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Autumn’s Parisian Palette

Autumn’s Parisian Palette (win it). Of all the amazing Autumn limited edition makeup collections that have debuted over the past few weeks, Lancome’s has my favourite story. It is so clever and practical, I can’t believe it didn’t sell out the moment it arrived on counter. Here’s the backstory: the French beauty brand invited French model and style icon Caroline de Maigret to create the ultimate Parisian makeup collection. What are her must-have items and most flattering colours. She would share her tips and tricks on how to look chic and elegant with a natural ease.

caroline de maigret

Caroline de Maigret

“For me, autumn is such a chic season. That’s why I was so keen to create an autumnal palette,” says de Maigret. “These are the shades I simply adore and apply all year round. And the textures I love too. It is a season full of promise, just as summer is coming to an end, with the trees dressed in magical colours, like ochres and browns…” When Lancome invited de Maigret to design a makeup collection for gorgeous autumn days, she decided to compose a complete, ideal collection of essentials. She was keen to use all the little makeup tricks she picked up from makeup artists she always worked with plus a few passed down from her mother. The theme: everything you need for an autumn weekend in Paris, be it day or night – in weekend or work mode.

When starting to design her ideal palette, she reached for her favourite shades – deep, warm tones, browns and rosewoods in both iridescent and matte textures. She spent much of her time perfecting the three shades for eyes, as eyes are a Parisian’s most treasured asset.

“My essentials? They’re all inside this palette with its coours and textures. The idea is to have everything I need in a clutch I can take wherever I go. I’ve really included everything I thought was essential for a woman’s makeup: it what you need for work, to go out in the evening or simply to feel sexy,” says the model. She says a Parisian’s makeup is subtle, yet she won’t set foot outside without it. What counts is finding a quick, failsafe way of feeling beautiful and confident.

lancome mes incontournables de parisienne

You’ll see the palette boasts pebble grain leather, grosgrain ribbon and a silver buckle embossed with the Lancome rose. It resembles a book or diary. Inside, you’ll find:

Lancome mes incontournables de parisienneFour eyeshadows: a matte rosewood, an iridescent bronze, an intense brown and a warm taupe, for a faux-nude makeup result with just the right dose of light and intensity.

A very pale pink illuminator refreshes and highlights. You can even use it as a primer.

Three brow powders to work for all women: light for women with blonde hair, medium for chestnut brunettes and redheads and dark for true brunettes. The range of blendable shades allows for the most natural results. This is a must-have to define and structure the brows.

One blush is designed to be applied with the fingertips to instantly melt into a fresh flush. The result is a silky, velvety finish. It’s light-infused pink pigments fuse with skin for a sheer effect. Better yet, the three brow shades can be used on your eyes. Use the lightest as a base and the other two as liners.

Two expert brushes allow for expert application. A liner and shadow brush features a flat tip to apply and blend the shadow for an elegant smoky eye. The eyebrow brush helps you structure your brow and accentuate the line.

It’s called the Lancome “Mes Incontournables de Parisienne” palette and it is on counter now.  It’s incredibly well done.

I gave away one of these wonderful palettes. Congrats to Kath Glover from England. I drew her name at random from all those who commented below.

lancome Mes Incontournables de Parisienne palette

1,120 Comments

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    Christine M
    October 17, 2015 at 1:23 pm

    These are beautiful colors! They match me very well, but I would so much love to win this set to give it to my daughter. She would be even more stunning wearing this! If I were able to, I would buy it.

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    Melissa bauckham
    October 17, 2015 at 1:21 pm

    I would totally buy these colors.

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    Michelle Miller
    October 17, 2015 at 1:10 pm

    These colors are my absolute favorite. I would love to win this. I would definitely buy this in the future. Thank you for the opportunity.

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    Kate
    October 17, 2015 at 1:04 pm

    This palette is beautiful and it looks like it would be great for all skin tones. Can’t wait to try this!

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    Beth lutz
    October 17, 2015 at 9:32 am

    If I could buy it I would. The colors are sooo pretty and the case is black, simple, and very very sexy. Good luck everyone. 🙂

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    dani
    October 17, 2015 at 9:31 am

    love the colors

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    Cheryl
    October 17, 2015 at 7:53 am

    I would buy it. The colors are perfect for me. @cherylfahling

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    Allyson Bossie
    October 17, 2015 at 7:51 am

    This is the perfect palette for someone with green eyes. Aka meeee! I actually love these colors @AllysonBBossie

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    Carole Sauve
    October 17, 2015 at 2:24 am

    I would definitely buy this ‘ideal collection of essentials’. LANCÔME got it RIGHT by inviting Caroline de Maigret to create this Parisian Autumn palette. I love that it has everything a woman on the go needs in one chic package–the four eyeshadows, the blush, illuminator/primer, the three brow shades, the liners!!! The colors are perfect, the dual ended brushes=perfect, the mirror, the stylish leather-like case. @CJ_in_Canada

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    Carole Sauve
    October 17, 2015 at 2:07 am

    I would definitely buy this ‘ideal collection of essentials’. Lancome got it RIGHT by inviting Caroline de Maigret to create this Parisian Autumn palette. I love that it has everything a woman on the go needs in one chic package–the shadows, the blush, illuminator/primer, the brows, the liners!!! The color are perfect, the brushes perfect, and the stylish ‘book/diary’ case makes this product a must have. @CJ_in_Canada

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    Roberta MacQuarries
    October 17, 2015 at 12:34 am

    Gorgeous and subtle. I definitely will consider it! @robertamacq

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    Mary Songer
    October 16, 2015 at 7:42 pm

    @LabRat517 I would buy this palette. The colors are beautiful and would be great with my skin tone. Also I like to change up my colors for fall.

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    Maria Hackett
    October 16, 2015 at 6:48 pm

    I love the shades, this will be on my Christmas wish list! Twitter handle @hackettlady

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    SUSAN L HALL
    October 16, 2015 at 6:33 pm

    Just my type of colours i have recently gone red instead of blond so these would be perfect for me

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    Karen D
    October 16, 2015 at 6:19 pm

    What lovely colors. I’d definitely buy this. @karen_dietrich

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    Claire Ward
    October 16, 2015 at 5:57 pm

    I would definitely buy one

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    amer zaheer
    October 16, 2015 at 5:12 pm

    Amazing collection of colours in the palette – would definitely buy it

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    Laura Micele
    October 16, 2015 at 4:53 pm

    I’d say I may buy it, Would really love to try it, sounds great

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    Terri Cramb
    October 16, 2015 at 4:47 pm

    love the colours, would definitely buy one

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    Carrie Conley
    October 16, 2015 at 3:55 pm

    Yes, I would purchase one for myself…. @weeziestoy

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    arsenal1981
    October 16, 2015 at 3:53 pm

    Bonjour
    lovely giveaway !! thanks !! i would defintely buy one for my Amour !! the colors are stunning and look so natural !!
    and by the way Caroline de Maigret is really beautiful 🙂

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    susanne ball
    October 16, 2015 at 3:23 pm

    Beautiful palette, would love it as a treat for myself 🙂 – @suzib1988

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    Amanda P
    October 16, 2015 at 2:09 pm

    Wow this is a beautiful palette! I love that it looks like a book from the outside and that it includes three colors for your brows! Thanks so much for this awesome giveaway!

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    Erica Price
    October 16, 2015 at 1:58 pm

    I love these colours – so natural and flattering.

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    Paul Vincent
    October 16, 2015 at 1:38 pm

    Great Christmas present for daughter-in-law! @prvxmas

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