YSL Couture Kajal 3-In-1 Khol, Eyeliner & Eyeshadow (win them) YSL Beaute’s Couture Kajal definitely makes the top 10 list of most innovative beauty products of Fall 2015. It’s the first time I’ve seen a Khol, eyeliner and eyeshadow in one product – perfect for achieving the neo-grunge look from the catwalks. This kajal crayon allows you to create that dark yet ultra-feminine style.
You can use Couture Kajal three ways. As a precision eyeliner, you can design a strong graphic look. As a khol, you can duplicate what I call the “Bollywood Khol” look from the runways of Paris and Milan. And as an eyeshadow, you can quickly create a smoky eye for evening. Better yet, the crayon is self-sharpening so you don’t need to look for a sharpener every second week. Just apply with the side to keep the point sharp.
“Intensify your eye look by prepping your eyelids for shadow by substituting your usual eye primer with Couture Kajal,” says Lloyd Simmonds, YSL Beaute’s Creative Director of Makeup. “Normal eye bases are generally a neutral shade, providing a slightly wet surface to allow the eye shadow on top to adhere better and therefore last longer. If you use your Couture Kajal instead of the eye base, not only are you preparing it for the eyeshadow on top, but you’ll be adding depth and mystery thanks to its intense dark, deep colours. It’s perfect for a smoky eye look.”
Lloyd says the best way to make a smoky eye look modern is to go for a bold look for the eyes, but play down the finish of your skin, keeping your complexion minimal and going light with your foundation or contouring.
There are four shades to choose from:
No. 1 Noir Ardent: a timeless black shade
No. 2 Bleu Cobalt: subtle navy provides depth and shade.
No. 3 Bleu Petrole: an accent of petrol blue gives a sophisticated compliment to black.
No. 4 Vert Anglais: an opalescent sheen of black infused with deep green.
The giveaway: I gave away a set of YSL Couture Kajal to one lucky reader. I asked readers to tell me their thoughts in a blog post comment below on this new product. Is it something they’d try? I drew one name at random on September 30th from all those who commented. Congrats to Hlelile from South Africa. We drew your name!
1,029 Comments
Denise
October 4, 2015 at 12:08 pmI’ll say it again. Love Love Love! @denny1221
Patricia Kelleher
October 3, 2015 at 1:23 pmOmg can’t go without my eyeliner. I want it so bad
Dawn Adams
October 1, 2015 at 3:56 pm♥@mikeysgirldawn
Toni Gerhardt
October 1, 2015 at 11:40 amLove the Cobalt Blue!
Carole SERRES
October 1, 2015 at 1:47 amI can’t imagine to do a make up without eyeliner.
Those colors are gorgeous !
It’s a 10/10 for this YSL set.
My Twitter : @serres2
Thanks Dave
Carole
Stephanie
September 30, 2015 at 8:12 pmThis eyeliner format is not something I would have tried before but YSL has a history of impressing me! I would definitely give this a short! @voxielle
Stephanie Sorenson
September 30, 2015 at 4:18 pmLove the different colors! @stephsorensennn
Suzanne Westerhoff
September 30, 2015 at 3:56 pm@Suzywesterhoff would love to try these because I am struggling to create the winged eyeliner look with my current liner x
Jenn L.
September 30, 2015 at 3:33 pmI’d love to try the vert anglais!
My twitter is @_jenny_bean_
Miranda Hewson
September 30, 2015 at 2:30 pmI WOULD DEFFFF TRY THESE! They look like they glide on so smoothly
twitter: @mirandahewson
Karen D
September 30, 2015 at 2:24 pmI prefer the Vert Anglais since I like greens. @karen_dietrich
Claudia
September 30, 2015 at 2:08 pmMy sister would complain that any black line on the lower eyelid optically makes the eye smaller. I don’t care what my sister says, the promo pics are great
Em
September 30, 2015 at 2:07 pmKajol is so common in the South Asian community. I’m glad to see it hit everywhere in stores. Bolds looks are desirable! @doublerilover
Mary H
September 30, 2015 at 1:55 pmI would love to try these out!!! I have not used the liquid liners very much (@maryharne)
Laura Nye
September 30, 2015 at 1:43 pmThey look easier to use! Love the cobalt blue!
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allie gilbert
September 30, 2015 at 1:43 pmthose colours are gorgeous. i would 100% try them out. girl can always use new eye-liner! @alliegilbert