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
“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.
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:
Four 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.
1,120 Comments
brenda disimone
October 3, 2015 at 11:30 pmgood colors for winter @bdisimone yes i would definately buy one
Tehreem
October 3, 2015 at 11:28 pmI’d buy it for sure. All the colors are absolutely gorgeous and it’d be very easy to carry in my purse.
@tehreem92
Amanda Wright
October 3, 2015 at 11:23 pmI would absolutely buy this if my budget would allow. It is trendy, beautiful, and useful. It has everything I need on the go in such a fun journal like case! Oh and the fact that it is made of Lancôme products makes it that much more desirable. Great quality!
@BlankenA
Arlene C
October 3, 2015 at 11:22 pmThis would be great to carry in my purse. I never take makeup so a fresh of the face after a hard day of work would be great.
Susan T.
October 3, 2015 at 11:02 pmThe eye shadows and blush are very wearable colours and the highlighter is very on trend. I am super excited to see the brow powders in there because that is one of my must haves! I would absolutely buy this palette!
@suekitty13
Marie
October 3, 2015 at 10:56 pmI would definitely buy it. It’s very french, very me but better. It is perfect for work, and reminds me of home. 🙂
Theresa Banfield
October 3, 2015 at 10:55 pmGreat story and product. Absolutely love the clutch. Easy to toss in a purse and take on the go. I would definitely love to try this palette! Twitter @tsb1978 thanks!
Stephanie W.
October 3, 2015 at 10:16 pmLove this! Although it’s fun to experiment with colors…I’m a sucker for neutrals; they are just so complimenting on every skin tone. And the brows are a must! I’ve recently become a little obsessed with perfecting my brows every day. Would love to give this pallet a try! 🙂
@callieboo86
marlene j
October 3, 2015 at 10:13 pmPerfect for the new fall season 2015
@mybeautybug
Chantal Seguin
October 3, 2015 at 10:05 pmI love this. Awesome product with a great story. Would definitely buy one. Palettes that have everything in one are great for travel and I find this one particularly interesting because it has everything and there are different shades for different things. Depending on what you are wearing or how you have your hair done you can select the appropriate shades and mix and match or wear brow shades on your eyes instead- absolutely wonderful. The blush to be applied with fingertips and then turns into a velvety finish is just great would love to swatch this!! This is definitely a 4 in 1 palette you have 1 palette for 4 different things: eyes, cheeks, eyeliner, brows. This seems like a 5 out of 5. Great find and awesome review, love reviews that include the story or history of the product! 🙂
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Chantal Seguin
October 3, 2015 at 10:03 pmI love this. Awesome product with a great story. Would definitely buy one. Palettes that have everything in one are great for travel and I find this one particularly interesting because it has everything and there are different shades for different things. Depending on what you are wearing or how you have your hair done you can select the appropriate shades and mix and match or wear brow shades on your eyes instead- absolutely wonderful. The blush to be applied with fingertips and then turns into a velvety finish is just great would love to search this!! This is definitely a 4 in 1 palette you have 1 palette for 4 different things: eyes, cheeks, eyeliner, brows. This seems like a 5 out of 5. Great find and awesome review, love reviews that include a the story or history of the product! 🙂
@chantalseguin
Terry
October 3, 2015 at 9:56 pmbeautifully packaged palette. I would use it all the time. Great for travel
@TeMommy2
hazelainslie
October 3, 2015 at 9:47 pmI would definitely buy this and use all the colours except for the brows, don’t need them. Thanks Dave and Lancôme, true quality.
Angelehm
October 3, 2015 at 9:45 pmYes Dave I would invest in this palette it would be comfortable to hold and very sexy to remove from my bag.Leather bound ribboned in black with silver buckle Lancome rose embossed, gorgeousness! Autumn is an exquisite time of year magnified in my heart with the birth of my grand daughter Autumn Rachel. The colors are a celebration of fall
Elizabeth Friesen
October 3, 2015 at 9:44 pmThat’s a lovely colour palette for fall. I’d definitely wear those colours. 😀
@emfriesen
IrinaK
October 3, 2015 at 9:41 pmI love the colors! @dannysamie
Alison Braidwood
October 3, 2015 at 9:40 pmI would definitely buy this. Love the colours, and the wallet it comes in.
julie n.
October 3, 2015 at 9:33 pmI dig these gorgeous autumn colors! @aloha1211
Jen G
October 3, 2015 at 9:32 pmI love all the colors in it and the convenience of having brow powders, eyeshadows, blush and an illuminator with brushes all at your fingertips is amazing! Lancome has truly done it again- and the packaging, well, how sophisticated! @jdgray78
Cynthia Sacks
October 3, 2015 at 9:29 pmEverything needed for autumn from Lancombe in one perfect case. Quality and on target colors for all complexions. @cindy_sacks
Jolie
October 3, 2015 at 9:26 pmI love it, but would not buy it at this point. I own too many palettes with similar colours.
@Jolie238
Clydie
October 3, 2015 at 9:24 pmLacome products are awesome! They bring out the beauty from within. Makeup always makes you feel pretty. Love the pallette and the colors….
Melissa Maskell
October 3, 2015 at 9:21 pmGorgeous pallet. I would totally buy this!
Sally L.
October 3, 2015 at 9:21 pmI love everything about it!!! I would like to buy but I don’t have a make-up budget. I just lust and dream about any palettes you show. (I sure do a lot of dreaming) @tickingsal
Dale Rodberg
October 3, 2015 at 9:18 pmI love the colors and the packaging.
@alandale815