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
Alda Lopes Moreira
September 26, 2015 at 2:08 pmLove the No. 2 Bleu Cobalt 🙂
@framboesa
Alex
September 26, 2015 at 1:57 pmSeems to be a wonderful product! I can’t say it’s something that I’d use (I’m a man… ha..) but know some who would love to try it. @falcone458
Peggy Flegka
September 26, 2015 at 1:25 pmI would definitely try it! @peggyflegka
Nicole Huckins
September 26, 2015 at 1:14 pmEyeliners are my fave! Loving that bleu cobalt. @ColetteRuby
Lia Pap
September 26, 2015 at 1:05 pmNice!
Carolyn Hollingworth
September 26, 2015 at 12:27 pmLovely prize but would need Dave to tell me how to apply them properly so I don’t end up looking like a panda! @tarbie
Jennifer Kleinsteuber
September 26, 2015 at 11:52 amI use black liner everyday and often go for the smoky eye look. Would love to try YSL Kohl!
@kleinsteuberart
ALices
September 26, 2015 at 11:42 am3-in-1 is just perfect for me
MJ
September 26, 2015 at 11:19 amI would love to try something new the green black sounds very me!
Denise LeBlanc
September 26, 2015 at 11:00 amDefinitely something I would use all the time! I love the way blue brightens up the whites of your eyes. @bookishboo
Jen G
September 26, 2015 at 10:10 amI am always searching for a new eyeliner and Kajal’s are supposed to be the best (and YSL goes without saying)! @jdgray78
Alexandra
September 26, 2015 at 7:32 amI would love to try them!!
@Alexandra__Ada
Ioanna
September 26, 2015 at 7:32 amOf course!!!! I really love eyeliners!! Kinda sexy!!!
lenaki_papaki
September 26, 2015 at 6:12 amI d like to try #1@lenaki_papaki
Amber Lang
September 26, 2015 at 5:49 amI would love to try number 4!!
@amberyoerger
Rachel Brooks
September 26, 2015 at 5:26 amThis sounds great. I love a multitasking
Product, not least because I do my makeup in the car and need to keep my products to a minimum.
This is a clever idea!
@Rachelbrooks11
Mirjana
September 26, 2015 at 5:12 amFantastic prize 🙂 I would love to try black one. @sm1bca
Deb Philippon
September 26, 2015 at 4:42 amI’d love to win. It looks like a great product to try.
kimberly wong
September 26, 2015 at 3:57 amthe black is always nice and original but id love to see a shade of purple as well!
@forevrstarz
bianca
September 26, 2015 at 3:28 amWoW” would like to test! I♡YSL
tara
September 26, 2015 at 2:53 amI love the black & the green looks great too. All of them look amazing! @MysticFaerie77
Nishtha Singh
September 26, 2015 at 1:40 amI love applying kohl to my eyes…nd these look amazing @nishisingh90
Dawn Adams
September 26, 2015 at 1:12 amWould love to win !!!!!@ mikeysgirldawn
joti
September 25, 2015 at 11:25 pmWow! love the idea. This would be perfect to make killer eye looks (@joti67)
Marlene CM
September 25, 2015 at 11:07 pmI love kohl! I would definitely try it! @MarleneCeron