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
Hilda Whincup
September 28, 2015 at 7:58 amI would absolutely try this product. Love eyeliner to polish the eye. Dramatic look. @Hildawhincup
Leslee N
September 28, 2015 at 7:07 amI would definitely love to try these. Thanks!
Alison
September 28, 2015 at 6:55 amThey look fab – would love to try
Kristi C
September 28, 2015 at 6:14 amI would like to give them a try especially the Vert Anglais.
@5memb
Deb Philippon
September 28, 2015 at 6:06 amI’m always looking for new eyeliner products. I’d love to give these a try.
Ashleigh Savage
September 28, 2015 at 4:20 amThey all sound amazing, I love black eyeliner I can’t be without it but the hints of colour sound interesting, I’d love to try!
@savage_ashbag
Leslie Fantauzzi
September 28, 2015 at 4:03 amI love the black of the Noir Ardent and would absolutely love to try it out. Thanks @lady2z
Ana Rivera
September 28, 2015 at 4:00 amIf it’s YSL, I’ll try anything, and this 3 in 1 product is just so useful I would be incredibly lucky if I won it!
Nives Holajn
September 28, 2015 at 3:54 amI really need a new eyeliner, and I would like to try this one ? Looks amazing, eyeliner is always in my purse ?
@nives_holajn
Carole Sauve
September 28, 2015 at 3:37 amYes, I’d give these YSL Beaute’s Couture Kajal liners & shadows. I also like that the shadow pencil is self-sharpening. Smoky eye rocks. Great gift set! @CJ_in_Canada
Amber Lang
September 28, 2015 at 3:36 amWould love to try #4
@amber509
Mary Ja
September 28, 2015 at 3:30 amthese look interesting and ‘petrol’ is a great shade.
@pinkbee78
Ana Aquino
September 28, 2015 at 3:13 amGorgeous! I absolutely love to try this product! A dramatic look makeup will not be complete without this! Thank you! – @Aquino19Ar
Gemma Jones
September 28, 2015 at 3:12 amI love a smokey eye look, the navy one would be great for me. Definitely would try this product. @g2jones
Amanda Shaw
September 28, 2015 at 2:52 amThe traditional basic khol was one of the first makeup items I bought as a young girl so I would totally love to try these innovative khols and create some amazing looks. @amandashawMUA
Caitlin
September 28, 2015 at 2:44 amThis looks amazing, i have been needing a new eyeliner and was thinking about ysl but can be quite pricey, but these look amazing!! @_caitlinnicell_
Laura Alagöz
September 28, 2015 at 2:37 amThese look gorgeous! These sounds like it’s easy to use and I have had my eye on these some time. The deep green is my favorite ❤
Sara
September 28, 2015 at 2:15 amI can never get eye liner to look right. This looks easy to use for a great result. Would love to try it!
Agnese Rumolo
September 28, 2015 at 2:05 amThis collection had my eyes set on it since it’s very first announcement and the green is a very interesting shade!
@CelesteAgnese
Annesha
September 28, 2015 at 2:02 amDEFINITELY would love to try all of them!!
Annesha
September 28, 2015 at 2:03 am@SUEME700
Stacie Knight
September 28, 2015 at 1:47 amI would love to try these especially the green one beautiful.
perla
September 28, 2015 at 12:50 amIt looks amazing I would love to try this as an eyeshadow especially as a eyeliner I hope I win I have Win might be my lucky day my twitter is @shesloked
Mari barron
September 28, 2015 at 12:12 am@barronhampalace – would love to try them!
julie n.
September 27, 2015 at 11:40 pm@aloha1211 absolutely I would try this item! I will be adding this to my future to buy list…perfect for the dramatic holiday season
Melanie E
September 27, 2015 at 11:32 pmThese are interesting products which I might use! Thanks for the giveaway, Dave! @MaraMel