springtime selection
editorial
march 24, 2022 — TEXT YVAN MAURIZE & cyril vinchon
To herald the arrival of spring and feistily fight-off those first signs of fatigue as the clocks go forward, SB! proposes an exclusive selection of cosmetics and fragrances signed Yves Saint Laurent Beauty to keep your skin radiant, full of vitality and – why not – turn a few heads as you do.
This start-as-you-mean-to-go-on solution — a few drops of serum / lotion from the Pure Shots line, and a subtle spray or two of one of the fragrances in the Le Vestiaire des Parfums collection is the starting point for those who like to start the season in control and full of energy. Our selection of three iconic fragrances Capeline, Rouge Velours and Tuxedo and the cosmetic trio Y Shape, Hydra Bounce and Night Reboot are available at Yves Saint Laurent Beauté.
The fragrances from the LE VESTIARE DES PARFUMS collection embody haute couture, their names inspired by emblematic pieces from the House. Presented as an olfactory accessory in a woman’s wardrobe, these perfumes leave a distinct and unforgettable scent lingering in the air as their wearer passes by.
ROUGE VELOURS
An allegory of Yves Saint Laurent’s omnipresent transgression and audacity, this fragrance is an ode to the designer’s vision. Matching the crisp freshness of a rose and a deep, velvety patchouli, the scent is an enticing combination that sublimates the designer’s passion, and that perfect final touch of white tea extract softens the end notes.
CAPELINE
An ode to the broad-brimmed hats that Monsieur Saint Laurent flaunted as a symbol of bohemian chic in 1962, this fragrance embodies and evokes the elegance and felty touch of the iconic headwear by combining two floral scents: the warm notes of vanilla evoke nonchalant sensuality and the lily adds a smooth touch of freshness. This floral accord is reminiscent of the sophisticated elegance afforded by wearing the hat on a sunny day.
TUXEDO
This iconic evening wear, brilliantly revisited by Yves Saint Laurent is made for the practiced seductress and gives off an androgynous allure with its decomplexified contours. Patchouli blends with base notes of ambregris to give a matte texture expressing magnetic sex appeal. The spicy notes mirror the satin stripe that runs along the seam of the pants and the jacket lapels. Core notes of sharp black pepper evoke sophistication and impertinence to electrify its refined elegance.
These three products in the YVES SAINT LAURENT PURE SHOTS range are skincare staples:
- The Y SHAPE serum firms, defines and sculpts the contours of the face, by combining Barbary fig botanical with just the right dose of peptide technology.
- HYDRA BOUNCE essence-in-lotion: orange blossom helps replenish and soothe the skin, and the silky lotion packed with E and B3 vitamins, hydrates and protects as part of a daily skincare routine.
- NIGHT REBOOT is an overnight serum that exfoliates and nourishes the skin thanks to moonlight cactus oil, to give a smooth, refined and energized complexion.
fashion CYRIL VINCHON
photographs BEN FOURMI
production ANGLO-FILE CONSULTING