YSL Valentine's 2026 Makeup Collection "Sparkling Love"

Each year, Yves Saint Laurent brings us a Valentine's makeup collection, and I see it as their version of a spring collection. It usually comes in special LE packaging and romantic colors, and I have to say this year's collection is prettier than ever. This is a relatively smaller collection, but easily the most feminine one introduced this year (so far). The limited edition packaging is especially gorgeous this time, adorned with sparkly pink and grey ombre designs.

YSL Valentine's Couture Mini Clutch Eyeshadow Quad, Sparkling Lust ($69, Nordstrom)

YSL eye quads usually come with at least one topper shade that is quite sparkly (this is more commonly seen in Asian brands, and has a wet, very eye-catching effect), but being a "sparkly" collection, this eye quad features 2 of the very sparkly shades. I can tell you right away that you should skip the palette if you don't like glitter. 

The eyeshadow formulas are pretty much consistent with the other YSL eye palettes we have seen over the years - buttery soft, pigmented, and easily blendable. 

There is a beautiful matte pink shade that is perfect for blending or as a base. The deeper mauvy pink is a matte, in essence, although it has some sparse pink specs. The lilac pink shimmer is so gorgeous, and it defines the eye quad. The top Champagne glitter shade is my least favorite, as it is more loosely packed and harder to work with. Sparkling Lust lacks a depth shade I prefer to have in my eye palette, but it is so lovely that I appreciate it for what it is.

Since rose was Yves Saint Laurent's favorite color, the brand has deliberately given us many variations in the eye quads. I made 2 sets of comparison swatches for your reference.

The color temperature is probably similar, but obviously, Babylone Roses is a deeper palette with a clear purple shade. Sparkling Lust is much softer.

I would say Golden Lust and Sparkling Lust have a similar composition. Golden Lust is indeed golden and warmer compared to Sparkling Lust, although it has a rosy gold undertone.

YSL Valentine's Candy Glow Tinted Butter Balm, Nude Lavallière ($43, Nordstrom)

I have seen a couple more lip products in the same LE packaging, but so far, this is the only thing available in the US market. The lipstick case is sturdy and even more gorgeous in real life. I wish it was refillable.

Candy Glow Tinted Butter Balm is a new-to-me formula, and I quite enjoy it. Really easy to wear, and it stays on quite well for a balm. Nude Lavallière is one of my favorite shades - such an effortlessly chic, everyday pink.

And here is a makeup look I created using this collection. In this look, I am also wearing YSL powder blush in Nude Lavallière and Baby Doll Pink mixed together.

YSL Valentine's 2026 Makeup Collection is available at these retailers:

https://shopmy.us/shop/collections/3492847

*The makeup collection was purchased by me. This post contains affiliate links. Thank you for choosing to use them.