YVES SAINT LAURENT | Destiny Collection
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YVES SAINT LAURENT Unveils a Collection of Feminine Colors and Fragrances
Delicately crafted makeup and a softly lingering sweet scent. YVES SAINT LAURENT introduces two Destiny Collections, launching sequentially from Friday, May 21st.
By Harumi Someya
Photos by JAMANDFIX
Makeup Items to Adorn a Subtly Flushed Complexion with Delicate Shimmer
A fateful encounter can arrive at any moment—this summer, YVES SAINT LAURENT's "Destiny Collection," created exclusively for Japanese women, serves as a "magic key" to destined love, a collection of feminine colors and fragrances. First to arrive on Friday, May 21st, are makeup items designed to add a delicate shimmer to a subtly flushed complexion.
With a moist, clinging texture that resists dullness and boasts exceptional color longevity, the new "Ombre 5 Lumieres" eyeshadow palette, designed to achieve perfect eye makeup anytime, features an Asia-exclusive shade named "Presage," signifying premonition. The color concept unfolds from the sweet scent of magnolia, through the sunset that dyes the summer beach in orange, to the sparkling champagne bubbles in a glass, bittersweet chocolate, and finally, a special pink lingerie. Each moment captured within the palette is truly romantic, a destined piece that truly evokes the anticipation of love.
From the "Golden Gloss" lip gloss, infused with 24-karat gold for a radiant shine, three sensual shades are introduced. Alongside a new shade in a warm, elegant beige reminiscent of fine cashmere, this summer's Asia-exclusive shades "Golden Ispahan (No. 32)" and "Golden Magnolia (No. 33)" are available. These glossy, shimmering nude colors will lend your summer lips a look that is at once fresh and alluring.
The limited edition of "Rouge Pur Shine" offers a sheer, luminous finish. This fruity-shaded pink provides a unique, exquisite look, showcasing the unparalleled craftsmanship for which YVES SAINT LAURENT is renowned for its lipsticks. With a single application, you'll be perfectly ready for love!

Eyeshadow
Ombre 5 Lumieres
Price | ¥7,980
1 limited edition shade *Asia-exclusive, limited quantity release
An eyeshadow palette named "Presage," signifying premonition.
No. 17 Presage (Left: Sunset, Lingerie from top; Center: Champagne; Right: Magnolia, Chocolate from top)

Lip Gloss
Golden Gloss
Price | ¥3,465
1 new shade
2 limited edition shades *Asia-exclusive, limited quantity release
No. 31: A beige shade that imparts warmth and elegance.
No. 32: A mysterious nude shade (Asia-exclusive)
No. 33: A delicate, shimmering nude pink (Asia-exclusive)

Lipstick
Rouge Pur Shine
Price | ¥3,885
1 limited edition shade *Limited quantity release
A limited edition lipstick that melts onto the lips with a smooth fit, delivering a dewy, lustrous finish.
No. 93 Pink Lychee
The Final Touch to Perfect Makeup: The Love Magic of Baby Doll
The second installment of the Destiny Collection is an artist edition of "Baby Doll Sparkling Body Powder," a shimmering body powder with a built-in puff, scented with a fruity floral fragrance. It will be released on Friday, June 25th, in a special limited-edition packaging.
This Baby Doll Sparkling Body Powder is the first collaboration between YVES SAINT LAURENT and a Japanese artist. The sweet and delicate world of Baby Doll was brought to life by Yoko Hasegawa, a rising illustrator. Hasegawa, who loves perfume bottles and fragrances and often depicts them as motifs, shared her thoughts on this artwork:
"I wanted to create an image of happiness inspired by the perfume 'Baby Doll,' which is famous in Japan as a love charm. I also wanted the packaging to look like a jewelry box at first glance, something you'd want to display in your room. I incorporated motifs based on these two concepts. I believe women feel a surge of excitement on days when their makeup, outfit, or hairstyle turns out perfectly. While scent is invisible, I wanted to express that feeling of exhilaration. In particular, the 'key' motif depicted symbolizes my wish for this body powder to be the key that unlocks the door to happiness," she explained.
It's a truly lovely design that instantly lifts your spirits just by having it on your dresser. When opened, the fruity floral fragrance instantly envelops you, and the powder, with its satin-soft texture and delicate shimmer, leaves your skin feeling supple, radiant, and exquisitely smooth.
The final touch to perfect makeup: the love magic of Baby Doll—
This summer, the Baby Doll Sparkling Body Powder Artist Edition will be your secret treasure, beckoning love.

Body Powder
Baby Doll Sparkling Body Powder Artist Edition
Price | ¥6,090
1 limited edition shade *Japan-exclusive, limited quantity release
A body powder with a built-in puff, gently scented with a fruity floral fragrance. Features delicate shimmering glitter.
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