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!
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Stacey fierro
September 29, 2015 at 9:31 pmLove all of them! Definitely something I’d try!
Zohra Layan
September 29, 2015 at 9:31 pmI would love to try these
Laura
September 29, 2015 at 9:22 pmI would love to try these something different
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Tonya Warner
September 29, 2015 at 9:13 pmYes! Yes! Yes! I would try these!!! Can’t wait to add these to my fav list!
Heather
September 29, 2015 at 9:10 pmWould love to try these. I haven’t used anything like this before.
@spinachdipper
Loretta Chow
September 29, 2015 at 9:06 pmExcited to give these a try!
@lmchow_chow
Sandie
September 29, 2015 at 9:05 pmThese are fab! I would simply LOVE to try them! ❤️
@sandradeet
Tiffany Warner
September 29, 2015 at 9:02 pmI love the black and green together. That sounds beautiful.
colleen long
September 29, 2015 at 9:01 pmUgh this makes me swoon. @clong1327
Christine
September 29, 2015 at 9:01 pmI would love to try the accent colors!
Meg
September 29, 2015 at 9:00 pmI love a smoky eye and these 3-in-1 products look great!
@ManitobaMeg
jane jakins
September 29, 2015 at 8:57 pmlovely
Jamie Geer
September 29, 2015 at 8:37 pmI would love to try this and have the opportunity to experiment with different eye looks. @Calijammer26
Erinn Lishman
September 29, 2015 at 8:37 pmI would definitely try these! I love that they are self sharpening- such a pain otherwise! @thr33girls
Trudy
September 29, 2015 at 8:25 pmThis is something I would definitely use,I love bold eye looks and dramatic liner so this would be right up my alley. The blue cobalt is the perfect color for the falls jewel toned color palette. @tl5710
Karen D
September 29, 2015 at 8:05 pmI’k like to try them, especially the Vert Anglais. @karen_dietrich
Sara Cehennemden
September 29, 2015 at 4:49 pmI would totaly use them, all shades are great 😀
@scehennemden
Kate
September 29, 2015 at 2:53 pmI suppose, this is really cool, so you just have 1 product, but you can use it in different ways and create a lot of eye makeup looks for any occassion just using one this thing!
I’m in love with it!
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Andrea Darst
September 29, 2015 at 2:37 pmWhat a cool and innovative idea! I love these! My fave is the Vert Anglais! @adarst213
cookie3
September 29, 2015 at 2:17 pm3 in 1 product like this is intriguing. I love the blue shades & would love to give them a try.
Kelly
September 29, 2015 at 11:38 amI love love navy in Autumn!! I’d definitely try a good navy cat eye and nude lip!
@kelly_mooney1
Holly S.
September 29, 2015 at 10:52 amInteresting! I’ve never seen a 3-in-1 like this. And I love that green shade!!! @hollystormetsy
Carrie Conley
September 29, 2015 at 10:25 amYes, I would try it…. @weeziestoy
Nichole Smith
September 29, 2015 at 9:09 amThe blue petrole is very pretty
@nikismithwin
Suzanne Armstrong
September 29, 2015 at 6:05 amThe blue petrole sounds gorgeous
@SuzanneArmstr20