For more details and fan benefits by category, follow @ and @midnightfusic on social media.
