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
Alisa Vieira
September 23, 2015 at 6:50 amI would LOVE to try these! Bold and self sharpening, yes please. I’m forever sharpening my pencil.
@Blackbird3311
Sean M
September 23, 2015 at 6:49 amMy daughters would love to use this
Stephanie Flooks
September 23, 2015 at 6:46 amI’ve lost track of the number of times I’ve decorated my hands with these beautiful liners each time I pass a YSL counter. The texture is amazing & the colours are beautiful. I’ve been saving up to buy one, but which to choose? Winning would definitely take my indecision away or just kick start my full collection.
Annabel Greaves
September 23, 2015 at 6:46 amI would love to try them, they look stylish, practical and in essential colours xx
Classy=me
September 23, 2015 at 6:46 amHello: Dave Lacke, this product is awesome. I would love to have it. The shades are beautiful, rich and deep. It would be great for a night out, party and even daytime if you wear it right with the right accessories. I WOULD LOVE TO WIN THIS PRODUCT.!
Alexis
September 23, 2015 at 6:45 amI love all them and I can’t wait to try it! They’re beautiful.
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Shivona Bridgmohan
September 23, 2015 at 6:45 amLove the look and the texture will make application more quicker and less messier @Shivona07
Jennifer
September 23, 2015 at 6:43 amLove the self sharpening feature. Would totally try these @runningmom321
Suzie B
September 23, 2015 at 6:42 amThis is definitely something I would love to try – the bold look is something I haven’t really ventured intO! @sbabij
Irena
September 23, 2015 at 6:41 amIt’s definitely something I would try. Love it!
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Spyros M.
September 23, 2015 at 6:14 amI would love to win them!
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clara cort
September 23, 2015 at 6:09 amI love the timeless black but would give a go to the other colors
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DebP
September 23, 2015 at 6:07 amThis is definitely a product I would like to try.
Hannah Ellis
September 23, 2015 at 5:55 amOh I really like these, they look like they could be really helpful to a novice as well as an expert beauty applier. @MissEllis85
Dana Morin
September 23, 2015 at 5:45 amLove them, want to try the green!
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Ally M
September 23, 2015 at 5:43 amI have been more daring and mixing up my eye routine and these look easier to use to achieve the cat eye and fantastic colors!!!
Alison Macdonald
September 23, 2015 at 5:43 amWould love to try ‘winged’ look but never been brave enough 🙂
Charlotte Ingham
September 23, 2015 at 5:42 amThese look great, I love the green!! It would really bring out my eyes.
@charlottiiie
barbara shaw
September 23, 2015 at 5:27 amSeems a bit daring but if I was to win it would be a sin not to try it!! Thanks for opportunity
Jodie Walker
September 23, 2015 at 5:15 amHave been trying this style eyes for a while but are struggling to get both eyes looking the same! This looks easy to use so might be the answer.
Tracy
September 23, 2015 at 5:08 amThey look easy to use – which would be a draw card for me – simplicity is best – and that green looks stunning, so yes we would try them. @Shoe_winner
Jayne Barnes
September 23, 2015 at 5:05 amI would give them a try, i use a few YSL products, and they are really good. @JayneyBarnes
Alexandra Elisabet
September 23, 2015 at 5:01 amI would love to try the green one
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Sara Boorman
September 23, 2015 at 4:36 amI would love to try the green one or the black but they all look very easy to use & the colours are fantastic.
@ZsaZsa McWahwah
Janine
September 23, 2015 at 4:26 amI purchase every high end liner to try! Would love to create graphic looks with this one.