Refinery29 teamed up with Guerlain to celebrate their new Rouge Automatique Lipstick collection at Bergdorf Goodman’s 5F a few weeks ago, and I was invited to check it out. The makeup artists were experts at applying a bronzed but classic look, using their Terracotta Moisturizing Bronzing Powder and a personalized lipstick color. After seeing their makeup artist, Aleena, work magic on her clients, I jumped in line to get mine done by her.
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I know you probably can’t tell from these pics because they’re taken from a distance, but Aleena did created this subtle cat eye-effect that no one had ever done on me before quite the same way using their Khol Kajal in Black Friday. I loved it so much in fact, I went back a few days later to buy it.
For $36, it was kind of a steep price to pay. But if it made it easier to re-create the same lining technique, I thought it was worth it. So. I tried:
I can’t say I quite got it — I realized I have a bit of a heavier hand than Aleena. But, I’m going to keep at it. I also feel like the cone-shaped liner makes it easier to get to the inner lid on the bottom and top, and it’s very pigmented to help get an intense look. It’s a khol kajal, so don’t expect it to stay put all night. But the smudge may work in your favorite if you’re looking for that smoky effect.
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It’s soft texture helps it glides on so smoothly, and the color is definitely buildable for a more dramatic look. I have yet to find another liner that makes applying to your inner-top lid and waterline this easy. Now, they just need to make it in navy blue and I will totally find a way to justify dropping another $36.
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Shy
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Gorgeous!!! I LOVE Guerlain. Their bronzing powder is crazy expensive, but CRAZY good, too.
totally made me a fan , have to test it out.